New York Pass vs. New York Explorer Pass: Attractions, Price, & Deals

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• Enjoy access to more than 100 attractions and tours with The New York Pass! Book a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day pass here.
• Traveling on a tight schedule? Consider buying the Go City New York Explorer Pass, which you can use to visit 2-10 attractions at a discount.
• The New York Pass by GoCity starts at $142, while the Go City New York Explorer Pass starts at only $69.
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The New York Pass® vs. New York Explorer Pass

Travelers who are looking to experience the best of New York will do well by purchasing either The New York Pass® or the New York Explorer Pass. Both are multi-attraction passes from a company called Go City, and they are designed to give you access to the top things to do in NYC at a cheaper price. They only differ in the following: The New York Pass® by Go City is based on the number of days that you want to explore, while the Go City New York Explorer Pass is based on the number of attractions that you want to visit. If you want to do as many tours and sightseeing in, say, 1, 3, 5, or 7 days, then I’d recommend getting The New York Pass®. However, if you only want to visit a couple of attractions, then I’d say getting the New York Explorer Pass is more worth it for you.

• The New York Pass® by Go City – based on the number of days you want to travel
• Go City New York Explorer Pass – based on the number of attractions you want to visit

Attractions You Can Visit with The New York Pass & Explorer Pass

So, if you purchase either pass, which attractions can you actually visit? There’s more than 100 of them, and you’ll get one-time admission to each! Here’s the list of available landmarks, tours, and activities (not exhaustive):

• Iconic Landmarks
  • Empire State Building Observatory
  • Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • One World Observatory
  • Statue of Liberty
  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral

• Attractions & Museums
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • The Guggenheim
  • Edge
  • Madame Tussauds Admission + MARVEL Universe 4D
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Fotografiska New York

• Bus Tour, Cruise, Biking, & Transportation
  • Big Bus Hop on Hop off: 1-Day Classic Ticket
  • Central Park Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking
  • Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental by Unlimited Biking
  • Liberty Super Express Cruise
  • Harbor Lights Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing
  • The RIDE

• Tours
  • Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour
  • The Official Little Italy Walking Tour
  • The Official Chinatown Walking Tour
  • Food on Foot Tours
  • Marvel & DC Superheroes Tours
  • Yankee Stadium – Classic Tour
  • Pride Walking Tour
  • Hamilton Tour

To check the full list of available attractions and experiences for The New York Pass holders, click here. For the New York Explorer Pass, visit this page.

The New York Pass®: Price & Deals

The New York Pass is available in 1-10 days. If you purchase a 5-day Pass, you will have 5 consecutive calendar days to experience all the attractions and tours that you like. Here’s how much the pass costs:

THE NEW YORK PASS	PRICE	LESS $3 ON WAUG& (For new WAUG users)
1-Day Pass	Adult: $142 Child: $107	Adult: $139 Child: $104
2-Day Pass	Adult: $189 Child: $149	Adult: $186 Child: $146
3-Day Pass	Adult: $219 Child: $170	Adult: $216 Child: $167
4-Day Pass	Adult: $249 Child: $184	Adult: $246 Child: $181
5-Day Pass	Adult: $279 Child: $195	Adult: $276 Child: $192
6-Day Pass	Adult: $299 Child: $204	Adult: $296 Child: $201
7-Day Pass	Adult: $319 Child: $209	Adult: $316 Child: $206
10-Day Pass	Adult: $349 Child: $233	Adult: $346 Child: $230

• Includes access to 100+ attractions and experiences for the selected number of days
• Use or activate the pass within 2 years from the date of purchase
• Get a mobile voucher, which you can show to the attractions of your choice for admission.
• The $3 discount coupon is available to new WAUG users only. Use the coupon during check-out to avail the discount (applies per transaction and not per pass).

Go City New York Explorer Pass: Price & Deals

For the New York Explorer Pass, you can choose to get a “choice pass” for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10 attractions that you’d like to enter. Here’s how much they’ cost:

New York Explorer Pass	PRICE	LESS $3 ON WAUG& (For new WAUG users)
2 Choice Pass	Adult: $69 Child: $54	Adult: $66 Child: $51
3 Choice Pass	Adult: $94 Child: $74	Adult: $91 Child: $71
4 Choice Pass	Adult: $129 Child: $94	Adult: $126 Child: $91
5 Choice Pass	Adult: $147 Child: $114	Adult: $144 Child: $111
6 Choice Pass	Adult: $169 Child: $129	Adult: $166 Child: $126
7 Choice Pass	Adult: $189 Child: $144	Adult: $186 Child: $141
10 Choice Pass	Adult: $224 Child: $184	Adult: $221 Child: $181

• Includes access to your selected number of attractions within 60 days
• Use or activate the pass within 2 years from the date of purchase
• Show the mobile voucher via the Go City app for admission.
• The $3 discount coupon is available to new WAUG users only. Use the coupon during check-out to avail the discount (applies per transaction and not per pass).

Sample Itineraries

Want to see how you can use The New York Pass or the New York Explorer Pass? Check out these sample itineraries for reference:

1. The New York Pass Sample Itinerary (5 days)

	ACTIVITY	REGULAR PRICE
Day 1	Big Bus Hop On Hop Off 1-Day Classic Ticket	$59.99
	Empire State Building Observatory	$47.91
	Madame Tussauds	$47.89
Day 2	Best of NYC Cruise by Circle Line	$44
	Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum	$33
	Edge	$43.55
Day 3	Statue of Liberty Ferry and Ellis Island Immigration Museum	$24
	One World Observatory	$44.65
	9/11 Memorial & Museum	$28
Day 4	Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck	$43.55
	Rockefeller Center Tour	$29.40
	St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour	$25
Day 5	Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)	$43.55
	Central Park Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking	$51.69
	American Museum of Natural History	$23
	TOTAL REGULAR PRICE:	$570.63
	5-DAY NEW YORK PASS® PRICE:	$279

2. New York Explorer Pass Sample Itinerary (5 days)

ACTIVITY	REGULAR PRICE
Big Bus Hop On Hop Off 1-Day Classic Ticket	$59.99
Empire State Building Observatory	$47.91
Edge	$43.55
Central Park Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking	$51.69
Best of NYC Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing	$44
TOTAL REGULAR PRICE:	$247.14
NEW YORK EXPLORER 5-CHOICE PASS PRICE:	$147

How to Book The New York Pass or New York Explorer Pass

1. Log in or sign up for an account here.
2. Book The New York Pass here or New York Explorer Pass here.
3. Select the date and quantity.
4. Check out using your debit, credit, or prepaid card.
5. Receive your pass via email or the WAUG app.

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