Top New York City Sightseeing Passes

There are plenty of New York City sightseeing passes to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best passes to buy right now:

• New York CityPASS®
• New York Pass: Empire State Building and 100+ Things To Do
• Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 90+ Things to Do Including Edge
• NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, The Beast and RiseNY
• Statue of Liberty Ferry Boat Pass

Prices for New York City sightseeing passes vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for sightseeing passes on the lower end of the price range, these are the best to buy now: 

• Statue of Liberty Ferry Boat Pass
• Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 90+ Things to Do Including Edge
• NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, The Beast and RiseNY
• TourPass NYC
• New York CityPASS®

Yes, New York City sightseeing passes are worth it—the City That Never Sleeps has so many sights that it would take a lifetime to see them all. Investing in a pass can save you a significant amount of money if you're planning on visiting multiple attractions, as many offer discounts for bundling and bulk purchases. Plus, if you were to purchase individual tickets at each attraction, you would also have to wait in lines at ticket windows. Using a pass is convenient as you can access all your tickets in one place and don't need to worry about pulling up multiple emails or confirmation numbers.

Per one customer who bought and used the New York CityPASS®, "The CityPASS app made it easy to book our chosen experiences and access our tickets. It also kept our experiences organized by day and time, as well as providing directions and tips. Everything worked perfectly and we had a great time! I would definitely recommend the Empire State Building, Circle Line Cruise, Statue of Liberty, and the 9/11 Museum and Memorial.

Before buying New York City sightseeing passes, make sure the attractions you want to see and things you want to do are included in the pass. Read the fine print: Even if an attraction is included in a pass, sometimes they don’t provide access to certain areas or activities (although you usually have the option to upgrade). Also, note how long a pass is good for—some are only valid for a day, while others are up to 30 days.

To make the most of New York City sightseeing passes, check to see which attractions require advanced reservations and make reservations for your preferred time slot, planning the rest of your trip around your reservations. Also, charge your phone, as most passes are sent digitally, or print out a screenshot of your barcode or QR code. Finally, take advantage of any included digital guides or maps—you’re paying for those resources, so utilize them.