New York Experiences

Highlights

• Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket
• Explore Uptown Loop (Essential / Explore Tickets only)
• Explore Downtown Loop (All tickets)
• Bike Rental from Unlimited Biking (Essential / Explore Tickets only)

Discover the best of New York’s attractions and landmarks with Big Bus Tours. We’ll take you to all the city’s iconic must-sees, such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Ground Zero, & more! Along the way, we’ll introduce you to its hidden gems and special neighbourhoods such as SoHo, NoLita, Chinatown, & Museum Road, all while listening to informative and entertaining commentary in English or Spanish. With magnificent views from an open-top bus, Big Bus Tours New York is the perfect introduction to the city that never sleeps!

The hop-on, hop-off facility enables you to get on and off the bus at a number of exciting places to explore at your leisure. No worrying about getting lost in the subways or hailing a taxi! Let Big Bus New York be your guide & transportation of choice while in NYC! You can take a break from your tour whenever you wish to visit attractions and landmarks and rejoin the tour at your convenience.

Discover Ticket description:
Get to the beating heart of NYC on our Downtown Loop (Red Route). You'll be right in the midst of it as you travel through iconic areas like Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway and Wall Street. Look up to see the city's famous skyscrapers, and enjoy fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the West Side Highway.

Essential Ticket description
See the icons in a New York minute! If you’re looking for an overview of Manhattan, the Essential Tour is the perfect choice. This tour gives you access to the Downtown and Uptown Loops, allowing you to explore all the highlights that Manhattan has to offer. Heading downtown, you will see New York’s famous landmarks, from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. On the Uptown Loop, you will see parts of Midtown, including Bryant Park and Grand Central Station, before heading north to catch views of Central Park and Museum Mile. Hop on or hop off at your leisure to create your own customised journey around the city. These unique loops stop at major key points of interest all around spectacular New York. Big Bus Tours really is the best way to discover all that New York has to offer.

Explore Ticket description
Have more time to explore? Extend your Big Bus experience with the Explore Ticket, which provides access to our Uptown and Downtown Hop-On, Hop-Off Loops for two days. With two days, you’ll have more time to explore the Big Apple’s top sights like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Times Square.

Night Tour
Embark on a sightseeing bus tour of the city that never sleeps, featuring famous attractions such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, with entertaining pre-recorded commentary available in six languages

Included

• Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket
• Explore Uptown Loop (Essential / Explore Tickets only)
• Explore Downtown Loop (All tickets)
• Bike Rental from Unlimited Biking (Essential / Explore Tickets only)Bar

Not included

• Personal Expenses

Need to know

• Duration 1 day

Meeting point

Redeem your voucher with any Big Bus staff at any stop. Full route info is available on the Big Bus.

Highlights

• The Brooklyn Bridge

• The Williamsburg Bridge

• Lower East Side

• Little Italy

• Chinatown

• The City Hall area

• The World Trade Centre

Overview
Experience the architectural, historical, and cultural beauty of neighbourhoods and landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Lower East Side, Little Italy, Chinatown, the City Hall area, and the World Trade Center quickly and easily. Pick up from our location right next to the Brooklyn Bridge, and ride across the bridge to the Brooklyn waterfront, with some of the most picturesque views of the city. Explore some of New York’s iconic sites such as Jane’s Carousel, Dumbo, Williamsburg, and more.

What’s Included

• Helmets

• Baskets / Bike Bags

• Locks

• Maps

Not Included

• Personal expenses

Duration

• 1 day

Additional Info

• Bring ID and a credit card

• Dress appropriately for the weather

• All guests must be able to ride their own bike. Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Roadside assistance is available during bike rental.

Meeting Point

• Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental, 79 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, USA

Highlights

• Visit one of the world’s greatest art collections, from ancient to contemporary

• Learn about the history of the museum and its must-see exhibits

• Save time with an expert guide pointing out the museum highlights

• Admire the Temple of Dendur, Tiffany glass, and Impressionist masterpieces

• Includes entry to all exhibitions and same-day access to both Met Museum locations

Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a treasure trove of human creativity, housing over two million works spanning from ancient Greece and Egypt to contemporary European masterpieces. It's an essential stop on any New York City cultural itinerary.

With this private guided experience, you'll make the most of your visit. Choose between a small group or fully private 2-hour guided tour in English led by an expert guide who’ll walk you through the museum’s most celebrated galleries and pieces. You'll start with a 30-minute orientation before diving into the highlights — including the Temple of Dendur, stunning Tiffany glass, and world-class collections of European, Egyptian, and Modern art.

Your ticket also grants same-day access to The Met Cloisters, the museum’s tranquil uptown location, specialising in medieval European art and architecture.

Enjoy extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays for a more serene, uncrowded experience.

What’s Included

• Entry ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• 2-hour private guided tour in English

• Same-day entry to The Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan

Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities

Duration

• 2 hours

Additional Info

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled tour

• Your guide will provide your museum entry ticket upon arrival

• The guide will depart on time — latecomers cannot join the tour or gain museum entry

Sip a drink, enjoy music and take in panoramic views as the New York Skyline sparkles in the evening light.

Highlights  

• Take in the view as the magnificent New York Skyline lights up at night
• Snap close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty in the evening light
• Sip on the Happy Hour New Yorker cocktail or other drinks from the cash bar
• Choose between indoor and outdoor decks and enjoy the fun music
• Learn about Manhattan’s major landmarks with English narration

Overview

Enjoy the best views of the New York skyline on this evening happy hour cruise around lower Manhattan with onboard food options and a covered outdoor dance floor. This 2-level boat has indoor and outdoor decks to make the most of this unforgettable experience. Cruise down the East River, under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in views of Lower Manhattan. See South Street Seaport, Battery Park, and unbeatable views of One World Trade Centre. Then cruise up the Hudson River with views of the iconic Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.

There is light commentary throughout the cruise to help you identify the many famous buildings and neighbourhoods you will see along the Hudson and East Rivers. Enjoy a happy hour special with beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks from the cash bar. Snacks and food options like burgers, chicken fingers, nachos, pasta, hot dogs, cookies, and hot pretzels are available for purchase. Enjoy the fun music as you dance and mingle on the covered outdoor deck.

What’s Included

• 90-minute cruise around New York Harbour
• Route within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• Cruise alongside both sides of Manhattan
• Outdoor and indoor seating
• Guide with English and Spanish commentary pointing out landmarks
• Background music
• Cash bar on board

Not Included

• Food & drink (available to purchase)
• Gratuities

Duration

• 90 minutes

Additional Info

The boat is wheelchair accessible for push wheelchairs, but cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs.

The tour does not land at Liberty Island or Ellis Island.

Alcohol consumption requires age 21+ with a valid photo ID.

Meeting Point

Provided by Attractions4Us; reconfirm booking via +1 212 512 0515 or reservations@attractions4us.com

Highlights

• Make your visit stress-free with pre-reserved ferry tickets and priority boarding

• Set yourself up for your visit with a 30-minute live guided tour of Battery Park

• Discover Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides

Overview
Enjoy priority boarding on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after taking an orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide. Learn about the statue's history and significance, then explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with included multilingual audio guides.

Learn about the unique history of Battery Park and important facts about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a 30-minute guided walking tour with an experienced local guide. Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Battery Park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.

Finish at Castle Clinton, built for the War of 1812, where your guide will give orientation instructions for your visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Then board the ferry for Liberty Island with the benefit of priority boarding to avoid long lines and save time.

Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Take a self-guided tour with audio headsets that come in multiple languages. As you explore the island and the statue, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the statue's history and significance, making your experience truly unforgettable.

Travel to Ellis Island to hear about immigrant experiences at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. It is thought that at least 40% of all current US citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors here. Learn how the facility processed new arrivals at the start of their lives in America.

This option includes the pre-ferry tour with an English-speaking guide who will stay with you as your live guide, giving you a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in English.

What’s Included

• Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island

• 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour

• Priority boarding to the ferry

• Ferry tickets to Liberty Island

• Ferry tickets to Ellis Island

• Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum

• Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument

• Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island

Not Included

• Tip or gratuity

• Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum

• Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum

• Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty

Duration

• 4 hours

• Please call or email Attractions4Us at +1 212 512 0515 or reservations@attractions4us.com to reconfirm your booking ASAP and provide a personal email where the local operator can contact you and send your tickets (if this product requires this).

• Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)

Accessibility & Notes

• The boat is wheelchair accessible for push wheelchairs but cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs.

• Please note that access to the pedestal or crown is not included.

Meeting Point

• Battery Park, Manhattan, New York, NY (specific location confirmed upon booking)

Highlights

• AIR: an immersive art experience that mixes transparency and reflectivity – an Instagram dream

• REFLECT: a stunning art installation by world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama

• LEVITATION: two transparent glass skyboxes extending from SUMMIT, 1,070 feet above the streets

• Spectacular 360° views of New York City from all three floors, including close-ups of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building

Overview

Take the observation deck to a whole new level at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt — a next-generation experience that blends art, technology, architecture, and adrenaline in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Soaring 1,401 feet (427 meters) above Grand Central Terminal, SUMMIT is not just an observatory — it’s a multi-sensory, immersive installation that invites you to question your perception of reality. Spanning multiple floors, the experience fuses design, skyline views, and emotion in a way that no other NYC attraction can.

Begin your journey in Transcendence, part of the AIR experience designed by Kenzo Digital — a dizzying visual illusion of boundless space. Wander into Reflect, home to “CLOUDS” by Yayoi Kusama, a floating stainless-steel masterpiece. In Affinity, the atmosphere becomes playful as you interact with floating reflective orbs.

Step into Levitation, where glass skyboxes let you hover 1,070 feet above Madison Avenue — the city bustle playing out directly beneath your feet. Then, in Unity, your 3D face scan becomes part of an infinite digital cloudscape.

End your journey at Après, a sky-high lounge and café with Nordic-inspired interiors and an innovative cocktail menu curated by Union Square Events. Choose from indoor seating or take in the open air on the SUMMIT Terrace.

What’s Included

• Dated & timed entry to all four floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

• Access to all featured immersive art spaces and viewing areas

• Digital or printed tickets accepted

• Footwear-friendly flooring (stiletto heels, steel-toe boots, and sports cleats are not permitted)

Not Included

• Food and beverages (available to purchase at Après)

• Personal expenses

Location

45 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

Highlights

• 360-degree views from 3 levels of the observatory deck

• Guided tour

• Expedited Entry

• Priority Elevator access

• VIP Lounge

• Complimentary treat at The Weather Room Café & Bar

Overview

Begin your experience at our VIP Lounge and, from there, embark on a special guided tour of Top of the Rock Observation Deck, where expedited entry and priority elevator access await you for a swift ascent to the top.

Your journey kicks off with 'The Beam,' a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the iconic 1932 photograph of ironworkers enjoying a meal perched atop a steel beam during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You'll be securely seated on a rotating beam-like structure, allowing you to ascend high above the magnificent skyline of Manhattan and relive this legendary moment in the city's history.

What’s Included

• Guided tour

• Expedited Entry

• Priority Elevator access

• VIP Lounge

• Complimentary treat at The Weather Room Café & Bar

Not Included

• Transport to/from the attraction

Duration

• Approx. 1 hour

Additional Info

• Guests should arrive on time for the scheduled tour

• The Beam experience is subject to availability

• Dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor viewing areas

Meeting Point

• Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA