Empire State Building, Sightseeing Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Explore the Big Apple with this top-rated Best of New York bundle—featuring three iconic experiences at one unbeatable price. Empire State Building Begin your adventure with express entry to the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Marvel at sweeping 360° views of Manhattan’s skyline and landmarks—from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty. A must-see art deco masterpiece! Circle Line Boat Cruise Cap off your NYC experience with a Circle Line sightseeing cruise—choose between the Liberty Midtown Cruise or the Landmarks Cruise. See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center. Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour Next, see New York your way with a flexible 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour on two routes. Ride top-deck for open-air views and enjoy audio commentary in multiple languages. Hop off at must-see spots like Times Square, Wall Street, and the MET—and hop back on whenever you’re ready. The free Big Bus app tracks arrival times in real time.

What’s included

• Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise (60-min Liberty Cruise or 90-min Landmarks Cruise)
• Big Bus 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour – Downtown and Uptown Loops
• Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
• Empire State Building 86th Floor Admission
• Live English guide aboard Circle Line. Audio guides available in additional languages
• Digital commentary in multiple languages aboard Big Bus

Not Included

• Food and Drinks

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Circle Line audio guides available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
• Big Bus audio available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
• Circle Line and Empire State Building can be separate days. Select date and time at redemption or visit bigbustours.com/manage-my-booking
• Cruises operate daily from Circle Line Cruises at Pier 83, 42nd Street in Hudson River Park The nearest Big Bus Tours Stop is #12: Circle Line Sightseeing
• Cruise duration is 60 minutes for the Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90 Minutes for the Landmarks Cruise
• Cruises feature an onboard café and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows.
• Guests may activate ticket in two ways: 1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking. 2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World), or with a driver at any stop along the route.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

Important Information

Guests may activate ticket in two ways:

1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World), or with a driver at any stop along the route.

IMPORTANT: Guests must redeem and activate Big Bus ticket in app or in person before visiting any partner experiences.

Empire State Building: Select date and time of visit after activation of ticket in Big Bus app or with Big Bus staff.

Circle Line Cruise Entry: Show activated Big Bus ticket to Circle Line staff for admission. Liberty Midtown cruise is 60 minutes; Landmarks cruise is 90 minutes. Visit Circle Line website for exact departure times. Cruises depart from Circle Line Cruises at Pier 83, 42nd Street in Hudson River Park, nearest Big Bus Stop #13: Circle Line Sightseeing.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–100 years