New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Empire State & Statue of Liberty Tour
Discover New York City’s famous sights from an open-top hop-on, hop-off bus. Admire landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. Hop off at the Empire State Building, use your entry ticket to ascend to the top, and enjoy panoramic city views. Take a round-trip ferry to Ellis and Liberty Islands to see Lady Liberty up close
Start with a 1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour, exploring at your own pace. With unlimited access, create your own itinerary, spending as much time as you like at each stop. Visit the Empire State Building for breathtaking views, then ferry to Liberty Island to experience the iconic Statue of Liberty and learn its history while enjoying stunning Manhattan skyline views
What’s included
Admission to: Empire State Building
Admission to: Statue of Liberty Ferry
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Audio guide
1-day hop-on hop-off ticket for an open-top bus
Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Bike Rental Offer with Bike Rent NYC: Purchase 1 hour and get 2 free
Free NY-style slice of pizza from Central Park Café
Free Butterbeer ice cream from the Harry Potter Store
App for city information and real-time bus tracking
Not included
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Entry tickets to sights on Ellis and Liberty
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 24 hours before your chosen date - 100%
Cancelation policy
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts
1day(s) Duration
Please select a redemption date
Join in group
Opening hours
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry
Monday-Sunday: 09:00-15:00
Please allow 30 minutes prior to boarding for this security check
Eligibility
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
- Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Take in panoramic views of Manhattan from the top of the Empire State Building
Experience two distinct hop-on, hop-off routes, which are the downtown and uptown routes
Explore the Statue of Liberty monument and Ellis Island with a convenient ferry ticket
[Departure] 09:00, meet up at Stop #1 - M&M’s World.
[Attraction/experience] 8 hour(s), New York City open-top hop-on hop-off bus, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island
[Return] 17:00, at 724 7th Ave, The return point will be based on your preferences
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Additional information
Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / German / French / Italian
The ferry ticket includes a journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island but excludes interior monument or museum access
Customers must redeem their voucher with a Big Bus representative at any stop before boarding the bus or cruise. The recommended stop is in front of M&Ms World on 7th Ave. and 48th St. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry operate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Stop 9—Battery Park
Before boarding the bus, guests must pre-book a time and date for the Empire State Building through the Big Bus Booking Management link provided on your voucher or with our staff at the departure locations Accessibility
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
Meet at location