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    3.6 (284 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Had a great time on this interactive tour bus. Amazing view of Time Square. Your guides very very entertaining

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    GLENN F.

    This got to be the best attraction in NY City, period. I never went or even heard about this before, but now I'll recommend this to everyone and bring my groups here when I'm back! Funny, educational, and learned facts I never knew about the city before. If you never went then go! Pickup for the bus is right at Times Square on the Sidestreet of The Marriott Marquis Hotel. We bought out ticket through the Go City company.

    Kari C.

    If you've never been to NYC, The Ride is a great activity for people of all ages. We booked the first tour of the day (11:15am) and were promptly seated on the bus around 11:00am. We were greeted by two super friendly hosts. They are truly the stars of this overall experience. The hosts spend the entire time entertaining guests along the route. We initially anticipated that it was going to be corny, but it was actually the opposite. People from everywhere, including families, singles and couples were all on The Ride. The bus is expertly designed allowing passengers the best possible view from almost every angle. The seats are very close together, so be prepared to share elbow space with your neighbor. The seats are tiered, so anywhere you sit will be fine. There really isn't much of a tour aspect of The Ride, so if you are looking to learn more about NYC or Midtown, this is not a typical tour - but instead an entertainment experience on wheels.

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    Lea D.

    This was such a fun experience. My boyfriend and I had purchased the NY go pass and this was one of the experiences that was included. It was a 90 min tour around Times Square/surrounding areas in a sideways facing bus (all the seats were facing the large windows). Yes, everyone stared when we were driving around but it was all a part of the experience. The hosts were funny and threw out a lot of facts about some of the buildings/things we were seeing. I wouldn't say it was a true tour of NYC, they only highlighted a few places, but it was still informative. They also had a few street performers lined up that was fun to watch. Dancing, singing, ballet... a bit of everything. They also had NY trivia throughout the ride and I won! Got a cute pair of sunglasses and the hosts sang me a nice song, haha.

    Lynda G.

    My third time on The Ride. If you're in NYC this is a must! It's an interactive experience through the streets of New York City. The only issue I had was the cramped seats that's why only four stars. But it is fun, you're enjoy it.

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    Eileen O.

    We saw the holiday edition, which had Christmas-themed entertainment along the route. We paid extra for the first row, which probably wasn't necessary as the light bar was directly in front of my face. I also added $20 to have my son's 16th birthday included in the "festivities." This was well worth it, as they kept incorporating it into the acts. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed The Ride!

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    Joneice B.

    We got in on the last minute for the 9:15 ride. Very happy as we had been trying for several days to book 2 seats. Had an enjoyable time on this tour. Host Jackie was very funny and had a good voice. Humor on board was good and I got 85% percent of the jokes. Ride took about 75 min. Cost was balanced to the entertainment. Acts during the tour had some real talent. Enjoyed the dancing at Columbus Circle and also the music battle near Beetlejuice. Not sure I would go again but definitely enjoyed the trivia and knowledgeably about the city. Now we know why all the Walgreens say DuaneReads.

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    Booked this tour on a whim and we really enjoyed it. The cohosts were funny and the show was great.

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    What a fun experience! The hosts on the bus were hilarious. Upbeat fun tour. The street artists we so much fun to see. Totally worth it.

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    2.3(849 reviews)
    1.1 kmKoreatown, Midtown East

    We took the Big Bus night tour and had an amazing experience! Sitting on the top deck was perfect…read morefor seeing all the city lights and landmarks. I'd recommend arriving earlier than we did (we showed up about 10 minutes before departure) because seats fill quickly, and it can be tough for groups to sit together. The pickup spot is conveniently located right in front of the M&M's Store in Times Square. Our guide, Aaron, and driver, Sergio, made the tour outstanding. Aaron shared great stories and fun facts about the city, and Sergio's driving was excellent -- smooth, safe, and timed perfectly so we could get great photos. We left feeling like we got a true taste of New York at night. Definitely worth it, especially with Aaron and Sergio leading the way!

    I always use the big bus tour group when I come to NYC with teenagers. The customer service is…read moregreat-- as we are checking in between 18 and 25 people. it's an easy way for us to travel around the city and let them separate off into some smaller groups but not get worried they don't know how to get back to the meet up. The open top is a great way to see the buildings especially when it's your first time to the city. The recorded running commentary is informative and witty. This year we again did one day on the red route and one day the blue route. Great experience- especially Denise and Wanda!

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    4.9(86 reviews)
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    My husband and I love learning about history. Tour guide, Franky and Guy, are the original New…read moreYorker. "Youse guys." The stories the can tell about New York is non stop and rich in history. I used to think New York was a dirty and scary place as it is depicted in the news and movies. Boy, was I wrong. Very wrong. Thank you Small Bus Tours NYC Franky and Guy for opening my eyes and giving me a new appreciation of New York. They're worth the money. Trust me!

    Great tour!!! The…read moreonly hiccup was the bus was unmarked and not parked in front of McDonalds as described on the website/email instructions. I had just explained to my son the importance of arriving early because arriving on time makes you late(he wondered why we left the hotel early though we were only a couple of blocks away from McDonalds.) The unmarked bus was parked across the street in front of the Paramount building. We were in line for a different tour who was parked in front McDonalds who informed us that we were in line for the wrong tour and pointed to the unmarked bus. We still arrived on time. I then explained to my son that situations like this is why you arrive early. I had a ton of missed calls and was contacted by email but a sign of some sort would've helped(a magnetic sign on the driver and passenger doors, or a foldable sign that can be transported on the bus) as I noticed the bus from across the street(the same side as Applebees and Ellen's Stardust Diner) but had no way of identifying it.

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    4.9(14 reviews)
    1.7 kmMidtown West

    We were taking our kids to NYC for the first time on a quick weekend trip and wanted to do a…read moresightseeing tour so they could see a lot of famous landmarks from across the city in the short amount of time we had available. I researched various options and saw the many positive reviews for this company. After reading their itinerary and how they cover both uptown and downtown landmarks as well as a boat ride past the Statue of Liberty, we were sold and booked immediately. The day of our tour, we arrived at our meeting location that was outside of McDonald's. I knew from reading other reviews that we would be looking for a small unmarked van. We walked up to the driver and gave our name, he was able to check us in before I could even pull up our digital tickets. Our tour was small, a total of 10 people, plus our guide, Bryant, our driver, and their "supervisor" This was exactly what we were looking for; personalized service, access to many different points of interest, a knowledgeable guide who shared a lot of information with us and who had an awesome personality which made the tour very fun for everyone. This was by far the best sightseeing tour in NYC, don't get roped into the hop on hop off big bus tours, they simply don't compare.

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    1.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.1 kmMidtown East

    Service is bad. We waited over an hour at one of the stops and no bus ever showed up. The tours…read morewe were able to get on were not that great: the audio is not in sync with actual location. Salesman was aggressive. There are better hop-on hop-off bus tours in NYC

    I sent the below on 29 Mar 2026 and I have gotten no response. I reached out again on 2 May and was…read moretold my email would be forward to "management" And still no response. I emailed again yesterday and today and radio silence. Do NOT use this company for ANYTHING: This was a completely miserable experience. First the bus was an hour late. Communication on lateness was poorly communicated and there was no offer of any compensation. There was very little tour info provided on the landmarks. The tea was served with no sugar or milk. Some of us hate tea without either so it was a miserable experience because none of the tea tasted good. I can't stand tea without sugar so I might as well have been given plain hot water. We were given no cutlery at all for our food. Which came with items were cutlery was obviously needed. The server seemed confused about being asked to provide cutlery and demanded to know what specifically I needed as if it wasn't super obvious everyone on the bus would need at least a knife to butter their scones. For how much this experience cost, I'm completely floored at the subpar service, the lateness, lack of basic necessities for tea or even to eat the food presented. I think my friend and I deserve a full refund on what was a completely awful experience that was NOT as advertised.

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    Hop On Hop Off Tours

    1.0(1 review)
    0.9 kmMidtown West

    I had about an hour left in the evening when I spoke with the agent. I asked him exactly when they…read morewere going to leave when they approached me about buying a seat on the bus tour. He said "right now" and that the tour would take an hour. Well, we sat on the bus 65 minutes and they still didn't leave. These guys insist on filling the bus before they take off so what they told me was garbage. Don't take one of these tours unless you have plenty of time to waste waiting for them to fill every seat. Very misleading. By this time it was 10:20pm. We left told the driver before he left l that it was too late for us and we wanted our money back. He said that I needed to take that up with the ticket agent. We exited the bus and found the person who took our payment and told us the bus was leaving right away. He said that he could do nothing more than put us on the next bus. He refused to reverse the charge and said "just ask your bank to take care of it".

    From the owner: Hop On Hop Off Tours LLC is your gateway to exploring the iconic sights and hidden gems of New York…read moreCity in the most flexible and immersive way possible. As a premier sightseeing company, we offer a seamless and exciting experience, allowing you to hop on and off our comfortable buses at any of the city's must-see attractions. Whether you're admiring the towering Empire State Building, strolling through the lush greenery of Central Park or snapping photos of the *Statue of Liberty, our tours provide the perfect blend of convenience and adventure. Our routes are designed to give you the freedom to explore at your own pace, offering an in-depth, guided journey through the city's most dynamic neighborhoods. With live commentary and stunning panoramic views, Hop On Hop Off Tours LLCconnects you to New York's vibrant culture, history, and landmarks like no other. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a New York enthusiast, we ensure every ride is more than just a tour—it's a journey through the heart of the city.

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    4.6(36 reviews)
    1.9 kmMidtown East, Midtown West

    This was good. We went here for my 24th birthday party years ago. I had seen each TV show one time,…read moreand knew only some of the trivia. I liked the places like Tao for Cosmos.

    This tour was really well done. My friend and I LOVED it. We got priority boarding/seating for…read moreswitching to a different time and it was awesome. First on the bus and picked the front seats. We met outside the Pulitzer Fountain. We arrived early so we were there before the bus and the "blue umbrella" you are suppose to watch out for, so at first we weren't sure that we were in the right spot. It was a large white/grey bus and very comfortable. We found that even though it was quite a large group, everyone was very courteous and respectful which made the whole thing very pleasant. The tour took about 3.5 hours and I loved every second. It is mostly driving through NYC and discussing the locations and scenes that were filmed there. They then show clips either before or (mostly) after you drive past the location. It was great. There are three locations you get out of the bus for and they include: The Sex Shop: Least favorite of the drop off locations. Two buses pulled up at the same time and though we were the first ones inside, it filled up so fast to the point of just being stupid. Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment: Well organized. We came up to it in a line and the tour guide took your groups pictures in front. Magnolia's was too busy on a Saturday to have time to pick something up (they apparently move fairly slow), but from what I understand, on less busy days, people are able to get some treats. Steve/Aidan's Bar: $10 cosmopolitans! This space is GORGEOUS. I would love to come back. There is a cosmo station where they have a dedicated person serving the cosmos to the bus tour. I don't usually like cosmos but these tasted like delicious boozy pink lemonade. My friend and I were only here for the day, but there are multiple restaurants, bars and bakeries that were featured on the show that I would love to go back to on my own. They give you a list after the tour which will be helpful for next time. The tour ends at the HBO store. The store is nice but mostly Game of Thrones merchandise. I ALMOST bought the DVD series of Sex and the City because I desperately wanted to binge watch it, but I didn't. Thank God! It was $88 at the store and $50 via Amazon Prime.

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    NY Iconic Tours

    1.5(37 reviews)
    0.5 kmTheater District, Midtown West

    I bought a tour with Groupon. So it was affordable. Nice ride on the top of the bus which was…read moremostly empty. They gave us headphones to listen to pre-recorded tour narration. The idea is great - there were multiple languages on the screen. But most of them didn't work. Mine had English coming on one side and Chinese on the other lol. It was also delayed. They recheck your tickets at the boat. Have your hats on and lots of sunscreen!

    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THEM! You have been warned! They don't care about lying to you, making…read moreyou wait 5 times what they quote you, or even if the tour bus is working properly. The only thing they care about is getting your money and running away to make sure you can't get it back. They quoted us 15 min for tour to start, we waited over an hour on the top level of a bus in blistering heat (and this was a night tour!) They made us switch buses because they said the first one wasn't working. Then, they sent us off in another bus that didn't have a working automated tour system- and that's all they do. They do NOT have any real tour guides because any normal company would've sent a live tour guide with us when we'd already been on 2 non-working buses. Then, they'll allow their employees to ride up top with paying guests- I wouldn't care except he decided to blast his highly inappropriate music (there were kids on the tour including mine) which we had to listen to because the tour system wasn't working. I asked him to fix it and he didn't even realize it was broken. He ran down to the driver and came back up saying they were working on it. Then, I called the co number and was promised they were working with the driver to fix it for us. When I called again (because it wasn't fixed) they ignored our calls. We were with this sh**ty company for more than 2 hours and all we did was sit for an hour then drive around the crappiest parts of NYC and stare. If I wanted to drive in a bus around the city and stare at trash, I could've taken public transportation. I'm so bummed because I've been before and had wonderful tours but this was my boys' first time. They think NYC was the worst part of our trip. And, that is what this tour company does. Takes one of the best places in the world and ruins it for first timers- makes them think all New Yorkers don't care and the only thing to see is dark streets, trash piled everywhere and one a couple of pretty bridges. My kids literally asked me to stay in Jersey the last part of our stay there. Don't let these idiots ruin NYC for you. If you see the Iconic tour guys trying to sell you tix on the streets, run away! Don't buy this crap on Groupon either (like I did).

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    4.2(26 reviews)
    1.9 kmMidtown West

    It was a bitterly cold day in February in Central Park. Having lived in and around NYC for a good…read morepart of my life. While living there, we never really did anything touristy. We took a short trip to NYC and extended it a few days so we could do just that - play tourist. A Pedicab ride around the park was on my wife's bucket list. I relented, even though I wouldn't say I liked the cold. We found a friendly, enthusiastic driver who explained our options. We selected the one that was right for us, paid, and the ride began. Was the driver knowledgeable? He certainly was when it came to pop culture. He knew enough about John Lennon and Yoko Ono to point out their residence in the Manhattan. He showed us where various films were made, where stars performed, this or that actor's favorite part of the park, etc. When it came to history, which we know a great deal about, his facts weren't always correct, which was a bit troublesome. When we realized we knew more about the park's history than our guide, we were happy with the pop culture and left it at that. I'm sure the caliber of the driver varies from one to the next. I will say he was pleasant and kind. When we entered the cab, he gave us a warm, heated blanket. (Although the cold cut right through it.) Seriously, I would never have chosen to do this on my own. But we did have a good time and got to see things we hadn't seen before. Expensive, but it was worth every penny.

    Be careful of this business. On December 25th, 2023, me and my son had 2 hours tour. Our driver was…read morelate 10 min but it's ok. The young boy came and picked us up. Showed us around Central Park. Was actually nice. Spoke Russian because he said he was from Tajikistan. He offered to take us around Manhattan in the evening and we agreed. He showed us good places . Several weeks passed and he send horrible messages to me! Threatening messages!!!! I am a proud Jew and he knew that. Please, before trusting the business and being nice be aware of who you are trusting! This is scary!

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