Top New York City Skip-the-Line Tours

Prebook your admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan, and guarantee your entry to the center that documented the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Museum artifacts include first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on history, which commemorate nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building and explore its Interactive Museum and more with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, enjoy the exhibitions and augmented reality viewfinders on the 80th floor; and explore the 2nd-floor museum’s immersive displays on the building's history. Upgrade for skip-the-line access.

See New York City at your feet with admission to the One World Observatory, a 3-story destination on top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building. Ride to the 102nd floor and watch the virtual city skyline transform across centuries of history. Learn about the construction of the skyscraper, which has sweeping views across the city, enjoying New York from a whole new perspective. Or choose from two upgrade options with benefits like skip-the-line security entrance and flexible admission.

Explore your favorite NYC attractions for one low price with this New York City Explorer Pass. Choose how many attractions you want to visit—up to 10—and enjoy visits to landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Top of the Rock Observatory, and activities such as a Madison Square Garden tour or Brooklyn bike tour. Sightsee the city with ease during a hop-on hop-off bus tour, or choose a sightseeing cruise. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Discover three of New York City's most memorable sites on this Viator Exclusive tour, available nowhere else. Hear the history of Wall Street on a guided walking tour, then visit the 9/11 Memorial to learn about one of the most significant events in NYC history. Finally, ride the ferry to Liberty Island and enjoy an audio tour of the Statue of Liberty and its museum.

In remembrance of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, take this 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial. Walk through the space of the former World Trade Center in New York City. A certified guide with a personal connection to the events of that day shares stories of tragedy and heroism. Get a deeper understanding of the events that took place here. Upgrade to add entry into the National September 11 Museum.

Simplify your trip to the Big Apple, save time and money, and gain access to more than 100 New York attractions, experiences, and tours with this New York Pass. Choose from 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, and 10-day pass options, granting you access to top NYC attractions including the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, cruises, and more. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes (purchased by December 31) are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the number of consecutive days purchased.

As day turns to night, it's easy to see how New York City earned its City That Never Sleeps moniker. See the Big Apple in the light and dark with a day and night admission ticket to the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building—the highest observatory in New York City. Beat the lines by arriving with your daytime ticket, valid between 11am and 7:59pm, for 360-degree views of the iconic Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Then, return between 8pm and 10pm for spectacular views of New York by night.  

The world-famous Madame Tussauds New York has over five floors of exhibitions and more than 200 wax figures including celebrities, sporting icons, and politicians. With this admission ticket, enjoy full access and spend as long as you like admiring the waxworks, posing for photos, and enjoying interactive experiences such as the Broadway exhibit or the Marvel 4-D Cinema Experience (if option selected).

Immerse yourself in New York City history with this half-day visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy priority boarding on the Liberty Island ferry and visit the iconic Statue of Liberty with a local guide, including the Statue of Liberty Museum and the observation deck. Continue by ferry to Ellis Island to learn more about New York's immigration history. Ferry tickets and all entrance fees are included.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols of the US, and one of NYC’s most-visited attractions. Book ferry tickets in advance to avoid long lines at the Battery Park ticket booths. Choose a ticket type that suits you, from great-value flex tickets to fast-track reserve-line tickets including pedestal access. All options include access to Ellis Island too.

Bronx Zoo Admission tickets give you unlimited access to a host of premium exhibits and activities including Bug Carousel, JungleWorld, Nature Trek, and Congo Gorilla Forest. In summer, the Total Experience Ticket also includes Zoo Shuttle, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Zoo, and Wild Asia Monorail. We are committed to providing safe and healthy experiences for our community. Changes to exhibits and park operations will happen. We will provide advance notice when possible, but adjustments may also be due to unforeseen conditions. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING IF SOME EXHIBITS/ANIMALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE DAY YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT.

Save precious time by prepurchasing reserve-line tickets for the ferry to Liberty and Ellis islands. Get familiar with boarding procedures during a 30-minute orientation tour with a guide, then enjoy priority boarding, bypassing the oft-lengthy flex ticket general line. Explore the grounds of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum with the aid of an audio guide, and upgrade for access to Lady Liberty’s pedestal.

Wake up with the City that Never Sleeps on a trip to the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building at sunrise, before the building is open to the public. Jumpstart your day with 360-degree panoramic views of the sunrise illuminating New York City below on an experience limited to 100 people.

Avoid the long lines at the Empire State Building with a small-group tour that gets you priority, skip-the-line access to the iconic skyscraper. You’ll join an ‘Observatory Ambassador’, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and get spectacular views across the New York City skyline, all without spending a New York minute waiting in line.

Step back in time to the golden age of Bed-Stuy jazz with an intimate 4-hour concert and fish fry at a restored 19th-century brownstone in a historic neighborhood. Enjoy jazz without amplifiers and noisy clubs, and experience the unmediated music up-close and personal. Watch a remarkable performance, tuck into a generous buffet of southern-style fried fish, then sing, play or just listen during a fun open mic session. Take New York jazz back to its roots and experience an unforgettable evening in the city.

Relive the heroism and tragedy of the September 11th attacks during this 1.5-hour private walking tour of Ground Zero with tickets to the 9/11 Museum. Get a first-hand account of the dramatic events of this fateful day in 2001 from a local New Yorker as you explore Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial on a walking tour. Then visit the 9/11 Museum with your included entrance ticket.

Enjoy Hudson Yard including guaranteed access and priority entrance to THE EDGE highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere with 360-degree views. Hudson Yards has changed the West Side fo NY and the Hudson River skyline. The NYC Skyline has changed with new skyscrapers. Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards with a beautiful mall in NYC. You will find restaurants with famous chefs. Hudson Yard is the where the new Vessel is and located on 5-acre of the Public Square. The Vessel designed by British designer Thomas Heatherwick. The Vessel is 16 stories and 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings to climb. Part of the package gives you access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This package can be done in one day or 2 days. It is recommended to start the package at the Statue of Liberty.

Enjoy singing, dancing, drinking and laughing along with some of the best piano players in New York City at this dueling piano show. This one-of-a-kind, all-request, completely interactive performance puts the audience at the center of the action. Skip the long lines and enjoy a high-energy rock ‘n’ roll performance. It’s perfect for couples, singles and groups who want to let their hair down and have a blast at a truly unique New York City entertainment experience.

Avoid a long wait in the ticket line by prepurchasing ferry tickets for Liberty and Ellis islands. Get tips and background information from a guide during a 30-minute orientation, then explore the two sights at your own pace with the aid of an audio guide. Upgrade to get fast-track reserve-line tickets and access to the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal, which houses a museum.

Explore the 9/11 Memorial and the NYC One World Observatory on this self-guided tour. You can make the most of your vacation time with priority fast lane access, which lets you proceed directly to the observatory and beat the long lines. Use your One World Digital Explorer digital device to hear commentary on the world around you, visible in a panoramic view from the observatory.

Skip the long lines at one of New York City's best-known landmarks—the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The attraction draws large crowds of visitors daily, so you can save time by pre-booking admission and securing skip-the-line-entry. To complete your New York City experience, this package includes Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry tickets.

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Official Tour in New York with the Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan Narrating the audio guide and learn about one of the most renowned symbols of Catholicism in America. The Cathedral, made of marble-clad, is Manhattan's most distinctive and popular destinations as a famous landmark. Learn about the many Saints and especial about St Patrick, our famous Irish Saint. Live through the architecture and development of the Cathedral. Stand in front of Virgin Mary. Notice the flowers on in the architecture. The Cathedral is the largest decorated Neo-Gothic-style Catholic cathedral in North America.

Visiting New York City's must-see attractions can be a strain on even a sizable vacation budget, since booking tickets one-by-one means paying full price. Avoid pricey admission fees with TourPass NYC, which includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty, admission to Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and city sightseeing cruise—all for one low price.