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Combo (Save 10%): New York City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Empire State Building Tickets

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Big Bus on the streets of New York
View from the 102nd Floor of the Empire State Building
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Spread the word – this wallet-friendly combo ticket lets you hop on and off around NYC for one day, and visit the iconic Empire State Building.

Highlights

  • Fall head over heels for NYC on a hop-on hop-off tour, zipping you through iconic spots like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.

  • Hop off at any of the 18 hotspots whenever you want with buses whisking you away every 10 to 60 mins.

  • Swoon over the city from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building and use the free binoculars to look at the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.

  • Take a quick break from those stunning views and catch up on the building's history with some super informative exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.

  • Fun fact: The Empire State Building is a Hollywood superstar, starring in classics like An Affair to Remember, Sleepless in Seattle, and King Kong's epic climb.

Inclusions

NYC HOHO pass

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

  • Access to Downtown & Uptown loops

  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German & Portuguese

  • Bike rental offer

  • Free mobile app to navigate and view stops

Empire State Building

  • General admission to the 86th-floor observatory deck

  • High-power binoculars

  • Art Deco lobby access

  • Free Wi-Fi

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Jennifer Joy Mulligan

Jennifer

5/5

Sep, 2024

Apart from the ease of booking, the staff were polite and professional. As for the view ... amazing... could not have had a better day weather wise
David Congalton

David

4/5

Aug, 2024

Ticketing was very smooth. Bought online and staff member scanned QR code and printed tickets and off we went! Red Loop was great, Jimmy was very informative as well as entertaining. Blue Loop was not so good as too many stops and not so much info.
Karen Walker

Karen

5/5

Aug, 2024

Purchasing tickets online were easy. All the staff employees were friendly and knowledgeable and went out of there way to make our experience great! Thank you.
SEUNGDAE LEE

Seungdae

5/5

Aug, 2024

This is the reason why I went to the new york city. I could see the amazing top city view and the sunset; it was the most beautiful scene I have ever seen in my life.
Sarah M Caldwell

Sarah

5/5

Aug, 2024

It was the hardest thing we experienced about New York trying to find the entrance, especially with a senior citizen that wasn't very mobil, BUT once we found it, it was probably the best experience we had there

Save up on your visit to New York City with this combo that lets you explore the city on a hop-on hop-off bus and stand atop the iconic Empire State Building, all in one ticket.

NYC HOHO pass

Start your New York discovery with an unlimited 1-day hop-on hop-off tour on two unique routes, the Downtown Loop and the Uptown Loop, each showcasing a different aspect of the bustling city. The tour comes with a pre-recorded commentary in six languages giving you insight into the city's captivating history.

Downtown Loop (Red Route)

  • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (M&M’s World)

  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (M&M’s World)

  • Frequency: Every 10 to 15 mins

  • Popular Stops: Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo , Empire State Building

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)

  • First bus: 10am from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)

  • Last bus: 4pm from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Popular Stops: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Columbus Circle

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Empire State Building

Explored the city streets? Now, head to the skies! Visit the 86th floor of the Empire State Building and gaze at the city from above and spot your favorite landmarks like Central Park, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Standing at 1,050 feet high, you are sure to fall in love with NYC – all over again.

Empire State Building

Monday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 11:00 PMlast entry 10:15 PM

What's not allowed

NYC HOHO pass

  • Keep in mind luggage is not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

NYC HOHO pass

  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.

  • Choose safety and comfort: Visitors with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper decks.

Empire State Building

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

  • Accessible toilets are available at the venue.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

New York City HOHO Pass

  • Please redeem this voucher at Big Bus stop #1 on 7th Ave and 48th St. from a member of staff at the stop.

  • You can then board the bus at any designated Big Bus stops.

Empire State Building.

  • Redeem your ticket at Empire State Building.

  • Address: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States.

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