Which New York Attraction Pass is for Me?

Not sure which New York attraction pass to buy? Compare all four of the best New York passes available and the top attractions included with each one with our handy guide below:

Quick summary:

• At AttractionTickets.com, we offer four New York sightseeing passes: New York CityPASS, The New York Pass, Go City: New York Explorer Pass and Go City: New York Essentials
• A short weekend trip suits New York CityPASS or Go City: New York Essentials
• A longer set itinerary suits the Go City: New York Explorer Pass
• Unlimited sightseeing suits The New York Pass
• All four passes can be activated any time within one year of purchase, giving you plenty of flexibility while you plan.

Comparing the New York attraction passes

Here's how the four passes stack up side by side, so you can see at a glance which one fits your trip:

All four passes can be activated any time within one year of purchase, so you can buy now and lock in your travel dates later.

A great way to start deciding which New York sightseeing pass is for you is to decide which of the city's dozens of attractions are absolute must-dos for your trip.

For example, if you're visiting for the first time, you'll probably want to visit The Empire State Building, see the view from the Top of the Rock and visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at the very least, so make sure the attraction pass you choose includes these three New York highlights.

If you love museums, write down the ones you'd like to visit by order of importance and pick a pass which fulfils as many of your picks as possible.

How long do you need at each New York attraction?

Next, you should decide if it's feasible to see all the attractions you want to in the time you have in New York. Below is a rough guide of how long you may wish to spend at some of the attractions to give you an idea of how many you can fit into your trip.

As you don't want to feel rushed on your holiday, it's important to be realistic about how many attractions you can see, and don't forget that some of them will need to be booked in advance. This should then have an effect on which New York sightseeing pass you purchase - there's no point buying a pass with more inclusions if you won't have time to enjoy them all!

So...which travel style does each New York attraction pass suit?

Short weekend break, enough time to see the highlights...

Go for the New York CityPASS, which includes 5 of the most visited attractions in New York and has more than enough options to keep you entertained over 2-3 days. This is one of the best value cards and allows you to see 5 attractions out of a choice of 10, all of which are New York classics, with 9 days to use your tickets once you get started.

Or, get the Go City: New York Essentials Pass if you're tight on time but know you want to visit one of the city's iconic observation decks. With this pass, you can choose one of these plus two other classic New York attractions, perfect for a short weekend trip.

A set itinerary during a longer holiday…

Go for the Go City: New York Explorer Pass. If you know exactly which attractions you want to (or have time to) visit, this pass lets you pick 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 attractions from over 90 choices, covering all the main NYC attractions, including the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, MoMA, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the Statue of Liberty, as well as plenty of other tours and experiences.

The Go City: New York Explorer Pass is valid for 30 days from your first attraction visit, making it perfect for anyone visiting NYC for a longer period but with plenty of days to fit everything in.

The ultimate holiday with as many attractions as possible...

Go for The New York Pass. This is the ultimate New York City pass because there are absolutely no limits on the number of attractions you can see on your card from its collection of 100+ experiences, just a time frame you must see them in (although you'd have to be superhuman to see them all in a single trip!).

Choose from 1 to 10 consecutive days, and this is a great pass to choose if you're staying centrally and you know you'll have plenty of time to check out all the amazing attractions New York has to offer.

The most important thing is to be realistic about how many attractions you will want to see and have the time for. Once you have figured this out, it should be easy to pick from the passes and you're bound to find one that fits your travel style.

And the best part about these passes is that all four - New York CityPASS, The New York Pass, Go City: New York Explorer Pass and Go City: New York Essentials - can be activated any time within one year of purchase, so they're perfect for anyone who needs some flexibility with their plans.

Why buy New York City Passes with AttractionTickets.com?

With 20+ years of experience selling attraction tickets, you can trust AttractionTickets.com to provide legitimate tickets at the best prices! With all tickets fulfilled digitally, many are available instantly, so you can even buy them when you're already on your holiday! 

But if you do buy them in advance, you can book with confidence knowing that all New York sightseeing passes and many other New York attractions can be cancelled with a full refund up to the date of travel*.

To browse all of these tickets, head to our New York destination page for the best-value New York attraction tickets!

_{*T&Cs apply. Check the product description of each ticket or pass for specific details on cancellations and refunds.}