NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover New York City at your own pace with a flexible 48-hour Big Bus combo covering both the Downtown and Uptown routes. Ride the open-top hop-on hop-off bus and explore famous sights like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and Midtown, getting off whenever you want to explore further. Your experience also includes entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck, where sweeping views reveal the city from an unforgettable perspective. Complete your visit with a round-trip ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, getting up close to the Statue of Liberty and learning the stories behind this iconic landmark. With one simple ticket, you can choose the order, move at your own rhythm, and enjoy New York’s top attractions with ease and great value. Highlights: – Board a hop-on hop-off Big Bus at any stop along two routes – Admission ticket to the Empire State Building observation deck included – Travel round-trip by ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island

What’s included

• Bike rental discount (rent 1 hour and receive 1 hour free)
• Digital audio commentary in multiple langauges
• Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry (if option selected)
• Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
• Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
• Audio Tour for Liberty & Ellis Islands

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Access to Statue of Liberty interior monument or museum

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry operates from 9:00am to 3:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. You will need to redeem your ticket voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal
• This ticket includes a ferry journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but not interior monument or museum access.
• Empire State Building visits must pre-book a time and date through the Big Bus Booking Management link (provided on your voucher), or with our staff at Stop #1

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.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry: Activate your ticket in the Big Bus app or with Big Bus staff. Departures run every 20 minutes between 9AM and 4PM; check website for timetables. Cruises depart from Battery Park, nearest Big Bus Stop #8 – Wall Street/Statue of Liberty

Age Policy

Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–99 years