NY: Empire State, Circle Line Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Downtown and Uptown Loops
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Digital commentary aboard Big Bus
- Open-top Double-decker bus (Hop-on Hop-off Tour)
- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise (60-min Liberty Cruise or 90-min Landmarks Cruise)
- Live Guide aboard cruise
- Empire State Building 86th-floor observation deck admission
- Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Downtown and Uptown Loops
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Digital commentary aboard Big Bus
- Open-top Double-decker bus (Hop-on Hop-off Tour)
- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise (60-min Liberty Cruise or 90-min Landmarks Cruise)
- Live Guide aboard cruise
- Empire State Building 86th-floor observation deck admission
Save over 40% off retail with this Best of New York bundle!
Discover New York City your way with the ultimate sightseeing combo. Experience the best of the Big Apple with a flexible ticket that puts the city’s top sights at your fingertips.
Empire State Building Start your adventure with entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck, where panoramic skyline views stretch across Manhattan and beyond. See the City That Never Sleeps from the famous art deco architectural marvel.
Big Bus - 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Then, take to the streets with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you explore NYC’s top neighborhoods, landmarks, and hidden gems at your own pace. Enjoy unlimited access to hop on the tour for top deck views and digital commentary about the city and hop off to explore more by foot. Use the Big Bus app for live bus tracking so you never have to worry when your bus is arriving. Whether it’s Times Square, Central Park, or SoHo, you’ll have the flexibility to dive into the sights that matter most to you.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise To top it off, enjoy a relaxing Circle Line sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River. See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more from the bay. Choose the 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90-minute Landmarks Cruise. Both are perfect for first-timers and return visitors alike, this all-in-one ticket delivers unforgettable New York moments by land, sky, and sea.
Circle Line Cruise and Empire State Building can be experienced on separate days or maximum flexibility.
- Cruise along the Hudson River and see the Statue of Liberty up close
- Discover iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and SoHo
- Enjoy 360° views from the iconic Empire State Building on the 86th floor
- Enjoy a flexible ticket that lets you experience the best of the Big Apple
- Explore NYC at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- 100% of our New York fleet is wheelchair accessible. Strollers must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.
- Circle Line has live English guide, as well as audio guides available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
- Cruises operate daily from Circle Line Cruises at Pier 83, 42nd Street in Hudson River Park (Big Bus Stop #12: Circle Line Sightseeing).
- Empire State Building and Circle Line Cruise may be taken on separate days.
- Guests may select the tour date and time for Empire State and Circle Line with staff at the point of redemption or in advance using this link: https://www.bigbustours.com/manage-my-booking
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time as seats are first-come, first-serve. Cruise duration is 60 minutes for the Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90 Minutes for the Landmarks Cruise. All boats feature an onboard café and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows.
