Sightseeing on a tour bus is a practical way to get acquainted with the landmarks of New York City. Gray Line operates the familiar red double-decker buses that tour Manhattan's highlights. With more than a dozen tours available, you can customize the places of interest that you visit. On a double-decker bus, you'll be able to see more of the cityscape from a higher vantage point. You can hop on and hop off to spend as much time as you like exploring the sights.
Choose the Gray Line tour that meets your needs. The Classic New York Double-Decker Bus Tour includes sightseeing routes called "loops" that will take you to more than 50 stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Specific loops are available for visiting uptown and downtown Manhattan, night tours, foreign language tours and other customized options.
Book your selected tour online. You can also buy tickets from a Gray Line street agent or at the Gray Line ticket office in Manhattan or at the Times Square Visitor Center. If booking online, you must use a major credit card -- cash is accepted only if buying tickets in person. Gray Line encourages customers to buy tickets online and offers a discount as an incentive.
Download the All Loops Tour Map from the Gray Line website. On the map, you will see where your selected tour begins and ends. You'll also see stops along the route of your chosen tour, which will help you plan your sightseeing activities.
Verify the departure time and location of your tour. Also verify the tour's length and operating hours. You'll find this information online, along with the description of your selected tour.
Prepare for your tour with appropriate clothing and personal items, such as drinking water and sunscreen. If you plan to sit on the top level of the bus, remember that you'll be exposed to the elements. Gray Line buses operate rain or shine, so plan accordingly.
