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New York City Tours & Tickets: The 15 Worth Your Hours

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New York punishes an unplanned day and rewards a timed ticket. Build a first visit out of these 15: a deck, a harbor boat, a museum for the wet afternoon and the walks that join them up.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - Starting inside Grand Central Terminal
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Ride from Grand Central Terminal to the 91st floor for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, silver balloons, and sweeping city views. Allow 90 minutes to two hours. Choose daytime or night, and consider sunset if available. Sunglasses and sensible clothing help.

“Myself my daughter had the most amazing time but one thing I will say is we were there at Christmas time and it was so busy we still in the queue for a very long time but 1000% worth it there was a young lady with long braided hair who was incredibly kind to myself and my daughter a staff member, I will forever be grateful I want thousand percent recommend also definitely get a cocktail on the top level so so good Siobhán from Ireland”

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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - Enter the museum through the historical exhibition
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

2.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Use a timed ticket for contactless entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, then visit the outdoor memorial, twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glades. Inside, three permanent exhibitions explain the events before, during, and after September 11, 2001, with artifacts, films, photographs, and personal stories. Allow at least two hours, and longer if you read everything.

“A deeply moving experience. Witnessing this immense tragedy through the accounts of survivors and rescuers leaves an overwhelming and lasting impression. The museum is exceptionally well organized, and the staff are professional, helpful, and truly dedicated to ensuring visitors have a meaningful experience.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The museum makes the visit more than a view
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit New York’s Empire State Building for the 86th Floor Observatory, optional 102nd Floor windows, and an interactive museum covering construction, Art Deco design, King Kong, and film history. Allow 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose a standard or Express ticket, and plan for airport-style security and limited access for bags.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - The interactive exhibits make the wait worthwhile
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

4.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Enter the Empire State Building, pass through interactive exhibits on its construction and pop-culture fame, then rise to the 86th-floor open-air deck for wide New York views. Choose general admission or add the 102nd floor with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Express tickets reduce queuing, and the visit lasts 45 minutes to 2 hours.

“It's 20 years since I last visited the Empire State Building (as a 30 year old working in New York) now I'm 52 and visited with my teenage sons and partner. It didn't disappoint. Staff were great, helpful and considerate, and the experience is much more immersive: animations showing the build in 1931, King Kong peering through the windows, spy holes looking down on New Yorkers back in the 30's – it really was great, a classic, a must see!”

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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The 52-Second Ride to Level 101
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

5.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Edge gives you one hour or more above Hudson Yards, with a fast elevator ride, indoor and outdoor viewing, angled glass walls, a glass floor, Skyline Steps, and the one-person Eastern Point. The $39 ticket includes the multimedia entry experience but not food, drinks, or transport.

“don't expect a bit of culture from Americans on deck, that's the only negative. Views are beautiful, and sunset is the best time to get there.”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - The ferry ride and first views of Lady Liberty
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

6.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

Take a round-trip ferry from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Explore both sites at your own pace with multilingual audio guides, see the Statue of Liberty Museum and its original torch, and visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Allow four to six hours, and choose an early departure if you want both islands.

“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The dinosaur halls: the museum’s biggest crowd-pleaser
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

7.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Explore more than 40 permanent halls at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, including the dinosaur fossils, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, Rose Center, and new Gilder Center. Choose general admission or add ticketed experiences such as the butterfly vivarium, planetarium show, giant-screen film, or Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs.

“very informative and extremely well presented lots of amenities which made the experience better. Overall a great family experience.”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - Three levels of views, with room to find your own angle
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

8.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

Ride the high-speed elevator to Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center for three levels of indoor and outdoor views. See Central Park, the Empire State Building, and downtown Manhattan from 9,500 square feet of open-air deck. Add The Beam or choose VIP access with SKYLIFT, a guide, photos, and champagne.

“Rebooked tickets easier entry & ques where well organised sadly it’s was raining but still a great experience”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Crossing New York Harbor by ferry
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

9.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Start at Castle Clinton in Battery Park for a guided visit to Liberty Island, ferry views of New York Harbor, and optional Ellis Island time. Choose a roughly 2-hour Liberty Island visit or a 4-hour option covering both islands. Guides such as Jack, Joseph, Jay, and Meri have earned praise for lively storytelling, while both museums are self-guided.

“This was a great tour that gave us an overview of both. Chris is a very knowledgeable guide! This tour did not include the inside of either place. So, if you’re looking for that keep looking. It did include a wonderful history of both!”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Central Park and Columbus Circle in 20 minutes
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

10.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,166 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cover New York’s biggest sights in about six hours by climate-controlled bus and Staten Island Ferry. Guides such as Rachel, Kevin, Albert, and Susan add local stories as you pass Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty. Lunch is at your own cost.

“It’s a great experience, it was our first time to New York, & this tour took us around New York in a couple of hours. Very informative and fun time.”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Entering at 11 West 53rd Street
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

11.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Visit New York’s Museum of Modern Art with a one-day ticket covering the permanent collection, special exhibitions, films, and art-making labs. See Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, Pollock, and contemporary works. Bring a charged phone and headphones for the free multilingual audio guide.

“This is a fantastic museum and art gallery and well worth the visit. Start on Floor 5 and work down for the best chronological order (and the easiest route) finishing in the outdoor sculpture garden for some reflection.”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - The SkyPod turns the elevator into part of the visit
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

12.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter One World Observatory on West Street and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. Take in the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor, and 9/11 Memorial from indoor viewing areas. Choose standard, priority, flexible, or VIP access, with guide Luis among the guides praised for making the visit especially informative.

“A visit to the One World Observatory is an unforgettable experience and a must for anyone exploring New York City. The 360-degree views are absolutely breathtaking, offering a stunning panorama of the city from every angle. The excitement begins the moment you step into the elevator, among the fastest I’ve ever experienced, which adds a fun and thrilling start to the visit. We timed our arrival about an hour before dusk, allowing us to witness the city transform from day to night. Watching the skyline light up as the sun set was truly magical. One of the best aspects is that there’s no time limit on your visit, so you…”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - Empire State Building: the fixed attraction worth planning around
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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

13.New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,548 reviews · 9 days · from $154

Use a mobile New York CityPASS for five major attractions over nine consecutive days. Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History are included, then choose three from Top of the Rock, 9/11 Memorial, Statue City Cruises, Circle Line, Intrepid Museum, and the Guggenheim. Reservations are handled in the CityPASS app.

“This was such great value for money, all of the attractions were top class and getting the vouchers was so easy”

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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - Getting to Circle Line and choosing your seat
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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

14.Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,222 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Settle into Circle Line’s large indoor or outdoor seating for a two-hour evening ride past Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, DUMBO, and three major bridges. English-speaking guides such as Alexis, George, David, and Andy add humor and city history, while an app provides commentary in eight additional languages. Arrive early for an outdoor seat.

“Alexis our tour guide was very humerus and gave out a lot of detail about our destination and sights along the way. It was very windy and trying to get a photo of the Statue of Liberty was difficult as we were getting blown around as were our phones. This made for a great bit of humour. A lovely hot chocolate was purchased on board. It was a great way to see the city lit up and learn some facts about certain sights. A good couple of hours spent on this trip.”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Choosing the right number of attractions
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

15.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,872 reviews · 1 month · from $84

Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10 New York attractions with one mobile Go City pass. Use it at Edge, the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty, MoMA, museums, cruises, bus tours, and more. The pass activates with your first visit and remains valid for 30 days.

“Good value for money. We did the 4 attraction package but would have done more had we had more time. We did the Madison Square Garden tour, the Hop on Hop off bus tour, the Empire State Building and the 9/11 memorial museum - we would recommend all of these!”

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