Difference between New York Sightseeing Flex Pass and Sightseeing Day Pass
What is the difference between the New York Sightseeing Flex Pass and the Sightseeing Day Pass? Both are good discount passes for New York, but they are used in different ways. The Sightseeing Flex Pass is valid for a specific number of attractions, while the Sightseeing Day Pass is valid for a limited number of days. It’s always a good idea to go for a discount pass, rather than buy separate tickets for everything: it is better value, easier and quicker. One of these passes is all you need, you won’t have to pay anything extra while in New York!
Please note: The Sightseeing Pass has unfortunately been discontinued due to financial difficulties. If you have recently purchased a Sightseeing Pass, please contact me at eric@newyork.com.au.
A good alternative for the Flex Pass is the Explorer Pass.
A good alternative for the Day Pass is the New York Pass.
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Which pass should I choose?
If you are in New York for a few days and you want to visit a few sights a day, the Sightseeing Flex Pass will probably be the best choice for you. The Flex Pass allows you to choose which attractions you want to visit each day. You can buy a pass for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 12 attractions. This pass is valid for 60 days after using it for the first time. In most cases, you don’t need to (and you often can’t) make reservations to visit attractions; when you are in New York you can just decide then and there exactly what you want to visit. This gives you maximum flexibility!
If you are planning on seeing and doing as much as possible, the Day Pass is a better option. You can buy the Day Pass for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 consecutive days. You can visit an unlimited number of sights on these days and you can choose from a list of more than 105 sights and tours.
The Flex Pass and the Day Pass are offered by the same company, which means you can visit mostly the same attractions and do mostly the same tours with both.
How do the Sightseeing Passes work?
You can buy the Flex Pass and Day Pass by clicking on this link. Do you want to purchase the Day Pass? Then you’re already in the right place. Just select the number of days and passes you want and then pay. Do you want to purchase the Flex Pass? Then choose the amount of attractions and passes you want and proceed to checkout. Don’t forget to use my code mentioned below, which will give you a discount of up to 30% on a number of passes!
After placing your order you’ll receive an email containing a voucher with QR code. This is your pass. You can print it out or show it on your phone as a digital pass. You will show your pass at the entrance to the attractions that you visit and go directly inside. For some attractions or tours, you need to reserve in advance. You can find more information about this on the Sightseeing Pass site. With both passes, you can visit an attraction once.
What can I do using the Sightseeing Passes?
The Flex Pass and Day Pass offer you a selection of 105+ sights and tours and even lunch options! Both passes provide access to most of the famous attractions. They are both great choices for a first or second visit to New York.
Viewpoints
Both the Sightseeing Day Pass and the Flex Pass offer access to various observation decks – a must-do in New York! You can visit the Empire State Building and Edge using your Sightseeing Pass.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
With the Hop on Hop off bus, you can get to know the city during the first few days of your stay. Both passes allow you to use Big Bus Uptown and Downtown tour for two days. You can board right away by showing your pass at the first stop of the route.
9/11 Museum
As the 9/11 Museum is not included in this pass, you can buy a ticket with time slot separately. This will allow you to visit the museum at your preferred time, ensuring entry and preventing your schedule from getting bogged down by long queues at one of the busiest attractions in New York. Buy your 9/11 Museum tickets here.
Having lunch
The Sightseeing Passes also offer deals at a range of restaurant chains. So you can enjoy discounts on lunch or dinner.
Sightseeing Economy Pass
The New York Sightseeing Pass also offers an ‘Economy Pass’ option. This is a cheaper version of the Sightseeing Pass with fewer attractions included in your list of choices. It’s available for both Flex Pass and Day Pass and is aimed at those who have already visited most of New York’s top sights and want to see other things during their trip to New York. You can read more about the passes, compare them and check the list of attractions and tours here.
