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New York City 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off with Empire State and Statue of Liberty Ferry

New York City 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off with Empire State and Statue of Liberty Ferry

Overview

With a 1-day Big Bus ticket to New York City, you can follow two hop-on hop-off routes—downtown and uptown. In addition, gain entry to the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building and enjoy convenient transport service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty National Monument via round-trip ferry. Rather than booking separately, save time and money with one ticket.

- Board a hop-on hop-off Big Bus at any stop along two routes
- Explore the sights of downtown and uptown Manhattan
- Admission ticket to the Empire State Building observation deck included
- Travel round-trip by ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island

City: New York City

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $106.50

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $106.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Ferry to Liberty & Ellis Islands

Admission to the Statue of Liberty Island (only)

Audio commentary on board

Audio Tour for Liberty & Ellis Islands

2 Routes - Uptown and Downtown

Admission to the Empire State Building observation deck

1-day hop-on hop-off bus pass

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets claimed after 3pm are valid for the next day
The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry operates from 9:00am to 3:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. You will need to redeem your ticket voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal
This ticket includes a ferry journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but not interior monument or museum access.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (144)

Drtraveler75

Jul 2019

This was the worst money we spent!! Just save this money and get an Uber to take you exactly to the spot you want to be or take another transportation. The first day we had to take the subway to 42nd since we purchased the big pass. It’s too hard with today’s technology to just text or email it all. The second day we decided to save time instead of spending the first couple hours of our day getting to where we wanted to be on the bus route and got an Uber to our exact spot. The third day we finally rode it and had a very friendly guy telling us about places as we rode. But again, we could have made it in half the time in a car. My advise would be download the subway routes and check them for stops close by, plus you’ll get that experience of the big city! Then budget for Uber.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Good Afternoon Drtraveler75, We apologize if you weren't provided with any information. If there is not an agent located at the stop you choose to board, you will still be permitted to board and have your voucher scanned at the next stop with an agent. The exception is if you purchase a “Big Pass” ticket that comes with attractions. With that ticket, you will still be permitted to board the bus. However before you visit any of your attractions, you must visit our Welcome Center to obtain your attraction pass. so we apologize if you weren't assisted. You are correct, the subway is an efficient way to shoot around the city, however it is a different experience than taking a hop on hop off sightseeing tour. We hope by this time, you have gotten your money situation straightened out, and that the rest of your time in NYC was enjoyable. Kind Regards, BBTNY

deborahgK3404ZW

Jul 2019

We had expected wait times which were not too bad, very busy so no seats upstairs, no a/c downstairs, too hot and very uncomfortable in July. Cannot hear guide as headsets didnt work. When we eventually got a seat upstairs, shouldn't have bothered, sittingv in NYC traffic jam with sun blazing.= torture. If you do decide to do this in middle of summer, wear a hat !

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Good Afternoon deborahgK3404ZW, Although, we monitor demand and prepare for busier times by increasing our bus fleet, there are events out of our control. We can not force any passenger to hop-off which can cause limited seating and an increase in delay. Please know our buses are equipped with A/C, we monitor these issues and have them corrected immediately. Please provide bus numbers, to [email protected] so we may remove them from rotation and report it to our mechanics. While New York traffic is unpredictable, we do our very best to still provide our passengers an opportunity to explore. We hope this experience doesn't deter you from touring with us in the future. Kind Regards, BBTNY

Vptraveller182

Jul 2019

Recently visited NYC and got Big Bus Tour experience. I would like to highlight our tour guide Jack from Brooklyn for very nice, full of knowledge and funny expose about absolutely beautiful and astonishing NYC. Jack’s natural way of delivering of all information when passing the places, some of them base on his personal experience are unforgettable. Wishing all the Best and many thanks!!! Family from Pilsen