New York CityPASS: 5 Must-See Attractions in New York

What is the New York CityPASS for?

• The New York CityPASS is an admission package that lets you visit 5 must-see New York attractions for less than the regular ticket prices.
• You can buy the pass in euros, Swiss francs, and Canadian dollars with no exchange fees or bank charges, saving you 51% off the total regular admission prices. That’s serious savings with the New York City Pass.
• Once you’ve purchased your pass on our site, there’s nothing else to pay. No need to buy individual tickets each time—just get your City Pass and everything’s covered for your New York stay. Simply show your QR code at each entrance and you’re in.

What’s included in the New York CityPASS?

The New York CityPASS covers the must-see attractions you need to experience in New York, especially on your first visit. As of September 1, 2026, City Pass changed how it works to give you way more choice! Now you can freely pick 5 activities from a list of 10 options:

1. Admission to the Empire State Building observatory, New York’s most famous building. EXCLUSIVE: City Pass gives you 2 Empire State Building entries on the same day—one during the day whenever you want, and one in the evening (between 10 p.m. and closing at 2 a.m. May–August, between 8 p.m. and closing September–April). Perfect for seeing the view by day and night!
2. Admission to the Top of the Rock observatory. Located right in the heart of Manhattan, this observatory offers one of the best views of New York. You’ll have the Empire State Building right in front of you.
3. Admission to the The Edge observatory. This one features the highest open-air platform in the Western Hemisphere. The New York views are absolutely spectacular. The Edge was added to the New York City Pass on September 1, 2026.
4. A ferry ticket and admission to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Your ticket covers both islands and their museums. The Statue of Liberty is America’s symbol—you can’t visit New York without paying your respects.
5. A Circle Line cruise (Harbor Lights, Landmarks Cruise, Liberty Midtown Cruise, or Liberty Super Express). Your choice! We especially recommend the famous Harbor Lights cruise, which runs at night.
6. Admission to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. This museum chronicles the tragic events of September 11, 2001 hour by hour. Located underground against the foundations of the former World Trade Center towers, it’s both powerful and moving. Plus, the New York City Pass gets you skip-the-line access—just look for the pass holder line at the entrance.
7. Admission to the American Museum of Natural History, including the Space Show at the planetarium. The museum traces Earth’s history and evolution. You’ll see dinosaur skeletons and even get to touch meteorites.
8. Admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Never been aboard an aircraft carrier? Here’s your chance! Housed in a former U.S. Navy carrier, this museum tells the story of aviation and space exploration. You can even see a British Airways Concorde!
9. Admission to the Guggenheim Museum. Worth visiting for two reasons: its striking architecture and its eclectic collection.
10. Admission to the Whitney Museum of American Art. This museum dedicated to American art sits at the south end of the High Line in the Meatpacking District. It was added to the list on September 1, 2026.

You don’t need to decide which attractions to visit when you buy your pass. You can choose later, whenever you like. We’re here to answer any questions about using your pass.

The list of attractions and visits included above is regularly updated by the CNEWYORK team. However, the list of attractions and visits included in the City Pass may change at any time without notice and without entitling you to compensation. CNEWYORK cannot be held responsible for any changes, particularly the removal of any attraction.

How does the New York CityPASS work?

• First, buy your New York CityPASS on our site. Head to the New York CityPASS booking module. Our adult rate applies from age 18—take advantage of special pricing for children ages 6–17.
• The purchase process is simple, in English, and completely secure. Once payment is processed, you’ll immediately receive an email with your City Passes. You can show your passes directly on your phone at each entrance, or print them out and bring the paper with you.
• Once you’re in New York, just show your City Passes at the entrance of each included attraction to get in.
• HANDY: City Pass lets you book your visits in advance, including the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building! It’s a great way to save time on the ground, especially since some bookings are REQUIRED. When you buy your City Passes on our site, you’ll get access to our help page designed to guide you through the booking process. This help page is only available to people who booked their City Passes through our CNEWYORK site.
• If you lose or accidentally delete your passes, just contact us. We keep a copy of your reservation, so you’re covered. We’ll resend your passes without you missing a single visit! This safety feature has already helped several people over the years.

How does buying City Passes on our site work?

• It’s straightforward: once payment is processed, you’ll receive a payment confirmation by email. Just make sure you enter your email correctly when ordering.
• Within minutes of your payment, you’ll get a second email with your New York CityPASSES attached. Your passes are ready to use right away—you can use them immediately or within a year!
• A few minutes later, you’ll receive a final email with the password to access our help page. You’ll have the link and password, so you’re all set to book your visits.

Frequently asked questions about the New York CityPASS

Reviews of the New York CityPASS

• Jennifer M.: “I got the New York City Pass and it was honestly fantastic. Easy to book activities on the app, and super easy to use on the ground. Way shorter lines than everywhere else.”
• Ma Rine: “We booked our CityPASS through the CNEWYORK site and everything arrived in our inbox right away! Plus you get a link to access all the practical info!”
• Florian D.: “I’ve never seen anything this simple. I booked on CNEWYORK and everything is explained really well. The passes and activity tickets you’ve booked automatically arrive by email and on the City Pass app.”
• Karim H.: “The CityPASS means you don’t have to rush through your visits. Some days you just want to take it easy.”
• Florence R.: “With CityPASS you can go up the Empire State Building during the day and at night—that’s the best part. Plus you can do the cruise they offer and it’s nice to give your feet a break!”

Reviews of the New York City Pass from our Destination New York Facebook group