There’s so much to do and see in New York City that you’d be hard-pressed to do and see it all. Package pass deals are one of the best ways to see as much as possible in the city with whatever time you have. Go way beyond the New York Pass with these five alternatives that will help you experience the sights and sounds of NYC at a discount.
Best of NYC Passes: Go City
Explore the best attractions, tours, and experiences in NYC for one money-saving price. Go City offers two options, the All-Inclusive Pass for seeing as much as possible and the Explorer Pass if you’ve only got a few attractions on your radar. Either way you’ll find easy access with paperless ticketing and no additional charges ever. Among the possibilities: museums, observatories, boat rides, bike rentals, walking tours, jazz in Harlem, and so much more. gocity.com
Best of NYC Passes: The SightSeeing Pass
With the SightSeeing Pass, you get access to more than 90 attractions and offers while you hop on and off a city tour bus. The more attractions you visit, the more you save with admission discounts and even restaurant deals. Not only do you get to bop around the city seeing everything you’ve ever wanted to see on the attraction list, but you can also score some additional discounts on things like tickets to Broadway shows and shopping at retail stores and gift shops. 844-400-7277, sightseeingpass.com
Best of NYC Passes: New York Harbor Hop-on Hop-Off Cruise
This hop-on, hop-off day cruise boards at Pier 79 in midtown Manhattan and floats down the Hudson River with the option to get off at any of six piers and visit landmarks and attractions. See the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Check out the World Financial Center and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Inside the cabin or on the top deck, the city is there for you to enjoy on this relaxing journey by water. 888-651-9785, viator.com
Best of NYC Passes: NYC Borough Pass
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NYC Borough Pass is the ultimate ticket for visitors and locals alike, to explore NYC's diverse neighborhoods and attractions across all five boroughs. The one pass offers you 20% discounts to a wide range of must-see sights, activities, and immersive experiences. Tickets are refundable for up to one year.
Best of NYC Passes: Freestyle Pass New York
The Freestyle Pass is a hop-on, hop-off bus with five loops around downtown, uptown, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and a Night Tour. The pass gives you access for three days in addition to your choice of 3, 5, or 7 attractions and access the CitySights ferry. There are over 70 attractions, museums, cruises, and restaurants for you to pick from, and you can feel free to choose as you go! 212-445-7599, citysightseeingnewyork.com
