The RIDE Experience Theatrical Bus Tour

Overview

Strap on your seat belt and prepare for THE RIDE, the most exciting entertainment experience to hit New York City! This dynamic and interactive part-show, part-city tour will have you amazed by the sights and sounds of New York as you whiz through its streets on a multi-million dollar theatrical bus. THE RIDE is a Broadway-caliber show with New York City at center stage!

THE RIDE Experience is a 60-75 minute interactive bus ride around New York City featuring 2 comedic hosts on board and 5-7 live street performances along our Midtown/Times Square route and lots of fun and laughs. THE RIDE is a unique experience unlike any other you have seen before.

City: New York City

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $79.00

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Minimum age is 6 years. Children under 6 years of age will NOT be permitted on the bus.
Food and drink are prohibited on THE RIDE.
There is no restroom on the bus. Please make sure to use the restroom before boarding. There is no access to a restroom during THE RIDE.
THE RIDE is not wheelchair accessible and you will need to ascend stairs to enter and exit.
THE RIDE does not travel at high speeds. However, the bus features side-seating so guests are facing sideways as we travel through New York City, so you can expect some repetitive starting and stopping that may affect some patrons.
Not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness.

What To Expect

Times Square

Central area in NYC that has many shops, restaurants, offices and flashing billboards

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (872)

S9366REsharond

Jan 2025

- Awesome experience - the two compares for the trip were very funny and made it seamless - the street performers were awesome and very diverse - they get the people on the street to engage with the people on the bus

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience, from the hilarious hosts to the diverse street performers. The interactions with people on the street truly make it special. Don’t forget to tag @theridenyc in your social media posts—we’d love to see your highlights!

T135YCsaraht

Jan 2025

If you're going to do a bus tour around the city, this is a super fun way to go. Our hosts were really funny and, though some of the stuff was kind of cheesy, it was also very cute. I'd classify this more as edutainment than historical or something, but we enjoyed the way the city facts were delivered and seeing all the performing artists planted around our points of interest. We saw an actor, a jazz dancer, a breakdancer, a singer, a rapper (who was definitely freestyling and it was awesome), and a ballet pas de deux—all in just over an hour. An unexpected bonus was how much the regular (not employed by The Ride) people on the street interacted with us and our hosts' ability to work it into the show. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a little tiny bar but again, it was just an hour. :D Also! My daughter left her phone on the bus and Stewart, one of our hosts, found it and took many hilarious selfies for her as a parting gift.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the mix of humor, city facts, and talented performers. It’s great to hear Stewart went above and beyond with those hilarious selfies! Don’t forget to tag @theridenyc in your social media posts—we’d love to see your highlights!

Lyn_J

Jan 2025

Something different x Good fun x Hosts are very interactive . Great way to see the city x A little bit expensive for a hours trip x

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the fun and interactive experience with our hosts—it’s always our goal to make The Ride a memorable way to see NYC. We understand your point about the pricing, and we aim to provide value through the unique combination of entertainment and sightseeing. Don’t forget to tag @theridenyc in your social media posts—we’d love to see your highlights!