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15 NYC Bus Tours to Plan a Day Around

53 tours  ·  from $30 a head

A New York trip always runs out of days before it runs out of ideas. These 15 nyc bus tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can choose quickly.

New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Downtown: memorials, harbor views, and neighborhood streets
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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

1.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,863 reviews · 3 hours · from $44Our pick

Ride Big Bus Tours’ open-top double-decker through Manhattan’s downtown and uptown districts, with digital commentary in six languages and app-based bus tracking. The loops pass landmarks including the Empire State Building, Battery Park, and Museum Mile. Choose half-day or 24-, 48-, or 72-hour access, then hop off to explore at your own pace.

“Best way to get to see New York’s main attractions and not have to worry about driving and parking.”

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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Downtown: from Times Square to the World Trade Center
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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

2.Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4,762 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Ride Big Bus’s open-top double-decker through Downtown Manhattan, or add Uptown, Brooklyn and self-guided walks with a longer pass. Recorded commentary covers the sights, while the app tracks buses. You can board at listed stops and hop off to explore, but plan for roughly hourly service and check routes before setting out.

“If they use your website or app, they will have to call you before they can access the tickets. I stood in the cold, waiting to call your people.”

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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports - Harlem: the Apollo and its legacy
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

3.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Ride from Midtown through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn with a local guide, stopping at the Apollo Theater, Flushing Meadows, Bushwick murals and Brooklyn Bridge Park. You’ll pass Yankee Stadium and Queens waterfront homes, hear about Harlem’s Black history and Williamsburg’s Hasidic community, then finish near Chinatown and Little Italy. Guides vary, with names including Chris Lee, Solange and Jim.

“Salonge and Long were great. The tour was informative, fun and exciting! You'll have fun and see great sights!!”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - The Empire State Building and downtown neighborhoods
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

4.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 90-minute, English-language double-decker ride starts and ends at 712 7th Ave, near Times Square. The route heads past Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Little Italy, then crosses the Brooklyn Bridge. Commentary is advertised, but its delivery can vary. The 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM departures are listed daily.

“We took the TopView night bus tour. Our driver was Nicholas and David was our guide. They provide earphones and the sound volume is adjustable to comfort. Both my wife and I loved the tour. It was very informative, entertaining, engaging and we learned a lot!”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Dyker Heights is best seen on foot
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

5.4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Ride from Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern bus, then walk for about an hour past spectacular holiday displays, including Lucy Spata’s landmark house. English-speaking guides such as Matt, Jorge, and Antonio add NYC stories along the way. The return includes a photo stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park before the tour ends near Bryant Park.

“What's Important to You: This was truly worth the money. Guide was great, driver was great, definitely something I will be recommending to others. It's easy to look over all the options out there when in NYC or fear it's a tourist trap. Honestly, I just didn't want bother with the subway for this trip, nor drive through the city to Dyker heights. The meet up spot and drop off spot was convenient. The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the areas we drove through. No add-on fees, no surprise costs, no scams.”

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Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights - Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron
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Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights

6.Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,764 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Cover Midtown, Central Park, SoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, and the Hudson waterfront on a four-hour bus tour with a local guide. You’ll get photo breaks at Rockefeller Center, Pier 17 near the Brooklyn Bridge, and the 9/11 Memorial, plus a view of the Statue of Liberty from shore. Guides have included Tom, Garrett, Bryant, and Percy, though assignments vary.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and talked about the history of New York. I've often been to NY on business, but this was a family trip. Quite fascinating. Highly recommend it.”

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New York City: Bus Tour from Manhattan - Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building
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New York City: Bus Tour from Manhattan

7.Bus Tour from Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,506 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Start near Times Square at 8:30 AM for a five-hour guided tour through Manhattan, from Central Park West and Fifth Avenue to Little Italy, Chinatown, Wall Street, and Battery Park. You’ll hear live narration in English, German, Italian, or Spanish, with photo stops along the way. The route can change with traffic and special events.

“We took the tour on Sunday, June 23, 2019 - and lucked out when we discovered that my wife and I were the only two passengers aboard the van. Deborah Blau, our guide, was superb - knowledgeable and flexible in adapting the tour to our particular interests. The driver, Carl, was working with Deborah for the first time, but he was equally knowledgeable in finding routes and flexible in following Deborah's directions. Sunday tends to be less busy on the roads, especially in the morning, so in many respects, this was probably not a typical tour. But we had great fun, learned a lot and saw parts of the city…”

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Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC - Carrie’s brownstone and the West Village
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Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC

8.Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,284 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

This 3.5-hour coach tour follows more than 40 *Sex and the City* locations, from Carrie’s West Village brownstone to Buddakan and Onieal’s, the bar used as Scout. Expect a guide-led mix of city views, show stories, and a few short walks. The cosmo at Onieal’s costs extra, and the group can include up to 40 people.

“Hannah did a great job with her story telling! And John, our driver, was great at getting us through crazy traffic!”

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NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More - What the stops add to the ride
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NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

9.NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride through Manhattan with a local actor-guide who shares filming stories and NYC trivia. Look for the Friends apartment, the Ghostbusters firehouse, Seinfeld’s soup restaurant and more, with movie and TV clips shown on the bus. The coach makes a few quick stops, but most of the tour is spent riding.

“Our tour guy was super fun and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time. Highly recommended! Lots of fun sites and opportunities to take great pics.”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - A short sunset pause at Battery Park City
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

10.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English- or German-speaking guide, then walk among the holiday displays for about an hour. The route includes a sunset photo stop by the Hudson River and a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline stop before ending near Bryant Park Winter Village.

“Well organised, informative and enjoyable. A great way to see how the houses are decorated and the story behind it. Stopping off to see the Manhattan skyline at night was great - got some lovely photos. Highly recommend this attraction.”

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The RIDE Experience Theatrical Bus Tour - The hosts, jokes, and New York commentary
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The RIDE Experience Theatrical Bus Tour

11.The RIDE Experience Theatrical Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 981 reviews · from $79

THE RIDE turns a 75-minute Midtown bus trip into a traveling show, with tiered sideways seats, two comic hosts, city commentary, and five to seven live street performances. You’ll pass Times Square, Broadway, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Central Park, and more, then return to 259 W 42nd St. Hosts have included Scott and Jackie.

“Something different x Good fun x Hosts are very interactive . Great way to see the city x A little bit expensive for a hours trip x”

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NYC: Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour (On Location Tours) - Scout, the show’s bar, and an optional drink
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NYC: Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour (On Location Tours)

12.Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour (On Location Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 892 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $81

Spend three hours visiting Sex and the City filming spots across Manhattan, from Carrie’s West Village apartment to Buddakan and the bar known as Scout. An English-speaking local actor-guide leads the ride and shares show trivia and city stories. Expect mostly bus sightseeing, a few stops, and a cupcake; drinks cost extra.

“Amazing Hannah the Guide Was amazing She knew a lot and is truly a Real SATC Fan. And she made the Tour really fun. Totally worth it”

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NYC: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens Sightseeing Bus Tour - Harlem and the Apollo Theater
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NYC: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens Sightseeing Bus Tour

13.Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 555 reviews · 6 hours · from $84

This six-hour bus tour links Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, with stops for murals, the Unisphere, an empanada shop, and DUMBO views. Guides such as Jim, Chris, Tom, Ray, and Emanuel have led tours, though assignments vary. You get a guide and transport; food and drinks cost extra.

“One of the best sightseeing tour chance in NYC if you are also interested what is going on out of Manhattan. Huge respect for Chris Lee, for his amazing guide, excellent, valuable timespending in the Big Apple. Thank You very much for this experience and also for the Hungarian music, much obliged! :) Kind Regards, Tamas from Hungary”

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From Manhattan: 5-Hour Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Bus Tour - Yankee Stadium and a Bronx mural
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From Manhattan: 5-Hour Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Bus Tour

14.5-Hour Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 451 reviews · 5 hours · from $75

Leave Midtown with a live English- or German-speaking guide for a five-hour loop through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Expect a photo stop at Yankee Stadium, the Unisphere, and Dumbo, plus a short café break. Guides named on past tours include Sanel, Jan, Stefan, and Jenny, though your guide may differ.

“We were really satisfied with the guide and the concept of the tour. The guide has a lot of knowledge and fun facts about the city. I feel we got to know NYC, and that’s exactly what we were looking for.”

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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights - Fifth Avenue after dark
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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

15.NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Take a three-hour English-language bus tour from Midtown past Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and Times Square. You’ll cross the Manhattan Bridge for skyline views and stop in DUMBO for photos. Guides have included Jared, Bryant, Garrett, Percy, and Sofia, though the team varies.

“Tour guides are amazing!!! Very knowledgeable and so very nice! Thank you!”

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New in NYC Bus Tours

★ 5.06 hour Bus tour and 1 hour Boat Ride by the Statue of LibertyFrom $19712 reviews
★ 4.9The Birthplace of Hip Hop Bus TourFrom $9525 reviews
★ 4.2Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live EntertainmentFrom $7942 reviews
★ 4.3Holiday Lights Guided Bus TourFrom $896 reviews
★ 4.0Holiday Lights and Dyker Heights Luxury Bus TourFrom $753 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Luxury Bus Tour with One World AccessFrom $1193 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Luxury Bus Tour with Empire State AccessFrom $604 reviews
★ 4.3Empire State Building & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off TourFrom $10560 reviews
★ 4.3Dyker Heights and NYC Holiday Lights Luxury Bus TourFrom $7542 reviews
★ 4.4Bus Tour to Superhero Film LocationsFrom $7864 reviews
★ 4.5NYC Bundle: Empire State, Big Bus Tour, & Circle Line CruiseFrom $99106 reviews
★ 4.2Madame Tussauds and Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off TourFrom $995 reviews
★ 4.4NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & MoreFrom $7093 reviews
★ 3.9New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus TourFrom $78103 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Pizza Bus TourFrom $8547 reviews

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