Is the London Pass® 2026 worth it?
We compare the London Pass® directly with the Explorer Pass - and tell you honestly when which sightseeing pass is worthwhile and when none at all. With calculator, real prices from 2026 and 3 typical travel scenarios.
The short answer
For most visitors to London, the London Pass® is clearly worthwhile - but not always.
- Yes, the London Pass® is worth it If you visit at least 3 top paid attractions per day and stay in London for 2 or more days. Typical savings: 30-50 % compared to single tickets.
- Rather the Explorer Pass If you only want to see 2 to 7 selected highlights and can leave out Windsor Castle. You choose fixed attractions and have 30 days Time to redeem them.
- No sightseeing pass required If you only visit one or two attractions or mainly use London for pubs, shopping and walks - then single tickets are cheaper.
As at: 2026 All prices from Go City.
Savings calculator
Choose the attractions you really want to visit and the number of days you want to spend in London. We'll work out how much individual tickets would cost you - and which sightseeing pass is the cheapest.
How many days are you staying in London?
Which attractions would you like to visit?
Single price adults according to Go City. Tick what you would really do.
Select at least one attraction to calculate your savings.
Prices in British pounds (£), as at 2026.
Which sightseeing pass suits which trip? 3 honest scenarios
We have calculated three typical London trips with real prices from 2026. You can see whether the London Pass®, the Explorer Pass or no sightseeing pass fits your travel style.
Anna: first trip to London, 3 days, maximum sightseeing
Anna is coming to London for the first time and wants to see the main highlights. She is planning three paid attractions per day.
- Day 1
- Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Thames boat trip.
- Day 2
- Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Hop-On Hop-Off bus.
- Day 3
- Day trip Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace.
Windsor Castle is not included in the Explorer Pass, so the Explorer Pass plus single ticket would be more expensive.
Maria: 4 days in London, only 4 selected highlights
Maria is travelling to London for 4 days, but only wants to visit 4 selected top highlights - one per day, completely relaxed. Windsor is too far for her.
- 4 top attractions over 4 days
- Tower of London, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussauds.
The London Pass® would be here £43 more expensive than single tickets - with only one attraction per day, the all-inclusive rate is not worth it. The Explorer Pass fits perfectly with the relaxed pace.
The Krause family: 5 days in London, relaxed pace
The Krause family (2 adults, 2 children aged between 6 and 12) stays in London for 5 days and does 1-2 attractions per day.
- 9 top attractions over 5 days
- Tower of London, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Thames Boat Trip, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Windsor Castle, Kew Gardens.
Children under 5 are free of charge. Family highlights such as ZSL London Zoo and Shrek's Adventure are also included.
Break-even: the threshold at which a sightseeing pass pays off
The break-even point is the point at which you pay less with the Sightseeing Pass than with individual tickets. We calculate a realistic average price of £30 per top attraction.
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| Validity | Price | Break-even | London Pass® is worthwhile from | With fewer attractions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | £99 | 3.3 Attractions | 4+ attractions per day | Explorer Pass 2 Attr. (£64) |
| 2 days | £139 | 4.6 Attractions | 5+ attractions over 2 days | Explorer Pass 3 Attr. (£89) |
| 3 days | £169 | 5.6 Attractions | 6+ attractions over 3 days | Explorer Pass 4 Attr. (£109) |
| 5 days | £209 | 7 attractions | 8+ attractions over 5 days | Explorer Pass 5 Attr. (£129) |
| 7 days | £239 | 8 attractions | 9+ attractions over 7 days | Explorer Pass 6-7 Attr. (£149-£159) |
Acceptance: £30 Average price per attraction. For more expensive highlights such as Tower of London (£37) or London Eye (£39) the break-even point is reached earlier. Important: Windsor Castle is not included in the Explorer Pass - if you want Windsor, you should take the London Pass®.
When is the London Pass® not worth it?
We do not promote the London Pass® at any price. These four profiles are better off sticking with single tickets or taking the Explorer Pass.
If you only have half a day with a flight and hotel check-in, you can realistically manage one or two attractions. The £99-day pass is then more expensive than two single tickets.
British Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge exterior view: If you mainly experience London with free highlights and walks, you don't need a sightseeing pass.
If only two fixed highlights such as Tower of London and Westminster Abbey are on the list, the Explorer Pass with £64 usually cheaper for 2 attractions - or single tickets if Windsor is included.
If you only do one highlight per day, plan a long lunch and don't want to be rushed, you will hardly manage the necessary density of attractions. For 1 attraction per day, individual tickets are cheaper than the package price.
Frequently asked questions about the London Pass®
Yes, in most cases the London Pass® is worthwhile from as little as 2 days. At a price of £139 For 2 days, you can break even from around 5 mid-priced attractions. If you do Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Thames boat trip on the first day and London Eye, Madame Tussauds and Westminster Abbey on the second day, you save almost half compared to single tickets.
Both passes are from Go City and have almost the same attractions. The decision depends on two factors: How many highlights do you want to see - and is Windsor Castle included?
- Use the London Pass® if:
- You want to visit 5 or more attractions, are in London for 2 or more days at a time, want to visit Windsor Castle or want to stay spontaneously (unlimited visits per day).
- Take the Explorer Pass if:
- You want to see exactly 2 to 4 selected attractions, are travelling at a relaxed pace (one attraction per day), can skip Windsor and need flexibility in the days you travel - the Explorer Pass runs for 30 days from activation.
- Don't take a sightseeing pass at all if:
- You only plan to visit a single paid attraction or use London mainly for pubs, shopping and free highlights such as the British Museum and Tate Modern.
If in doubt, the calculator above will help you - it shows you both options side by side for your specific choice of attraction.
Yes, the London Pass® is particularly worthwhile for families. Children under 5 are completely free, children between 5 and 15 get a reduced pass price. Family highlights such as ZSL London Zoo, Madame Tussauds and Shrek's Adventure are included. With the 5-day pass, a family of 4 on a typical programme saves around £290 compared to single tickets.
Yes, almost all the top attractions are open all year round - Tower of London, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussauds and Windsor Castle have their normal opening hours in winter too. Queues are much shorter in winter, which means you can actually do more attractions per day. Only Kew Gardens and similar outdoor attractions benefit from warmer weather.
Yes, as long as you have not yet activated the London Pass® (i.e. you have not visited an attraction), you can cancel it free of charge up to 90 days after purchase. This gives you the opportunity to buy it as a travel reserve without the risk of flight cancellation or illness. Only the first visit to an attraction activates the Sightseeing Pass and starts the validity period.
The London Pass® is an all-inclusive sightseeing pass - you can visit as many attractions per day of validity as you can manage logistically. In practice, 3 to 4 top attractions per day are realistic; more is possible if you start early and plan your journey times cleverly. Although there is a formal credit limit, this practically never plays a role for normal sightseeing tours.
No. There is only one London Pass®, which is priced differently depending on the selected validity period (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 days). There is no „Plus“ variant or premium level. If you read about a London Pass® Plus on older websites or in forums, this is outdated or incorrect information.
Yes, with the discount code LONDONCP05LP you can also get on londonpass.com 5 % on the already discounted London Pass®. The code works on gocity.com LONDONCP05. The discount is deducted directly from the price at the time of purchase and can be combined with the pass savings.
Ready to make your decision?
If you have used the calculator above, you already know your recommendation. Here you can go directly to both options.
The London Pass®
Over 100 attractions, Windsor Castle included, hop-on hop-off bus and Thames boat trip automatically included. Flexible from 1 to 10 days. Cancellable free of charge for 90 days.
- From £99 for 1 day
- Up to 50 % Savings compared to single tickets
- Save an additional 5 % with code LONDONCP05LP
London Explorer Pass
Choose 2 to 7 attractions from 103 available. Ideal for shorter stays or if you only want to see selected highlights. 30-day redemption period from activation.
- From £64 for 2 attractions
- Windsor Castle not included
- Save an additional 5 % with code LONDONCP05
Want even more details?
On the detailed pages you will find price scales, all attractions, comparison tables and step-by-step instructions.
All details about the London Pass® · All details about the Explorer Pass · Tips for optimal use