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Overview

With the New York Explorer Pass by Go City you get access to your favorite 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 attractions or tours, from over 90 things to do, and save up to 50%* (compared to buying individual attraction tickets). Admire sweeping views from the Empire State Building Observatory, Top of the Rock, Edge and One World Observatory. See the city from a Hop on Hop off Bus, take a Sightseeing Cruise, or indulge your tastebuds on a Food on Foot walking tour. There's something for everyone!

Create your own itinerary and sightsee the Big Apple at your own pace - you have up to 60 days to use your pass. Your pass includes access to the Go City app and a digital guide to plan your trip. Make sure to check which activities require advance reservations, then show your pass on your mobile device at the entrance.

*Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website.

Description

Stop At: Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York City, New York 10001

Take in the whole Empire State Building Experience, including the newly renovated art-deco lobby, the sustainability and historical exhibits, and a free self-guided multimedia tour. See panoramic views of up to five states from the surrounding open-air promenade or from the climate controlled viewing galleries.

PLEASE NOTE: reservations are required for this attraction. For additional information regarding operating times and reservations, please check Go City app or digital guide provided. It's not possible to reserve a time slot for sunset hours with your pass. We recommend visiting after sunset to enjoy views of the city at night!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Edge NYC, 30 Hudson Yards, New York City, New York 10001

The Edge is New York City’s most exciting new attraction, set high above the fabulous, glimmering, brand new Hudson Yards! You’ll ride the elevator 100 stories into the sky, then step out in the open air onto a vast viewing platform with the famous skyline right before your eyes.

Please note: Visit any kiosk outside the Edge entrance to reserve your entry in the next available time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Top of the Rock, 30 Rockfeller Plaza, Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City, New York 10111

Manhattan is all about skylines and Top of the Rock is up there with the best. You'll hop in a glass elevator and whizz 70 floors up to the Top of the Rock Observatory. Comprising both indoor and outdoor spaces, this 55,000 square-foot area is made up of three observation decks that give you unobstructed, 360-degree views of the city, including Central Park, the Hudson River and even Connecticut on a clear day.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to wait in line to receive a time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Big Bus Tours New York, 723 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Use your New York Explorer Pass for access to the Big Bus Classic Panoramic Tour. You'll be taken from one hotspot to the next with a choice of uptown and downtown Manhattan routes.

Enjoy useful tips, trivia, and history you've never heard before. Pre-recorded audio guides are available in ten different languages.

Duration: 1 day

Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, New York 10007

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum honor the nearly 3,000 victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. Head to the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools that sit in the footprint of where the Twin Towers once stood.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to wait in line to receive a time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, New York 10004

Visit the grounds of Liberty Island and get unbeatable views of Lady Liberty and downtown Manhattan aboard a ferry. Then, head over to Ellis Island to learn all about American immigration and research your family history at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are required for this activity. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided. Also note that access to the Pedestal and Crown of the Statue of Liberty is not included with your Pass. If you wish add access to those parts of the statue, you will need book Crown Reserve and/or Pedestal Reserve tickets separately and make reservations as soon as possible as space is limited and tours often sell out months in advance.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Unlimited Biking Central Park, 56 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Central Park Bike Rental by Unlimited Biking - Strap on your helmet for a whistle-stop tour of Manhattan’s top sights, including the great green lung that is Central Park, the Hudson and, of course, The Guggenheim.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: One World Observatory, 285 Fulton St, One World Trade Center, New York City, New York 10007

Discover the dizzying heights of the One World Observatory, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. You’ll be amazed by 360° degree views over New York, reaching out to Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and more. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to wait in line to receive a time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Circle Line Cruises, W 42nd St Pier 83 W 42nd St, New York City, New York 10036

Providing magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and interesting tidbits about the city and its surroundings, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is a true New York institution and a “must-see” attraction while in town. Your New York Explorer Pass offers a variety of cruise options and tours, giving you unparalleled views of Manhattan so you can fill your social media with plenty of envy-inducing snaps.

PLEASE NOTE: Upon presentation of your pass, a time and date for the cruise must be selected. Please allow yourself at least 45-minutes for ample ticketing and boarding time. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue & 46th Street, Pier 86, New York City, New York 10036

Learn all about American military and maritime history at the Intrepid Museum and Space Shuttle, a museum that explores the past through four historic vessels: the Aircraft Carrier Intrepid, Submarine Growler, Space Shuttle Enterprise, and the British Airways Concorde. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to wait in line to receive a time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West 53rd Street, New York City, New York 10019

More like a sanctuary than a museum, The Museum of Modern Art in midtown Manhattan has earned its reputation as the greatest collection of modern art in the world, and this world-famous institution is well worth the trip for anyone visiting New York City. PLEASE NOTE: Head to the MoMA ticket desk and present your pass to be issued a ticket for the next available time slot. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street, Central Park West, New York City, New York 10024

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest in the world and over five million history buffs visit every year. You might even recognize it as the star of the Robin Williams movie Night at the Museum. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St, New York City, New York 10036

Make your way through fun themed areas and interact with the characters. You can hop on a flying bike with E.T., warm-up for late-night TV with Jimmy Fallon or compete to win the Hunger Games with Katniss Everdeen.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry St, New York City, New York 10012

Catacombs by Candlelight Tour - This 90-minute guided tour will take you through the underground tunnels and passageways of historic catacombs, with plenty of spine-tingling stories as you go. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, New York 10128

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is one of the 20th century’s most significant and unusual architectural structures. Whether the museum’s content rivals its exterior remains to be decided by the individual visitor.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Broadway, 599 Broadway, New York City, New York 10012

Broadway & Times Square Walking Tour - Go on a 1-hour and 45-minute walking tour of two New York City landmarks: Broadway and Times Square, led by a professional insider (an experienced actor or director!) with first-hand experience. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York City, New York 10014

The Whitney Museum of American Art plays an integral role in the contemporary American art industry with an expansive collection featuring a range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Sex, 233 5th Ave, New York City, New York 10016

The Museum of Sex takes you on an educational journey to the epicenter of human sexuality, around the world, from past to present. Advocating open discourse, the museum displays 15,000 artifacts and perspectives on sexuality from leading scholars, artists, and more.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: SPYSCAPE, 928 8th Ave, Between 54th-55th Street, New York City, New York 10019

Visit SPYSCAPE®, a multi-sensory spy museum and immersive experience that lets you test your skills and intelligence in the world of espionage to discover your inner spy or spy detective.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Grn, New York City, New York 10004

NYC Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour - Explore the origins of slavery in colonial New York on this guided tour. You’ll learn about how men and women banded together to form the risky network that became the Underground Railroad, and you'll hear some of the stories from those who traveled the route in pursuit of freedom. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Greenwich Village, 14th Street and West of Broadway, 1A, New York City, New York 10014

Greenwich Village Walking Tour - Take a two-hour guided tour of the ‘birthplace of American Counter-Culture’. Home to a large community of artists, writers, and creative types, this Greenwich Village Walking Tour will give you the inside look at one of the most bohemian areas of New York City. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, 15 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027, USA

Harlem Jazz Series - Kick back, relax, and enjoy the cool vibrations of this spectacular jazz line-up. Artistically directed by Craig Harris, a jazz trombonist, composer, and longtime Harlem resident, the series works to showcase the gorgeous sounds of the classics with a bit of a new twinge on them. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Governors Island, Craig Road North, New York City, New York

Surrey Bike Rental on Governors Island - Just a short ferry ride from Manhattan or Brooklyn, Governors Island is a world away from the hustle and bustle of NYC - it boasts green spaces, car-free paths, and stunning views. Pedal around all 172 acres and explore the sights with a two-hour surrey rental.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, at 103rd Street, New City, New York 10029

There’s so much packed into the island of Manhattan that they had to make a museum about it. The aptly-named Museum of the City of New York (MCNY), focuses on the art and history of the Big Apple and boasts a wealth of artifacts showcasing the city’s past, present and future.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, 170 Central Park W, At Richard Gilder Way 77th Street, New York City, New York 10024

The New-York Historical Society Museum & Library hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat and often surprising bite of New York City culture easily digested in an hour or two.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The High Line, Gansevoort St, To W. 30 St. Between Washington St. and 11 Ave, New York City, New York 10011

High Line – Chelsea – Meatpacking District Neighborhood Walking Tour - Start off by exploring trendy Chelsea Market, an abandoned factory that has been renovated into a food court where you can sample NYC foodie favorites. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Escape Virtuality, 130 W 29th St, New York City, New York 10001

Delve into a whole new virtual world at Escape Virtuality, New York’s most exciting VR experience. Your pass includes one virtual reality experience, putting you behind the wheel, in the jungle, or walking the plank with a choice of realistic games. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, New York 10022

With your New York Explorer Pass, you'll get expedited entry into the newly-restored cathedral affectionately known as America's Parish Church. Download your tour narration ahead of your visit and enjoy the insightful commentary as you explore the historic site. The audio tour is currently offered in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl, Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, New York City, New York 10280

Learn about Jewish life and history before, during and after the Holocaust at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fotografiska New York, 281 Park Ave South, at 22nd Street, New York City, New York 10010

Anything but an ordinary museum, Fotografiska New York uses the power of photography to inspire a more conscious world with powerful, unparalleled exhibitions showcasing some of the world’s best photographers, housed in a historic landmark building located in the Flatiron District.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rise New York, 43 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, USA

Go on an immersive journey through the evolution of NYC’s vibrant pop culture history before soaring skyward for a thrilling bird’s eye view of the Big Apple.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rockefeller Center Tour, 30 Rockefeller Plz, New York City, New York 10112

Spanning the area between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, Rockefeller Center has earned its reputation as a city within a city. Expert guides will take you on a magical Rockefeller Center Tour through its rich history, which is entertaining and educational even for New Yorkers! PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited to 10 guests per tour and tours are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wall Street, Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005

How Money Was Made: Wall Street Walking Tour - This 2.5-hour tour includes an in-depth live commentary that explores Wall Street’s financial and political importance. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes

Stop At: Yankee Stadium, 161st Street and River Avenue, Take the D or the 4 Subway uptown to the 161st St Yankee Stadium stop, Bronx, New York 10451

Yankee Stadium Classic Tour - Gain a new appreciation for the New York Yankee franchise and baseball history on a guided tour of legendary Yankee Stadium!

PLEASE NOTE: Tours are popular, we suggest arriving 15 minutes prior to your redeemed Classic Tour start time at the box office and please allow time for security. For additional information including operating times check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chinatown, Canal Street to Bayard Street, New York City, New York 10013

The Official Chinatown Walking Tour - Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Manhattan’s vibrant Chinatown with a guided walk through its narrow streets. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Little Italy, Mulberry Street, New York City, New York 10013

The Official Little Italy Walking Tour - Walk the ‘mean streets’ that inspired the young Martin Scorsese to become a filmmaker and discover the often troubled history of this cosmopolitan neighborhood. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Ride NYC, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

This 90-minute part-tour, part-performance takes you to downtown New York's most notable landmarks and neighborhoods including Battery Park, the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, and more. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers, New York 10710

Immerse yourself in a world made of LEGO® bricks at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center in Westchester, New York.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, New York 10917

No trip to New York is complete without a little shopping. Experience premium New York shopping without the premium New York price tags at The Woodbury Common Outlets and get everyday savings of 25%-65% off name brand designer fashion and goods. Includes roundtrip transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: On Location Tours, 435 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028, USA

NYC TV & Movie Bus Tour - On this in-depth tour, you'll cover over 60 locations from best-loved shows and films, including Trainwreck, American Hustle, Mr. Robot, The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel’s Daredevil and Jessica Jones. A knowledgeable guide will be on-hand to tell you insider secrets and trivia about all your binge-worthy favorites. PLEASE NOTE: This activity requires advanced reservations. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes

Stop At: Artechouse NYC, 439 W 15th St, Chelsea Market, New York City, New York 10011

For an immersive exhibition which crosses the boundaries of art, science and technology, head to ARTECHOUSE - New York's Original Home for Digital Art!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Broadway, 145 W 45th St, New York City, New York 10036

Museum of Broadway | Get backstage access to the rich history and vibrant culture of Broadway theater. Explore interactive exhibits that showcase iconic performances, legendary actors and actresses, and behind-the-scenes insights into the production process. From original costumes and set designs to rare photographs and memorabilia, the museum's collections offer a glimpse into the magic of Broadway.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Harlem One Stop Cultural Tours, 502 W 142nd St Ground Level, New York, NY 10031, USA

Take a two-hour guided trip around the amazing neighborhood of Harlem, with four walking tours to choose from (taking place on different days of the week). From its Revolutionary War sites, historic mansions, row houses, churches, speakeasies, jazz clubs, and more, these guided tours are some of the best ways to explore Harlem’s diverse cultural and social history. PLEASE NOTE: This activity will require advanced booking. For additional information including operating times and reservations check the Go City app or digital guide provided.

Duration: 2 hours

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