NY: Empire State, Circle Line Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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.

Big Bus - 2hr Night Tour with Live Guide See New York illuminated at night as you take in the city’s iconic landmarks, skyline, and neighborhoods from the open-top deck. A live English-speaking guide brings the experience to life with entertaining stories and local insights, while the route offers unforgettable nighttime views from the Manhattan Bridge, including the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn waterfront.

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.

Tours may be taken on separate days to fit your itinerary with maximum flexibility.

Know before you go

• Big Bus Night Tour departs from Times Square at 7PM or 8PM depending on selected departure time.
• Buses are 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).
• Guests may select the tour date and time for Empire State and Circle Line with staff at the point of redemption or in advance via Big Bus web or app.
• 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.
• Tours may be taken on separate days.