New York is full of exceptional places to visit but unfortunately it is not possible to discover them all in a few days in the world city. So, the New York CityPass can prove to be the perfect sightseeing package during your trip to the Big Apple.
It brings together unmissable historical visits, saves more than 40% and avoids numerous queues. The CityPass is a real ally for discovering New York efficiently while saving money. Thanks to New York CityPASS, it is now possible to book all your activities in advance by choosing your date and time of visit. Sold in the form of an e-ticket, it is valid for a period of 9 days.
What visits are included in the CityPass?
Since March 1, 2023, the New York CityPass allows you to visit five major attractions in the city, two of which are mandatory.
- The Empire State Building: an appointment on the 86th floor of the legendary New York building. In addition to reaching its observatory, you will follow a recently renovated tour route to (re)discover the history of the Empire State Building.
- The American Museum of Natural History: made famous thanks to the film Night at the Museum, this now legendary place will appeal to adults and children alike. With the pass, you can access all the permanent rooms of the museum and also a temporary exhibition of your choice.
- The Top of the Rock: to enjoy a beautiful unobstructed view of Manhattan and Central Park
- The Guggenheim Museum: for its collections of modern and contemporary art and its unique architecture
- The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: with a ferry crossing, access around and at the foot of the tower, entrance to the Statue of Liberty museum as well as a visit to Ellis Island and its museum.
- A Circle Line boat cruise: to discover the famous sites of Manhattan and Brooklyn from the Hudson River with a view of the Statue of Liberty.
- The 9/11 Museum: Located at the World Trade Center where the former Twin Towers were located, the memorial and museum were tragically created following the September 11 attacks. If the first is open access (free), the second place paying homage is paying and included with the pass.
- The Intreprid Sea, Air and Space Museum: a very original and fun museum located on a former aircraft carrier and a former US Navy submarine. It offers a visit to a submarine, a collection of fighter planes but is also dedicated to aerospace, including a replica of the space capsule of the Mercury 7 mission and NASA’s space shuttle Enterprise .
How much does the New York CityPass cost?
The price of the New York CityPass is very easy to understand since there is only one price per age group. For adults, its price is set at €127. For children between 6 and 17 years old, the price is €109.
Most attractions are free for children under 6 years old, so it is not advisable to take a CityPass for these very young explorers. Several ticket sales sites offer reductions using promotional codes. So, don’t hesitate to check Go to New York, New York Travel Tips or Hello Tickets.
In New York, does the CityPass have competitors?
If the New York CityPass is the most popular tourist offer, other passes can meet visitors’ expectations.
For its flexibility and simplicity, the New York Explorer Pass by GoCity has some advantages. It’s a tour package that allows you to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 tours from a list of nearly 70 attractions in New York. Thus, the Explorer pass is profitable in the following two cases: if you do not have time to do 5 attractions during your stay in New York, but only 2 or 3. Or, on the contrary, if you want to do between 7 (from €190) and 10 (from €246). It is valid for 60 days. The GoCity tourist tour agency also offers All Inclusive Passa day package where you can enjoy an unlimited number of activities in New York over a chosen duration.
Another advantageous, skip-the-line solution to reduce visit costs is the New York Sightseeing Day Pass gives you access to more than 150 attractions and special offers. Simply choose the duration of your Pass, download it to your phone and scan it at the attraction ticket office. Once purchased, you have 12 months from the date to activate it. It will then be valid for the number of consecutive days for which it was purchased (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 days). A Day Pass is available from €136, a Flex Pass (lasting 30 days) is sold from €72.
2024-02-26 16:34:32
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