Best of NYC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Empire State Building Tickets + Circle Line Cruise
This three-in-one New York combo covers Manhattan's essential sights by land and water. Your 48-hour pass includes a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus with over 40 stops, Empire State Building observation deck access, and your choice of Circle Line cruise. You can explore at your own pace across two routes: the Uptown Tour passes Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, while the Downtown Tour hits Times Square, Wall Street and Greenwich Village.
The buses run every 15-30 minutes between designated stops, giving you complete flexibility to spend as much time as you want at each attraction. From the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observation deck, you'll get 360-degree views across Manhattan, the Hudson River and beyond. The Circle Line cruise offers either a 60-minute Liberty Midtown trip or 90-minute Landmarks cruise with live English commentary and multilingual audio guides.
As a bonus, your Big Bus ticket gets you free Butterbeer Ice Cream at The Harry Potter Store. The combination saves you buying separate tickets whilst covering NYC's most popular sights efficiently.
What is Included
48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass with two routes covering 40+ stops
Empire State Building 86th-floor observation deck entry
Choice of 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90-minute Landmarks Cruise
Audio guides in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Portuguese on buses
Cruise commentary in nine languages including Mandarin and Korean
Complimentary headphones
Free Butterbeer Ice Cream at The Harry Potter Store with valid Big Bus ticket
Good to Know
Your 48-hour pass must be used on two consecutive days. Present your booking confirmation to board any bus at designated stops or join your chosen cruise at the departure point. For cruises, arrive at least 30 minutes early as seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
The hop-on hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible, though strollers must be folded and stored on the lower deck. Children aged 2 and under travel free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tours don't run on Thanksgiving or New Year's Eve, and severe weather may affect services.
If you're planning to see more of New York's skyline attractions, consider adding the Edge Observation Deck for Western Hemisphere views or Empire State Building general admission for a standalone visit. For a complete NYC sightseeing experience, you might also explore SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with its interactive art installations and city views.
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