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New York: Go City Explorer Pass - 90+ Tours and Attractions

1. New York: Go City Explorer Pass - 90+ Tours and Attractions

Explore iconic New York with Go City for one low pre-paid price. With a selection of over 90 must-see NYC attractions, museums, and tours, you can save up to 50%* compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Design your own New York adventure with access to the most popular attractions on one easy-to-use digital pass. Options include the Statue of Liberty Ferry, 9/11 Memorial, Empire State Building, EDGE, and many more. Pick between a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10-choice pass, browse the guide or Go City app to plan your itinerary and check entry requirements. Scanning your pass at the gate or ticket office of an attraction (or tour) for the first time will activate it. You then have 60 days to use the remaining choices purchased. Your pass also features special perks including gift shop discounts or a free audio guide at selected attractions, helping you make the most of your New York trip and save even more along the way. The New York attractions you can choose include:  Museums & Galleries • American Museum of Natural History • 9/11 Memorial & Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) • Intrepid Museum • Guggenheim Museum • The Whitney Museum of American Art • Fotografiska New York • Museum of Sex • Museum of the City of New York Experiences • Empire State Building • Top of the Rock • One World Observatory • Edge • Central Park Bike Rental • Rise NY • 9/11 Museum Workshop: Hands-on 9/11 Tour • SPYSCAPE • Madame Tussauds • Harlem Jazz Series • Surrey Bike Rental Governors Island • Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental by Unlimited Biking • New York Yankees Game Tickets Tours & Cruises • Rockefeller Center Tour • Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off: 1-Day Classic Tour • Best of NYC Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry • The RIDE • Harbor Lights Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing • NYC Landmarks Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing • Central Park Bike Tour • Madison Square Garden All Access Tour • Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience • Greenwhich Village at Night Walking Tour • St Patrick's Cathedral Tour with Express Entry • Graffiti and Street Art Tour Walking Tour of Brooklyn • Secrets of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Walking Tour • Broadway & Times Square Walking Tour • Central Park TV & Movies Walking Tour • Yankee Stadium Tour • Wall Street Walking Tour • Catacombs by Candlelight • Pride Walking Tour • NYC TV & Movie Bus Tour • Top of the Highline and Hudson Yards Tour • Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Walking Tour • Chinatown Walking Tour • High Line - Chelsea - Meatpacking Tour • Little Italy Walking Tour • Greenwich Village Walking Tour • Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg • Woodbury Common Bus Tour (Round Trip + VIP Coupon Booklet) • Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts Walking Tour Food and Drinks • Food on Foot Tours *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

2. New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Experience the perfect introduction to New York with a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Relax on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums. You'll have the opportunity to hop off and explore the city's most iconic historical sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Broadway, and the One World Trade Center with its 360-degree view of the stunning skyline. Pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial just steps away. The Downtown Loop is a 90 minute circuit, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many guests choose to ride a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop around. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day. Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, World Trade Center, Battery Park, SoHo & NoHo, Greenwich Village & East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. Eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown, shop at the high-end boutiques in SoHo, or see the open-air observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards. Then make your way to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York’s most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing by Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Add a relaxing and scenic cruise around Liberty Island to complete your trip. Enjoy spectacular views of Lady Liberty and many more New York landmarks from a prime position on the Hudson River. Cruises last 1 hour and feature an onboard cafe and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows. Journey through New York on two wheels with an included offer at Unlimited Biking, NYC's premiere bike rental company. Purchase a 1-hour (minimum) bike rental and receive an extra hour free! Or, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour.

NYC: Madame Tussauds Entry Tickets

3. NYC: Madame Tussauds Entry Tickets

Become a star at Madame Tussauds with over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment in the heart of Times Square. From Marilyn to Whitney Houston, to Gaga, there is a star for every generation. Pose with fun figures of internationally-known musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders, and more. Explore 5 floors of celebrity fun as you slay center stage, mix and mingle with the stars, and marvel at the real-like figurines. Situated in the heart of NYC, the sky is the limit at Madame Tussauds New York. When it comes to unforgettable encounters with the most iconic celebs of all time, The World’s Greatest Wax Museum has got you covered. Get up close to your favorite Marvel superheroes, grab your guest seat on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, kick your feet up on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office Experience with Biden and Harris, and strut your stuff on the New York Fashion Week runway. Make those celebrity selfies sparkle next to Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga, Lionel Messi, and the Kardashians. This is how New York is meant to be experienced!

New York: 1-10 Day New York Pass for 100+ Attractions

4. New York: 1-10 Day New York Pass for 100+ Attractions

See all that NYC has to offer with the official all inclusive NEW YORK PASS. Visit 100+ attractions with a single mobile pass for one great price. Check in the view from the top of Empire State Building, take a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty, hop on and off a Big Bus Tour, and more. Simply choose how many days you'll be in New York and get unlimited admission to many of the city's best attractions, tours, and experiences. Activate your pass at the first attraction or tour you go to. Once activated, your pass records when and where you first used it and how long it will remain valid for. Your New York Pass is then valid for the number of consecutive days that you've purchased. Activities include: Popular Experiences • Empire State Building • Big Bus 1-Day Downtown & Uptown Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Top of the Rock Observation Deck • 9/11 Memorial & Museum • Edge • One World Observatory • Statue of Liberty Ferry & Ellis Island Immigration Museum • Best of NYC Cruise by Circle Line • Madame Tussauds New York • Central Park Bike Rental by Unlimited Biking • Guggenheim Museum • The RIDE Museums & Galleries • American Museum of Natural History • MoMA - Museum of Modern Art • Intrepid Museum • Museum of Sex • Whitney Museum of American Art • Fotografiska New York • Museum of the City of New York • New York Historical Society • Museum of Arts and Design • Museum of Jewish Heritage • Skyscraper Museum • New York Hall of Science • Museum at Eldridge Street • International Center of Photography • MOMA PS 1 • Staten Island Museum • The Paley Center for Media • Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum Family-friendly • Central Park Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking • 9/11 Museum Workshop: Hands-On 9/11 Tour • Marvel & DC Superheroes Walking Tour • Yankee Stadium Tour • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, New Jersey or Westchester • Staten Island Zoo • Staten Island Children’s Museum Hidden Gems • New York Botanical Garden • Catacombs by Candlelight Tour • Harlem Jazz Series – Tuesday and Friday • Cathedral of St. John the Divine • Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • ARTECHOUSE New York Tours & Cruises • Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour • Rockefeller Center Tour • The Official Chinatown Walking Tour • How Money Was Made: Wall Street Walking Tour • Harbor Lights Cruise by Circle Line • Clipper City Tall Ship – Statue of Liberty Cruise (seasonal) • The Official Little Italy Walking Tour • New York City News Media Tour • Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Walking Tour • Brooklyn Bridge Guided Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking • See 30+ Top New York Sights Walking Tour Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction before you go. Some tours and attractions require advance reservations. * Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

New York City: The Sightseeing Flex Pass

5. New York City: The Sightseeing Flex Pass

Take a bite out of the Big Apple! Pull up your Sightseeing Flex Pass on your phone and enjoy cash-free access to over 100 experiences, destinations, museums, and tours, including some of the city’s most popular attractions like the Top of the Rock Observatory, Madame Tussauds, Moma, the New York Aquarium, and more. Simplify and save, as you can tailor your trip to New York City to fit your ideal itinerary with the easy-to-use Sightseeing Flex Pass. With the option to select 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, or 12 attractions, you can enjoy full admission to the attractions that interest you most, saving up to 65% and with no fixed start date. This pass is recommended for visitors with limited time for sightseeing and want to visit only a few most popular attractions. Get out and explore to get an authentic taste of New York City from the streets on one of the many walking or biking tours. See the internationally renowned skyline up close with access to five bus tours or take it all in from the harbor on a ferry tour. Sightseeing Flex Pass holders also have access to the Hop-on, Hop-off Uptown and Downtown Bus Loops for 1 day. New York Top Destinations: • One World Observatory • Central Park Zoo  • Museum of Modern Art (Moma) • Top of the Rock Observatory  • Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours by Big Bus • Whitney Museum of American Art • Empire State Building Experiences: • Artechouse NY • Ground Zero Museum Workshop: 100 Images & Artifacts Tour  • Luna Park Coney Island • Harlem Gospel Series • Harlem Jazz Series Attractions: • Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine • The Edge • Escape Game New York • Escape Virtuality • Madame Tussauds NYC • New York Aquarium • New York Botanical Garden • Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • Spyscape Museums: • American Museum of Natural History • El Museo Del Barrio  • Museum of Broadway • Fotografiska NY • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum • Moma PS1 • Museum at Eldridge Street • Museum of Jewish Heritage • Museum of the City of New York • National Lighthouse Museum • New York Historical Society Museum and Library • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum  • Staten Island Museum and Children’s Museum • Brooklyn Children's Museum • South Street Seaport Museum Bus Tours: • Big Bus NY Discover Downtown • Guided NYC Premium Bus Tour (5 Hour Escorted Tour) • On Location Tours - Central Park TV and Movie Sites  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Bus (with discount booklet) • The Ride • Go Airlink Airport Shuttle (outbound) Cruises:  • Circle Line Landmarks Cruise • Circle Line Liberty Express tour Walking and Bike Tours:  • Brooklyn Unplugged Tours  • Food on Foot  • Hush Tours  • Inside Out Tours  • Central Park Bike Rental • The St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour • Manhattan and Beyond Central Park Walking Tour • Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour • 2-hour Central Park Bike Tour

Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

6. Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

Take your seats for lunch or dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square and enjoy classic American fare at an iconic location. Choose from a selection of menus and enjoy fresh, high-quality produce served with flair by an energetic team. Savor from fan-favorite Legendary Burgers™ or smokehouse offerings prepared in-house every day, plus more. Avail of limited-time offerings such as burger pairings and innovative cocktails, subject to availability. Dine surrounded by music memorabilia from artists with New York roots, including John Lennon and Bruce Springsteen. Benefit from multiple seating areas and a Rock Shop where you can purchase city-specific merchandise at leisure. Acoustic Rock Menu: Entrée Choose from any burger, entrée salad or sandwich. Dessert Chef’s Choice. Beverage Unlimited coffee, tea or soft drinks. Electric Rock Menu: Starter Choose a side house salad or Caesar salad. Entrée Choose 1 from any burger, sandwich, entrée salad, smokehouse selection, fajitas, twisted mac chicken and cheese or grilled salmon, paired with side items as per the menu. Dessert Choose from a brownie or a cheesecake, served with coffee or tea. Beverage Unlimited soft drinks.

NYC: Explore the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens on a Bus Tour

7. NYC: Explore the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens on a Bus Tour

Go beyond Manhattan to explore three of New York's iconic boroughs, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Embark on a guided bus tour of these vibrant neighborhoods and see highlights, including Brooklyn Bridge, the Yankee Stadium, and Williamsburg. Meet your guide in the heart of Manhattan and board the tour bus to Harlem. Drive through this vibrant neighborhood, famous for its African-American roots and history. Stop at the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame and discover the history behind this beloved landmark. Continue to the Bronx and explore the birthplace of hip-hop and rap. Head to the Yankee Stadium to learn more about the legacy of baseball in the city and catch a glimpse of the distinctive graffiti on view throughout the borough. Arrive at Queens, the largest borough and home to NYC’s largest Chinatown. Visit Flushing Meadows Corona Park, originally developed to host the 1939 World’s Fair and then the 1946 World’s Fair. See memorable monuments, Citi Field, and other spots at this scenic park. Leaving Queens, travel to Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn, known for its vibrant street art scene. Take a break to try out Brooklyn's international cuisine, before seeing the distinct shops, fashion, and eateries of the Hasidic Jewish community thriving in Williamsburg. Pass through the Dumbo neighborhood and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and see the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Look out across the water and witness the Manhattan skyline. Finish your tour in Little Italy with its lively ambiance and bustling restaurants.

From New Jersey: City Lights or Skyline Helicopter Tour

8. From New Jersey: City Lights or Skyline Helicopter Tour

Make your way to Linden, New Jersey where you will begin your New York City flight adventure. Rest assured that Linden is easily reachable by New Jersey Transit from Manhattan's Penn Station or via car, with plenty of free parking available. Once there, begin your journey by flying directly over Newark International Airport towards Manhattan. En route to New York Harbor, view the Statue of Liberty before seeing the skyscrapers of the Financial District, home of The New York Stock Exchange. Flying north along the Hudson River, catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building, as well as Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, The West Village, SOHO, and TRIBECA. The 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center are also viewable. Fly north past Central Park, glimpse Yankees Stadium, fly over the George Washington Bridge and return along the same path, offering all passengers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.

NYC: See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours

9. NYC: See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours

Elevate your stay in NYC by uploading a photo or video of your choice to be displayed to all who visit Times Square. Your photo will light up a giant billboard in the heart of Times Square. Your photo or video will display for 15 seconds every hour for 24 hours. You'll find the billboard above the Pele store and directly across the street from the famous TKTS red steps. Prefer the spotlight all on you? Get a ticket each to upload separate photos or videos per person. Or, let your group shine with a photo that features you all. There is no cap on the number of people who can feature in a single photo. You can choose one custom frame per photo. From a standard option to ones with messages like "Happy Birthday," "Congratulations," or "Will you marry me?". You can also include a short line of text within your photo or video to share your message with the world! Your ticket secures your date. You'll get a confirmation of your assigned time slot within 24 hours. Share your time slot with friends and family around the world -- they can watch the live stream online. This unique experience perfectly celebrates a special occasion or takes your NYC trip to the next level. Get your ticket now and get ready to shine in Times Square.

New York City: Guided Highlights Bus Tour and Ferry Ride

10. New York City: Guided Highlights Bus Tour and Ferry Ride

Meet your guide at Rockefeller Center and kick off the day with a walk by The Rink, Prometheus statue, and Radio Music City Hall. Then board a comfortable, climate-controlled bus as travel south on the famed 5th Avenue. Pass through the Diamond District and Koreatown to make your first stop at Madison Square Park. Named after James Madison, AKA the Father of the Constitution, Madison Square Park provides a spectacular view of the Empire State Building and an up-close look at the Flatiron Building. Continue south along 5th Avenue and pass through vibrant and unique neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Wall Street. Learn about their fascinating history as your guide points out the sights. Stop at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal and then board the Staten Island Ferry for a trip around New York Harbor passing by Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and a breathtaking view of the New York skyline. Pause for reflection at the emotionally gripping 9/11 Memorial before heading back uptown to the Hudson River. Pass by the towering Vessel sculpture at Hudson Yard as well as Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center, and the Lincoln Center before arriving at Central Park. Here, enjoy a walk to Strawberry Fields and view the “Imagine” tribute to John Lennon. You’ll also have a great view of the luxury Dakota apartments where John Lennon was infamously assassinated. The finishing stretch of the tour will take you through the Upper West Side and pass by the Natural History Museum. Ride through Central Park and come back down on 5th Avenue past the Metropolitan Museum. Finish your tour at Times Square. If you want to stay to catch a show, dinner, or other attractions, your guide will have plenty of insider tips for things to see and do.

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4.5
(110 reviews)

Our tour guide John Bow was 5 star fantastic! Just the loveliest man - full of personality, endless knowledge and he made the day a wonderful experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a full day of New York sightseeing. The ride on the subway was great and it gave me the confidence to take the subway later in the day on my own. John was kind enough to download directions for me, so I knew how to get back to the subway because I didn't have Wi-Fi! It's the little things that mean so much when you're travelling. Thank you for a fantastic day :)

This tour should be on the “must do” list of every NYC visitor. The bus was comfortable and the guide was knowledgeable and generously took photos for everyone at each stop. Seeing the lighted Brooklyn Bridge and Chrysler building at night was amazing. The High Line Park with all its history plus incredible sculptures and the Chelsea Piers with views of the Little Island were also well worth visiting. The tour company went above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service.

Our guide was absolutely lovely and really knew his stuff! I highly recommend this tour for the beginning of your New York trip as he will show you and recommend to you some great other places to visit.

Absolutely incredible Lyndsey is pure class in a world of her own the knowledge she provided was incredible the tour was excellent loved every minute

Great experience, knowledgeable guides, fun photo spots.