NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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Overview
With a 48-hour 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

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Empire State & 48hr Bus Tour
Empire State Building Entry48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops on the Big Bus Downtown and Uptown sightseeing loops
Starting from
$90
Option(s)
ESB, Statue of Liberty, & Bus
Empire State BuildingStatue of Liberty Island Entry: Ferry operates from 8:30am to 4:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops on the Big Bus Downtown and Uptown sightseeing loops
Starting from
$120
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
What's Included
- Digital audio commentary in multiple langauges
- Ferry to Liberty & Ellis Islands
- Free Butter Beer Ice Cream at the Harry Potter Store
- Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
- Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Audio Tour for Liberty & Ellis Islands
What's not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Access to Statue of Liberty interior monument or museum
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
- 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.
- Empire State Building visits must pre-book a time and date through the Big Bus Booking Management link (provided on your voucher), or with our staff at Stop #1
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