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TourismLondon Pass 2026: prices, included attractions and how it works
The London Pass is a digital sightseeing pass that gives you access to more than 110 attractions and experiences in London for a selected number of days. It includes major attractions such as the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle and Kew Gardens.
The principle is simple: choose a pass for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 days, then visit the included attractions during that period. The more paid attractions you plan to visit, the more useful it becomes to compare the price of the pass with the cost of buying individual tickets.
The London Pass is particularly suited to trips where you plan to visit several paid attractions. For a lighter itinerary with only a few visits, the London Explorer Pass may be more suitable.
How does the London Pass work?
The London Pass is offered by Go City as a digital sightseeing pass. After purchasing it, you can add it to the Go City app and show the pass on your smartphone when entering attractions.
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The pass is activated when you make your first visit. Its duration is then counted in consecutive calendar days, rather than 24-hour periods. A 3-day pass activated on a Monday afternoon is therefore valid on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, not until Thursday afternoon.
To make the most of your pass, avoid activating it late in the day if possible. Making your first visit in the morning gives you more time to use your first day.
An unactivated London Pass can be used for one year from the date of purchase.
How do London Pass credits work?
The London Pass also uses a credit system that sets the maximum value of attractions you can visit with each pass. One credit corresponds to £1 of admission value. The limit depends on the duration selected: for example, it is 305 credits for a 1-day adult pass, 670 for a 3-day pass and 1,700 for a 10-day pass.
In practice, you do not need to purchase each attraction using these credits: simply show your pass. The credit limit is high enough for a typical sightseeing itinerary, but it remains part of the product's terms and conditions.
The pass does not allow you to visit the same attraction more than once. Some activities also require advance reservations.
How much does the London Pass cost?
The price depends on the number of days selected. Prices may change depending on promotions offered by Go City.
In September 2026, the advertised adult London Pass prices are:
| Duration | Adult price |
|---|---|
| 1-day London Pass | £99 |
| 2-day London Pass | £149 |
| 3-day London Pass | £179 |
| 4-day London Pass | £199 |
| 5-day London Pass | £219 |
| 6-day London Pass | £239 |
| 7-day London Pass | £259 |
| 10-day London Pass | £279 |
Go City considers visitors aged 5 to 15 to be children and offers specific prices for this age group.
Prices may change or be subject to special offers. Always compare the price of the pass for your dates with the cost of the attractions you actually plan to visit.
Buying the London Pass
You can buy the London Pass before your trip and keep it on your smartphone. You do not need to choose all your attractions when purchasing the pass: you can organise your itinerary afterwards, taking into account any attractions that require advance reservations.
Booking through AllTrippers allows you to compare the available offers before purchasing and avoid making multiple individual bookings when the pass is a good match for your itinerary.
Which attractions are included in the London Pass?
The catalogue currently includes more than 110 attractions, tours and experiences. It changes regularly, so it is better to check the list available for your dates rather than considering any list permanent.
Some of the main attractions included are:
- the London Eye;
- the Tower of London;
- Westminster Abbey;
- Tower Bridge;
- St Paul's Cathedral;
- The View from The Shard;
- Windsor Castle;
- Kensington Palace;
- Kew Gardens;
- London Zoo;
- Up at The O2, at the O2 Arena;
- the Arsenal Emirates Stadium tour;
- a Thames river cruise with City Cruises;
- a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour.
The catalogue also includes museums, guided tours and many other experiences. The selection can change throughout the year, so check which attractions are included before purchasing your pass.
Do you need to book attractions with the London Pass?
Yes, some attractions require advance reservations. The London Pass therefore does not always guarantee immediate entry simply by showing your smartphone.
In September 2026, advance reservations are required for attractions including the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and The View from The Shard. Booking procedures and time limits vary by attraction.
Book the most popular attractions first once your itinerary is confirmed. For the London Eye, Go City currently recommends booking at least one day in advance and allows you to select a time slot up to 15 days before your visit.
Having a reservation does not necessarily mean there will be no waiting time: security checks and attraction-specific queues may still apply.
Does the London Pass let you skip the queues?
Not always. The arrangements vary from one attraction to another. The pass can save you from buying an individual ticket at the entrance, but it should not be considered a universal skip-the-line pass.
At the London Eye, for example, the pass includes standard admission but does not include Fast Track entry. Even with a reserved time slot, you may therefore still have to wait before boarding.
Does the London Pass include public transport?
No, regular journeys on the Tube, buses, Overground or DLR are not included with the current London Pass. The former option combining the pass with an Oyster Travelcard is no longer the product currently offered.
For your everyday journeys, you will therefore need a separate payment method or an Oyster card.
Some transport-related sightseeing experiences are included in the pass, however, including the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and the City Cruises 24 Hour Thames River Pass.
Is the London Pass worth it?
Whether the pass saves you money mainly depends on the number and price of the attractions you plan to visit. A multi-day pass becomes easier to make worthwhile if your itinerary includes several paid attractions each day.
For example, the admission values displayed by Go City in September 2026 are as high as £39 for the London Eye, £37 for the Tower of London, £31 for Westminster Abbey, £27 for St Paul's Cathedral, £18 for Tower Bridge and £56 for the two-day Big Bus tour.
The simplest approach is to make a realistic list of the attractions you intend to visit, add up their individual admission prices and compare the total with the price of the pass for the length of your stay.
Do not add attractions to your itinerary simply to make the pass worthwhile. Its main benefit is reducing the cost of a sightseeing programme you already wanted to do.
London Pass or London Explorer Pass: what's the difference?
Both passes are offered by Go City, but they work differently.
| London Pass | London Explorer Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Choose a duration | Choose a number of attractions |
| Options | 1 to 10 days | 2 to 7 attractions |
| After activation | Consecutive calendar days | 30 days |
| Best suited to | Several attractions over a short period | A few attractions spread throughout your trip |
The London Explorer Pass can therefore be more practical if you only want to select a few major attractions without fitting your visits into several consecutive days. Once activated, it currently gives you 30 days to use your remaining attractions.
Our guide to London sightseeing passes also compares the different options according to the length of your stay and the attractions you plan to visit.
How to use the London Pass
- Choose the pass duration that matches your trip.
- Add your London Pass to the Go City app.
- Check the conditions for the attractions you want to visit.
- Book in advance any attractions that require a time slot.
- Show your digital pass at the entrance to each attraction.
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The pass is activated on first use. As each day ends at midnight, it is worth planning your visits before activating the pass.
London Pass FAQ
Is the London Eye included in the London Pass?
Yes. The London Eye is currently included in the London Pass. Advance booking is required and Fast Track entry is not included.
Is the Tower of London included?
Yes. The Tower of London is one of the main attractions included with the pass.
Is Westminster Abbey included?
Yes. Westminster Abbey is included, but advance booking is currently required.
Is Kew Gardens included in the London Pass?
Yes. Admission to Kew Gardens is one of the attractions included with the London Pass.
Is Windsor Castle included?
Yes. Windsor Castle is included with the pass. Its opening days and hours can vary, so check them before planning your journey from London.
Do London Pass days have to be consecutive?
Yes. Once activated, the pass is valid for the selected number of consecutive calendar days. The days are not calculated as 24-hour periods.
How long can you keep a London Pass before activating it?
The London Pass can currently be activated within one year of purchase.
Can you visit the same attraction twice?
No. Each included attraction can only be visited once with the same pass.
Do you need to print the London Pass?
No. The pass can be stored in the Go City app and shown on your smartphone when visiting attractions.
Summary
The London Pass gives you access to more than 110 attractions and experiences for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 days. It includes many of London's major attractions, including the London Eye, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Kew Gardens and Windsor Castle.
Whether it is good value depends primarily on your itinerary. If you plan to visit several paid attractions each day, compare their combined admission prices with the cost of the pass. If you only want to visit a few attractions spread throughout your trip, the London Explorer Pass may be more suitable.
Before purchasing, check the current list of included attractions and any advance booking requirements, as the catalogue and admission conditions can change.
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