London Pass® vs Explorer Pass: The direct comparison 2026

Both passes are from Go City and access almost the same pool of attractions. The difference is the pricing model: the London Pass® gives you unlimited visits per day, you pay by the day (1 to 10). The Explorer Pass works the other way round - you choose between 2 and 7 fixed attractions and have 30 days to redeem them.

That depends on your travelling style. For 2 to 4 attractions, the Explorer Pass is usually cheaper because you only pay for the attractions you actually choose anyway. For 5 attractions and more, the London Pass® is clearly worthwhile - especially if you want to see a lot within a few days.

Not quite. Since July 2026, the two sightseeing passes have almost completely overlapped: Windsor Castle, the Royal Mews and the other highlights previously exclusive to the London Pass are now also available on the Explorer Pass. The main difference now lies in the number of attractions: around 111 in the London Pass® versus around 77 in the Explorer Pass. If you want the full selection, go for the London Pass®.

The Explorer Pass is more flexible in terms of time: you have 30 days from activation to redeem your chosen attractions. Breaks, rest days or sightseeing stops with longer gaps are easily possible. The London Pass® runs on consecutive calendar days - once activated, the clock ticks continuously.

Both passes have identical family conditions: Children under 5 are free, children between 5 and 15 get a reduced price. For active families with several attractions per day, the London Pass® usually pays off better because the all-inclusive model makes each additional highlight free of charge. Families who only visit selected highlights pay less with the Explorer Pass.

Technically, yes – they are separate products and can be purchased individually. In practice, however, this is rarely worth it. If you need a sightseeing pass that covers more, there’s always the next higher tier. If you really do have two distinct phases to your trip, you can use the Explorer Pass for the days with a lighter itinerary and the London Pass® for the busier days.

Same: Both the London Pass® and the Explorer Pass can be cancelled free of charge within 90 days of purchase, provided they have not yet been activated. The validity period only begins once you have visited an attraction for the first time. So you can buy in advance with peace of mind, without any risk should your flight be cancelled or your plans change.

Yes – both products are available via Go City, and the code LONDONCP05 works on gocity.com for both. On londonpass.com you get with LONDONCP05LP the same discount specifically on the London Pass®. In both cases you save additional 5 % on the already discounted pass price.