NYC Sightseeing Passes Compared
CityPASS in detail
Includes Empire State, American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock OR Guggenheim, Statue of Liberty AND Ellis Island OR Circle Line, 9/11 Memorial AND Museum OR Intrepid. Valid 9 days. Around 146 dollars adult.
New York Pass in detail
Unlimited entries to 100 plus attractions over 1 to 10 days. From 154 dollars for 1 day to around 470 dollars for 10 days. Best when you average 4 plus attractions per day.
Sightseeing Pass FLEX vs DAY
FLEX gives you 2 to 12 attraction credits valid 30 days. DAY gives unlimited attractions for 1 to 10 days. FLEX wins if your trip is short or weather might force changes.
How to choose
Pick CityPASS if you want the 5 classics without paralysis. Pick New York Pass if you sprint through 4 plus attractions a day. Pick Sightseeing Pass FLEX if you want freedom to skip days and adapt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NYC pass saves the most money?
CityPASS saves around 40 percent versus paying separately when you do all 5 included attractions.
Do passes include hop-on hop-off buses?
New York Pass and Sightseeing Pass include Big Bus 1 day. CityPASS does not include hop-on hop-off.
Can I share a pass with family?
No. Passes are non-transferable and each traveler needs their own.
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