New York City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for Go City New York (The New York Pass), New York CityPASS, and individual tickets.
| Feature |  Go City New York / The New York Pass |
💰 Best price  New York CityPASS | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $169.00 (1 day) | $149.00 (Adult, choose 5) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 1-10 days, unlimited attractions | 9 consecutive days | Per ticket |
| Empire State Building | Included | 1 of 5 choices | $44.00 |
| Statue of Liberty Ferry | Included | 1 of 5 choices | $26.00 |
| MoMA | Included | Not included | $30.00 |
| The Met | Not included | Not included | $30.00 |
| One World Observatory | Included | Not included | From $39.00 |
| Format | 100% Digital | 100% Digital | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | Unlimited visits to 100+ attractions, including all 4 observation decks. Same underlying product as 'The New York Pass' — don't buy both. | Choose 5 of 10 fixed options at a lower headline price — best if you know exactly which 5 attractions you want. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, since every pass costs more than a couple of standalone tickets. |
| Check price on Go City New York / The New York Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16 | Check price on New York CityPASS ✓ Verified 2026-09-16 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Go City New York / The New York Pass
From $169.00 (1 day)
💡 Unlimited visits to 100+ attractions, including all 4 observation decks. Same underlying product as 'The New York Pass' — don't buy both.
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- Validity
- 1-10 days, unlimited attractions
- Empire State Building
- Included
- Statue of Liberty Ferry
- Included
- MoMA
- Included
- The Met
- Not included
- One World Observatory
- Included
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on Go City New York / The New York Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16
New York CityPASS
$149.00 (Adult, choose 5)
💡 Choose 5 of 10 fixed options at a lower headline price — best if you know exactly which 5 attractions you want.
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- Validity
- 9 consecutive days
- Empire State Building
- 1 of 5 choices
- Statue of Liberty Ferry
- 1 of 5 choices
- MoMA
- Not included
- The Met
- Not included
- One World Observatory
- Not included
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on New York CityPASS ✓ Verified 2026-09-16
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, since every pass costs more than a couple of standalone tickets.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Empire State Building
- $44.00
- Statue of Liberty Ferry
- $26.00
- MoMA
- $30.00
- The Met
- $30.00
- One World Observatory
- From $39.00
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 6 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-16.
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Checked against 6 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-16.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Empire State Building ObservatoryAttraction details | Empire State Building (official) | |
| Go City New York — All-Inclusive PassPass details | Go City (official) | |
| Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass × Empire State Building ObservatoryPass inclusion | Go City (official) | |
| Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass × Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)Pass inclusion | Go City (official) | |
| Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass × Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Statue City Cruises)Pass inclusion | Go City (official) | |
| Go City New York — All-Inclusive Pass × The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)Pass inclusion | Go City (official) | |
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)Attraction details | MoMA (official) | |
| New York CityPASSPass details | CityPASS (official) | |
| New York CityPASS × Empire State Building ObservatoryPass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| New York CityPASS × Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)Pass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| New York CityPASS × Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Statue City Cruises)Pass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| New York CityPASS × The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)Pass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Statue City Cruises)Attraction details | Statue City Cruises (official ferry operator) / National Park Service | |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)Attraction details | The Metropolitan Museum of Art (official) |
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Go City New York and The New York Pass are the same product
Confirmed directly: newyorkpass.com and gocity.com's New York offering share identical tier names, identical pricing, identical sample itineraries, and the same Go City-branded app. These are not two competing passes to choose between — they're one underlying product sold under two brand names. Buying both would be redundant.
02. The Met is excluded from every pass in this comparison
Neither Go City New York/The New York Pass nor any tier of New York CityPASS includes The Met — confirmed directly on both providers' own sites (CityPASS's comparison page explicitly states 'The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not included'). Budget for it separately regardless of which pass you buy.
03. One World Observatory is the outlier among NYC's 4 observation decks
Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and Edge all appear on both Go City New York and every New York CityPASS tier. One World Observatory, however, is included only on Go City New York — it's confirmed absent from CityPASS's base, C3, and C-All products alike.
04. No pass includes Statue of Liberty Pedestal or Crown access
Every pass here covers only the General Admission round-trip ferry (grounds + both museums). Pedestal and Crown tickets are separate, strictly-limited bookings direct from Statue City Cruises — Crown tickets alone sell out roughly 90 days ahead.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
First-Time Sightseer (4+ Days, Many Attractions)
Go City New York / The New York Pass makes the most sense if you'll visit more than 5-6 attractions, since it covers 100+ sites (including all 4 observation decks) with unlimited use over your chosen number of days.
Know Exactly What You Want to See
New York CityPASS's lower headline price wins if you've already picked your 5 must-see attractions from its 10-option list — just confirm your picks are actually on it (MoMA and One World Observatory are not).
The Met Is a Priority
Book it directly — no pass in this comparison includes it, so it doesn't factor into which pass to buy.
Visiting Only 1-2 Attractions
Individual tickets win here. At $30-44 each, no pass in this comparison beats buying just one or two tickets directly.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and pass compatibility for New York's most-visited sites.
Empire State Building Guide
Mandatory time-slot booking, Main Deck vs Top Deck, and pass inclusion.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guide
Ferry tickets, the 90-day Crown sellout, and pass inclusion.
MoMA Guide
The Starry Night, entry tickets, and pass compatibility.
The Met Guide
Pay-what-you-wish rules, and why no city pass includes it.
Does your group qualify for a lower price?
Real child, senior and student admission prices at the top sights — before you decide whether a pass is worth it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does any pass include The Met?
Which observation deck isn't on New York CityPASS?
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