Big Bus New York - Premium Tour

Anyone yearning to geek out inside a multimillion-dollar science museum with the added bonus of booze should head to Golden Gate Park on Thursdays for Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences. Since 2009, the Academy has stayed open late once a week to give the 21+ crowd full run of the place, with an ever-changing series of themed events and several temporary bars spread throughout the gigantic building. Entertainment / Music Multiple DJs and/or live bands performing in a variety of styles tied to the night’s theme, from house to swing to everything else under the sun. One hundred thousand square-foot museum packed with incredible exhibits, aquariums, a replica of a rain forest, and the largest all-digital projection screen on the planet in the planetarium. Food / Miscellaneous Food stands offer a handful of snacks and entrées that can change weekly but usually include items like pork buns, chicken with fries, and vegetarian dishes. Private lounge available for rental. What to Wear / Dress Code Casual to trendy: everything from white t-shirts and jeans to dolled up duds. Hot Nights / When to Go Only open on Thursdays, but patrons should arrive early to avoid the lines and to check out the rainforest, which closes at 20:00.

From start to finish, New York Water Taxi provides a unique fun-filled experience. A cash bar is available on board to keep you refreshed along the way. Departs from Pier 16 in the historic South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan. Ferry Amenities Indoor and outdoor decks, including full sun deck Comfortable seating Two snack and beverage bars Here are just some of the many amazing sights you will see: The Statue of Liberty The famed gift from France that served as the symbol of America to millions of immigrants and citizens alike was erected in New York Harbor in 1886. The Brooklyn Bridge Completed in 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, and the view from underneath is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. One World Trade Center  The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere - 1,776 feet tall! The Empire State Building Built during the American Great Depression in 1930, this astounding building has 102 floors and 6,500 windows, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. One World Observatory As an official transportation partner of One World Observatory, New York Water Taxi is one of the select partners with access to timed One World Observatory tickets. Now you can make your All-Day Access Pass or Statue of Liberty Express ticket into a combo with a timed ticket to the Observatory coordinating your departure ahead of that time from Pier 79 or Pier 16. THREE LEVELS OF INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION - START AT ONE™ Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. Upon entry, Guests are greeted in the Global Welcome Center, where a large video board features salutations in an array of languages, and a dynamically generated world map highlights the hometowns of visitors. All admission is timed ticket entry. Guests experience a program titled “Voices,” which tells the personal stories of the men and women who built One World Trade Center. Next, “Foundations” provides Guests with a close up view of the very bedrock on which the building stands. Guests board one of five dedicated elevators to ascend to the 102nd floor in under 60 seconds. Immersive, floor-to-ceiling LED technology in each cab invites Guests to experience a virtual time-lapse that recreates the development of New York City’s skyline from the 1500s to present day. Guests take in an exciting, two-minute video presentation that combines bird’s eye imagery, time-lapse shots with abstract textures and patterns to present the unique rhythm and pulse of New York City to dramatic life in three dimensions. On the 100th floor of the Observatory, also known as the Discovery Level, Guests experience expansive, 360-degree views in all directions, taking in the iconic sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views of the city and beyond. The Main Observatory also features the Sky Portal. Guests are invited to step onto a 14-foot wide circular disc that delivers an unforgettable view, using real-time, high-definition footage of the streets below. This interactive skyline concierge allows Guests to deeply connect with the landmarks and neighborhoods they observe from above. At City Pulse, global ambassadors are stationed under a ring of HD video monitors and outfitted in gesture recognition technology, summoning imagery to the screens and providing Guests with close-up views and personalized recommendations.

Downtown Tour Enjoy an entirely guided one hour tour of San Francisco's most famous sites on an original open top Double Decker Bus in the San Francisco Downtown area, with unlimited hop on and off privileges up to 24 hours from first use. Some of the tour highlights include: Fisherman’s Wharf with its lively waterfront and the famous sea lions, Union Square shopping mecca, Chinatown, North Beach with crooked Lombard Street, Ferry Building and the Farmers Market, Embarcadero, Financial District, and famous Pier 39. Official City Tour This tour departs from Fisherman’s Wharf, taking you along Ghirardelli Square, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Marina District, before visiting the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. At South Vista Point you can hop off the bus to walk across the 1.7 mile span of bridge, or you can explore the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center and the Presidio. The tour continues into Golden Gate Park, one of the world’s largest man-made havens, ranging over more than 50 city blocks and home to 10 lakes, making it one of the most popular places to see in San Francisco. With several stops throughout the park, you can visit the California Academy of Sciences, the De Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, or the Botanical Gardens. Continuing the tour through Haight Ashbury, you will experience the so called “Hippie District”, before we head into the Civic Center area with many architectural landmarks, such as our impressive City Hall, the Opera House, Symphony Hall, the Asian Art Museum and the Public Library. From there, the tour continues to the central shopping district of San Francisco – Union Square, where you can find Macy’s Department store and hundreds of other major department stores and high end retailers. After about two hours we return towards Fisherman’s Wharf, stopping at various waterfront locations, including Pier 39 with its world-famous sea lions as well as restaurants, shopping opportunities and many attractions for more fun in San Francisco. Sausalito Tour Take this tour from South Vista Point to have the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge while driving across the bridge to North Vista Point. From there you have breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay (weather permitting), and on a nice day you can see the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge, making it a great photo stop for every visitor. The tour continues into Marin County and stops in charming Sausalito where you can hop off the bus, stroll around, shop, dine, visit various art galleries and enjoy a relaxing lunch by the waterfront. San Francisco Night Tour This live narrated 90 minute tour of San Francisco shows you the most vibrant neighborhoods of the city! With spectacular views from the top of an open top Double Decker bus, the tour covers all major sites of San Francisco and visits the most popular areas, such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Financial District, the Embarcadero, Chinatown, North Beach, and Nob Hill with its impressive Grace Cathedral. The tour includes two brief walking tours around Nob Hill and the Embarcadero for even more photo opportunities. Please be aware that Alamo Square is CLOSED four about 7 months as of May 2016. Official City Tour will be available with audio commentary in many different languages for various departures throughout the day, starting within the next few weeks. This will provide more opportunities for you to experience the Official City Tour in your own language instead of only having one option with the previous 3-hr Multi-Lingual City Tour each day.

Not only will you get a taste of New York film history, you'll receive a great sightseeing tour of Manhattan. By bus, we'll take you to neighborhoods rich with history, where some of the most iconic films of all time were made. King Kong top of Empire State Building NYCSee Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side, hop off at Zabar’s, the well-known market place, featured in You’ve Got Mail and the famous Dakota Building, home to Yoko Ono that can be seen in films like, Hannah and Her Sisters and Rosemary’s Baby. As you make your way to the Upper East Side, you’ll cross through Central Park, learning about dozens of films set here, including the very first motion picture made in New York City. The sights don’t end there, the tour continues down the east side of Manhattan where you’ll stop for a photo-op in front of Holly Golighty’s apartment from Breakfast at Tiffany’s before you discover hidden neighborhoods, like Sutton Place to experience a fantastic view of the Queensboro Bridge you’ll recognize from Woody Allen’s Manhattan. As you head downtown, you’ll pass locations that have set the scene for countless films, like the Plaza Hotel, FAO Schwarz, Tiffany’s, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and much more before ending your journey at the famous Grand Central Terminal. TCM Classic Film Tour is the perfect escape for movie fans, but also a great way to see how much, and how little, Manhattan has changed. Why not combine your visit to TCM Classic Film Tour with other famous attractions and activities in New York such as the New York TV & Movie Sites Tour or Visit the popular Empire State Building

Going on a canal cruise through Amsterdam is even more fun when you know what you’re looking at. That’s why the central audio system on board the Canal Boat tells you which of the city’s highlights you’re passing by and you’ll know straightaway when to hop off. You may make use of the Wi-Fi network at the piers Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein without cost. This has been made possible by ZapFi. All Canal boats offer full toilet facilities on board. Amsterdam Hop On Hop Off Bus Discover urban parks, city markets and some of Amsterdam’s prettiest strolling streets. Hop On - Hop off Buses offer a comfortable way to see neighbourhoods most visitors don’t even know exist. Sit back and take in the views while listening to the most interesting stories through your personal audio guide. The audio guide is available in 19 languages. Stops: Central Station A’dam LOOKOUT Waterlooplein City Hall Amstel river Skinny bridge Heineken Experience Albert Cuyp Market Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum Leidseplein Vondelpark Westerpark Haarlemmerstraat

Enjoy the Strip tour and hop on and off around Las Vegas, experiencing the breathtaking architecture, acclaimed attractions, and more than a just a few hidden gems.  Of course, no tour of Sin City is complete without a visit to the ultimate must-see sight, the world famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. As Big Bus takes you around the city, you’ll discover the real Vegas Story: The people and events that have contributed to the City’s miraculous growth into the ultimate adult playground. The Fremont Street area and shows you the traditional center of Las Vegas. STRIP ROUTE(RED) 1. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino-Main Entrance next to slots of fun 2. Treasure Island-Shuttle Pickup 3. Bally's Hotel & Casino-Outside Food Court 4. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Harmon Ave. sidewalk 5. Wyndham Resort Harmon-Main Entrance 6. Excalibur Hotel & Casino-Rotunda Bus Tour Lobby 7. Welcome Las Vegas Sign/Harley Davidson-parking lot 8. Tropicana Hotel & Casino-North Entrance 9. LINQ Promenade-High Roller Valet (after 5pm location changes to Bus Loading Zone under High Roller) 10. Wynn Hotel & Casino-South Gate round about DOWNTOWN ROUTE(BLUE) 12. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino-Main Entrance next to Slots of Fun 13. Gold & Silver Pawn Shop(Pawn Stars)-Corner of Gass and Las Vegas Blvd. 14. El Cortez Hotel & Casino-Main entrance on 6th Street 15. The Mob Museum-Main Entrance 16, Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino-West Entrance-by shuttle bus pickup 17. Las Vegas Premium Outlet North-Main Entrance 18. Stratosphere Hotel & Casino-Main Entrance on Las Vegas Blvd.