Big Bus at a New York City bus stop during the night tour.
Passengers taking a selfie on a Big Bus night tour in Times Square, New York City.
Couple on Big Bus tour viewing Little Italy sign in New York at night.
Skyscrapers illuminated at night during Big Bus New York Night Bus Tour.
New York City skyline with illuminated skyscrapers at night from Big Bus tour.
Passengers on a Big Bus night tour in New York City, viewing illuminated skyscrapers.
Big Bus New York night tour passing under illuminated modern architecture.

Big Bus: New York City Night Bus Tour

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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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Experience New York City's vibrant nightlife with the Big Bus Night Tour, an electrifying two-hour journey through Manhattan under the stars. As you explore famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square from a double-decker open-top bus, your English-speaking guide will share fascinating insights into these attractions. The tour also includes views of the Empire State Building illuminated against the night sky.

During this uninterrupted 2-hour night tour through New York's most iconic spots, watch the city come to life after dark.

With a live English-speaking guide narrating fascinating anecdotes and tidbits about top landmarks, you'll discover much more than just history on your journey.

As you pass by popular attractions such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square's hundreds of billboards, enjoy tracking your route with a free mobile app.

Departing once every evening, this night tour offers dazzling views while providing an engaging experience through its live guide.

Admission for the Big Bus: New York City Night Bus Tour, lasting 2 hours

Access to an English-speaking live guide throughout your journey

Use of the Mobile app featuring a detailed map and live bus tracking

Round-trip bus tours

Big Bus at a New York City bus stop during the night tour.

Big Bus at a New York City bus stop during the night tour.

Your Experience on the Big Bus Night Tour in New York City

The Big Bus Night Tour, a thrilling two-hour journey, takes you through the illuminated streets of New York City. Guided by an English-speaking host, this tour offers engaging stories and insights as you explore under the night sky.

Sit back on the double-decker open-top bus for unobstructed views of Manhattan's iconic skyline. Along your route, catch glimpses of famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building lit up at night, Times Square with its dazzling billboards, and more.

Departure Schedule

  • The tour departs daily from stop #1 (Ms World) at 6pm.
  • This is a single nightly tour offering.
  • The entire experience lasts for approximately two hours.
Passengers taking a selfie on a Big Bus night tour in Times Square, New York City.

Passengers taking a selfie on a Big Bus night tour in Times Square, New York City.

Couple on Big Bus tour viewing Little Italy sign in New York at night.

Couple on Big Bus tour viewing Little Italy sign in New York at night.

Skyscrapers illuminated at night during Big Bus New York Night Bus Tour.

Skyscrapers illuminated at night during Big Bus New York Night Bus Tour.

The Big Bus: New York City Night Bus Tour, known as the Big Bus Night Tour Prepare, offers an exciting 2-hour journey through famous landmarks like Times Square and the Empire State Building. Here's what you need to know before setting off:

What You Can't Bring

    Luggage is not permitted on board.

    Accessibility Details

    • The buses are equipped for wheelchair access, ensuring inclusivity.

    Note that the upper decks may be inaccessible to visitors with mobility impairments due to safety and comfort considerations.

    Tour Structure

      This is a fixed-route tour without hop-on or hop-off options, forming a single loop only.

      New York City skyline with illuminated skyscrapers at night from Big Bus tour.

      New York City skyline with illuminated skyscrapers at night from Big Bus tour.

      Passengers on a Big Bus night tour in New York City, viewing illuminated skyscrapers.

      Passengers on a Big Bus night tour in New York City, viewing illuminated skyscrapers.

      Book your tour in advance during peak seasons to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.

      Pack light since luggage is not permitted on board; only essentials are allowed for comfort.

      If you have mobility impairments, plan to stay seated as the upper decks may be inaccessible.

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      FAQs

      An English-speaking live guide will be with you throughout the journey, sharing interesting stories and facts about the city.
      The buses are wheelchair accessible; however, visitors with mobility impairments might be unable to access the upper decks of the double-decker bus.
      Luggage is not allowed on the buses, so it’s best to travel light.
      The tour departs at 6pm from stop #1 (M&Ms World).
      Yes, there's a free mobile app that provides a detailed map of your route and real-time bus tracking features.
      The tour includes sightings of major landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building lit up at night, and Times Square with its vibrant billboards.
      There is one departure per evening for the tour.
      It's a non-stop 2-hour experience.
      You'll enjoy unobstructed views from an open-top double-decker bus as you pass iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building at night, and Times Square with its numerous billboards.
      No, this is a single loop tour only; there's no option for hopping on or off along the way.

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