City bus tours

Guided Tours

• A bus city tour lets you see the highlights of New York in just a few hours. It’s ideal if you’re short on time or want a quick introduction to the city. Consider taking a bus tour early in your trip to get your bearings.
• All tours include commentary, either by audio guide or a live guide. Tours are available in several languages.
• Tours last about 2 hours. Every tour includes photo stops. You can also buy water and drinks on board.
• Tip: You can book guided tours in advance online and pay in your own currency.

Hop-on Hop-off Buses

• If you prefer exploring on your own, hop-on hop-off buses let you create your own tour. The concept is simple: three scenic routes run through New York, and you can board and exit whenever you like during your pass validity—24 hours from first use.
• Stops are spaced throughout each route, so you can explore neighborhoods and landmarks at your own pace. You might hop off at Times Square, walk around, and catch the next bus to continue the route.
• These double-decker buses have open-air roofs in summer—perfect for photos.
• Here’s the link to book your hop-on hop-off bus tickets in New York. You can book online and pay in your own currency.

What Visitors Say

• Delphine Lallouni Chevalier : “With my New York Pass, I had 3 days of bus access. We made great use of it. Buses come very frequently. I especially recommend the night tour—it’s beautiful. The guides are friendly. They only speak English and the translation headsets didn’t work, but that didn’t bother us. I’d definitely recommend it.”
• Claudia le Guével : “It’s convenient and I recommend it too.”
• Sophie Letellier : “Super convenient, and great when your feet are tired from walking. The guides are really cool and each has their own way of presenting the city. We loved it!”
• Anne-Charlotte Jouenne : “We did a 1.5-hour tour on our first day. It helped us get oriented relative to our hotel and realize everything was nearby. A great way to start your trip.”
• Martine Gallais-Dandeville : “We thought it was excellent—you see the whole city and can stop wherever you want to spend more time. Plus, your ticket is valid for multiple days. One small downside: if it rains or storms, they give you ponchos, but they don’t protect much in heavy rain.”
• Sebastien Delsaux : “Very convenient for touring the city. You can also use it as a regular bus to get where you need to go. The guides provide lots of information. Excellent.”
• Lucie Dekoninck : “Perfect for discovering all of New York’s neighborhoods without getting too tired. One guide named Bee only gave commentary in English and the translation headsets didn’t work, but she was very entertaining. At another time, we were amazed by a lovely, petite guide in her 80s with her own little seat. She commented with lots of energy. Definitely worth recommending.”
• Martine Renson : “Great way to visit New York. Start with the full loop to get oriented. After that, set daily goals for where to explore. The commentary is excellent and available in multiple languages. Highly recommended.”
• Murielle Richard : “Simply the best. We used them for 3 days. Very convenient.”