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Duration: 3 days

Overview

Take in more of the city with the Big Bus NYC 72 Hour Explore Pass in New York, New York, a flexible sightseeing experience combining hop on hop off access and self guided tours across Manhattan’s top landmarks.

🚌 Ride across both Downtown and Uptown routes to cover major NYC neighborhoods and attractions

📱 Use a digital app to follow self guided walking tours through popular areas at street level

📍 Track bus arrivals in real time and plan stops without guessing or waiting around

🎧 Listen to multilingual audio commentary while learning about NYC’s culture, landmarks, and history

Three days in New York City opens up a different kind of trip, and the Big Bus NYC 72 Hour Explore Pass in New York, New York is designed for seeing more without rushing. This hop on hop off bus experience includes access to both the Downtown and Uptown loops, covering everything from Times Square and Wall Street to Central Park and museum-lined avenues. Open top seating offers clear views of the skyline while pre recorded commentary shares context about the city’s history, architecture, and larger than life personalities.

Beyond the bus routes, the experience extends into the neighborhoods themselves. A self guided digital walking tour adds another layer, letting participants explore areas on foot at their own pace with audio guidance along the way. With real time bus tracking and flexible access over 72 hours, it becomes easy to move between landmarks, pause for local spots, and continue the route without overplanning.

Three days in New York City opens up a different kind of trip, and the Big Bus NYC 72 Hour Explore Pass in New York, New York is designed for seeing more without rushing. This hop on hop off bus experience includes access to both the Downtown and Uptown loops, covering everything from Times Square and Wall Street to Central Park and museum-lined avenues. Open top seating offers clear views of the skyline while pre recorded commentary shares context about the city’s history, architecture, and larger than life personalities.

Beyond the bus routes, the experience extends into the neighborhoods themselves. A self guided digital walking tour adds another layer, letting participants explore areas on foot at their own pace with audio guidance along the way. With real time bus tracking and flexible access over 72 hours, it becomes easy to move between landmarks, pause for local spots, and continue the route without overplanning.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: Child tickets are available for children aged 3 to 12 years. Children aged 2 and under travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult. All children must be supervised by an adult throughout the tour.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Yes. All buses are wheelchair accessible with lifts supporting up to 650 lbs. Please contact Big Bus at least 48 hours before your tour for special arrangements. The upper deck and some attractions may not be fully accessible.
  • Languages: Pre-recorded commentary available in available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Valid for 72 hours
  • What’s included:
    • Access to the Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
      • Downtown Loop (Red Route)
      • Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
    • Pre-recorded commentary during your tour and complimentary headphones
    • Free Vox walking tour
  • Who will be present: A bus driver will operate the vehicle and guests from other bookings will join on board.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all riders must have a valid ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photography and video are encouraged during the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must remain seated while the bus is in motion and follow safety instructions provided by staff.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine. Upper deck seating is open-air, so weather conditions may affect comfort.
  • Arrival: Arrive at any designated stop to begin the tour; boarding is based on seat availability.
  • Parking: Parking availability varies by stop location; public transportation or nearby garages may be used.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and weather-appropriate attire, including sun protection or a light jacket.
  • What to bring:
    • Valid ticket or mobile pass
    • Phone or camera
    • Water bottle
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are not available on the bus but can be found at many tour stops throughout the city.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • The hop-on hop-off format allows guests to explore attractions at their own pace before rejoining the tour.
  • Seating on the open-top level is first come, first served.
  • Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: Child tickets are available for children aged 3 to 12 years. Children aged 2 and under travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult. All children must be supervised by an adult throughout the tour.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Yes. All buses are wheelchair accessible with lifts supporting up to 650 lbs. Please contact Big Bus at least 48 hours before your tour for special arrangements. The upper deck and some attractions may not be fully accessible.
  • Languages: Pre-recorded commentary available in available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Valid for 72 hours
  • What’s included:
    • Access to the Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
      • Downtown Loop (Red Route)
      • Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
    • Pre-recorded commentary during your tour and complimentary headphones
    • Free Vox walking tour
  • Who will be present: A bus driver will operate the vehicle and guests from other bookings will join on board.
  • Spectators: Not applicable; all riders must have a valid ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photography and video are encouraged during the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must remain seated while the bus is in motion and follow safety instructions provided by staff.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine. Upper deck seating is open-air, so weather conditions may affect comfort.
  • Arrival: Arrive at any designated stop to begin the tour; boarding is based on seat availability.
  • Parking: Parking availability varies by stop location; public transportation or nearby garages may be used.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and weather-appropriate attire, including sun protection or a light jacket.
  • What to bring:
    • Valid ticket or mobile pass
    • Phone or camera
    • Water bottle
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are not available on the bus but can be found at many tour stops throughout the city.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • The hop-on hop-off format allows guests to explore attractions at their own pace before rejoining the tour.
  • Seating on the open-top level is first come, first served.
  • Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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