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The independent verdict on city sightseeing passes

Before you book a city sightseeing pass for London, Paris, or New York — find out whether it saves money for your itinerary, and which one to choose.

Where are you in your research?

I know my city

Browse every destination pass we've reviewed

I'm comparing passes

Go City vs CityPASS, plus programme-level breakdowns

Not sure yet?

The decision framework, before looking at any specific pass

Go City London Explorer Pass

Saves £31–£37 on the right 4-choice itinerary

Chicago CityPASS

Strong value if you're hitting the top 5 attractions

Paris Museum Pass

Breaks even at 3 museum visits in 2 days

Is a city pass worth it?

The decision framework, before looking at any specific pass

Go City vs CityPASS

Different programmes for different travel styles

How we decide

Step 1

Check every attraction against its individual price

We verify what's included, what isn't, and what each attraction costs to buy separately.

Step 2

Model the break-even for realistic visit patterns

We calculate the saving across different itinerary types, not just the theoretical maximum.

Step 3

Give a specific verdict with the exact condition

Worth It, Conditional, or Skip — with the specific threshold that determines which.

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