Tourist Passes in New York

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Tourist Passes in New York

Tourist Passes

New York PASS

Save 40% on admission to 6 top attractions with 9 consecutive days to use. Includes: Empire State Building (plus return same-day night visit), American Museum of Natural History, The Met, and choice of 3 from Top of the Rock or Guggenheim, Statue of Liberty Ferry or Circle Line Cruises, 9/11 Memorial or Intrepid Museum. Best for first-time visitors hitting major attractions. Skip most ticket lines. CityPASS currently offers a 5-attraction New York CityPASS for $149 (adult) and a 3-attraction C3 pass for $109 (adult); check current prices before purchase.

www.citypass.com

New York Sightseeing Pass (Flex & Day)

Two options: Flex Pass (choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, or 12 attractions, valid 60 days) or Day Pass (unlimited attractions for 1-10 consecutive days). Includes 100+ attractions and tours. Flex offers more flexibility for leisure-paced trips; Day Pass better for aggressive sightseeing. Best for customized itineraries. Mobile pass, skip-the-line access at select venues. Flex 3-attraction pass starts ~$89.

www.sightseeingpass.com

Downtown Culture Pass

Specialized pass for downtown NYC cultural institutions. One-time admission to 3 attractions: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Museum of Jewish Heritage, or South Street Seaport Museum, plus choice from Statue of Liberty Ferry or various downtown walking tours. Valid 3 consecutive days. Ideal for those focusing on Lower Manhattan history. Adults $69, provides significant savings versus individual tickets.

downtownculturepass.com

New York C3 Pass

Visit 3 top attractions from a curated list at one discounted price. Includes favorites like Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Intrepid Museum, Circle Line Cruises, MoMA, and more. Valid for 9 consecutive days, including the first day of use. Perfect for short visits or combining with individual tickets. More economical than buying separately. Digital pass on phone. Adults start at $99, youth discounted.

www.nyctourism.com

MTA Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Not a tourist pass per se, but essential for transportation. From January 4, 2026, the subway and local-bus fare is $3; use OMNY/contactless payment. MetroCard sales are ending as the MTA transitions to OMNY. Also available: unlimited 1-day Fun Pass ($8.80) for lighter travel days. Absolutely recommended for any NYC visit. Purchase at any subway station vending machine (accept credit cards). Alternative: OMNY contactless payment system offers weekly fare cap.

new.mta.info

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