Climb aboard the coolest bus in New York City and discover the most iconic landmarks in Manhattan. Pass by Times Square, Grand Central, and more. Learn about NYC with the help of a live tour narrator.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy an immersive multimedia sightseeing tour of Midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side
Travel by multimedia coach with 40 TV monitors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows
See the sights of famous movies and TV shows
Experience thrilling interactive simulations that brings the past, present and future to life

Full description

See the sights of famous movies and TV shows aboard a cool bus equipped with 3,000 LED lights, 40 TV monitors and 3 rows of stadium-style seats facing floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Relax on board as a live tour narrator and co-host get to know you and interesting facts are provided by the audio and on-screen guides. Travel through more than 10 neighborhoods and see over 50 iconic landmarks, such as Broadway, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Learn about the past, present and future of Midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side via interactive simulations like the "King Kong" takeover of the bus! Listen to an upbeat live soundtrack as you journey back to Times Square.

Includes

Guided bus tour
Fully equipped custom bus with side-on theater seating
Interactive simulations
Live tour narrator

Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Meeting point

211 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036, The tour departs from 45th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue in front of the stage doors of the Marquis Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.

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Important information

Know before you go

This tour is suitable for all ages
Infants aged 2 years and under can join free of charge if they sit on an adult's lap

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Fun ride. Seeing places that we couldn't/wouldn't walk to.

Signed w/3rd party for specific date/time. Didn't review e-mail stating my specified time was not available and showed up for the tour. Driver stated had to go to 39th St. from 45th St. to get tickets and he would hold the bus for the 3 of us. By way of radio contact, the driver learned we would be on the next tour and not to wait. All ended OK and the ride was good. Just had a problem with a third party booking.

August 5, 2017

The bus experience was great, the guide was not always accurate and seemed to be competing with the bus voice at times.

April 14, 2022

The ride was very fun and the host was funny. It was nice to get an explanation of all the landmarks along the tour. The interactive portions were also fun.

April 11, 2022

New York City: Midtown Manhattan Interactive Bus Tour

New York City: Midtown Manhattan Interactive Bus Tour

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Fun ride. Seeing places that we couldn't/wouldn't walk to.