NYC bus tour routes

Every operator’s map looks different; the underlying geography doesn’t. These pages describe the loop types by corridor — what each one covers and who it suits.

Exact stops vary by operator and change over time — always check the operator’s live route map on booking day.

Busy Times Square street scene in New York City

Downtown Manhattan Loop

The classic first-timer circuit: Midtown's landmarks down through Flatiron, SoHo and Chinatown to Lower Manhattan, with harbor views near Battery Park and the approach to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Aerial view of Central Park surrounded by Manhattan buildings

Uptown Manhattan Loop

The quieter, greener counterpart to downtown: Central Park's edges, the Upper West Side, Harlem and Museum Mile — where the classic residential New York streetscapes live.

Times Square illuminated at night in New York City

Night Tours

Evening circuits built around the city lit up: Times Square at full wattage, skyline viewpoints, and on some itineraries a bridge crossing for the Manhattan-from-across-the-river view.