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All Around Town City Double Decker Bus Tour (48-hour pass)

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Highlights: Take this best-selling New York City tour! Whether you're going to Harlem, Times Square or the Brooklyn Museum, enjoy the New York City hop-on hop-off service at at over 30 stops and 4 separate loops plus the night tour!

  • Option to add VIP Access Pass which lets you skip the line entirely at our busiest stops and get on board first to grab the seats, get the view and see the city your way.
  • Language: French, German, Italian and Spanish languages available daily.

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Tour OptionSurcharge Date / Date Range AdultChild
48-hr Bus Pass and VIP Access Pass - AATVIP Year round $25$25
72-hr All Around bus pass only - AAT72 Year round $15$15
72-hr All Around bus pass and VIP Access Pass - AAT72VIP Year round $40$40
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    Tour OptionSurcharge Date / Date Range AdultChild
    48-hr Bus Pass and VIP Access Pass - AATVIP Year round $25$25
    72-hr All Around bus pass only - AAT72 Year round $15$15
    72-hr All Around bus pass and VIP Access Pass - AAT72VIP Year round $40$40
    • Child rates apply to children 3 through 11 years of age when accompanied by an adult. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses. Children sharing a room with 2 adult passengers pay the same price as a third or fourth adult. Please note that each hotel room can only accommodate up to 4 guests of any age.
    • Children under 3 years travel free on local sightseeing tours when not occupying a separate seat.
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    Day 1

    All Loops

    This tour is hands-down the absolute best way to make the most of any visit to the Big Apple. For two days, guests will have access to the line of double-decker buses that run loop tours around the city, specially designed for sightseeing. Customers will have a 48-hour pass, valid for any of the loop tours listed below. Please see "Departure and Return" below for more specific information on the departure times of the individual loops.

    Guests can also choose to add the optional VIP Access Pass, which lets them skip the lines entirely at the busiest stops to board the bus first, getting the best seats and views possible. Please read the section below entitled "Price Includes" to see what the VIP Pass entails. Purchasing the pass will also allow customers to select admission to an attraction or activity of their choice. The options available, and their prices, are listed in the table above, labeled "Pricing Policy."

    Downtown Loop

    On the Downtown Loop Tour, guests can hop-on and off at their own leisure, able to freely explore any of the famous sights the loop passes. Led by a licensed guide, this tour will make stops at the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, the World Trade Center Site, the Financial District, Battery Park, the South Street Seaport, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the United Nations, Fifth Avenue, and more!

    Uptown Loop

    On the Uptown Loop Tour, guests can hop-on and off at their own leisure, able to freely explore any of the famous sights the loop passes. Led by a licensed guide, this tour will make stops at Central Park, the Lincoln Center, the Theater District, the American Museum of Natural History, the Apollo Theater, Harlem Market, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Fifth Avenue.

    Brooklyn Loop

    The Brooklyn Loop Tour offers guests transportation and access to all areas of the borough. With their tickets for the double-decker bus, guests can hop-on and off at their own leisure, able to freely explore any of the famous sights the loop passes. Led by a licensed guide, this tour will begin in Manhattan and cross the East River into Brooklyn, taking passengers past the Cadman Plaza, Atlantic Avenue, Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Public Library, Fort Greene Park, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Guests will also see Old Fulton Landing, Grand Army Plaza, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline.

    Night Tour

    The New York Night Loop Tour is the perfect way to see the city sparkle! Guests will be picked up in Manhattan and travel on a double-decker tour bus with the insider knowledge of a guide, driving past the Empire State Building, SoHo, Chinatown, the Little Italy, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. This tour is not hop-on-hop-off.

    Holiday Lights Tour

    During the holiday season, the Night Tour becomes the Holiday Lights Tour (Nov. 29 to Dec. 30), which celebrates the lavish window displays and holiday decorations of the city's famous department stores, as well as visiting the world-renowned tree at Rockefeller Center. This tours is not hop-on-hop-off.

    • New York, NY

      The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

      Empire State Building

      Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations connecting with people around the world.

      Opening Hours: 8:00am - 2:00am

      Greenwich Village

      Greenwich Village, a neighborhood in Manhattan, to this day thrives as a cultural and artistic center for the city of New York. The home of the 60s folk and bohemian scenes, the Village is still an intellectual haven.

      SoHo

      This famous neighborhood in lower Manhattan is known for its importance in New York City's artistic and cultural history as well as its shops and boutiques. This U.S. National Historic Landmark District is also known for its architecture.

      Little Italy

      Little Italy is a neighborhood in lower Manhattan that was once home to a large population of Italian immigrants. Today, the area is known for its large selection of Italian shops, restaurants, and bakeries.

      Chinatown Manhattan

      Manhattan Island's famous Chinatown is the largest Chinese neighborhood in the western hemisphere, with a population estimated at up to 100,000 people. Both a residential and commercial area, it is home to amazing Chinese cuisine, art, and culture.

      Ground Zero

      In the United States, "Ground Zero" refers to the site of the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and killed thousands of people. Today, the area is a construction site of future buildings and memorials.

      Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm, Time may vary

      Financial District

      The Financial District is the neighborhood on the southernmost tip of Manhattan, and, as its name suggests, the center of industry for the city, where many of the headquarters for New York's largest financial companies are located.

      Battery Park

      A small park on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan, Battery Park offers an exquisite view of New York Harbor. Castle Clinton is a fortress in the park, built to defend the city in the War of 1812.

      South Street Seaport

      The South Street Seaport is a historical area in Manhattan, neighboring the Financial District on the southern tip of the island. Its 19th century buildings now house many modern shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

      Opening Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Time are subject to change without notice.

      Times Square

      Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.

      Rockefeller Center

      A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

      Radio City Music Hall

      Radio City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center, nicknamed the "Showplace of the Nation," is a concert venue in downtown Manhattan which houses many thrilling performances, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular once a year.

      United Nations

      This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The area has extraterritoriality status, meaning it is technically not bound by the laws of New York or even the United States.

      Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm, Time are subject to change without notice. All visitors must exit the building by 5:30pm, Sat - Sun 10:00am - 4:30pm, Close on: Parliament time, New Year's Day/Good Friday/Memorial Day/Independence Day/Eid al-Fitr/Labour Day/Eid al-Adha/Thanksgiving Day/Christmas Day (observed)

      Fifth Avenue

      One of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.

      Central Park

      New York City's world-famous park sees over 35 million visitors every year, and not without reason. From playgrounds to ponds, horse carriages to bird-watching, and ice skating to rock climbing, the possibilities are endless in the 843-acre commons.

      Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 6:00am - 1:00am

      Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

      This 16-acre building complex in New York City has been a cultural center since John D. Rockefeller initiated its development in the 1950s. Lincoln Center features the Julliard School, widely considered the best arts school in the country.

      American Museum of Natural History

      The American Museum of Natural History is one of the most famous, largest, and most celebrated museums in the entire world. The museum is consists of more than 30 buildings and their collection has more than 130 million items.

      Opening Hours: 10:00am - 5:30pm, Close on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

      Apollo Theater

      This famous and historic music club in the Harlem neighborhood of New York is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. It is associated with black performers from the 30s to today and the Harlem Renaissance.

      The Cathedral of St. John the Divine

      This Episcopal cathedral in New York City is an impressive Romanesque-and-Gothic-style church that first held services in 1899. It is the fourth-largest Christian church in the world and is the (disputed) largest Anglican church and cathedral.

      Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 7:30am - 6:00pm, The Cathedral is open 7:30 am–6 pm daily. The Visitor Center and Pop-Up Shop are open 9 am–5 pm daily. Please note that there is limited access to parts of the Cathedral on Sundays—full access on Sundays is between 1 and 3 pm.

      The Metropolitan Museum of Art

      The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States with among the most significant art collections.

      Opening Hours: Fri - Sat 10:00am - 9:00pm, Time are subject to change without further notice., Sun - Thu 10:00am - 5:30pm, Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.

      Guggenheim Museum

      The Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan is an art museum that houses many famous works from the Impressionist movement to contemporary works. It has a very unique design: the atrium features a spiraling ramp, meant to accentuate the modern pieces within.

      Opening Hours: Sun - Wed 10:00am - 5:30pm, Fri 10:00am - 5:30pm, Sat 10:00am - 7:30pm, Closed on Thursday and Christmas, Tue Jun 19 - Sep 11 10:00am - 9:00pm

      Cadman Plaza

      Cadman Plaza is a park in Brooklyn. Built in the 1930s, it is home to a lovely World War II memorial that depicts a wall lined on either side by two figures of women, representing victory and family.

      Opening Hours: 6:00am - 1:00am

      Barclays Center

      This new state-of-the-art arena in Brooklyn is the home of the borough's NBA team, the Nets, and hosts concerts and other large-scale events on a regular basis. In 2015, it will also become the home of the NHL's Islanders.

      Brooklyn Museum

      On the National Register of Historic Places, the Brooklyn Museum houses large collections African (specifically Egyptian) and Japanese art. Its largest collection is of American artists, including Norman Rockwell, Mark Rothko, and Goergia O'Keefe.

      Opening Hours: Wed 11:00am - 6:00pm, Thu 11:00am - 10:00pm, Fri - Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm

      Brooklyn Botanical Garden

      This location is one of the prettiest in Brooklyn, featuring "gardens within the gardens," special sections and floral arrangements with special themes, like the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, the Shakespeare Garden, the Cherry Esplanade, the Children's Garden, and many more.

      Opening Hours: Tue - Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm, Sat - Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm, Closed Mondays

      Brooklyn Central Library

      The central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library system, this library features an interesting facade that incorporates a concave curve. Located in Grand Army Plaza north of Prospect Park, it houses the Brooklyn Collection

      Opening Hours: Mon - Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm, Time may change without notice., Fri - Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm, Time may change without notice., Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Time may change without notice.

      Fort Greene Park

      This 30 acre park in Brooklyn was designed in 1867 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, the designers of both Central and Prospect Parks. It hostst the annual Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival.

      Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 6:00am - 1:00pm

      Brooklyn Academy of Music

      The Brooklyn Academy of Music has been, since its inception in 1861, a haven for more progressive and avant-garde styles of music. This performing arts center. It features regularly scheduled concert performances, as well as theater and other arts.

      Brooklyn Bridge

      Easily one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks, the towering arches of the Brooklyn Bridge have welcomed drivers to the island of Manhattan for years. The two automobile lanes of the bridge are divided by a designated pedestrian walkway.

      Grand Army Plaza

      A large, open area in the northern part of Brooklyn's Prospect Park, the Grand Army Plaza serves as a permanent memorial to the country's servicemen and women. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch forms the center-piece of the plaza.

      Fulton Ferry Landing

      A short waterfront pier b the Brooklyn Bridge, Fulton Ferry Landing is named for the transportation service that travels across the water from Brooklyn to Manhattan. It provides an exquisite view of the Manhattan skyline.

      Manhattan Bridge

      One of the bridges that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, construction of the Manhattan Bridge began in 1901. At the Manhattan entrance to the bridge, there is a magnificent triumphal arch beckoning traffic onto the suspension bridge.
    Day 2

    48-Hour Loop Day 2

    Tickets are valid for 48 hours, and include admission to all the above loop tours.
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    • Departure & Return

    Location Address
    New York, NY map link 777 8th Avenue, New York, NY (between 47th & 48th Street - New York, NY)

    The Uptown Loop
    Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Every 25-30 minutes); Tour Length: 2 Hours (bus only. Does not include time spent at hop-off locations). Pass valid for 1 day. Holiday Hours: September 18th 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only November 22, 2018 ? 11 am-6 pm; route change due to parade; December 31st, 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only. Departure Location: 8th Ave btw. 42nd & 43rd Streets, New York. NY 10036

    The Downtown Loop
    Daily 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Every 20-25 minutes); Tour Length: 2.5+ Hours; Holiday Hours: September 18th 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only November 22, 2018 ? 11 am-6 pm; route change due to parade; December 31st, 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only. Departure Location: 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th St.)

    The Brooklyn Loop
    Daily 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Every 25-30 minutes); Tour Length: 1.5+ Hours; Holiday Hours: September 18th 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only; route change due to parade; December 31st, 2018 - 8 am to 3 pm only. Departure Location: Downtown Tour Stop #11 (City Hall/ Brooklyn Bridge / World Trade Center - Park Row)

    The Night Tour
    Daily at 6:30PM(winter), 7:00pm, 7:30pm and 8:00pm; Tour Length: 1.5 Hours; Holiday Hours: September 18th 2018 - will not operate; route change due to parade; December 31st, 2018 - will not operate. Departure Location: 777 8th Avenue between 47th and 48th street.

    Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Ferry
    Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (See schedule above for times at each location) ; Tour Length: 1.5 Hours
    This service operates with four stops:
    1. Pier 78, West 38th Street and Hudson River;
    2. 199 Vesey Street Pier (lower Manhattan) - connection to Downtown Tour at stop #9, City Hall
    3. DUMBO (Fulton Street and Furman Street) - connection to Brooklyn Tour at stop #1, Brooklyn Bridge
    4. Wall Street and South Street - connection to Downtown Tour at stop #11, South Street Seaport

    Remarks:

    • 2-3 hour duration per loop.
    • The tour is not available on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The tour is available from 9am-12noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
    • View Hop-on Hop-off Map

    • Price Includes

    • 48 Hours of All Loops Admission
    • Admission ticket(s) at your choice

    • Price Excludes

    • Food and Beverages unless specified
    • Gratuities

    • Additional Note

    • Redemption Locations: Please bring the print out of the e-tickets and get the tickets redeemed at the below location. From this location you will be transferred to your loop bus Departure location.
      • 777 8th Avenue(between 47th & 48th St.)
      • Open from 8:00am - 8:00pm.
    • Language: Live commentary in ENGLISH plus recorded narration in 10 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese, Korean or Hebrew.
    • Special assistance: Any passenger requiring special assistance such as an ADA-accessible bus is requested to inform us at time of reservation and must notify us no later than 48 hours prior to departure.

    • Policies

      Confirmation

    • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

      Redemption

    • You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

      Terms & Condition

    • Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
    • Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
    • We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.

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