New York City is the most populous city in the United States, according to Wikidata, and lies in the US state of New York. On XTOUR it covers observation decks, museums, zoos and other attraction tickets in its boroughs, each linked to the real venue it admits to.
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United States
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City
Understand the place
Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible New York City is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.
The complete guide
Start with the parts of New York City that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.
Experiences & attractions
Attractions, experiences and places actually worth your time.
Eat like you understand the place
Signature dishes, local drinks, markets and eating well.
Where to stay & explore
Where to stay, wander and choose the right area for your trip.
Beyond the destination
Nearby places worth a day out from here.
Bring home the right things
What is genuinely worth buying and where to look.
After dark
What the evenings are like, and where to spend them.
Family travel
Family logistics, strollers, transport and practical planning.
When to go
When to visit and what the seasons really feel like.
Know before it happens
Common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
Money & budgeting
Budgets, payments and everyday prices.
Transport
Public transport, taxis, walking and common pitfalls.
Travel for more people
Mobility, transport and sensory accessibility.
Understand before you arrive
Local expectations, religion and visitor etiquette.
The details that matter
Connectivity, health, photography and useful local details.
Find your fit
Solo, women alone, older visitors, LGBTQ+, pets, remote work, budget and luxury.
Travel that holds up
Tourism pressure, supporting local people and animal welfare.
Traveler experiences
Traveler reviews will appear here after moderation.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.
A guided walk in Lower Manhattan past Wall Street, Federal Hall and St Paul's Chapel to the 9/11 Memorial pools; one option adds entry to the 9/11 Museum. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center site; a separate option covers visitors aged 13 to 17. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to ARTE MUSEUM New York, the immersive digital-art venue the operator lists at 61 Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. One option is for Monday to Thursday and one for Saturday. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West; one option adds a special exhibition or show, and one option adds admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to Banksy Museum New York on Canal Street, an exhibition the product page describes as recreations of Banksy's works.
Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tickets in New York City with a multilingual audio guide, with options adding a night tour or a Circle Line cruise. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the Bronx Zoo, with the option naming the Zoo Shuttle, Butterfly Garden, Children's Zoo and Wild Asia Monorail; some are seasonal per the product page.
One booking with admission to both the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Manhattan.
Admission for a self-guided visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.
Admission to Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, including the Tisch Children's Zoo and one 4D Theater entry, per the option.
Seated tickets for the musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on West 49th Street, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the chosen section are assigned before the show. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's Best of NYC cruise from Pier 83, a full loop around Manhattan island with live commentary and a stop in front of the Statue of Liberty.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's evening Harbor Lights cruise from Pier 83 in Midtown around the southern half of Manhattan, under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, stopping in front of the Statue of Liberty.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's Landmarks cruise from Pier 83 around the southern half of Manhattan, under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, stopping in front of the Statue of Liberty.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's short Statue of Liberty cruise from Pier 83 in Midtown down the Hudson River to stop in front of the statue, with live commentary.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's early-evening cruise from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, passing the Brooklyn Bridge and stopping in front of the illuminated Statue of Liberty, with music on board.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's Liberty Super Express cruise from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, passing under the Brooklyn Bridge and stopping in front of the Statue of Liberty, with live commentary.
Seated tickets for Disney's Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre on West 42nd Street, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the section are assigned after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Tickets for Edge, the sky deck at 30 Hudson Yards, as timed general admission, a Flex Pass for any time that day, or Priority Access. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Empire State Building observatory tickets: the 86th Floor Main Deck, or 86th plus 102nd floors, each as general or skip-the-line Express entry. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A digital Go City pass for one New York observation deck from a list of four plus two more attractions from a curated list, valid for 30 consecutive days after first use.
A digital Go City pass for a chosen number of New York City attractions and experiences from the operator's list, valid for 30 consecutive days after first use. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A prepaid two- or three-course set menu at Hard Rock Cafe New York on Broadway in Times Square. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A prepaid two- or three-course set menu at the Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium on East 161st Street in the Bronx. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Seated tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the section are assigned after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Madame Tussauds New York tickets in Times Square as Silver, Gold or Platinum packages with different add-ons. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Newark Airport Express bus tickets between Newark Liberty International Airport and Midtown Manhattan, one-way or round trip. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Timed admission to Mercer Labs, the Museum of Art and Technology at 21 Dey Street in Lower Manhattan.
General admission to the Museum of Broadway on West 45th Street, off Times Square.
Timed admission to Museum of Ice Cream New York at 558 Broadway, SoHo, with separate options for Monday-Thursday and Friday-Sunday visits. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Entry to The Met on Fifth Avenue with either a small-group guided tour or a short orientation followed by self-guided time. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A timed ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum plus a same-day harbour cruise that passes close to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island without landing; one option adds One World Observatory entry. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Timed admission to the New York Aquarium at Coney Island, Brooklyn, including one 4D Theater entry; one option is for weekends. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided tour by vehicle from Midtown Manhattan through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, passing sights such as the Apollo Theater and Flushing Meadows; one option adds Coney Island. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
An All-Garden Pass for the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx; one option is a student ticket needing valid ID. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided walk through the Times Square theatre district past Broadway theatres such as the Richard Rodgers, Majestic and Shubert, with a behind-the-scenes visit to a rehearsal studio.
A self-guided bike or eBike rental from Unlimited Biking on Chambers Street for riding Lower Manhattan and across the Brooklyn Bridge, with a helmet, lock and map. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A self-guided bike or eBike rental from Unlimited Biking on West 56th Street for riding in Central Park, with a helmet, lock and map. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided bike or eBike tour of Central Park from Unlimited Biking on West 56th Street, taking in the Literary Walk, Bethesda Fountain, the Reservoir, Shakespeare Garden and Strawberry Fields. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A helicopter flight of about 17 to 20 minutes from Downtown Manhattan along the Hudson River, with aerial views of landmarks, per the product page.
New York CityPASS, a pass for admission to a choice of New York City attractions. SkyGate's option lists the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History as included, while CityPASS describes a choice of five from a list; check what your pass includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the New-York Historical Society museum on Central Park West, Manhattan.
Reserved boarding tickets for Circle Line cruises from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, with options for a Statue of Liberty express cruise, a sunset cruise or The Beast speedboat, each passing in front of the Statue of Liberty. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Reserved boarding tickets for Circle Line cruises from Pier 83 in Midtown: a full loop around Manhattan, a landmarks cruise, an evening Harbor Lights cruise, a Statue of Liberty cruise or The Beast speedboat, each stopping in front of the Statue of Liberty. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A Statue City Cruises round-trip ferry ticket to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with the Statue of Liberty Museum, the National Museum of Immigration and audio guides; pedestal and crown are not included. One option departs Battery Park in Manhattan, the other Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Timed tickets for the open-air Times Square Skywalk at One Times Square, with separate Monday-Thursday and Friday-Sunday options. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.
General admission to RiseNY on West 45th Street near Times Square: themed galleries about New York, a film and a flying-theatre ride over the city.
A guided walking tour of Rockefeller Center's buildings, art and gardens in Midtown Manhattan, with a family-friendly junior tour on some weekend dates. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to SPYSCAPE, the interactive spy museum on 8th Avenue in Midtown, with separate weekday and weekend options. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Timed tickets for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central Terminal; one option adds the Ascent glass elevator and another is a guided premium visit. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Entry to St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue with a self-guided audio tour narrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, per the product page.
A guided half-day visit from Battery Park by ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the National Museum of Immigration; the guide may not enter the museums.
Seated tickets for the Broadway play Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the Times Square theatre district, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the section are assigned after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's The Beast speedboat ride from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport through New York Harbor to stop in front of the Statue of Liberty. Riders may get wet.
A reserved boarding ticket for Circle Line's The Beast speedboat ride from Pier 83 in Midtown down the Hudson River to stop in front of the Statue of Liberty. Riders may get wet.
Admission to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.
Seated tickets for Disney's The Lion King on Broadway in the Times Square theatre district, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the section are assigned after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Midtown Manhattan; one option is a student ticket, and one option adds admission to the American Museum of Natural History. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A digital Go City pass giving entry to attractions, tours and a hop-on hop-off bus on its New York list for a chosen number of consecutive days. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Top of the Rock tickets at Rockefeller Center: timed admission alone or with SKYLIFT, The Beam Experience, both, or a guided VIP Pass. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A Top of the Rock VIP Pass with a guided visit of the observation deck, starting at the VIP Lounge on West 50th Street, per the product page.
Tickets to climb Vessel at Hudson Yards, as a timed reservation or a Flex Admission for any time on the chosen day. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the Whitney Museum of American Art on Gansevoort Street; one option is for students over 25 with valid ID. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Seated tickets for the musical Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre on West 51st Street, sold by seating section; the best available seats in the section are assigned after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips that start in New York City and travel out to destinations beyond it.
A day trip that flies from New York City to Buffalo and continues to Niagara Falls on the US side for a guided walk, a lunch and, depending on the season, the Maid of the Mist or an observation deck, per the product page.
A day tour by road from Times Square to Niagara Falls State Park on the US side, with free time at the falls; one option adds the Maid of the Mist boat when it runs. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided full-day tour from Times Square, New York, to Washington, D.C. (the Lincoln Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial across the Potomac in Virginia, and the White House and Capitol from outside) and Philadelphia (a walk through Independence National Historical Park and the Rocky Steps).
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Three long day trips from New York City are sold on SkyGate: Niagara Falls by road, Niagara Falls by air via Buffalo, and Washington, D.C. with Philadelphia by road. This guide compares how each travels, what it stops at and what it leaves out.
Ways to get round New York sold on SkyGate: two Unlimited Biking rental shops, a guided Central Park bike tour, the Big Bus hop-on hop-off tickets and a guided tour of the outer boroughs, plus prepaid set meals at two Hard Rock Cafes. This guide explains what each includes and where it starts.
Thirteen family and indoor attractions around New York are sold on SkyGate: three Wildlife Conservation Society animal parks and the New York Botanical Garden, seven immersive and interactive museums in Manhattan, and two theme parks outside the city. This guide sorts them by the kind of day you want and flags the options that split by weekday.
Twelve New York museum, memorial and cathedral products are sold on SkyGate, from MoMA, the Met and the American Museum of Natural History to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and St. Patrick's Cathedral. This guide sorts them by what you want to see and shows where one option quietly adds a second museum.
Four New York attraction passes are sold on SkyGate: The New York Pass, the Go City New York Explorer Pass, the Go City New York Essential Pass and New York CityPASS. They work in different ways, by days, by number of choices or by a set list, and this guide explains which shape fits which trip.
Six Broadway shows are sold on SkyGate, Chicago, Wicked, Disney's Aladdin, The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Stranger Things: The First Shadow, plus a guided theatre-district walk with a rehearsal-studio visit. This guide compares the shows, how seats are sold and the age rules each listing gives.
Two SkyGate products land you on Liberty Island and Ellis Island; a dozen Circle Line cruises and speedboats, and a helicopter flight, show you the Statue of Liberty from the water or the air. This guide sorts them by pier, length and whether you set foot on the islands.
Five Manhattan observation decks are sold on SkyGate, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock, Edge, the Empire State Building and One World Observatory, plus Vessel, the Times Square Skywalk, RiseNY and a Rockefeller Center walking tour. This guide sorts them by where the view is from and what each option adds.
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