* Guides are a mixed bag, with many pushing for gratuities and also many just passing corny jokes And if heating in bus does not work efficiently, even sitting downstair can be bothering * With temperatures expected to be chilly, time sitting on top (even if covered) might be limited. Reviewers also report windows and see through winter shell on top level can be scratchy and block nice views or pictures. ![]() * Wait times are 10-15mins (advertised/sold that way) but could end up being 30-40mins as reported by reviewers * Relatively less a-la-carte pricing to worry about * Multiple loops (uptown, downtown) and special tours (night tour, harbor cruise) included * Itinerary can be structured around bus stops and to a certain extent predictable Plus gratuities for "tips-only" walking tours. Option "subway": Weekly metro unlimited use pass ($120) + pay a la carte for ferry/ cruise ($100-$120), Top of Rock ($80) etc. Add upto $60 for incremental Metro tickets when tour bus is not best option. ![]() Option "bus": Bus Tours ($300 for all, includes Ellis Island ferry + Top of Rock tickets). After reading through various comments on Trip Advisor for the 2 primary operators (NY Sightseeing and Grayline) I am conflicted on what will work best. I was planning to use the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours as the primary means of transportation for our 3 days in NYC. Link to previous post that has our itinerary for Mar 9th-13th, visiting with boys 6 and 10yrs.
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