Summary
About CitySights NY Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours
For visitors traveling with young children and those hesitant to navigate New York City’s subway system, CitySights NY Hop-on, Hop-off Tours are an excellent option. Combining a guided tour of New York City with transportation around the city, CitySights NY Hop-on, Hop-off Tours can be a great choice, especially for first-time visitors.
CitySights top deck bus tours provide travelers with a comprehensive overview of New York City. Moreover, with the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off at any of the tour’s frequent stops, visitors will find it a convenient way to explore the city. Knowledgeable tour guides deliver engaging commentary throughout the journey, sharing insights on New York City’s rich history and remarkable architecture as you cruise through Manhattan.
Attractions Featured on CitySights NY Tours
Downtown Tour
- Times Square
- Madison Square Garden
- Macy’s
- Empire State Building
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
- World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island Ferry
- South Street Seaport
- Lower East Side
- United Nations
- Waldorf Astoria
- Rockefeller Center
Uptown/Harlem Tour
- Lincoln Center
- Central Park
- American Museum of Natural History
- Cathedral of St. John the Divine
- Grant’s Tomb
- Riverside Church
- Apollo Theater
- Museum of the City of New York
- Guggenheim Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Frick Collection
- Central Park Zoo
Night Tour
- Times Square
- Downtown Manhattan Skyline
- Brooklyn
- Empire State Building
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Little Italy
Essential Information about CitySights NY Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours
- CitySights NY Downtown & Night Tours leave from Broadway between 46th/47th Streets
- CitySights NY Uptown & Harlem Tour leaves from 8th Avenue between 49th/50th Streets
- Mass Transit to CitySights NY: 1, C/E to 50th Streets; N/W/R to 49th Street
- CitySights NY Phone: 212-812-2700
- CitySights NY Prices: Adults $44-74, Children (5-11), $39-64, Children under 5 are free (must ride in adult’s lap)
- CitySights NY Payment: Cash and Major Credit Cards
Helpful Tips for CitySights NY Hop-on, Hop-off Tours
- The All Around Tour offers the best value — two days of transportation on the Uptown and Downtown loops, the Night tour, and a Circle Line Harbor Cruise are included for about $12 more than the price of a single day, single tour ticket.
- There are a few tour guides who aren’t as proficient as the others — if you find yourself on one of their buses, feel free to hop off and catch the next bus.
- Consider bringing a sweater or jacket along for the ride. Even when the weather is warm, it becomes breezy, and if it’s chilly, it will feel colder on the bus.
- All seating is on the top deck of the bus, providing excellent views, but ideal photo opportunities may be limited as the bus is often in motion.
- Familiarize yourself with the tour schedule — spending an extra 15 minutes inside an attraction can be more enjoyable than waiting for a bus. (Downtown Loop buses run more frequently than the Uptown ones.)
- Be cautious of branches — especially when traveling near Central Park on the Uptown Tour.
- These tours are best enjoyed on dry days — while they do offer free ponchos, it’s advisable to pick a day with better weather for your CitySights NY experience.
- Bus travel tends to be slower during rush hours — specifically from 9-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen — the wind can create a pleasant chill, but sunburn can still happen.
