What better place to begin your New York City adventure than in the heart of Manhattan? With the Downtown Tour you can see NYC’s most popular sights and attractions on one convenient tour!

Your tour begins in Times Square, home to some of the brightest lights and best photo spots in the Big Apple! Take some time to browse the shops, catch a street performance, and of course take lots of pictures before boarding your double-decker tour bus. Once aboard, your tour continues south through lower Manhattan past some of New York’s most iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, and more! Sit back and relax as our knowledgeable tour guides detail Manhattan’s rich history and point out all of the exciting sights along the way.

Downtown Manhattan is home to some of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods, and with our unlimited hop-on hop-off option you can experience them all along the way! Stop off in SoHo, Greenwich Village, or Chinatown for a unique shopping experience that you can only get in Manhattan. Hungry? Hop off in Little Italy for some delicious Italian food in an unbeatable atmosphere. Finally, stop off in Battery Park for the best views of New York’s most famous landmark, the Statue of Liberty!

The CitySights Downtown Tour is the easiest way to experience the best of lower Manhattan for one low price! Our double-decker buses offer a safe and comfortable way to see the city that never sleeps from high above the city streets. Start your ultimate New York City adventure today with the CitySights Downtown Tour!

Highlights:
• Double-decker views of: Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Macy’s, United Nations, Wall Street, Rockefeller Center and more.

• Hop-off for shopping in SoHo and Chinatown, dining in Little Italy, views of the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park, the edgy neighborhood of the Lower East Side.

• All double-decker bus tours available with narration in 11 different language options.

• Option to select an add-on attraction to your ticket

• Connections to/from the Brooklyn Tour

Uptown Manhattan bus tour ticket with unlimited hop-on hop-off access.

CHOOSE FROM THREE TICKET OPTIONS:
• 24-Hour Pass: Valid for a full 24 hours, spanning 2 calendar days
• Single Day Pass: See it all in 1 calendar day (pass expires at midnight).
• 24-Hour Uptown Tour +1 Attraction: Bus tour valid for a full 24 hours PLUS choose one add-on attraction form New York City's top sights.

From the grand mansions surrounding Central Park, to the ancient relics at the Museum of Natural History, Uptown Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most awe-inspiring arts and culture. The CitySights Uptown bus tour is your front row ticket to one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods!

Double-decker tour buses are more than just a convenient way to get around the city, they offer unbeatable views of some of its greatest highlights! Your tour will pass by Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theater, Central Park, and so much more! Take in the unobstructed views from high above the crowded city streets, all from the comfort of your seat. Our knowledgeable tour guides will walk you through the history and stories of all of the famous sights along the way.

Hop off at any of the 20+ stops throughout Uptown to explore famous sights like Central Park, or to experience one of the many incredible museums along Museum Mile, home to the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many more! Buses run every 25-30 minutes so you are free to explore the city at your leisure.

Buy Now, Board Now! Details
Once you've completed your online purchased, you will be instantly redirected to a page with your live ticket. Just take a screen shot of the QR code and store it in your phone.* This live ticket can be used immediately to board the bus at any designated hop-on stop along the route. No need to travel across town to begin your tour at a specific or less convenient location. Once the driver scans your ticket the first time, your tour is officially underway! Please see the Routes Tab above for a complete list of stops.

* you can also Print your ticket if you prefer!

With three different ticket options, choose the one that’s right for you! You can go with the 24-hour Pass which is valid for a full 24 hours from when it’s first redeemed. Or for more savings, go with the Single Day Pass which is valid for one calendar day. So, make sure you start your day bright and early since the Single Day Pass expires at midnight of the day the ticket is redeemed. The 24-Hour Pass + 1 Attraction option, includes one attraction add-on of your choice! Pick an attraction ahead of time OR just wait until until you redeem your voucher to make a decision. The highest quality New York attractions are yours to choose from including these great attractions:

- Empire State Building Observatory
- Intrepid, Sea, Air, and Space Museum
- Top of the Rock
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MoMA
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
- 9/11 Tribute Museum 
- New York Historical Society
- Museum of the City of New York
- The Cloisters Museum
- Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour
- Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour

Experience the epicenter of music, art, and culture that is Uptown Manhattan. Book your Uptown Tour today!

Highlights:
• Double-decker views of: Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Riverside Church, Grant’s Tomb, Apollo Theater and more.
• Hop-off and explore Central Park
• Hop-off for the American Museum of Natural History and Museum Mile (including Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim and more)
• All double-decker bus tours available with narration in 11 different language options
• Option to select an add-on attraction to your bus ticket
• Connections to/from the Downtown Tour

The CitySightseeing Ferry is more than just a way to get around the city, it’s a fully-narrated harbor cruise and sightseeing tour of NYC and its famous waterways! Take in 90 minutes of impressive New York City skyline and famous landmarks including the iconic Statue of Liberty, as our professional guides share their knowledge and stories of the Big Apple.

The CitySightseeing fleet offers the ultimate in comfort and convenience for your sightseeing pleasure! Enjoy the weather while taking in the sights from the outdoor decks, or step inside the climate-controlled interior when the weather turns cool. The ferries also offer concessions so that you won’t go hungry or thirsty while cruising! 

Once on board, you’ll get unbeatable views of famous attractions like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Greenwich Village, and so many more! Get your cameras ready because you’ll get the perfect opportunity to take pictures with sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge in the background! The ferry makes 2 convenient hop-off stops so that you can disembark and enjoy some of the city’s unique neighborhoods up close. Stop off at Pier 78 to explore exciting Times Square and the Theater District.

For a unique way to tour New York City, climb aboard a CitySightseeing Ferry Tour for a sightseeing experience you won’t forget! 

Highlights:
• Mesmerizing views of the Manhattan skyline including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center and more
• 360-degree panoramic vistas of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge 
• Connections to and from CitySightseeing New York® double-decker bus tours (with bus ticket)
• Professional tour guide narration
• Concessions available on board
• Newly refurbished vessels

Hop-on, hop-off access at 2 locations:
• Pier 78 – Midtown Manhattan, Theater District, Times Square, Restaurant Row, Hudson River Greenway Park
• Brookfield Place Terminal – 199 Vessey St. 

2020 Schedule:
Pier 78: Boards at: 9:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm
Brookfield Place Terminal: Boards at: 10:20am, 12:20pm, 2:20pm, 4:20pm

*Ticket valid for the date purchased or date redeemed.

Starting Wednesday 03-18-2020, Night Tour is cancelled.

Narrated evening tour of New York City’s dazzling lights and popular landmarks!

Select the Night Tour + 1 Attraction ticket to add the top attraction of your choice to your NYC itinerary.

In “The City that Never Sleeps,” the best sightseeing happens after the sun goes down. Discover the brilliant lights, stunning views and vibrant nightlife with our exclusive double-decker Night Tour!

Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides know the best spots for twilight sightseeing! Sit back on the open-air top deck and see skyscrapers illuminated against the night sky. In Times Square, neon lights and bustling streets set the scene. Then, the mood turns romantic as you pass the elegant Empire State Building. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch this stately skyscraper’s white lights replaced with bright colors for a holiday or special occasions. Other tour highlights include Madison Square Garden, Rockefeller Center, the Flatiron Building and Union Square!

You’ll cross the East River into Brooklyn, catching a glimpse of the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge! From Brooklyn, your tour reaches its apex with a spectacular panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline twinkling with light!

After all that sightseeing, you’ll be excited to visit some of the world-famous landmarks and attractions up close. That’s why we’re giving you the option to include the attraction add-on of your choice with your ticket. Select the Night Tour + 1 Attraction ticket option to get included admission to one of the following top attractions:

- Empire State Building Observatory
- Intrepid, Sea, Air, and Space Museum
- Top of the Rock
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MoMA
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
- 9/11 Tribute Museum
- New York Historical Society
- Museum of the City of New York
- The Cloisters Museum
- Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour
- Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour

Night Tour Highlights:
• Twilight tour of the city lights and famous landmarks!
• Knowledgeable tour guide escorts you on our double-decker bus!
• Incredible panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline!

Instant Delivery & Mobile Ticketing – Buy it Now, Use it Now! – Simply show the ticket on your mobile phone at the gate for admission (or print if you prefer).

Begin your journey to New York City here and explore the stories behind the sites! Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and New Yorkers at heart alike.

Located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and across from Central Park, the Museum of the City of New York fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.

The Museum’s three first-floor galleries are devoted to New York at Its Core, an award winning, ongoing exhibition where visitors discover New York City’s history and consider its future through objects, images, video, photography, and interactive digital experiences.

Also ongoing is the short documentary Timescapes, a multimedia historical storytelling that brings viewers along on a journey through 400 years of history. (Scheduled every 40 minutes. Free headsets available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.)

Finally, not to be missed are the special exhibitions in the second and third-floor galleries that focus on a wide range of city-specific issues and events.

The Museum Shop is stocked with a wide array of exhibition-related and New York City-centric items and gifts, and Chalsty’s Café offers sweet treats, savory snacks, breakfast, and lunch.

Instant Delivery & Mobile Ticketing – Buy it Now, Use it Now! – Simply show the ticket on your mobile phone at the gate for admission (or print if you prefer).

Due to concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), NY Historical Society will be closed to the public beginning March 14

CLOSED MONDAYS

Discover a City’s Past at the New York Historical Society

If you live in New York City or are planning on visiting, a site worth checking out is the New York Historical Society. This museum will give you the ultimate tour of the city’s past and how it formed over the years. You will also get a look at the rich culture that has developed here and how New York has reached its modern status. The New York Historical Society is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan across from Central Park, so you will have a chance to explore unique New York culture.

Explore New York Through the Years

The New York Historical Society will let you take a look at the history of the city over four centuries. You will get to see age-old objects as well as graphic artwork unique to New York. Uncover the stories of the people and events that have carved out history. This museum offers showings of a film depicting how New York became a thriving center of the world from its humble beginnings on a 75-foot panoramic screen. People both young and old will enjoy experiencing the history of the city. The New York Historical Society even features a whole floor of children’s exhibits to make their visit especially enjoyable.

This museum additionally has a restaurant called Café Storico for when it’s time to eat. They serve delicious Italian cuisine and cocktails. Check out the museum store if you’re looking for some special gifts and souvenirs. The New York Historical Society additionally offers special exhibits, so it’s a god idea to get information on when they take place if you want to see a specific one. Some exhibits that are currently there or coming up include The Hirschfeld Century: The Art of Al Hirschfeld, Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen Somerstein, Superheroes in Gotham, Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York, Art and Activism: Graphic Art from the Merrill C. Berman Collection, Revolution: NYC and the War for Independence and Picasso’s “Le Tricorne”. Plan your trip accordingly if you are interested in one of these.

Book Your Tickets Now!

Come to the Upper West Side and experience New York culture. Allow the New York Historical Society to open up your eyes to a city’s unique past and take you away from daily life for a little while. Discover how the city came to be and why it is so special. Your whole family will surely have a positive experience at this museum. Don’t wait, plan your museum visit now!

Get Great Deals and Discounts Using the Eat & Play Card

Do you want to have an educational, fun-filled experience while in New York without surpassing your tight budget? With so much to do in the area, you may want to make the most of your trip, but worry that you will spend too much. Instead of stressing, consider using our Eat & Play card, which could possibly save you hundreds of dollars during your visit. Not only do you get to have a great time, but you can do so while saving big time.

Check Out All the Sights to See

Certain attractions may be on your must-see list. When you use our Eat & Play card, you can purchase tickets to several attractions at a discounted rate for yourself and whoever you have traveled with. These attractions include the Top of the Rock Observatory Deck, the American Museum of Natural History, The Jewish Children’s Museum and more. Several other attractions are on the list too. Along with discounted tickets to see many attractions, you can use our card to save on some of the various walking tours, including the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour.

Go On Fun Tours to Learn More

There are lots of tours available in New York that will teach you about the history of the city and different events that have occurred. Bus tours, helicopter tours and cruises are just some of the fun tours that you can go on while saving big with the Eat & Play card. Never been on a helicopter before? Why not take a ride while hovering over the city to get the best aerial view possible? The cruises will take you closer than you have ever been to several beautiful spots, including the location of the Statue of Liberty.

Spend Less on Meals

Fuel your body with good food at various restaurants in New York that will offer a percentage off of your meal if you use our Eat & Play card. Some of the participating restaurants include the Heartland Brewery, Neely’s Barbecue Parlor, Johnny Rockets, Havana Central and the Darbar Grill. If you are in a rush and want to grab something quick, you can use the card at several participating McDonald’s in New York.

Enjoy the Deals

Who would not like to visit New York, see several attractions, go on a few tours and eat delicious food without spending every last cent that they came with? Traveling to New York does not have to cost as much as people may say, especially when you use our card at these different places.

Click to see a complete listing of participating Gray Line New York Eat and Play Card Merchants.

Instant Delivery & Mobile Ticketing – Buy it Now, Use it Now! – Simply show the ticket on your mobile phone at the gate for admission (or print if you prefer).

Watch 'The Empire State Building Experience'!

Due to concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Empire State Building will be closed to the public beginning March 16

Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building Experience is so much more than just a view. Embark on a journey through one of the most famous landmarks in the world, where you will experience A newly restored Art Deco lobby and murals, the historical Dare to Dream exhibit, and Sustainability Exhibit. Your visit will conclude at the most iconic 360-degree open-air observation deck in all of NYC – The Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory Deck. Feel the heart of NYC!

The Empire State Building ticket not only gives you access to the legendary New York landmark, allowing you to soar 1,049 Ft (320 m) high and enjoy a magnificent 360-degree open air view of New York City. It also gives you access to the new second-floor galleries immersing guests in a series of exhibits, taking you on an experiential journey from the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture. Explore their new Site in the 1920s, Construction, Opening Day, Modern Marvel, Otis Elevators, World’s Most Famous Building, King Kong and Celebrity Exhibits!

Once you’ve seen the city from above, you’ll want to see it up close! Select the Empire State Building + Downtown Tour ticket option to add the Downtown Manhattan bus tour pass to your Empire State Building tickets.

Tips:
• Observatory is open until 2am every night for spectacular skyline and nighttime views.
• Purchase Empire State Building tickets ahead of time.

You’ll have 24 hours (spanning TWO calendar days) to explore neighborhoods like Times Square, SoHo, Greenwich Village and Chinatown from the top deck of a double decker bus. Hop off at any of the 21 convenient stops (including two stops right by the Empire State Building) along the way to grab lunch, visit a museum, or simply stroll around and people watch. Then hop back on the bus when you’re ready to continue the tour.

Highlights:
• Take in the whole Empire State Building Experience, including the newly renovated art-deco lobby, the sustainability and historical exhibits, and our free self-guided multimedia tour.
• Look out on New York City from 1,050 feet above the bustling streets below.
• See panoramic views of up to five states from the surrounding open-air promenade or from our climate controlled viewing galleries.
• Get the details about what you’re viewing from every vantage point with the free self-guided multimedia tour.

On-Site Upgrades:

102nd Floor Observatory: Upgrade available at Observatory ticket office (2nd floor) or 86th floor kiosk.

Express Pass: Purchase from an official Empire State Building employee at the onsite ticket office on the day of arrival to move to the front of each line.
Please note: Street sales agents outside of the building are not employed by the Empire State Building Observatory and are not authorized to sell Express upgrades.

High-power Binoculars: Available on promenades for a minimal cost.

Multi-Media tour app: The free Official Empire State Building Observatory Experience App is available on the App Store and Google Play. It includes an audio visual tour guide detailing the building’s construction, sustainability, and views; as well as quizzes, videos and an image gallery. The App is available in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and German.

Advice for Visitors:

Tips:
• Observatory is open until 2am every night for spectacular skyline and nighttime views.
• Enjoy live music on most Thursday - Saturday evenings after 9pm.
• Whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner, State Grill and Bar is located in the lobby to cater to your dining needs.
• To plan your visit, you are welcome to check the Time to the Top* at www.empirestatebuilding.com or by calling (877) NYC-VIEW (692-8439).
*Average general admission ticket travel time from clearing security, through our two exhibits, to the 86th floor Observation Deck. Updated every 2 minutes.

Best time to visit: Beat the crowds. For more space and less wait, visit between 8AM and 11AM or after 10PM.

Amenities:
• Dining:
o State Grill and Bar: Located in the lobby of our iconic landmark, our restaurant features sophisticated American cuisine and locally-sourced dishes.
o Heartland Brewery, Europa Café, Chipotle, and Starbucks

• Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view.

Parking/Transportation:
http://www.esbnyc.com/visit-empire-state-building/map-directions
Bus: M1, M2, M4, M5, M6, M7, M16, M34