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Big Bus Tours New York

Big Bus Tours New York is a tour in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $50 or more. Open year-round.

Departures around Times Square, Midtown Manhattan · New York, NY

Why you should go…

The open-top double-decker is the classic first-day move: ride the full loop for a narrated overview, then hop off wherever the city grabs you. Routes link Times Square, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village and downtown's biggest sights. It doubles as scenic transportation between neighborhoods, so your feet get a break too.

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