New York CityPASS
A bundle into the Empire State, a museum or two, and a choice of icons (Statue, Top of the Rock, etc.).
The call
Worth it for the right traveler.
Why
- 01
Real money saved IF you'll actually hit the big-ticket items at a brisk clip — ESB + a deck + two museums.
Our read - 02
Slow travellers and one-museum visitors leave value on the table and pay for skips.
Our read - 03
It bundles 5 attractions for $164 (adults) and saves up to 42% — genuinely worthwhile if the Empire State Building and Natural History Museum were already on your list.
citypass.com - 04
Booking the same attractions individually means $6–$10 service fees each time; the pass folds those in and can save ~$30 a head even before headline discounts.
newyork.com
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip New York CityPASS — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Short on time? New York CityPASS can wait.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, it depends on the day.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~$146 (≈40% off gate)
- Timing
- Buy if you plan 4–5 of the included attractions over your trip; activate on the first visit to start the 9-day clock.
- Booking
- $164 adult / $136 child (6–17); includes Empire State Building + American Museum of Natural History, plus 3 of 6 choices (Top of the Rock, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island grounds, Circle Line, Intrepid, Guggenheim). Buy via citypass.com.
- Allow
- Spread over 2–4 days
- Accessibility
- Covers 86th-floor Empire State deck (not 102nd); Statue access is grounds/Ellis Island only, no crown.