New York CityPASS
Worth it for the right traveler.
Short answer
Is New York CityPASS worth it?
New York CityPASS is a specialist choice, not a default stop. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
A bundle into the Empire State, a museum or two, and a choice of icons (Statue, Top of the Rock, etc.).
How to do it right
- 01
Buy if you plan 4–5 of the included attractions over your trip; activate on the first visit to start the 9-day clock.
- 02
$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.
- 03
Covers 86th-floor Empire State deck (not 102nd); Statue access is grounds/Ellis Island only, no crown.
- 04
Valid 9 consecutive days from first attraction use.
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Save the money. New York CityPASS does not return enough for the price.
You only have one day
Leave New York CityPASS for a longer trip.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, New York CityPASS needs the right timing and tolerance.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, New York CityPASS needs the right timing and tolerance.
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.
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