- 3 Hop-on, Hop-off Loops in Manhattan & Brooklyn
- Fully narrated Night Tour
- Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry Tour
- Choice of Museum Entry
- Narration in 11 languages
Includes FREE CitySightseeing New York© Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry Tour!
4-day double-decker bus tour pass featuring unlimited hop-on, hop-off access on Downtown, Uptown and Brooklyn tours.
PLUS a FREE double-decker Night Tour, CitySightseeing New York© Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry Tour, AND entrance to the Museum of the City of New York or New York Historical Society!
For the complete New York City adventure, our 4-Day All Around Town Tour offers unforgettable sightseeing in the Big Apple, without the hassle! Our 4 distinct tour loops boast the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn– by day and night! Easily dedicate your time to exploring one tour loop per day and learn in greater depth about the unique neighborhoods. Let our well-versed guides take you on an eye-opening tour of New York’s cultural gems and iconic landmarks, offering insight into its rich history and contemporary significance in the world.
In Manhattan, you’ll marvel at must-see attractions like the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park. In Brooklyn, the hip DUMBO neighborhood and beautiful Brooklyn Bridge await. With unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, you can hop off the bus at any of the convenient tour stops along the way to explore notable attractions up close, for as long as you’d like. When you’re ready to continue with your tour, just hop back on the next bus!
All ticket purchases also include exclusive content in the TimeLooper virtual reality mobile app available for Apple and Android mobile smartphones. Watch the city transform right before your very eyes as you to travel through space and time to relive historical events that took place at major New York city landmarks! Witness the famous V-J Day Kiss in Times Square in 1945, watch the Sky Boys enjoy lunch from a hanging beam atop the Rockefeller Center in 1932 and even check out Federal Hall in 1789 during George Washington’s inaugural!
Tour Length:
Tour lengths vary based on the route and range between 90 minutes and 3 hours.
Departure Location:
Locations vary by tour. Please refer to each tour description under “ticket includes” for specific locations.
Departure Times:
Times vary by tour loop. Please refer to each tour description under “ticket includes” for specific times. Buses run continuously every 25-30 minutes.
Voucher Information:
Once you've completed your online purchased, you will be instantly redirected to a page with your live ticket. Just take a screenshot of the QR code and store it in your phone.* This live ticket can be used immediately to board the bus at any designated hop-on stop along the route. No need to travel across town to begin your tour at a specific or less convenient location. Once the driver scans your ticket the first time, your tour is officially underway! Please see the Routes Tab above for a complete list of stops.
*You can also print your ticket if you prefer
1.5+ hrs
Downtown Tour Stop #11 (City Hall/ Brooklyn Bridge / World Trade Center - Park Row)
Departs: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Every 25-30 minutes)
Tour Includes:
Guided bus tour of Brooklyn with unlimited hop-on hop-off access.
Unique neighborhoods, stunning architecture, a fantastic dining scene, and so much more! Located just across the river from Manhattan, the borough of Brooklyn is home to a whole new side of New York you’ve never seen before. Climb aboard the New York Sightseeing Brooklyn tour and see just how much this incredible borough has to offer!
This fully-guided tour has been carefully designed to hit all of the must-see spots in Brooklyn! Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, Atlantic Avenue, Fort Greene Park, the Brooklyn Public Library, the Barclays Center (home to the Brooklyn Nets NBA team!), and so much more. Be sure to take in the beautiful brownstones and incredible architecture that make Brooklyn so unique, with an unbeatable view from the top of our double-decker buses.
With so much to see and do in Brooklyn, you’ll want to take your time exploring the city up close. Hop off at any of the 9 tour stops to take in the sites at your leisure. One can’t-miss attraction is the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, a 52-acre natural paradise that is home to more than 40,000 kinds of plants!
Prospect Park is another one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful and interesting attractions, and an absolute must-see. Stop by to visit the Prospect Park Zoo, or to take pictures in the stunning archway of Grand Army Plaza. Hungry? We recommend grabbing a bite to eat in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood, which is famous for its many delicious restaurants and is located directly adjacent to the park.
Other locations that are not to be missed on your Brooklyn adventure include the DUMBO neighborhood and Fulton Ferry landing, which provide the most incredible views and best photo opportunities for both the Manhattan Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Experience the borough that has been named the most “hip” in all of New York City. Book your Brooklyn Tour today!
Tour Highlights:
• Fully-guided double-decker bus tour with 9 hop-off stops
• Views of Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Promenade and much more!
• Tours available with narration in 11 different languages.
Corner of 47th & 7th Ave. (Olive Garden)
Fully-narrated double-decker bus tour of Downtown Manhattan. Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access with 21 convenient hop-off locations!
Downtown Manhattan is the heart and soul of the “City that Never Sleeps,” which makes it the perfect place to experience New York City’s iconic sights! On our double-decker Downtown Tour, you’ll begin in world-famous Times Square, where bright lights and billboards set the scene for your one-of-a-kind adventure.
Let our professional, well-versed tour guides take you on a journey through other well-known Manhattan neighborhoods, like Greenwich Village, SoHo, the Financial District, Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Sit back and relax as you enjoy double-decker views of famous sights like the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty and many more! Make sure to have your camera ready because photo ops are plentiful!
What makes this tour truly unique is that you can hop-off at any of our 21 optimally-located stops to explore iconic attractions up close. So enjoy the prime people-watching in Washington Square Park, step inside the lives of early 20th century immigrants at the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side, or spend lunchtime in Chinatown for the best dumplings and bubble tea you’ve ever had!
Highlights:
• Double-decker views of the Empire State Building, Times Square, One World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden and more!
• Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access lets you explore sights at your leisure!
• Iconic views of the Statue of Liberty from hop-off point in Battery Park!
• Connections to/from the Brooklyn Tour
• Option to select an add-on attraction to your tour
• Live tour guide and recorded narration available in 11 different languages
2 Hours
8th Ave btw. 42nd & 43rd Streets, New York. NY 10036
Departs: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm (Every 25-30 minutes)
Fully-narrated double-decker bus tour of Uptown Manhattan. Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access with 20+ convenient hop-off locations!
3 Ticket Options
24-Hour Pass – Your pass spans a 24-hour period for convenient sightseeing!
Single Day Pass – Enjoy even more savings by seeing it all in 1 calendar day (pass expires at midnight).
24-Hour Uptown Tour + 1 Attraction - Your pass spans a 24-hour period for convenient sightseeing PLUS admission to one top New York City attraction of your choice!
Grab your front row seat to one of NYC’s most dazzling neighborhoods, Uptown Manhattan! Uptown is known for the stunning architecture of the grand mansions and beautiful brownstones that surround one of the city’s most iconic destinations, Central Park. From the many performance halls to the famous Museum Mile, explore the neighborhood where art, history, music, and more come together!
Double decker buses are the best way to see the beautiful homes and famous attractions that Uptown Manhattan is famous for. You’ll have unbeatable, unobstructed views without the hassle of crowds, and a knowledgeable tour guide to provide all of the important details and history along the way!
Your tour begins just south of Central Park and will travel along the west side of Manhattan. Sights you’ll see along the way include Lincoln Center, the ornate Cathedral of St. John, Grant’s Tomb, and Columbia University. As your tour proceeds towards the Harlem neighborhood keep an eye out for the famous Apollo Theater, which to this day serves as a performance venue for many musical talents! The tour continues back down the east side of Manhattan, and here you’ll find the incredible stretch of 5th Avenue known as Museum Mile. Hop off to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Museum of the City of New York, or any of the other famous museums and fine art institutions along the way.
Our buses run every 25-30 minutes, so you can take your time visiting the museums, admiring the beautiful mansions, or exploring Central Park. However you decide to spend your day in Uptown Manhattan, you’re sure to have the experience of a lifetime.
Three different ticket options allow you to choose the tour that’s right for you! The 24-hour Pass is valid for a full 24 hours from when it’s first redeemed. Or for more savings, go with the Single Day Pass which is valid for one calendar day. Start your day bright and early to take full advantage of the Single Day Pass since it expires at midnight of the day the ticket is redeemed. The Uptown Tour + 1 Attraction pass also includes admission to one top attraction of your choice! There’s no need to make your selection ahead of time; you can decide when you redeem your voucher in New York. Pick from one of the following top New York City attractions:
- Empire State Building Observatory
- Intrepid, Sea, Air, and Space Museum
- Top of the Rock
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MoMA
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
- 9/11 Tribute Museum
- New York Historical Society
- Museum of the City of New York
- The Cloisters Museum
- Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour
- Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour
Experience New York’s hub of art, culture, and music, book your Uptown Tour today!
Highlights:
• Fully-guided double-decker bus tour with 20+ hop-off stops
• Double-decker views of: Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Grant’s Tomb, Apollo Theater and more.
• Multiple hop-off points along Central Park and Museum Mile (home to Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, and more!)
• Option to select an add-on attraction to your tour
• All double-decker bus tours available with narration in 11 different language options • Connections to/from the Downtown Tour
90-minute sightseeing cruise with 2 hop-off locations in Manhattan.
There’s no better way to see New York City’s stunning skyline than from the water! Climb aboard the CitySightseeing Ferry for an adventure filled with opportunities to see iconic landmarks and explore top attractions.
This fully-narrated harbor cruise is led by a professional guide who is eager to share classic New York experiences with you! You’ll stop in front of the Statue of Liberty, sail under the Brooklyn Bridge and have plenty of time to snap photos of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the South Street Seaport, and the Manhattan skyline in all its glory.
Your exploration can continue on land at 2 hop-off locations: Pier 78, and World Financial Center. At Pier 78 in Midtown Manhattan, discover the wonder of Times Square and the Theater District.
For a unique and memorable tour of the Big Apple, book your CitySightseeing Ferry Tour today!
Highlights:
• Incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, including landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center.
• Live tour guide.
• Climate-controlled interiors and comfortable outdoor decks.
• Connections to and from CitySightseeing New York® double-decker bus tours (with bus ticket).
Hop-on, hop-off access at 2 locations:
- Pier 78 – Midtown Manhattan, Theater District, Times Square, Restaurant Row, Hudson River Greenway Park
- World Financial Center – One World Trade Center, Century 21, City Hall
*Ticket valid for the date purchased or date redeemed.
2020 Schedule:
Pier 78 - Boards at: 9:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm
World Financial Center - Boards at: 10:20am, 12:20pm, 2:20pm, 4:20pm
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1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, New York 10029
Departs: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Begin your journey to New York City here and explore the stories behind the sites! Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and New Yorkers at heart alike.
Located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and across from Central Park, the Museum of the City of New York fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.
The Museum’s three first-floor galleries are devoted to New York at Its Core, an award winning, ongoing exhibition where visitors discover New York City’s history and consider its future through objects, images, video, photography, and interactive digital experiences.
Also ongoing is the short documentary Timescapes, a multimedia historical storytelling that brings viewers along on a journey through 400 years of history. (Scheduled every 40 minutes. Free headsets available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.)
Finally, not to be missed are the special exhibitions in the second and third-floor galleries that focus on a wide range of city-specific issues and events.
The Museum Shop is stocked with a wide array of exhibition-related and New York City-centric items and gifts, and Chalsty’s Café offers sweet treats, savory snacks, breakfast, and lunch.
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170 Central Park West at 77th Street, New York. New York 10024
Departs: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Departs: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Departs: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Due to concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), NY Historical Society will be closed to the public beginning March 14
Immerse Yourself in Rich History at the New York Historical Society
Are you planning on visiting New York? Well you should definitely check out the New York Historical Society if you are interested in learning about the city’s past. Whether you live there or are on vacation, you should visit this museum to get a closer and in-depth look at the culture throughout the years and how New York got to where it is today. Across the street from Central Park, visiting the New York Historical Society will give you the opportunity to experience an area of the city worth seeing.
Learn How New York Came to Be
The New York Historical Society offers four centuries worth of in-depth history of the city. The museum features an 18-minute film experience that offers a view of how the city went from a remote outpost to a thriving center of the world on a 75-foot panoramic screen. Also, explore visual exhibits and graphic artwork that define New York. This museum also includes an entire floor dedicated to children’s galleries to make the historical experience fun and interesting for them as well. People of all ages will have the ability to delve into the rich history of the Big Apple.
Experience objects that are centuries old and learn the stories behind them. Get a closer look at the events and people that played a part in shaping and carving out history. Check out featured special exhibits and find out when they take place so you can plan your trip accordingly. Some up and coming ones include Picasso’s “Le Tricorne”, Revolution: NYC and the War for Independence, Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection, Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York and Superheroes in Gotham. The New York Historical Society also features Café Storico, offering cocktails and Italian cuisine. Also, check out the museum gift shop for some New York City souvenirs and New York Historical Society merchandise.
Plan Your Visit Today!
Come to New York City and experience the Upper West Side of Manhattan and its interesting culture and pay a visit to Central Park. Coming to the New York Historical Society will prove to be a fun and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Learn about the history of New York and the events that brought the city to where it stands today, and discover what makes it so unique. This museum is an excellent choice for those looking for something different. Are you ready to expand your knowledge and immerse yourself into the history of such an amazing city? Book your museum visit today!
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Maps & Routes
Downtown. Uptown & Brooklyn Tours
DOWNTOWN TOUR
1. Times Square North – Corner of 47th & 7th Ave. (Olive Garden)
2..Times Square South - 7th Ave. btw. 41st & 40th (566 7th Ave.)
3. Macy's - 34th & 7th Ave. (150 W 34th St.)
4. Empire State Building 1 - 34th St. btw. 5th & 6th Ave. (22 W. 34th St.)
5. Empire State Building 2 - 32nd St. & 5th Ave. (320 5th Ave.)
6. Flat Iron District - 22nd St. & 5th Ave. (174 5th Ave.)
7. Union Square/Greenwich Village - 14th St. & 5th Ave. (7 West 14th St.)
8. Soho - NW corner of Broadway & Spring St. (525 Broadway)
9. Chinatown West/Little Italy - Broadway & Walker St. (401 Broadway)
10. City Hall/World Trade Center/Brooklyn Bridge/911 Tribute Center - Broadway btw. Pine St. & Rector St.
11. Battery Park/Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Ferry - State & Bridge St. (Battery Park across from 17 State St.)
12. South Street Seaport - South St. btw John & Fulton St. (89 South St.)
13. Lower East Side/Chinatown East - Grand & Allen St. (72 Allen St.)
14. East Village - 1st Ave. btw. St. Mark’s & 9th St. (144 1st Ave.)
15. United Nations - Corner of 45th St. & 1st Ave.
16. Waldorf Astoria Hotel - 49th St. btw. Lexington & Park Ave. (110 E. 49th St.)
17. Rockefeller Center/Radio City - 49th St. btw. 5th & 6th Ave. (30 W. 49th St)
UPTOWN TOUR
18. Hell’s Kitchen 42nd St. & 8th Ave. (263 W. 42nd St.)
19. Restaurant Row – 46th St. & 8th Ave
20. Theatre District North - 55th St. & 8th Ave. (936 8th Ave.)
21. Columbus Circle - 61st St. & Central Park W. (Across from Trump International)
22. Lincoln Center - 66th St. & Central Park W [Opposite 65 Central Park W]
23. The Dakota/Strawberry Fields - 72nd St. & Central Park W. (M10 bus)
24. American Museum of Natural History - 79th St. & Central Park W. (Across from museum)
25. Amsterdam Ave - West 104th St. Opposite 906 Amsterdam Ave
26. Cathedral of St. John the Divine - 112th St. & Amsterdam Ave
27. Columbia Uiversity - 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
28. Apollo Theater - 125th St. btw Frederick Douglas & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
29. Museum of the City of New York - 104th St. & 5th Ave. (Across from museum)
30. Smithsonian Museum of Design/Jewish Museum - 92nd St. & 5th Ave. (Across from museum)
31. Metropolitan Museum of Art - 5th Ave. btw. 82nd & 83rd St. (Across from museum)
32. Frick Collection/Whitney Museum - 72nd St. & 5th Ave (Across from museum)
33. Central Park Zoo - 66th St. & 5th Ave. (Park entrance)
34. Central Park - 61st St. & 5th Ave (Opposite 800 Central Park South)
35. Rockefeller Center/Radio City- 49th St. btw. 5th & 6th Ave. (30 W. 49th St)
BROOKLYN TOUR
1. Battery Park/Statue of Liberty Ferry – State st. & Bridge st.
2. Caldman Plaza - Cadman Plaza West btw Clark & Tillary St. (B25 bus stop)
3. Brooklyn Bridge - Old Fulton St. & Prospect st. (B25 bus stop)
4. Court Street – Court St. & Atlantic Ave (216 Atlantic Ave - B61 bus stop)
5. Barclays Center - Dean St. & 5th Ave (450 Dean St.)
6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden/Brooklyn Museum - Flatbush Ave & Eastern Parkway (B41 bus stop)
7. Junior's Restaurant - NW Corner of Dekalb & Flatbush Ave