Several New York City multi-attraction passes include Statue of Liberty ground admission, including New York CityPASS, Go City NYC, and the New York Pass. Whether any of these saves money depends entirely on which other attractions you plan to visit. None of the passes include pedestal or crown upgrades — those require separate bookings through the official Statue City Cruises site regardless of which pass you hold.
The appeal of a New York City attraction pass is clear: one purchase, multiple sites, potentially significant savings. The reality is more nuanced. For the Statue of Liberty specifically, a pass can be excellent value or a poor deal depending on your itinerary. This guide breaks down each major pass, what it includes, what it excludes, and gives an honest calculation of when it is worth it.
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Which Passes Include the Statue of Liberty?
| Pass | Includes Statue of Liberty? | Access Level | Other Major Attractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York CityPASS | Yes | Ground admission only | Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock or Guggenheim |
| Go City NYC Explorer Pass | Yes | Ground admission only | 100+ attractions including MoMA, 9/11 Memorial, Edge, One World Observatory |
| New York Pass | Yes | Ground admission only | 90+ attractions including Rockefeller Center, Big Bus Tours, Intrepid Museum |
| NYC Explorer Pass | Yes | Ground admission only | Select from 90+ attractions |
Important: None of these passes include pedestal or crown access. If you want to visit the crown or pedestal, you must purchase a separate timed reservation through the official Statue City Cruises website (statuecruises.com), regardless of which pass you hold.
New York CityPASS: The Most Popular Option
New York CityPASS is the best-known city pass in New York and typically includes five to six top attractions. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is one of the featured options, giving you ground admission and the ferry on your chosen visit day.
- Attractions covered: typically 5–6 top sites including Empire State Building, Met Museum, American Museum of Natural History, and a choice of Top of the Rock or Guggenheim
- Statue of Liberty access: ground admission + ferry to both islands
- Validity: 9 consecutive days from first use
- Typical saving vs individual tickets: 40–44% if you use all included attractions
- Best for: visitors who plan to visit 4–6 major New York attractions in under 2 weeks
Go City NYC Explorer Pass
Go City offers a flexible ‘Explorer Pass’ model — you pay for a set number of attractions (typically 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10) and choose which ones to visit from a pool of over 100 options. The Statue of Liberty is one of the available choices.
- Flexibility: choose any combination of attractions from 100+ options
- Statue of Liberty access: ground admission + ferry
- Validity: 30 days from first use — more flexible than CityPASS
- Best for: visitors who want flexibility and plan to visit 3–5 specific attractions
- The pass price is highest per attraction at 2 attractions and most economical at 7–10 — calculate carefully
New York Pass
The New York Pass provides access to 90+ attractions for a flat daily rate (1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, 7-day, or 10-day options). The Statue of Liberty is included.
- Access: unlimited attractions per day from a list of 90+
- Validity: consecutive days based on pass duration
- Best value: on days when you visit multiple high-ticket attractions back to back
- Worth it if: you plan to visit 4+ attractions per day on multiple days
- Not ideal if: your itinerary is slow-paced or spread over many days
When a Pass Saves Money vs When It Doesn’t
The honest calculation:
| Scenario | Pass Recommended? | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting 5+ major NYC attractions in 9 days | Yes — CityPASS | Savings of 40%+ vs individual tickets |
| Visiting 3–4 attractions flexibly | Consider Go City | Good flexibility, moderate saving |
| Only visiting the Statue of Liberty | No | Ground admission ~$24.50 direct; pass costs more |
| Wanting crown or pedestal access | No | Passes don’t include these — add cost regardless |
| Family of 4 visiting 6 major sites | Yes — CityPASS | Family savings are amplified at scale |
| Short visit (1–2 days) | No | Not enough time to use the pass’s value |
Honest Verdict: Pass or Direct Booking?
For the Statue of Liberty on its own, direct booking wins every time. The ground admission ticket is approximately $24.50 per adult, which is straightforward and bookable with free cancellation through GetYourGuide. A pass only makes sense if the Statue of Liberty is one stop in a multi-attraction New York City itinerary.
The passes included above do not offer crown or pedestal access — these are genuine exclusions, not small print. Any visitor planning to climb to the crown or pedestal will need to add the timed reservation cost on top of the pass price. The crown ticket guide and pedestal ticket guide cover those bookings separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CityPASS include the Statue of Liberty?
Yes. New York CityPASS includes Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ground admission as one of its featured attractions. It does not include pedestal or crown upgrades, which require separate timed reservations.
Does the New York Pass include the Statue of Liberty?
Yes. The New York Pass includes Statue of Liberty ground admission among its 90+ attractions. Pedestal and crown access are not included.
Does the Go City NYC pass include the Statue of Liberty?
Yes. The Go City NYC Explorer Pass includes Statue of Liberty ground admission as one of its selectable attractions. Pedestal and crown upgrades are excluded.
Do any passes include crown or pedestal access?
No. Crown and pedestal access can only be booked through the official Statue City Cruises website (statuecruises.com) as timed reservations. No city pass includes these upgrades.
Is CityPASS worth it for the Statue of Liberty?
Only if you plan to use the other 4–5 included attractions. If you are only visiting the Statue of Liberty, direct booking at approximately $24.50 per adult is far cheaper than the pass price.
What is the cheapest way to visit the Statue of Liberty?
Direct booking of ground admission at approximately $24.50 per adult is the cheapest paid option. If you are also visiting multiple other major New York attractions, a city pass may provide overall savings.
Can I use a city pass to visit both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island?
Yes. All the passes mentioned above give access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island — the same as a standard ground admission ticket.
Is there a senior or child discount with city passes?
Most passes offer child pricing for ages 3–12. Senior discounts vary by pass and are not universally available. Compare the child pricing for each pass against direct booking reduced rates before purchasing.
