You want five big sights
Empire State, Top of the Rock, the 9/11 Museum, the Statue ferry and AMNH cost around $165 at the gate — the pass is about $151.
Comparison
Go City or CityPASS?
One is a five-attraction bundle, the other is a credit pack. The right answer depends on how many paid sights you will actually visit.
Side by side
What each pass is
Adult prices from the operator's own site, November 2026.
| CityPASS New York | Go City Explorer | Go City All-Inclusive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 + $2 fee | from $89 (2 choices) | from $169 (1 day) |
| Structure | 5 attractions from 10 | 2–10 choices | Unlimited entry |
| Validity | 9 days | 30 days to use choices | Consecutive days |
| Best for | Five expensive sights | Three or four paid sights | Sightseeing every day |
The verdict
Choose by how many paid sights
You want three or four
The Explorer pass starts at $89 for two choices. If you only want a deck and two museums, it can beat CityPASS.
Questions
Go City vs CityPASS questions
Which is cheaper?
CityPASS is cheaper per attraction for five expensive sights. Go City Explorer is cheaper if you only want two or three.
Can I combine them?
No — that double-pays. Pick one pass or buy the remaining sights directly.
Are the prices final?
No. Both operators change prices and inclusions; figures here are the adult prices checked in November 2026.
Next
Run the numbers for your trip
Pick five attractions and compare with both passes.