The New York Pass in 10 Questions

1/ What is the New York Pass?

• The New York Pass gives you access to nearly 100 attractions across New York at a fraction of what you’d pay for individual tickets.
• Unlike the New York City Pass, which includes 5 specific attractions, or the New York Explorer Pass, where you choose a fixed number of visits upfront, the New York Pass works differently. You simply pick how long you want it valid—1 to 10 days—then visit as many of the roughly 100 included attractions as you like.

2/ What’s included in the New York Pass?

The New York Pass is the most comprehensive pass available in the city. It covers about 100 attractions, landmarks, museums, and activities—essentially everything worth visiting in New York. Here’s what you’ll find:

• Ferry and admission to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
• The Empire State Building observation deck.
• The Top of the Rock observation deck, with express entry to the ticket line.
• The National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
• Admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
• Madame Tussauds wax museum.
• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• The Guggenheim Museum.
• The Whitney Museum of American Art.
• The American Museum of Natural History.
• The Museum of Sex.
• A tour of Madison Square Garden.
• Multiple Circle Line cruises around New York Harbor.
• Water Taxi cruises.
• A sailing cruise aboard the Clipper City or Shearwater.
• A guided tour of Harlem with gospel service on Sunday or Wednesday.
• Big Bus sightseeing tour.
• Bike rentals in Central Park and at the Brooklyn Bridge.

For the complete list of included attractions, visit the New York Pass booking page.

3/ How does it work in practice?

• First, purchase your New York Pass on the New York Pass booking page. The booking is secure and straightforward. Once payment is complete, you’ll receive your pass by email immediately.
• When you arrive in New York, simply show your pass at each attraction entrance. That’s it.

4/ What does a New York Pass look like?

• The New York Pass is a unique QR code for each pass. At each attraction, you’ll show this QR code—either printed or on your phone. Staff will scan it and let you in. Simple as that.

5/ Does the New York Pass include express entry?

• Yes, for certain attractions. Express entry requires you to book in advance for a specific date and time. You’ll receive full instructions by email after purchasing your pass on how to make these reservations.

6/ Do I need one pass per person?

• Yes, the New York Pass is personal to each visitor. When you download your pass, the PDF contains separate pages for each person. Print them all if you prefer paper copies, or display them all on your phone.

7/ Do children need a pass?

• Adult pricing applies from age 13. Children ages 3 to 12 qualify for a discounted rate. Simply specify the number of children when you book.

8/ How long is the New York Pass valid?

• You choose the validity period. Pick 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days depending on how long you’re in New York. You’ll have access to all included activities for your chosen duration. I’d recommend choosing a longer period so you can fit in more attractions—the more you visit, the better value you get.

9/ Is there a required order for visits?

• No. Plan your days however you like and visit attractions in any order. For guided tours, you’ll need to book in advance—full details are in the manual that comes with your pass. You’ll receive the manual download link by email with your purchase confirmation.

10/ Can I book the New York Pass in currencies other than euros?

• If you’re in the USA or Canada, you can book in your local currency—US dollars or Canadian dollars. Visit the international New York Pass booking page.
• You can also pay with vacation vouchers. See how to book New York attractions with ANCV vacation vouchers.

Questions? Get in touch

• Have questions? Use the contact form. Bonus: we keep a copy of all passes booked through our site, so if you lose yours, we can resend it easily.