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

New York City hop-on hop-off bus with Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty in view.
Tourists enjoying the Big Bus 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in New York, passing by iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building
Empire State Building Observatory view with skip-the-line entry ticket in New York City.
A male tourist using elevator cab in 2nd Floor Exhibition inside Empire State Building

Why pay more? This combo lets you see NYC on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, then soar to the Empire State Building, all while keeping your wallet happy!

Highlights

  • Weave your New York tale on hop-on hop-off bus tour from Lady Liberty to SoHo's streets, with 18 stops dotting the city's uptown and downtown routes.

  • Cruise NYC's streets with frequent buses every 30 mins, tune into an audio guide, then pedal a cycle for free and cool off with a Butterbeer ice cream.

  • Soar to the Empire State Building's 86th floor, where high-powered lenses unveil the city's panoramas sprawled in a mesmerizing 360-degree canvas.

  • Marvel at the Empire State's opulent Art Deco lobby before rising to its summit, where on pristine days, six states peek from the urban expanse.

  • Fun fact: The Empire State Building is a Hollywood superstar, featuring in classics like An Affair to Remember, and Sleepless in Seattle.

Inclusions

New York HOHO

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Big Bus

  • Access to Downtown & Uptown loops

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

  • Bike rental offer: buy 1 hour, get 2 hours free

  • Free Butterbeer ice cream at Harry Potter Store

  • Free mobile app to navigate and view stops

Empire State Building

  • Entry to the 86th-floor observatory deck (near stop #3 Empire State Building/ Korea Town on Downtown route)

  • Access to Art Deco lobby

  • High-power binoculars

  • Free WiFi

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Umesh Gajanan Deshpande

Umesh

4/5

Nov, 2024

Prompt service. Polite staff. Suggestion Kindly put out in bold that ferry ticket to Ellis Island is valid for whole day.( If so)
Kgomotso Komane

Kgomotso

5/5

Nov, 2024

I had a great time experience the Empire State Building during the afternoon. The views were breathtaking. Booking this experience through Headout was easy and convenient.
Kurt Giger

Kurt

5/5

Nov, 2024

Very easy nice manager all staff are pretty cool, never felt pushed to purchase gifts, cracking views obviously of New York
Kevin Barbara

Kevin

5/5

Nov, 2024

The all day pass for both uptown and downtown the commentary was great but on a downtown commentary was intermittent and went around second time and got off were I wanted excellent service hardly waited for transport thank you
Park JiHyun

Park

5/5

Oct, 2024

We are a newlywed couple who traveled to New York from South Korea. We stayed in New York for three days before traveling to Cancun. The night view of the Empire State Building was the best experience I can't forget. New York is a place I really want to come again.

Save up on your visit to New York City with this budget-friendly combo. Explore the city on a hop-on hop-off bus and stand atop the iconic Empire State Building, all with this sweet deal.

New York HOHO

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 15 mins

  • Popular Stops: Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, Times Square (East), Empire State Building & World Trade Center

Uptown loop (Blue route)

  • First bus: 10am from stop #14 (Hope Sculpture)

  • Last bus: 4pm from stop #14 (Hope Sculpture)

  • Frequency: Every 30 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! Just a little off stop #3 Empire State Building/ Korea Town on Downtown route, resides the mighty and iconic Empire State Building. Visit the 86th floor of this landmark and gaze at the city from above, plus spot your favorite landmarks like Central Park, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The Manhattan skyline is unbeatable and its a view you cannot miss!

Empire State Building

Monday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:15 PM

What's not allowed

New York HOHO

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

Accessibility

New York HOHO

  • 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.

Additional information

New York HOHO

  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like walking tours and bike rental offers will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • 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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