New York City Bus Tours: Our 15 Top Loops

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

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

See New York from an open-top Big Bus, with Downtown and Uptown loops, audio commentary, flexible stops, and practical sightseeing tips.

“This was a brilliant way to see the city. Really enjoyed the audio too. we visited in Dec, so it was really cold, but still managed to sit up on the top deck, open air, soaking in all the amazing sites. Would recommend this to anyone visiting! Loved it!”

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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

Big Bus NYC review covering routes, stops, timing, ticket value, weather, audio commentary, and practical tips for choosing the right pass.

“Awful. Need to bring back actual in person tour guides. The pre recorded audio is very limited in terms of telling u about new york”

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

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

See Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Chinatown, and Little Italy on a six-hour NYC bus tour with art, food, sports, and skyline views.

“The guide isn’t very good. The stops are not in the more interesting spots of the boroughs. This tour is very light on history and facts and mainly for photo opportunities”

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4.From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104

See Washington DC’s major monuments on a 15-hour guided trip from NYC, with Arlington, the White House, Capitol, museums, and Manhattan views.

“We had Ahmed, David and Josè as our guides. They were all so friendly and informative throughout the day. The tour was brilliant from start to finish and 100% worth the money. I would recommend!”

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

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

TopView’s NYC night bus tour offers skyline views, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, live commentary, and practical tips before you book.

“To see unobstructed views of NYC at night is AMAZING!!! Highly recommend. There’s a Starbucks right beside the lineup area to get hot chocolate for the chilly ride. Do it! You won’t regret it!!!!”

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6.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

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

See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, hear New York stories, and photograph Brooklyn Bridge views on this practical four-hour bus tour.

“this is one of the best tours we have ever done because of what we saw and our guide. I was just expecting to see the Christmas lights but we ended up getting toured the west side on the way there with things being pointed out and then being taken to Dumbo and then shown the east side on the way back! A lot of places I had listed to see at another time were covered as well like the Public Library and Grand Central! Now to the holiday lights tour that was amazing! Was expecting we are going to be rushed past each house and too many people but…”

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7.Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights

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

See NYC’s top sights by climate-controlled bus, with photo stops at Rockefeller Center, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and 9/11 Memorial.

“Be prepared for a lot of historical information. Even though I gave the trip five stars the night tour is splendid for pictures but if you are on the wrong side of the bus, it’s hard to get every picture you want. The stop at the Brooklyn Bridge was the best. This is an overview, not an in depth tour.”

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8.Bus Tour from Manhattan

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

See Manhattan’s icons, neighborhoods, and Statue of Liberty views on a five-hour guided bus and walking tour from Times Square.

“Best tour guide ever. Very knowledgeable, of NYC, professional, friendly, answered all questions. Tour ended on time. Found great spots on the tour to take pictures. Kudos to the van driver also.”

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9.Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC

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

Review of the Sex and the City NYC bus tour, with filming locations, Carrie's brownstone, Scout bar, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Amanda was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the subject. Great stories to share. Very personable. It was like we were touring with a very good friend that we knew for a long time. Absolutely enjoyed the experience and will recommend it to everyone.”

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10.NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

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

See Dyker Heights lights, sunset views, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Manhattan by bus on this festive four-hour NYC holiday tour.

“Great tour of Dyker Heights, really enjoyed the guide and his recommendations of the city, the stop to see the Brooklyn Bridge at night was great”

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11.From Manhattan: Dyker Heights Lights & Skyline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,005 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

See Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge Christmas lights by bus, hear local stories, and photograph the Manhattan skyline for $55.

“Very informative guide very busy getting there was a nice stroll round the neighbourhood and was a nice stop off at Brooklyn bridge would recommend”

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12.The RIDE Experience Theatrical Bus Tour

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

THE RIDE NYC review: a funny, theatrical bus tour with live street performers, Midtown sights, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.

“It was awesome, Telly really recommend it, if you. Want to know the city and have nice experiences with two entertainers do that tour, the show I nice too”

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13.NYC: Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour (On Location Tours)

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

Review of NYC’s Sex and the City bus tour, with filming locations, guide tips, pricing, stops, transport details, and advice before booking.

“Lou was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The 3 hours passed extremely quickly! She had a lot of insider knowledge and taught me a lot about a subject I know very well (SATC lore!). The transport was clean and comfortable and well driven. The locations were excellent as was the route and time spent in locations. Would give 6 stars if I could”

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14.Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Taste Brooklyn’s pizza, pierogi, kielbasa, cannoli, and more while exploring its neighborhoods by comfortable bus.

“A great way to see Brooklyn and eat at great places. Thanks Laurie for a great day. We did not go back to the hotel hungry. Thanks to Luis for the safe driving.”

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15.New York City Holiday Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

See New York’s holiday lights by small bus, with stops at the High Line, Wall Street, Grand Central, and Rockefeller Center.

“Not so good experience as we were not given few extra minutes to take photos and buy some snacks for kid! Felt so bad. It’s guided tour but we can read the history from internet we are in NY to create memories ! State Empire building not covered big miss ! Brooklyn bridge was not touched! If you are old &. Boomer it’s for you. If are 90’s, 2k kid please do not opt this !”

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