NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Downtown & Uptown Sightseeing Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Brooklyn Tour (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Central Park bike rental with a 2-hour extension (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- Museum of the City of New York admission (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- NYC Skyline Night Tour with audio narration (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Tankard of Butterbeer at the Harry Potter Store (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- Hop-On Hop-Off bus access on the Downtown and Uptown routes
- Skyscraper Museum admission (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Statue of Liberty Cruise (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary in 11 languages
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Brooklyn Tour (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Central Park bike rental with a 2-hour extension (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- Museum of the City of New York admission (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- NYC Skyline Night Tour with audio narration (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Tankard of Butterbeer at the Harry Potter Store (not included with the 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour)
- Hop-On Hop-Off bus access on the Downtown and Uptown routes
- Skyscraper Museum admission (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Statue of Liberty Cruise (included with Discover Passes: 72, 96 & 120 hours)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary in 11 languages
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experience the heartbeat of New York City in a flexible and immersive way with a Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus tour covering both Downtown and Uptown. Choose from a 3-hour, 24-hour, or 48-hour pass, depending on how much time you Experience the heartbeat of New York City in a flexible and immersive way with a Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus tour covering both Downtown and Uptown. Choose from a 3-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour, 96-hour, or 120-hour pass, depending on how much time you have to explore.
Begin Downtown among towering skyscrapers and world-famous landmarks like Times Square, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building. Then head Uptown to discover Central Park’s peaceful greenery, Harlem’s rich cultural heritage, and iconic neighborhoods beyond the city’s busiest streets.
Hop on and off the bus at your leisure to create your own NYC experience—whether you’re sightseeing for a few hours or exploring over multiple days. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus along with engaging onboard audio narration available in 11 languages, bringing the city’s history and stories to life.
- Audio narration available in 11 languages
- Enjoy breathtaking views perfect for photos and memories
- Experience the energy of Downtown and the charm of Uptown
- See New York’s skyline come alive from an open-top bus
- Take in iconic sights like Times Square and Central Park
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- For 3-Hour, 24-Hour, and 48-Hour tours:
- For Discover Pass (72hr / 96hr / 120hr):
- Main boarding location: 2 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
- Near Grand Central Terminal, on 42nd Street between 5th and Madison Ave. Look for the red TopView® double-decker bus. Staff in TopView uniforms are on-site to assist.
- Same boarding options as above. The Statue of Liberty Cruise departs from Battery Park / Pier 83 — this is a separate departure point. Your TopView app and confirmation email include cruise reservation details.
- Tours take place rain or shine.
- You must download the TopView app to use your tickets.
- ✅ You can also board at any marked TopView bus stop along the route — you do not need to start here.
- ️ Track live bus locations and find your nearest stop using the TopView app (search "TopView Sightseeing" in your app store). Download before you arrive.
