If you’ve been wondering which London Pass is best for you, you’ve come to the right place. Our free savings calculator will tell you exactly which of the many City Passes for London will pay off for you. But it also shows you when it’s not worth buying a London Pass and when you should buy individual tickets.
If you’re wondering why there are so few museums listed, it’s because the vast majority of museums in London are free (you can see this in detail here in my London Pass comparison).
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What does the tool do? We have maintained the current prices behind each sight and tour. As soon as you choose what you want to do in London, the advisor calculates in no time at all which of the sightseeing passes with which variant (for 3 attractions/4 days, etc.) is best for you. Try it out straight away!
Which London Pass is best?
That is always an individual question. It all depends on how flexible you are, how long you’ve been in the city, what you already know, and what you want to see. In our London Pass comparison, we have compared all passes. So you can get a good impression. Our following tips can also help you.
Tips for choosing the best London City Pass for you
To choose the right passport, you can ask yourself the following questions:
What type of traveler are you?
There are actually two different types of travel. If you prefer to see a lot in as short a time as possible and have a tight program, you correspond to travel type 1. Day-based passes are most suitable for this. Your pass is then valid for a certain number of days and you can visit as many attractions as you can manage. To make the pass worthwhile, you should visit several per day.
If you prefer to be more flexible and want to do some relaxed sightseeing over several days, you are travel type 2 and an attraction-based pass is just right for you. This pass is then valid for a certain number of attractions – regardless of the period. For example, if you choose a pass with four attractions, you can visit these four attractions at your leisure in the time you want.
The London Pass, Go City AllInclusive Pass, or the London City Pass from Turbopass are suitable for travel type 1, as they are day-based. For travel type 2, the London Explorer Pass and the Big City Saver Pass are interesting because they are attraction-based.
How long are you in London?
The next decisive factor is how long you are in the English metropolis. For example, if you are there for the first time, don’t have a lot of time but want to see as much as possible, a day-based pass such as the London Pass or the London City TurboPass is more worthwhile.
How many sights and tours do you want to visit?
Of course, this is also an important factor. If you only want to visit two sights, a pass may not be worthwhile and you may be better off buying individual tickets. If you want to take several attractions with you, the passes come into play again. If you want to see as much as possible, day-based passes such as the London Pass are again attractive.
What budget have you set yourself?
Of course, everything is always a question of price. Of course, it’s easy to choose the biggest pass, but it also costs a lot of money. So you should look at how much you want to spend. The longer a pass is valid or the more attractions it includes, the more expensive it is, of course.
- With our code LP5LOVING you save 5% on the London Pass.
- And with our code GO5LOVING you save 5% on the Explorer Pass and the All-Inclusive London Pass.
Are you traveling to London with children?
If you are traveling with children, you should always check carefully whether a pass is worthwhile. It’s best to think in detail about what you want to see and then check whether children have free admission. It may be that a pass is worthwhile for you, but it is more worthwhile for your children to buy single tickets.
Of course, other sights are often more attractive to children. The Big City Saver Pass and The London City Pass are usually a great choice for families, as they include child-friendly attractions such as Shrek’s Adventure and Madame Tussauds. They are also attraction-based, so you are flexible and have time for breaks without any stress.
Do you want local transportation included?
To get from A to B, you will certainly use public transport in London. None of the London tourist passes include public transport. My advice is to buy an Oyster Card for public transportation. In the meantime, you can also pay easily with your credit card or via your Smartphone.
Frequently asked questions about the London Pass advisor
Is the Buckingham Palace included in any London Pass?
Buckingham Palace is no longer included in any of the London Passes. You have to buy the entrance ticket separately! You can find Buckingham Palace tickets here.
Why is an additional single ticket sometimes suggested, even though it is included in a pass?
Our London Pass advisor always calculates the cheapest option for you. In some cases, the combination of a Sightseeing Pass AND a one-way ticket is cheaper than a pass that includes everything.
For example, the Explorer Pass for 4 attractions PLUS a single ticket may offer greater savings than the next largest Explorer Pass for 5 attractions.
Why is no passport displayed?
If you have selected several attractions and no pass is displayed, this is because the individual tickets are cheaper in comparison and no suitable pass is found.
Are there age limits for London Passes?
Yes, they do exist and sometimes vary:
- London Pass: Children from 5 to 15 years
- London City Pass (Turbopass): Children from 5 to 15 years
- London Explorer Pass: Children from 5 to 15 years
- Big City Saver Pass: children from 2 to 15 years old
- London Sightseeing Pass: Children from 3 to 12 years old
