New York Sightseeing Pass in 2025

The New York Sightseeing Pass is one of the most popular New York passes, with which you can save a lot of money on admission to over 100 attractions in New York City. I have used it nine times during my over twenty visits and I’ll show you why I’m so convinced of its value in this article.

Since so many things have changed in 2023, I’ve completely updated this article. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me directly at steffen@loving-newyork.com!

What exactly can you expect to find in my article about the New York Sightseeing Pass? I will answer everything to ease your mind and satisfy your travel budget. You can also jump right into the section that interests you the most:

What is the New York Sightseeing Pass?
How does the New York Sightseeing Pass work?
What attractions are included in the New York Sightseeing Pass?
New York Sightseeing Pass: is it worth buying?

As many attractions have recently increased their entrance fees, the New York Sightseeing Pass pays off even faster than before. If you want to know how, then you’ve come to the right place – have fun saving money!

A quick explanation of The New York Sightseeing Pass

There is a version for every type of traveler: the DAY Pass (perfect for those who want to see a lot) and the FLEX Pass (perfect for those who want to spread selected attractions over several days).
There are over 100 attractions to choose from with both passes.
With the purchase of a Sightseeing Pass, all entrance fees at valid attractions are covered; you don’t have to pay anything extra on site. All you have to do is show your pass at the attraction’s ticket counter and in return you receive your admission ticket.
Important notes: Probably the most important difference between the two passes is the ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. This attraction is only included in the DAY option. You can visit each attraction exactly once with the New York Pass. As for the Empire State Building, you need an additional free time ticket, which is available via this link.

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What is the New York Sightseeing Pass?

The New York Sightseeing Pass is a discount pass for over 100 attractions in New York City. Once paid, it gives you free admission to the attractions and tours that are included in the portfolio of the pass. It is NOT a coupon or discount on admission; you’ve already paid for everything with it.

Two options to choose from: DAY Pass or FLEX Pass

There are two versions of the Sightseeing Pass: the first option is the DAY Pass; it’s the equivalent of the classic sightseeing pass where you want to see as much as you can manage. All you have to decide is how many consecutive days you wish to go to sightseeing (e.g., “New York Sightseeing Pass for 5 days”).