New York City

15 Best NYC Bus Tours

The coach tours: guided loops covering the highlights, the outer boroughs and the city at night. More structured than the hop-on buses: you keep your seat and the commentary stays human.

1.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

Discover NYC’s boroughs on this 6-hour guided bus tour covering Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan with art, food, sports, and stunning views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great overview of 4 of the 5 Burroughs. Great sights. Great pace with plenty of bathroom breaks and time for snacks. Very large group of 53 but tour guide Solange made up for the number. She's very informative and personable. Company is lucky to have…”

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2.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

Discover New York City at night on an open-top double-decker bus tour. See iconic landmarks, enjoy expert commentary, and capture stunning nighttime views.

★ 4.5

“The bus ride itself was amazing! We saw so many things and the bus took us through lots of neighborhoods where we saw the most famous buildings in NYC. The downsides were waiting an hour in line before getting on the bus even though we…”

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3.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

Experience the magic of New York’s holiday lights with a 4-hour Dyker Heights tour, complete with guided walks, skyline views, and festive cheer.

★ 4.6

“Tour was amazing, Jorge was very funny, friendly and knowledgeable on the houses aswell as some history of new York! very much recommend this to anyone thinking about it”

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4.Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights

Explore NYC’s top sights comfortably in 4 hours with a guided bus tour covering landmarks like Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.

★ 5.0

“The tour was everything we hoped for and more! Bryant was phenomenal!! He was entertaining and very informative! His wealth of knowledge was incredible! I can’t recommend this tour enough!!!”

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6.Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour

Explore NYC's iconic *Sex and the City* hotspots on a 3.5-hour guided bus tour. Visit Carrie’s brownstone, movie locations, and famous bars—perfect for fans.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide was awesome, very energetic and informative. Driver was good too. Fun but too expensive. A good tour.”

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7.NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

Experience the magic of NYC's holiday season with a 4-hour bus tour visiting Dyker Heights' spectacular lights, Brooklyn skyline views, and more.

★ 4.7

“From start to finish this tour was top class! I can’t remember his name (only that he moved to the US from Bosnia to study law) but our tour guide was unbelievable. His knowledge of the city was insane, his driving skills were brilliant and…”

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9.NYC: Sex and the City Sites Bus Tour (On Location Tours)

Dive into Manhattan’s iconic Sex and the City filming locations on this 3-3.5 hour guided bus tour, with expert guides and authentic insights.

★ 4.6

“The tour was fantastic! I came from London to do this with my Mom and was not disappointed. I did it myself 15 years ago so was great to see how it’s evolved to include locations from the 2 movies and the new ‘And Just…”

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11.From Manhattan: 5-Hour Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Bus Tour

Discover NYC beyond Manhattan with this 5-hour bus tour exploring the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn—featuring Yankee Stadium, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic views.

★ 4.7

“We were really satisfied with the guide and the concept of the tour. The guide has a lot of knowledge and fun facts about the city. I feel we got to know NYC, and that’s exactly what we were looking for.”

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12.NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

Experience NYC at night on a 3-hour luxury bus tour, with illuminated landmarks, stunning skyline views, expert guides, and photo stops.

★ 4.5

“Just a great night out. Our guide, Bryant, knows and understands NYC and loves it. Great at explaining everything. Funny guy, and knows how to entertain a crowd. Our driver was fearless and did a great job. We loved the tour. Thanks guys!”

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14.New York City The Sopranos Iconic Locations Bus Tour

Discover over 40 iconic *Sopranos* filming locations around NYC and New Jersey on this 4-hour guided bus tour led by a local actor. Perfect for fans seeking authentic, behind-the-scenes insights.

★ 4.5

“was great. not for kids. followed series and asked very difficult questions so best rewatch prior to tour”

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15.New York City Sightseeing Bus Tour and Boat Ride

Explore NYC's top sights on a 6-hour guided bus and boat tour, including landmarks like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and more.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Martin, was incredible. I loved that he loved his city, shared not only the best sights, but gave us extra to see. He kept the tour moving so we can see it all! I also loved that he shared his neighborhood and where…”

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More NYC Bus Tours

4.5Express Sightseeing Bus Tour with Statue of Liberty Cruise Combo2 to 3 hours (approx.)$29.99 4.8NYC: Half-Day Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights4 hours$60 4.7New York City: The Sopranos Filming Locations Bus Tour4 hours$390 3.2New York City: 24 or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour$65 4.7NYC: City Skyline Sightseeing Bus Tour at Night4 hours$51 4.5Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour4 hours (approx.)$54.00 4.5From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour4 hours$95 4.53 Hour Luxury Bus Tour of NYC Night Highlights3 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.4New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night$1,995 4.5New York City Gossip Girl TV Show Sites Bus Tour3 hours (approx.)$78.00 4.5NYC Bundle: Empire State, Big Bus Tour, & Circle Line Cruise2 days$99 3.9New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour2.5 hours$78 4.4NYC: Manhattan TV and Movie Bus Tour with Actor Guide150 minutes - 3 hours$70 2.5New York Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Pass Flexible City Tour$49.00 5.0Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC with Choice of Observation Deck4 to 5 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0NYC Holiday Lights and Dyker Heights Luxury Bus Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.0New York City Holiday Movie Sites and Lights Bus Tour2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)$78.00 4.4NYC: Bus Tour to Superhero Film Locations2.5 hours$78 4.9From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour4.5 hours$189 4.5Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and NYC Skyline View Bus Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.8New York City: Night Skyline Bus Tour with Pizza Slice4 hours$75 5.0New York City: Half-Day Pizza Bus Tour$85 4.3NYC: Dyker Heights and NYC Holiday Lights Luxury Bus Tour4 hours$75 4.2NYC: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Entertainment1.5 hours$79