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15 Best NYC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Open-top double-deckers loop the major sights, and you step off wherever the city pulls you. Best used on day one, while the geography is still a mystery.

1.New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Explore New York City comfortably from an open-top bus with flexible hop-on hop-off stops, engaging commentary, and great views. Perfect for first-timers.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Excellent time spent on the bus, the first 2/3rds of the trip round are amazing, the last third a little boring but very interesting and helpful for learning about New York and getting your bearings of where everything is”

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2.Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Discover New York City comfortably with Big Bus's hop-on-hop-off open-top tour, featuring flexible routes, onboard commentary, and authentic sights.

★ 3.5

“Truly an easier way to sightsee mid/downtown Manhattan. Ms Copeland our awesome Hopon/off driver /narrator added to our day in NYC memorable.”

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3.New York City: 24 or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover New York City with this flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore landmarks, neighborhoods, and hidden gems at your own pace.

★ 3.2

“We had a total hassle getting the ticket from the getyour Guide app to the point where a bus took us. Luckily, a bus driver had mercy and took us with him, even though we couldn't check in until we were on the bus. Also,…”

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5.NY: Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Discover New York City with this 2-day combo tour featuring hop-on hop-off buses, Empire State Building access, and a ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands for $135.

★ 3.7

“Empire State Building was ok. As for the Statue of Liberty I was unable to go as it said it was all sold out by the time I was given to book a slot so I lost out on that experience so the bundle wasn’t…”

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6.New York Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Pass Flexible City Tour

Discover New York City with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, visiting major sights like Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building.

★ 2.5

“Well organized and easy to find the bus stops. Buses were busy at the start of the day, however, they were regular and we got sat next to each other easily on the top deck. Audio is provided by headphones and points out landmarks to…”

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7.New York: Empire State & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour (Save 25%)

Discover NYC’s highlights with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus and Empire State Building ticket, including optional Statue of Liberty cruise. Practical and flexible sightseeing.

★ 3.5

“A great way to see NYC. Was able to see many sites that I would not made with the bus. And it included the Empire State Building for a few extra dollars. A very good deal.”

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10.New York City 3-Hour Downtown + Uptown Hop-On Hop-Off

Discover New York City’s highlights on a 3-hour hop-on hop-off tour covering Downtown and Uptown, with flexible stops, audio guides, and skyline views.

★ 2.5

“David was wonderful ,everything was excellent ,he explained everything of the New York City e like how he was doing like a game asking people questions…”

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11.Hop On and Hop Off Unlimited Day Pass Explore NYC at Your Pace

Discover NYC at your own pace with this $39 all-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass, offering flexible routes and iconic city sights—though reviews suggest caution.

★ 3.0

“Viator is usually my go-to for booking tours for myself, family, and friends, and I have always been pleased with past experiences. Unfortunately, this particular experience the hop-on, hop-off bus pass with this vendor was extremely disaRead more”

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14.New York: Statue of Liberty and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover New York’s highlights with a combo tour including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and a flexible Hop-On Hop-Off bus experience for an immersive city visit.

★ 1.0

“Do not book through this company ! Never sent my tickets had to pay when we got there. Customer service was shocking. Book direct not through this company”

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