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From the superhero film sets to a Sex and the City excursion, these are the best NYC bus tours for sightseeing

Short on time but want to take in all that NYC has to offer? Book yourself onto an NYC bus tour – these absolute crackers are a visitor's best friend. While you could take it easy on a walking tour or eat your way through NYC on a food tour, you’ll see more sights in a smaller amount of time on one of these great NYC bus tours. Whether you’re looking for the classic hop-on hop-off experience that stops at  all the top attractions,  a themed TV and movie route around popular filming locations or an excursion to the outer boroughs, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best bus tours in NYC. Read on, then hop on, friends. These are fun.

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Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

1.  Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

First time in the wonderful city that is New York? This comprehensive, fully narrated tour of more than 30 attractions allows you to customize your itinerary to just how you want it, boarding and leaving whenever it’s convenient for you. Vouchers can be redeemed in Times Square, where the tour begins. Choose from three routes: the uptown loop, which includes Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center and the Apollo Theatre; the Midtown loop, which stops at the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden and United Nations Headquarters; or the downtown loop, which visits Little Italy, Chinatown and the World Trade Center. You can think of this as your passport to discovering the best of this fascinating city. Enjoy!

THE RIDE New York City

2.  THE RIDE New York City

Double-decker bus tour not your thing? Ante up your bus tour game with this dynamic part-show, part-city tour. Yeah, it's as mad but as brilliant as it sounds. The $1.5-million bus (yep, you heard that right) offers outward-facing stadium seating with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Billed as a “traveling theater,” the uniquely designed bus allows riders to take photos of top attractions and interact with street performers during the 75-minute ride. It's a blast.

New York Bus Night Tour

3.  New York Bus Night Tour

If New York is the city that never sleeps (which it is, btw), it makes sense to experience it in all its nighttime glory. This after-hours tour starts on the west side of Manhattan, then drives past iconic and hugely popular locations like the Empire State Building, Times Square and Chinatown. Finally, the bus crosses the Brooklyn Bridge for sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and oh boy are they are good as billed. Glorious.

Sex and the City Hotspots Tour

4.  Sex and the City Hotspots Tour

It's back! And while this bus tour won't be able to show you all the hotspots from the new series (they don't have a crystal ball) it  will  be able to show you those from the original sting of the hit show. After all, Sex and the City is so synonymous with NYC that it's difficult to think of one without the other, especially for die-hard fans. So board the bus and get reacquainted with some of your favourite scenes, like Steve and Aidan's bar Scout, where you can stop to sip a Cosmo (of course) the Pleasure Chest, where Charlotte bought her 'rabbit' and, of course, Carrie's stoop. Jimmy Choos optional.

Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens Coach Tour

5.  Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens Coach Tour

This comprehensive tour (it lasts for four-and-a-half hours) takes you through three boroughs—four if you count your departure from Manhattan. And why not? Board at Grand Central Station and drive north through the Upper East Side to Spanish Harlem and the Bronx. Check out Yankee Stadium and the Italian enclave on Arthur Avenue before crossing into Queens. You’ll drive through Astoria and Long Island City before entering Brooklyn. Then, you’ll head south through Greenpoint and Williamsburg with a stop at Fortunato Brothers for a cappuccino or gelato. There’s just enough time left to drive over the Brooklyn Bridge for one last look at the New York City skyline. Lush.

New York Hip Hop Tour

6.  New York Hip Hop Tour

Like hot dogs and eggs Benedict, hip-hop was born right here in New York City. Discover the origins of the musical genre on this bus tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx. Led by a grandmaster (no, not Flash), the excursion starts at the location of the first hip-hop party in Manhattan before heading uptown to legendary spots like the Apollo Theater, the Graffiti Hall of Fame and Rucker Park. You’ll even learn how to freestyle! And if you're feeling inspired, you'll have a shot to spit your own hot 16. 

Superhero Film Tour of New York

7.  Superhero Film Tour of New York

From Spiderman to The Avengers,  and many a superhero movie in between, New York is essentially one massive film set. See countless filming locations on this superhero film tour through New York. This is one fascinating exploration that will make you movie geeks (and non-movie geeks, to be fair) very happy indeed. 

NYC Harlem and Gospel Tour by Bus

8.  NYC Harlem and Gospel Tour by Bus

Explore the culture of Harlem, one of the meccas of African-American identity, on this guided tour. The tour visits both iconic and lesser-known attractions, such as Saint John the Divine, a renowned neo-Gothic church, and the Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson once performed. The multi-sensory tour also makes stops at the soulful Sylvia’s Restaurant and allows guests to participate in a Gospel mass.

Gossip Girl Sites Tour

9.  Gossip Girl Sites Tour

“Spotted at Grand Central, bags in hand” is the opening line of the New York-centric hit show Gossip Girl . An homage to the city and its super-elite, the show takes place across a number of memorable locations. This three-hour tour takes fans to sites including the hotel that was home to the Bass and Van der Woodsen families, the Henri Bendel store where the girls shop and of course, Blair’s throne on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Sopranos Sites Tour

10.  The Sopranos Sites Tour

Make like Tony Soprano with this Jersey-set tour visiting key locations in the Mafia-inspired HBO series. The four-hour excursion starts in Midtown Manhattan and crosses into New Jersey to pass the fictional sites of hush-hush deals and violent beat downs, including Muffler Man, Pizza Land, the Valley Landscape silo and the ramp to the Pulaski Skyway seen at the end of every episode. You’ll also catch a glimpse of Satin Dolls (the Bada Bing bar).

New York City Guided Sightseeing Tour

11.  New York City Guided Sightseeing Tour

If you're really in a bind for time (say, one day), this guided six- or eight-hour bus tour might be your ticket to seeing it all. Both include a comprehensive tour of Manhattan from top to bottom, visiting spots such as Battery Park, Museum Mile, Central Park, Greenwich Village and Times Square. You'll also get to hop off the bus to explore historic sites like Wall Street and the South Street Seaport on guided walks. Opt for the longer tour to receive a one-hour sightseeing cruise with incredible views of the Statue of Liberty and the chance to look out over Manhattan from the Top of the Rock. 

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The 5 Best NYC Bus Tours for 2024

Let a trained driver worry about the traffic while you enjoy the Big Apple's best sights.

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As one of the largest cities in the world, New York City has so much to see and do. That's why many visitors start their trip off with a bus tour to see iconic sights and neighborhoods and get the lay of the land. To help you find the tour that's best for you, U.S. News reviewed traveler sentiment and expert input to determine the top New York bus tours. Read our suggestions below for some of the best bus tours you can book for your next trip to the City That Never Sleeps.

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Price: Adults from $80; kids from $70 Duration: 75 to 90 minutes

Big Bus New York offers a hop-on, hop-off tour that features 18 stops at major attractions like Bryant Park, Broadway and St. Patrick's Cathedral, with prerecorded commentary provided along the way. Double-decker buses frequent stops every 20 minutes on the Red Line (which runs through downtown) and every 30 minutes on uptown's Blue Line. The Essential Ticket, which is valid for one day, grants you access to the 90-minute downtown and 75-minute uptown routes and lets you add on extras like tickets for Madame Tussauds, the Empire State Building or a harbor cruise. Big Bus New York is a hit with travelers who appreciate the ability to tailor tours to their interests. Others bemoaned the overcrowded buses and long wait times.

You can also book a Discover Ticket, which explores famous landmarks downtown, or an Explore Ticket, which is a two-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour experience. Big Bus Tours also operates a seasonal night tour.

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A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours – The Original Brooklyn Pizza Tour

Price: Adults from $105; kids from $95 Duration: 4.5 hours

Brooklyn has so much to see and do – and eat! The Original Brooklyn Pizza Tour, which reviewers describe as a great experience with even better pizza, lasts 4.5 hours and takes travelers throughout the borough to sample delicious slices from places like Grimaldi's and L&B Spumoni Gardens. You'll also see filming locations for movies like "Saturday Night Fever" and "Goodfellas."

Ticket prices include lunch. Tours are available Friday through Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. A Slice of Brooklyn also leads a seasonal tour exploring Dyker Heights' Christmas lights , among other options.

On Location Tours – "Sex and the City" Hotspots Tour

Price: From $66 Duration: 3.5 hours

Fans of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda can relive all their favorite "Sex and the City" moments during this New York bus tour, which features more than 40 popular locations from the show and movies. During the tour, you'll view iconic filming locations, walk past Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone apartment, sample cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery, drink a cosmopolitan (if you wish) and shop in Greenwich Village. Plus, you'll visit stops from the reboot "And Just Like That," including Bergdorf Goodman and Chelsea Market. Reviewers peg this tour as fun and fabulous.

Tourgoers can pay another $10 for priority seating. Participants must be 18 or older. Tours generally depart Thursday to Sunday at 2 p.m., though additional days may be available during the summer months. On Location Tours operates other filming locations tours for shows and movies, including "Gossip Girl," "The Sopranos" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," among others.

USA Guided Tours – Discover NY Tour

Price: Adults from $99; kids from $89 Duration: 6 hours

On this full-day tour, you'll drive through some of the city's most famous neighborhoods and most-visited areas. You'll have your choice of a traditional bus or a bus with either a glass top or a convertible top. Regardless of the vehicle, enjoy the expert commentary and a history lesson from your tour guide as you cruise past Times Square, Madison Square Park, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and more. A 15-minute stroll through each of the main stops is included, as is a boat cruise that takes you to see the famous NYC skyline. Many travelers call this tour fantastic and a must-do in New York.

Tours depart at 9 and 10 a.m. daily. USA Guided Tours also offers a night tour of the Big Apple.

Hush Hip Hop Tours – Birthplace of Hip Hop

Price: Adults from $79.99; kids from $58 Duration: 3 hours

Travelers routinely praise the Birthplace of Hip Hop tour not only for its cultural lessons about Harlem, but also for the informative guides who explain the history of hip-hop music. During this tour, you'll see famous clubs, murals dedicated to artists and the Apollo Theater. Plus, you'll get to observe a dance session and show off your moves.

Outings run Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Hush Hip Hop Tours also operates walking tours of Harlem and Brooklyn, among others.

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This post reviews and compares the various bus tour options available to you in NYC, including hop-on-hop-off, fully guided, themed, and night tours. 

If you are like many visitors, you are struggling to decide which of the many bus tour companies to choose, or if to choose one at all.

There are hop-on-hop-off buses, fully-guided bus tours, themed tours, night tours, and the list goes on.

Well, we are here to help make sense of it all.

In this post, we explain the pros and cons of each option and compare the different options.

We are a group of local tour guides, and many of us lead or have led tours on the city's buses, so we know a thing or two about them.

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These are two questions that we locals get asked all of the time, and the following tips come from our own experiences.

And we also got inspiration from the contributions of the roughly 200k members of our popular NYC Travel Tips Facebook group. At the bottom of this you can see what group members thought about bus tours.

Our group consists of locals, like our guides, veteran visitors to NYC and newbies.

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So, without further ado, let's get moving.

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NEW YORK HOP ON HOP OFF SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS

Traditional hop-on-hop-off bus companies provide transport to major sites all over the city, which can be appealing if the New York subway system seems daunting.  

Typically guests purchase 1, 2, or 3-day access passes and can then get on/off the bus at any of the company's designated stops at any time, or they get tickets through a tourist pass .

Most multiple-day tickets include more than one route to explore, a free bike rental, and sometimes even a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty!

Depending on the service you use, tickets might also include admission to more than one museum, popular attractions like the Empire State Building, and freebies at nearby businesses.

Prices for these combination tickets are sometimes too good to pass up.

All offer audio headsets with commentary in multiple languages.

Unfortunately, no hop-on-hop-off company offers live tour guides at this time. For live guides, check out the next section .

The market is very competitive with companies outdoing each other's prices regularly.

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However, no information is provided when you are off the bus, and commentary on board occasionally consists of a recording.

For that reason, these tours are best for those looking for an informational shuttle service between attractions rather than detailed information about the city.  

Leave the detailed touring to our pay-what-you-wish walking tours  or our audio tours , many of which start and end near popular bus stops.

Likewise, during the busy season, guests may have to wait for multiple buses to pass through a stop as seat availability is not guaranteed.

Also, keep in mind that though bus tours guarantee easy transportation around the city, they are not always the quickest as all bus tours are subject to NYC traffic!

BIG BUS TOURS

If we were ranking these buses, Big Bus would be at the top of the list.

Big Bus Tours consist of 35+ stops around New York City on 5 routes, including Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown Manhattan routes, Harlem Routes, and one route in Brooklyn ( see map detail ).  

You can also download their app, which has maps to help you plan your route.

Guests listen to an audio recording in one of 10 languages while on the bus and they are free to wander around on their own at each stop.  

They also offer a  night tour , which is not a hop-on-hop-off tour as well as  combo packages .  

All of the Big Bus routes are included for free with the Sightseeing Pass , GoCity Explorer Pass , and the New York Pass .

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UPDATE: Big Bus has actually added a new feature for kids: Peppa Pig ears!

All children who climb onboard will receive a pair of Peppa Pig ears to wear and an activity sheet.

There is also an audio commentary channel just for kids which focuses on the history of this character and includes music from the latest album.

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Here are just a few of their most popular tickets. Prices are for tickets purchased online. It's slightly more expensive on-site.

All prices below reflect an additional 10% off pricing that you can only get when purchasing tickets directly from the official Big Bus website.

Essential Ticket 1 Day

  • 1 Day Hop-on, Hop-off w/ 2 extensive routes
  • The ticket includes 50% on a 2-hour bike rental.
  • Price: $72/Adults | $63/Children

Premium Ticket 2 Day

  • 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour w/ 2 extensive routes
  • Price: $90/Adults | $81/Children

Deluxe Ticket 3 Day

  • 3-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour w/ 2 extensive routes
  • The ticket includes a 2-hour bike rental
  • Price: $100/Adults | $90/Children

Discover Ticket 1 Day

  • 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour covering Downtown route
  • Price: $54/Adults | $45/Children

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Big Bus also offers even more combinations where you can add on attractions (see below ), which could include access to the Empire State Building,  Madame Tussauds, and much more.

Be sure to read our post comparing all the different tourist pass options in NYC .

Review of Big Bus New York

Big Bus is the best-reviewed hop-on-hop-off bus tour in NYC and the company regards itself as the premium hop-on-hop-off bus service in New York City.

This company sports an overall 4 out of 5-star  rating on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide. Reading their reviews will help set proper expectations.

Most negative comments focus on the amount of time that it can take to get onto a bus and the audio systems not working properly. Negative reviews are more likely in high seasons.

Even those who didn’t enjoy their experience typically reported that this bus service was worth considering. 

TopView NYC

This is a relatively new company offering hop-on-hop-off bus tours, but they’re giving the competition a run for their money.

Not only are their prices much cheaper, but they also offer a lot of additional activities and attractions for free with each ticket.

In addition to their main Downtown tour, they also provide hop-on-hop-off routes of Uptown & Harlem, Brooklyn, and even a Night tour.

Depending on which ticket option you choose, you can also get access to a Statue of Liberty Cruise, a Central Park Bike Rental, and the Museum of the City of New York.

This hop-on-hop-off bus tour ticket can be used at any time within 6 months of the original purchase date.

That means you are free to buy tickets when they are on sale and wait until you plan to visit NYC to use them. 

Reviews of TopView NYC

Ratings for this company have suffered in recent years.

While some of this might be due to issues that all companies had during the pandemic, there is no mistaking the fact that their reviews are not very good anymore.

TopView has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars , and most guests feel that they don't provide accurate instructions on how to use their service.

Whatever is going on behind the scenes, one thing is for sure: many reviewers are displeased with this company.

Their prices might be some of the lowest in NYC, but sometimes when it seems too good to be true, it actually is.

Same Day Downtown Pass

  • 24-hour Hop-on-Hop-off Downtown Bus Tour
  • $45/Adults | $35/Children

Same Day Downtown & Uptown Pass

  • 24-hour Hop-on-Hop-off Downtown & Uptown Bus Tour
  • $61/Adults | $51/Children

All City Pass (2-Day)

  • 48-Hour Hop-on-Hop-off Downtown Bus Tour
  • Uptown Tour
  • 2-Hour Central Park Bike Rental
  • $81/Adults | $71/Kids

All City Pass (3-Day)

  • 72-Hour Hop-on-Hop-off Downtown Bus Tour
  • Brooklyn Tour
  • Statue of Liberty Cruise
  • Museum of the City of New York
  • Free Butterbeer at the Harry Potter Store
  • Skyscraper Museum
  • $115/Adults | $101/Kids

All City Pass (5-Day)

  • 120-Hour Hop-on-Hop-off Downtown Bus Tour
  • $131/Adults | $115/Kids
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TIP: We highly recommend choosing a more reliable and better-rated service, but if you're really looking to save some money, this is the most affordable hop-on hop-off bus tour currently available in NYC.

CITYSIGHTSEEING NYC BUS TOURS

NOTE: Big Bus has officially taken over every aspect of operation for City Sightseeing in New York City, so this service is no longer available.

The following information is kept here only for those who have not yet been informed of this change.

CitySightseeing NYC offers a similar open-top, double-decker hop-on-hop-off service as Big Bus.

Brooklyn Bus tour City Sightseeing

Like Big Bus, CitySightseeing is a global company and you most likely have seen their red double-decker buses in other cities.  

Reviews of CitySightseeing NYC

When it comes to their hop-on-hop-off service, the reviews are mixed.

CitySightseeing has earned an overall rating of 3 ½ out of 5 stars.

As with most bus services in New York, the negative comments focused mostly on long wait times and audio systems not working properly.

Those who were pleased with their experience reported that the bus drivers/guides were both helpful and knowledgeable.

( NOTE - there are no longer live tour guides).  

Previous guests have complained about experiencing a lot of pressure to tip the guide/driver at each stop.

So, either be prepared to ignore these pleas or carry $1 bills to distribute at each stop.

  • Downtown Tour (Midtown south to the Financial District)
  • Uptown Tour (Midtown north to Harlem)
  • Brooklyn Tour (Currently unavailable)
  • Bronx Tour (Currently unavailable)
  • Night Tour/Holiday Lights (Currently unavailable)
  • Downtown: $59/Adults | $49/Children

NEW YORK CITY HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS COMPARED

If you're having trouble deciding which hop on hop off company to work with and figuring out how much tickets cost, this section will directly compare all the most pertinent details about each service.

As you can see, there are a few main differences you'll want to keep in mind when deciding which service to choose:

  • No matter how you do the math, Big Bus is the bigger name in hop-on hop-off tours, and they do charge a bit more.
  • Although they aren't as popular as Big Bus, they do have 3 day and 5 day tickets, and they also include additional activities that aren't offered by their competitors.
  • If you read the reviews for each service, you'll find a lot more negative experiences being reported about TopView NYC than Big Bus.

HOP ON HOP OFF WITH A TOUR GUIDE 

As a company that primarily offers walking tours, we prefer these types of bus tours as they include all the benefits of a bus tour without most of the cons!

The guide accompanies you on and off of the bus at each stop so you get detailed information about all the major sites, rather than just wandering around on your own.

You are also with the same bus, driver, and guide for the entire duration of the tour, so you never have to worry about getting a seat and can enjoy the tour in a more intimate setting.  

These are premium tours run in climate-controlled buses, therefore they are more expensive than the traditional hop-on-hop-off variety.

However, you will see a lot more, more in-depth, in a much shorter amount of time. 

USA GUIDED TOURS

Visiting New York can be an exciting and bewildering experience.

If you’re looking for a nice overview of the entire city, you might want to consider the NYC Day Bus Tour .

In addition to a fully guided trip throughout the Big Apple, you’ll also enjoy a walking tour and usually a boat cruise (Apr 1 till Dec 31)  around Manhattan.

The full trip will take roughly 5 hours to complete and you will see a lot of significant landmarks along the way.

Your tour guides hop off at each stop to help show you around!  

Available daily from 10 AM – 3 PM.

TIP: If you are planning on visiting Washington, DC, you will get 30% off the Discover DC Tour  (normally $69) if you purchase it at the same time as your Discover DC Tour.  

You will need to call USA Guided Tours to confirm your NYC tour date.

  • $99 for Adults
  • $89 for Children
  • $10 off for members of the Military
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • More info or to book online .

Reviews for USA Guided Tours NYC

All of the reviews for USA Guided Tours are positive.

With a full 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and Viator, it’s safe to say that this is one of the highest-rated tour companies in NYC.

One happy customer went so far as to exclaim that this is a must for any first-timers in New York. This seems to be a common sentiment, as several visitors left similarly positive comments. 

ONBOARD NYC

OnBoard offers day and nighttime tours, including an 8-hour Premium See-It-All Tour, which covers the length of Manhattan and comprises a visit past or to the Statue of Liberty. 

  • Cost : $69.99 and up depending on type/length of tour and which day of the week
  • Duration : Tours vary from 3.5-8 hours
  • Tour with Staten Island Ferry Ride
  • Tour with a ticket to the Statue of Liberty
  • Not currently available

Reviews of OnBoard NYC Tours

Reviews for this company are very good, resulting in an overall 4 ½ star rating on TripAdvisor and Viator. 

Some went so far as to indicate that they visited locations you wouldn’t typically see on a tour of New York City. 

SPECIALTY AND THEMED BUS TOURS

  • NYC Street Theater
  • Movie and TV Tours
  • Scott's Pizza Tour
  • Hip Hop Tours
  • Kenny Kramer's Seinfeld Tour

The Ride is Broadway on a bus!

A unique experience that, according to their website is "equal parts theatrical show and immersive tour."

It's designed to be fun and entertaining, with street performers scattered throughout the tour route.  

The information about the city is rather limited and the route is confined to the area around Times Square, so guests looking for a comprehensive city tour should look at "The Tour" or elsewhere.

Tickets and Reviews of The Ride

This service has received an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read the reviews ). 

Most guests enjoyed their experience on The Ride, but some have said that the quality of this tour has decreased over time.

It would appear that this trip does not appeal to all audiences, but it’s worth noting that hundreds of customers have left positive feedback about their adventures.

If you’re looking for something a bit different, many passengers have suggested that this is one of the most original and unique bus tours in New York!

  • Price: $79 per person
  • Duration : 75 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before tour time.
  • Purchase tickets here .

TIP: The Ride is free for those who purchase the New York Pass  or  the Explorer Pass .

Read our post comparing NYC tourist passes . 

This fun and educational trip is from the same company that brought you The Ride.

The Tour is less about the performance (there are no singers or dancers along the route) than it is about the city itself. 

Clocking in at 15 minutes longer than The Ride, this service is more affordable and it covers a slightly larger area.

TIP: Both the RIDE and the TOUR are free for those who purchase the New York Pass  or  the Explorer Pass .

Reviews of The Tour

Much like the other services from this company, The Tour has an overall 4 out of 5-stars rating on TripAdvisor.

There are a few negative comments, but the overwhelming majority of their ratings are positive.

Some passengers suggest that this is a great option for anyone who might be short on time, while others say it’s the best tour they’ve ever taken.

Several of the negative reviews indicate that they were expecting the same experience that is offered on The Ride, but that simply isn’t the case.

Please make sure to select the right bus tour from this company to avoid any confusion.

  • Cost: $39 per person
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Not currently available.

TIP: Both the RIDE and the TOUR are usually free for those who purchase the New York Pass  or  the Explorer Pass .

ON LOCATION TOURS

If you’re a major movie buff, then this is the tour for you!

On Location Tours specializes in showing guests where all their favorite movies and TV shows were filmed.

Some of their most popular tours include:

  • NYC TV & Movie Tour
  • Sex and the City Hotspots Tour
  • Gossip Girl Sites Tour
  • Sopranos Sites Tour
  • TCM Classic Film Tour
  • When Harry Met Seinfeld Tour
  • Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Sites Tour
  • Superhero Film Locations Tour
  • Manhattan TV & Movie Sites Tour
  • East Village TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour
  • and the Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour .

Guides also pepper the tours with history about the neighborhoods you drive through.

Reviews of On Location NYC Tours

With a 4 ½ out of 5-star  rating and over 1,500 positive reviews on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide, it’s safe to say that On Location Tours has impressed a lot of customers.

That being said, about 10% of their reviews are from unhappy passengers, who complain that the tour wasn’t as long as they were promised, while others simply found it uninteresting.

Although these comments may be troubling, it’s worth remembering that there are ten times as many people who absolutely loved their experience with this company.

Several guests recommend this tour for film buffs of all ages, stating that it is both informative and fun for movie lovers.

  • Cost: Varies with tours, but most are between $30-$70.
  • Duration:  Tour times vary, but most run between 2-4 hours

HUSH HIP-HOP TOURS

Whether you are looking to bust a move or bust a rhyme, Hush Hip Hop Tours has the perfect tour for fans of the genre.

It claims to be the only hip-hop tour company in the world with pioneers of hip-hop, DJs, and professional break-dancers leading its tours.

As you travel from one location to the next, some of the people who helped make the movement possible will explain how this art form was born in the streets of NYC.

Their tours will take you to Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

Reviews of Hush Hip Hop Tours

This may be one of the highest-rated experiences on the list, as Hush Hip Hop Tours have earned an overall 5 out of 5-stars rating from most 

An overwhelming majority of customers have reported that their trip around New York was not only memorable but historically accurate as well.

Some have even said that this tour is great for all audiences, suggesting that you need not be a fan of hip-hop to learn a lot about the city while on your trip.

There are only a handful of negative comments, and few of them seem to have anything in common that would suggest any major issues with their service.

  • Bus Tours: from $75
  • Free cancellation with 24 hours notice.

TIP: Hush tours are also available for free with The Sightseeing Pass .

SCOTT'S PIZZA TOUR

Scott's Pizza Tours are the premier pizza tours of New York City.  

Scott's offerings are primarily walking tours. However, on Sundays, Scott offers a pizza bus tour that reaches the outer boroughs of NYC.  

  • $85 per person
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Includes stops at 4 pizzerias
  • Proof of vaccination is required
  • Stops change weekly

Reviews of Scott's Pizza Tours

Everyone loves pizza, and according to reviewers on TripAdvisor, learning about the dish can be pretty fun.

An overwhelming majority of the reviews for their bus tour are positive.

This tour takes place on a yellow school bus, so it might not be the most comfortable seating you’ll ever experience.

That said, almost everyone who has experienced the trip has had an absolute blast.

Positive reviews suggest that the entire journey is entertaining, and you’ll even have the opportunity to eat a few slices!

Scott also offers pizza walking tours, including:

  • Greenwich Village Pizza Walk
  • Crosstown Pizza Walk
  • Lower East Side Pizza Walk
  • Brooklyn Pizza Walk

KENNY KRAMER'S SEINFELD TOUR

Fans of Seinfeld will definitely want to consider taking this tour.

According to Larry David, Kenny Kramer was the actual person who inspired the hilarious character of Cosmo Kramer.

Believe it or not, Kenny still lives in New York and he provides a fabulous tour of the city to give fans a better idea of what life was like for the people that inspired the characters in everyone’s favorite show about nothing.

Visit a lot of the locations you’ve seen in the series and hear about the creation of this concept from Kramer himself!

With the exception of just one negative review, every rating on TripAdvisor is positive. 

Some fans report waiting years to take a tour with Kenny only to have their expectations exceeded in the end.

According to many reviewers, this might be one of the more entertaining bus tours in the city, and it’s perfect for any fan of Seinfeld.

  • Cost: $47.50 (plus $2 service charge)
  • Available Saturdays at 12 PM
  • Duration: 2-3 hours

DO-IT-YOURSELF NYC BUS TOUR

If all of the above sounds out of your price range, then you could always take advantage of the public bus system and tour around the city on your own!

The New York Times published a great article a few years back about the best bus lines and routes to see all the major sites in the city.  

For under $10, the public bus system offers visitors a great way to explore the city on their own for a minimal cost.  

Don't forget that you can also take our free walking tours in combination with this option.

Another option is to download our audio tour app and use it for the neighborhoods that take the bus or subway to get to.

COMBINE BUS, BOAT, HELICOPTER TOURS AND MORE

If you are interested in taking both a boat and bus tour while visiting New York, it's often cheapest to purchase those two tickets as part of a combo deal.

Many companies offer a variety of combinations, including helicopter tours and museum tickets as well.  

Child prices are even less, but they vary. Click the company links for more details.  

Be sure to also read our post comparing the various tourist passes , such as the New York Pass, CityPass and the Explorer Pass, which may be an even better fit for you. 

All passes include some form of bus tour.

In addition to their hop-on hop-off bus tours, this company also offers a variety of additional activities you can combine with their tours to save money.

These combo packages include tickets to some of the most popular attractions in New York City, so there's a pretty good chance you're already planning to see them anyway.

  • $100/Adults | $90/Children
  • $80/Adults | $70/Children
  • $130/Adults | $120/Children

Purchase combo tickets here .

Some of these deals are better than others, and in the case of packages that include the Statue of Liberty or the 9/11 Memorial Museum , we recommend reading more about these to find out if you can get tickets for even cheaper another way.

It's also worth noting that most of these attractions are also included alongside the Big Bus tours with the New York Pass , the  New York Sightseeing Pass  or  the Explorer Pass .

CITY SIGHTS

City Sights also offers several different combo packages at a low rate. Use the promo phrase SAVE10 to get an extra 10% off each package.

Big Bus Classic Tour + 1 Attraction

  • 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Both Downtown and Uptown Loops
  • Empire State Building
  • Top of the Rock
  • Intrepid, Sea, Air, and Space Museum
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Madame Tussauds
  • 9/11 Tribute Museum
  • New York Historical Society
  • The Cloisters Museum
  • Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour
  • Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour
  • $79/Adults | $69/Children
  • Purchase this combo deal .

Big Bus Classic Tour + 3 Attractions

  • $139/Adults | $129/Children

The Sightseeing Pass

  • NYC Bus Tour for 1-10 days
  • One World Observatory
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • Night Bus Tour
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • On Location Tours - When Harry Met Seinfeld
  • Prices from $149/Adults | $139/Children

New York Tour Shuttle

This bus tour is perfect for those who only have limited time in New York.

Over 9 hours, you'll see several different landmarks and enjoy access to sites such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

Additionally, you'll also make a special stop in Little Italy for lunch.

This is a fairly comprehensive day trip that covers most of the bases in NYC.

Tickets are a bit expensive, but ratings indicate that the service may be worth its higher price tag.

  • Ticket Prices: $99 per person
  • Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Availability: Thursday – Monday at 9:00 AM
  • Statue of Liberty (w/ access to the Pedestal)
  • Wall Street Walking Tour
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Little Italy

Reviews for this service are quite good, as a majority of customers have given the trip a 5-star rating.

Several visitors mentioned their tour guides by name, indicating that they were very friendly and provided a lot of useful information about the city.

Although they enjoyed the experience, some reviewers felt it important to note that you will need a lot of stamina for this all-day outing.

If you are interested in day trips such as this, consider checking out our comparison of NYC in a day tours .

This company is currently offering their night bus tour in a combo package which includes tickets to the Edge Observatory.

If you're planning to visit this attraction and you're interested in taking a bus tour at night, this is an excellent opportunity to save some money.

The bus tour itself begins at 5:30 pm and lasts for 4 hours, so you'll want to visit the Edge Observatory before taking the tour.

This combo tour is available 3 days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • $94/Adults | $84/Children

NIGHT BUS TOURS OF NYC

Many of the companies listed above also offer evening bus tours.

The New York skyline is breathtaking when illuminated after dark, and a bus tour is a great way to see many different areas of the city in a short amount of time.

Night tours do not typically operate as hop-on-hop-off tours, even though many are operated by hop-on-hop-off companies in double-decker buses.

There are also small group shuttle bus night tours.  

NOTE: Some of these night tours are included in the multiple-day tickets offered by each company.

In addition to its highly-rated daily tour, this company also provides one of the longest and most detailed night tours in New York.

Clocking in at 4 ½ hours in length, the NYC Night Bus Tour will take you past some of the most popular destinations in the entire city, including locations such as Times Square, Chelsea Market, Chinatown, and Greenwich Village.

This excursion also includes at least one short walking tour. Discover how New York City changes when the sun goes down! Available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.

  • $59 for Adults
  • $49 for Children
  • $6 off w/ Military ID
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
  • More information and to book .

Every single review for this particular night tour is 5 stars . Most guests report that this company is very professional and reliable, describing their tour guides as entertaining and knowledgeable. 

TOP VIEW NYC

In addition to their hop-on hop-off bus tours, this company also offers a night tour which allows you to see what the city looks like after dark.

This outing doesn't include any of their other bus tours, nor does it provide access to the Museum of the City of New York or a free Central Park bike rental.

Even so, it is one of the few options for a night bus tour as of March 2024.

If you're interested in seeing the city lights after the sun sets, this is an excellent option you might want to consider.

  • Not Hop-on Hop-off
  • No additional activities or routes
  • $51 per person

NOTE: Don't forget that this night tour is included with their 2, 3, and 5-day hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket.

TIP: We recommend considering another service, as this company routinely receives negative reviews indicating they aren't the best option on our list.

BIG BUS NIGHT TOUR

Big Bus offers nightly bus tours that depart between 6-7 pm every 15-20 minutes from Times Square (6 pm - 8 pm in winter months).

Sites include Radio City Music Hall, 5th Avenue, the Empire State Building, the Manhattan Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn waterfront.

You can view their night tour route map (yellow).  

  • Price: $62.10 per person
  • Duration : 2 hours.
  • Included in the price of all multi-day Big Bus tickets.
  • It is not included in the New York Pass.

TIPS FROM LOCALS AND TRAVELERS

While we hope that this post provides you with enough information to decide which, if any, NYC bus tour is right for you.

Here are thoughts about these tours from members of our popular New York Travel Tips Facebook group, as well as tips and suggestions.

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10 Best New York Bus Tours (NYC Hop On Hop Off, Sightseeing, Night, & More)

By: Author Charles

Posted on August 25, 2023

10 Best New York Bus Tours (NYC Hop On Hop Off, Sightseeing, Night, & More)

This overview will focus on the best NYC bus tours to take part of during your time in the city.

Whether you are interested in Hop On Hop Off busses, guided bus tours, night tours, or more specific options, there will be something out there for you.

Riding around the city with a bus tour will be a great way to learn about NYC and better understand what it is all about.

Hope you enjoy this list of the best bus tours in New York!

*  Affiliate Disclosure : This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase through the links provided, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting the work I put into TripTins!

Best Overall NYC Bus Tours

Do you need to make a quick decision and are just wondering what are the best overall NYC bus tours out there?

This curated list picks out 3 of the highest rated bus tours in New York to get you going in the right direction.

NYC Sightseeing Bus Tour

Best Overall: NYC Day Bus Tour

This full day NYC sightseeing bus tour combines the bus, walking, & even a ferry to see the most of the city.

Best of Brooklyn Bus Tour

Best Food: Best of Brooklyn

If you are looking for the best food tour, check out the Best of Brooklyn bus tour that visits several neighborhoods.

NYC Night Bus Tour

Best Night: NYC at Night Tour

For a different New York experience, this NYC night bus tour is one of the best choices out there.

List of New York Bus Tours

Now, if you want to learn more about all 10 bus tours, check out the list below. Each one of these will focus on a different aspect of NYC so there is no overlap between tours.

Continue to read the remainder of this overview that deep dives into each one of them.

  • NYC in a Day Bus Tour
  • Best of Brooklyn Bus Tour
  • NYC Night Bus Tour
  • Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • NYC Boroughs Bus Tour
  • NYC Hip Hop Bus Tour
  • Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Bus Tour
  • NYC Movie & TV Bus Tour
  • Superheroes of NYC Bus Tour

New York Bus Tours

1) NYC in a Day Bus Tour

  • Rating : 5 / 5 Stars
  • Tour Length : 6 Hours
  • Booking : Check Rates & Availability

For those that are short on time and want to fully take advantage of what NYC has to offer, then this one-day guided NYC sightseeing bus tour is the option to choose.

As one of the highest rated overall tours in NYC, this bus tour is going to give you a little bit of everything – not just the bus!

The tour is a mixture of bus, ferry, and walking as you get to explore many of the top highlights of New York City in a day.

Starting in midtown, you will visit Times Square before heading up to Central Park for a short walking tour. It is then back on the bus heading southbound as you drive by the numerous neighborhoods and attractions of the city.

You will then have time for lunch and a visit to the 9/11 Memorial area in downtown Manhattan. From there it is back on the bus for some more sightseeing before hopping on the Staten Island Ferry.

Views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge , and more will be found throughout the journey.

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NYC Sightseeing Bus Tour

2) Best of Brooklyn Food Bus Tour

  • Tour Length : 4.5 Hours

For those that want to experience a little more that Brooklyn has to offer, this Best of Brooklyn Food & Culture Bus Tour is for you.

The tour is a mix of bus and walking as you get to visit Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Dumbo and others.

Along the way you will get to learn more about these spots and be fed quite well. Expect a whole array of cuisines including Middle Eastern, Polish, French, Italian, and more.

The tour lasts around 4 hours as you eat your way through Brooklyn and also have the time to explore places like Brooklyn Bridge Park .

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Best of Brooklyn Bus Tour

3) NYC Night Bus Tour

  • Rating : 4.5 / 5 Stars
  • Tour Length : 4 Hours

While exploring the city during the day is one way to see its highlights, seeing NYC at night can feel like a whole other experience.

During this guided 4-hour night bus tour you will be taken by small luxury coach to some of the best highlights in Manhattan.

Just some of these include Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building , more!

Not only will you get to enjoy many highlights from the bus, but there are also short guided walking tours along the High Line Park and Grand Central Terminal.

You can also opt to add on a ticket to the Top of the Rock after the bus tour to see the city from above.

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NYC Night Bus Tour

4) NYC Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

  • Rating : 3.5 / 5 Stars
  • Tour Length : 90 minutes +

The most famous of bus tours in NYC is the Hop On Hop Off tour. While there are a few different companies to choose from, the one I am recommending here is run by Big Bus .

These Hop On Hop Off tours offer riders the opportunity to simply hop on and hop off the double decker busses throughout the day. This gives you the chance to see the city at your own pace as you pick & choose when and where you get off the bus (and then back on).

You will have the option to get off at many different stops, while also seeing points of interest from the bus itself. Note that while there is an audio guide explaining these highlights, it is usually prerecorded audio.

Big Bus runs two different route options – a Downtown loop that starts in Times Square and loops all the way down to the Financial District, and an Uptown loop that starts in Times Square and loops up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When going about choosing tickets, there are three main options:

  • 1 Day Ticket (Downtown & Uptown)
  • 1 Day Ticket (Downtown Only)
  • 2 Day Ticket (Downtown & Uptown)

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New York Sightseeing Pass

There are several companies in NYC that offer different types of sightseeing passes. For a set price you can either pick a certain number of days or number of attractions to visit.

The New York Pass and the Go City NYC Explorer Pass include the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off tour as one of the options.

If you are thinking about visiting several of the included attractions during an NYC Itinerary , I would recommend checking out each one of these:

  • New York Pass: check rates
  • Go City NYC Explorer Pass: check rates

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

5) NYC Boroughs Bus Tour

While many bus tours focus mainly on just Manhattan, there are also bus tours that head to the other boroughs of NYC.

This NYC Boroughs bus tour takes visitors to Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn as you get to experience a little bit of everything throughout.

During this full day bus tour there will be the opportunity to see places like the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, and the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn.

So, if you want to get a little more off the beaten path & learn all about the NYC boroughs and their history, this tour is for you.

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NYC Boroughs Bus Tour

6) New York Hip Hop Bus Tour

  • Tour Length : 3 Hours

If you are a music lover, then this NYC hip hop bus tour could be a good option to choose. The focus of this 3 hour tour will focus on the hip hop origins in New York City.

Throughout the tour, you will be guided by “one of rap’s Grandmasters”, as you head through various neighborhoods in Manhattan and The Bronx.

You will get to visit the sites of music video locations and where some of the most famous rap battles took place. In addition, a visit to the Graffiti Wall of Fame and Apollo Theater will be on the itinerary.

The tour will be full of informative hip hop history as you get to learn more about its origins and ask questions to your Grandmaster guide.

This may be the best energy bus tour that NYC has to offer!

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NYC Hip Hop Bus Tour

7) The RIDE

  • Rating : 4 / 5 Stars
  • Tour Length : 75 Minutes

Now while all busses and coaches have a normal seating arrangement, the RIDE is a completely different type of experience.

With the RIDE , the actual bus seats are facing outwards towards the windows. This gives everyone on the bus a whole new perspective while driving through the streets of New York.

The full-size windows give riders the opportunity to fully embrace New York’s surroundings, with skyscrapers up above and the city streets down below.

But it is not just about seeing the city with the RIDE. In addition, the RIDE offers its unique show with performers onboard and throughout the streets of NYC.

Expect the whole bus ride show to last around an hour as it makes a 4.5-mile loop throughout midtown Manhattan.

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The RIDE NYC

8) Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Bus Tour

  • Tour Length : 3.5 Hours

Starting in December through the very beginning of January, the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn is lit up with over the top Christmas decorations and lights.

The tradition began back in the 1980’s as the local houses began heavily decorating their houses during the holidays. It still goes on to this day, and now locals & tourists flock to see the lights.

This is one of the most popular tours to take in NYC during the holiday season and is bound to sell out during the peak weeks.

You will be driven to the neighborhood by bus, and have a local guide by your side giving you insight into what the neighborhood is all about.

Once in Dyker Heights, there will also be the opportunity to walk around and explore by foot.

After enjoying some time around Dyker Heights, it is off to Dumbo, where the tour stops for a short period of time to enjoy some views of the Manhattan skyline .

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Dyker Heights Bus Tour

9) NYC Movie & TV Bus Tour

Another NYC bus tour that I will mention here is the movie & TV bus tour that takes visitors to some of the most iconic filming locations in the city.

The tours are run by local actors and experts, who can speak knowledgeably about the movie & TV history in NYC.

You will find yourself taking in locations from Central Park and Fifth Avenue to Herald Square and Greenwich Village .

The three-hour tour will give you the chance to hop off the bus and enjoy these filming locations before continuing on to the next destination. For any movie or TV buff out there, this bus tour is for you!

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Specific NYC Movie & TV Tours

While the tour above is an all-encompassing film tour, there are also more specific tours offered. Some of these include:

  • Sopranos Sites Bus Tour
  • Gossip Girl Sites Bus Tour
  • Sex and the City Sites Bus Tour

NYC Movies Bus Tour

10) Superheroes of NYC Bus Tour

  • Tour Length : 2.5 Hours

Last but not least is the Superheroes of NYC bus tour . Over the course of 2.5 hours, you will get to explore the iconic sites of where superhero movies were shot.

Just some of these will include Spiderman, The Avengers, Batman, and Superman. In all you will get to check out over 40 different superhero filming locations during the tour.

From Times Square to the Staten Island Ferry, and plenty in between, the bus tour will have you learning some movie history while taking in the sites along the way.

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I also want to point out that there are also New York bus tours that can take you outside of the city for a day (or even more).

Below are some of the more popular day trip options that visit cities outside of NYC. If you are short on time but really want to visit these places, you can consider adding these bus tours onto your itinerary.

  • Washington DC Day Trip
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  • Hamptons Private Day Trip

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NYC Bus Tours FAQs

To wrap up this overview about the best bus tours in New York, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.

How Long Does the NYC Bus Tour Last?

While all not all bus tours are the same, you should expect the tours to last 2-3 hours on the shorter end and 6 hours on the longer full day options.

Depending on how much time you want to dedicate to these tours will dictate what type of tour you end up going on.

There really is something for everyone here so you should be able to pick something that works for you.

How Much Does a Bus Tour Cost in NYC?

This is also going to dependent on what type of bus tour you end up taking.

On the cheapest end, the Hop On Hop Off tours start off around $60. On the higher end, the longer full day guided tours can be $100+ per person (with tours getting closer to +$150).

If you are looking for the convenience, education, and opportunity to see a lot in a short amount of time, then a bus tour is certainly worth the cost.

Is It Worth Taking a Bus Tour in New York?

Bus tours in New York are best for those people that want to be able to see all that the city has to offer in a short amount of time.

While public transport can easily get you from place to place, there is still logistics and timing involved with it all. By joining a bus tour in New York, you will have all of that already taken care of for you.

It is not just the convenience factor for some but also the ability to learn from a local guide and ask questions along the way. If that is important to you, a bus tour can really offer a lot.

On the other hand, if you have several days in the city, it may not make as much sense. Given you will have time to explore by public transport and by foot, there may not be reason to need to see so much in a day.

The more specific tours (food, holiday, movie, etc.) are the exception here as it can be much more beneficial having a guide by your side.

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That wraps up an overview to the best New York bus tours. If you have any questions or comments, add them in below.

Also, don’t forget to check out some of the other New York itineraries and guides up on the site (such as the best dinner cruises in NYC ).

Have fun out there and safe travels!

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We plan to do a HOHO bus tour. We originally planned to do it Sunday morning since traffic is lighter (that is what we did last time we came), but schedule wise Saturday may work better for us. How is traffic on a typical Saturday morning? Will it be significantly worse than a Sunday morning? Obviously I know things change day to day but just curious on what the average Saturday is like. Thanks

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Since taking a HOHO in all but the most moderate weather can be a miserable experience (been there, did that), I'd wait until the day of to make a decision.

I'm not planning to book the actual tour now but so need to book other things. So essentially what ever day I don't do the other things is the day we will do the bus tour. But am curious about Saturday morning traffic

What days are you talking about? The reason I ask is that sometimes, if there is something going on that might entaiil a motorcade or street closure, it will impact traffic. I remember meeting with a busload of people at a restaurant in midtown & I was the 1st one there because everyone else was late due to a digniary at the UN & traffic was at a standstill.

Good point! Saturday 3/30 or Sunday 3/31 (sunday is Easter)

More of a participatory event and worth seeing IMO (Bonnets optional)

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I would not do a hoho tour on either of those days. If you attempt to hop off, you could wait forever for another bus. If you want a bus tour, consider

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Kaye - thank you for that information. I did not know. We do not celebrate Easter so this is not something that would be on or radar or of interest.

NyWhiz - we did a HOHO bus tour on a Sunday morning in the past and had no issues with waiting on busses. There were plenty. Also, the fun of the bus tour is sitting up top, not inside

Kaye - from the route map it doesn't appear the bus goes on the same route as the parade. The parade says North on 5th ave from 49th-57th. Looks like the busses do not go on that part of of fifth avenue.

#7 - Even if not an observer of Easter, the parade is more-or-less a secular costume party. If you happen to the be nearby you'll get probably find it entertaining to have a look.

HOHO routes vary depending upon vendor and the diverted traffic can impact adjacent avenues/streets.

In my experience Saturday will definitely have less traffic than a weekday But more than Sunday. I wouldn’t say “significantly more” than Sunday. That’s my definition of significant.

You have researched where the buses go and the parade goes …everything looks clear so…go for it! I would do early either day, whatever fits your schedule best.

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