Whilst London has an excellent choice of free museums, many of the other great things to see can be quite expensive!
There are many different cards(London Pass, City Pass, London Explorer Pass, iVenture Card etc.) that can help you save money with these. We have researched the options to bring you all the details! There are 3 main cards, but take your time to choose the best one as the attractions included vary widely between them. These all offer great savings, but you will get best value if you take the time to work out which is best for your plans!
London Pass
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London Explorer Pass |
London City Pass |
London iVenture
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What is it? | Access to 60+ top attractions of London with some special tours along with shopping and restaurant discounts. Optional travel card which allows unlimited access to public transport. | The London Explorer Pass is a useful card for achieving significant savings. The more attractions you visit, the more you save. The pass is very convenient for tourists staying in London both short- and long-term (up to a month). | I) Starter Pass
Access to selected top attractions of London with some special tours along with shopping and restaurant discounts. Optional travel card which allows unlimited access to public transport. II)Classic PassSame as the London City Pass- Starter with an additional tour of “The view from Shard” III)Best PassSame as the London City Pass- Starter with additional tours of
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A flexible card which gives you option to choose 30+ activities from a list of top 30 activities in London over 7 days. | |
Prices | 1 day £56 Adult(16+)/ £37 Child (5-15) 1 day (with Oyster Travelcard) £69 Adult(16+)/ £43 Child (5-15) 2 days £73 Adult(16+)/ £52 Child (5-15) 2 days (with Oyster Travelcard) £95 Adult(16+)/ £68 Child (5-15) 3 days £92 Adult(16+)/ £62 Child (5-15) 3 days (with Oyster Travelcard) £120 Adult(16+)/ £80 Child (5-15) 6 days £123 Adult(16+)/ £83 Child (5-15) 6 days (with Oyster Travelcard) £166 Adult(16+)/ £113 Child (5-15) 10 days £153 Adult(16+)/ £104 Child (5-15) 10 days (with Oyster Travelcard) £206 Adult(16+)/ £157 Child (5-15) |
Adult London Explorer Pass - choice of 3 attractions: £69 Adult(16+) / £55 Child Adult London Explorer Pass - choice of 3 attractions: £69 Adult(16+) / £55 Child Adult London Explorer Pass - choice of 5 attractions: £105 Adult(16+) / £79 Child Adult London Explorer Pass - choice of 7 attractions: £129 Adult(16+) / £101 Child |
b>I) Starter Pass 10 day £82.9 Adult(16+)/ £39.9 Child (5-15) Optional Oyster Travelcard of the value £15/£20/£30/£40 II)Classic Pass 10 day £102.9 Adult(16+)/ £59.9 Child (5-15) Optional Oyster Travelcard of the value £15/£20/£30/£40 III)Best Pass 10 day £132.9 Adult(16+)/ £69.9 Child (5-15) Optional Oyster Travelcard of the value £15/£20/£30/£40 |
London Flexi Attractions Pass-3 £69.00 Adult (16+) £59.00 Child(5-15) London Flexi Attractions Pass-5 £99.00 Adult (16+) £89.00 Child(5-15) London Flexi Attractions Pass-7 £129.00 Adult (16+) £114.00 Child(5-15) London Flexi Attractions Pass-10 £169.00 Adult (16+) £149.00 Child(5-15) London Unlimited Attractions Pass £229.00 Adult (16+) £199.00 Child(5-15) |
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Validity | 1/2/3/6/10 consecutive days | 30 days from the date of first use | 10 consecutive days | 3/5/7/10 Ticket pass:Consecutive 28 days Unlimited attractions pass:Consecutive 5 days |
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Which is best for me? | A good combination of major attractions (including skip-the-line access to some) and free transportation, along with some extra activities. Only pass to include Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey and Hampton Court Palace. Only pass to include London Zoo. It is a great value if you can visit 3-4 attractions every day. This pass is perfect for those who are looking to cover a lot of places in a short duration. Discount on other leisure activities, entertainment, restaurants, and shopping as well. Take the optional Oyster Travelcard if you wish to use London's public transport extensively. |
The London Explorer Pass allows you to tour 3, 5 or 7 tourist attractions and tours you choose for free. Make a selection from 20 famous places, landmarks, tours and cruises. |
Skip the line access to selected top attractions of London with additional discounts on shopping and restaurants. Includes London Eye or Madame Tussauds. The London city pass gives you flexibility to explore the city at your own pace. Suitable for those who have a lot of time and like travelling at a slow pace. t is only worth if you plan to visit all the attractions included in this pass. Take the optional Oyster Travelcard if you wish to use London's public transport extensively. |
You can choose only 3/5/7/10 activities from all the activities depending on your pass. You have the freedom to access all the activities if you have the unlimited attraction pass, but within 5days only. Includes London Eye AND Madame Tussauds. 3/5/7/10 activity pass is worth only if the activities you are choosing are expensive ones and cost more than the value of the pass. This pass gives you the flexibility to experience the activities any time in 28 days. So you don’t need to rush. If you want to experience a lot of activities in a short period, then unlimited activity pass is perfect for you. Best choice of pickup locations, including airports. |
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City Transportation | Optional Oyster Travelcard London travel zones 1-6 Unlimited public transport (bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Emirates Air Line, TfL Rail, most National Rail services, and River Bus services in London.) |
You don't have free use of the public transport with London Explorer Pass | Optional Oyster Travelcard London travel zones 1-6 Unlimited public transport (bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Emirates Air Line, TfL Rail, most National Rail services, and River Bus services in London.) |
Optional £10 Oyster Card 5 Day Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus Tour National Express Return Airport Transfer |
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Attractions Included | 60+ | Depending on the chosen card, you can select 3, 5 or 7 attractions and tours (out of 20) that interest you most to visit for free | 7 (choose 5) + additional discounts in restaurants and shopping |
30+ (choose 3/5/7/10/Unlimited) according to the card. | |
Top Attractions | |||||
Tower of London | Priority skip-the-line Entry | No | Fast Track entry/Skip Line (OR Kensington Palace) Best Pass Option includes Skip Line for both Tower of London and Kensington Palace | No | |
Windsor Castle | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
Westminster Abbey | Standard free entry | Standard free entry | No | No | |
London Zoo | Priority skip-the-line Entry | No | No | No | |
Kensington Palace | Priority skip-the-line Entry | No | Fast Track entry/Skip Line (OR Tower of London) Best Pass Option includes Skip Line for both Tower of London and Kensington Palace | No | |
Hampton Court Palace | Priority skip-the-line Entry | Standard free entry | No | No | |
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre | Standard free entry | Standard free entry | No | No | |
Tower Bridge | Priority skip-the-line Entry | Standard free entry | Fast Track entry/Skip Line | Standard free entry | |
Madame Tussaud's Museum | No | Standard free entry | Fast Track entry/Skip Line(OR London Eye) | Fast Track entry/Skip Line | |
London Eye | No | Standard free entry | Fast Track entry/Skip Line (OR Madame Tussaud's Museum) | Yes (Single ride) | |
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum | Standard free entry | No | Standard free entry | Standard free entry | |
Banqueting House | No | No | Starter and Classic Pass No Free Entry Best Pass Option includes Skip Line | No | |
Fine Arts Museums | |||||
The Queen's Gallery | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
Courtauld Gallery | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
Contemporary Art Museums | |||||
Design Museum | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
Top Historical Museums | |||||
London Transport Museum | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
British Museum exhibitions | Yes (1 exhibition) | No | No | No | |
Churchill War Rooms | Standard free entry | No | No | No | |
Top Cruises | |||||
Thames River Cruise | Yes | Yes | Yes (with audio commentary) | Yes (single return ticket) | |
Thames Clippers | No | No | No | Yes (1-day unlimited) | |
Bateaux London Classic lunch cruise | No | No | No | No | |
Top Tours | |||||
Hop on Hop off Bus Tour | Yes (1-day) | 1 Day Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour | Hop-on-Hop-off Golden Tours (12.5% off) | Yes (5 Day Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Tour) | |
The view from the Shard | No | No | No | Yes | |
London Night sightseeing Bus Tour | No | No | No | Yes | |
Warner Bros Studio Tour | No | No | No | No | |
Stonehenge Express | No | No | No | No | |
Top Bike Tours | |||||
London Bike Tour | Yes | No | No | No | |
Night Bike Tour of London | No | No | No | No | |
London Royal Parks Bike Tour including Hyde Park | No | No | No | No | |
Restaurants Discounts | The East India Company (Free Gift) John Lewis (Free hot drink) The Medieval Banquet (20% off) Tea & Tattle (15% off) Wafflemeister (15% off) | No | Four Sisters London - Cocktail Bar (10% off) Hard Rock Cafe (Free Hot Fudge Sundae with main course) Tea & Tattle (15% off) | Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.(Free Set Lunch Menu) Caffe Concerto(Full Afternoon High Tea) Hard Rock Cafe(Free Set Lunch Menu) The Medieval Banquet(4 Course Feast with Entertainment) Planet Hollywood London(Free Set Lunch Menu) | |
Shopping Discounts | Carry Me Home(15% off) Nauticalia(15% off) The Toy Store (15% off) Crest of London (£5 off) M&M's World (15% off) Foyles Bookshop (Free book on a minimum purchase of £25) London Beatles Store (Free goody bag on a minimum purchase of £5) | No | M&M's World (15% off) Olympic tower Arcelor Mittal Orbit (£2) London Beatles Store (Free goody bag on a minimum purchase of £5) Crest of London (10% off) | No | |
Leisure & Entertainment Discounts | Rubbing Center(Free entry) Namco Funscape(Free entry) Queens Ice and Bowl(Free entry) | No | Brit Movie Tours (20% off) Ripley's Believe It Or Not London (20% off) Mind The Gap Discover London (20% off) Fun London Tours (15% off) | The London Cabaret (Entry Show) | |
Events and Theatre discounts | West End theatre (20% off) The London Brass (Free entry) Curzon Cinemas (Chelsea, Mayfair, Soho and Bloomsbury)(Free entry) | No | No | The London Dungeon (Entry) | |
Full London Guidebook | Yes Full 160-page city guidebook + Tube Map + Tourist Map + Hop-on hop-off bus map (Languages: Spanish, French, English, Portuguese, German, Italian) | The guidebook offers detailed information about attractions and directions through descriptions and maps | Yes Full city guidebook + Tourist Map + Information brochure (Languages: Spanish, French, English, German) | No Only Information brochure and map. | |
How to Use? | After purchasing the London pass, you will get a voucher in your mail which you have to exchange at collecting centre to get the London Pass. Voucher can be shown in electronic form or printed form. | Present your London Explorer Pass at entry points to gain free and priority entrances to attractions and tours | After purchasing the pass, you will get a voucher in your mail or by post which you have to exchange at collecting centre to get the London City Pass. | After purchasing the pass, you will get a voucher in your mail which you have to exchange at collecting centre to get the London iVenture Card. Voucher print out is mandatory. | |
Where to Collect Pass? | Ticket Booth, 11a Charing Cross Road | Once purchased, you can download London Explorer Pass to your smartphone, have the pass sent to your address or collect it upon arrival from London Explorer Pass Redemption Desk | Gatwick Airport, Waterloo Station or Victoria Station | Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2JH UK Opening: 9am to 5pm Closed: Christmas Day (December 25) Phone: 0207 953 4015 |
The London Pass is run by Leisure Pass Group Limited. It is a pass largely meant for tourists. It allows them to visit sites in London. The whole idea behind it, as with other city passes around the world, is to encourage international tourists to travel to London. The pass has a smart card which allows a tourist access to multiple sites all over London (over 70) for a set prepaid fee that is largely discounted. Though airport transfers and transportation options are not part of the package, the London pass is still a good deal all together. Travel is an extra cost should a traveller require it and it is billed over and above the standard pass cost. There are two options for the London Pass: the admissions plus travel card option and the admissions only option.
The pass is best suited for tourists who would like to visit as many sites as possible in London. This is because the pass allows them access to all the listed sites at a standard discounted fee. The same would not work for a tourist who would like to visit only two or three sites as then it would be cheaper to pay for at the entrance.
In a survey done, 92% of respondents who use the London pass liked it and were willing to recommend it to family members and friends. Users of the pass continued to marvel at the diversity of the locations which the pass allowed them access to. The fact that they did not have to carry money to pay at entry points to these sites was also plus as the pass was simply scanned by an agent at the entrance of each site.
The pass allows a traveller to pick a
Children that qualify for the London child pass must be between 5 and 15 years of age. The pass can be paid for well in advance before a trip and simply redeemed once one gets to London as soon as the first site is visited. The days relied on by the pass are calendar days rather than 24-hour time slots so travellers should take this into consideration in order to make the most out of the card.
Top tourist attractions and tours that can be accessed using the pass include: All Hallows found by the tower, Guards Museum tour, Westminster Abbey, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Keningston Palace, Fan Museum tour, Royal Airforce Museum tour, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle and Eltham Palace.
The London pass includes a one day free hop on hop off London bus tour that would ideally go for 26 Euros for adults and 12 Euros for children. The bus tour highlights the following major London sites: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and River Thames. Though on its own the London pass does not include airport transfer, coupled together with the Oyster Travel Card, the two will offer a traveller the cheapest option of getting around London including to and from the airport.
One major bonus of having the London pass is the skip-line access at the tourist sites. No one wants to line up on the long queue that is for sure. The London pass ensures you tour conveniently and that you make most out of the time you have available.
At minimum, the London pass gives you a 6% discount for the one day pass as compared to other passes and as such it is good value for your money. If you decided to visit sites and pay out of pocket, below is the price differential you would have to ponder over. The one day pass goes for 62 Euros. Kensington Palace tickets go for 17 Euros, Tower of London tickets go for 24.80 Euros and Westminster Abbey tickets go for 20 Euros. The tickets to these three sites alone totals up to 61.80 Euros which is roughly what the London pass costs. However, with the pass you get to visit the three sites and over 60 others for ‘free’.
The London pass is quite popular among tourists. Those who have used it have spoken highly of it. You can find more information and Prices from the following sites:
It is a multi-attraction sightseeing card which offers a very flexible service for visitors visiting the top most London attraction around the city. It is available for 3, 5 or 7 Choices Passes. This process saves both the tourists cost and money.
The most remarkable part about this card is that it gives visitors the option of choosing on their own 20 popular tourist attraction. However, for this to happen they need to create their own sightseeing itinerary by choosing from the top most London attraction.
London is one of the most expensive cities in the entire world. It has a good number of famous and expensive attractions. Having London Explorer Pass would therefore help you plan your itinerary. You can either pay 3, 5 or 7 attraction of your choice out of the 20 on the list.
Once you enter the travel dates, the Trio Advisor Searcherssearches up to 200 places you can visit and use the information collected to get you the best deals which have the most incredible low prices. This is worth since it considers the cost and helps you determine a better deal for you to enjoy. London Explorer Pass covers for places like London Dungeon, Madame Tussaud and St. Paul's Cathedral.
It has three choices of attraction namely:-
3 ChoicesLondon Explorer Pass helps you save up to 35 % compared to paying at the gate. It is valid for 30 days. Activation of the pass starts upon scanning at the First attraction.
Collection of your London Explorer Pass is freefor those who order who pick delivery at collection desk in London and for mobile ticket delivery. For those who prefer delivery at your doorstep charges are £2.95
This card gives you a bundle of at least 20 of London's best attraction and of cause at a discounted price. Thus card is based on the number of sites that you would wish to visit. It has a validity period of 30 days from the first day of activation. This means that you have enough time to visit the places you chose without having to hurry due to early expiry.
This card includes entry to the most expensive attractions in London at a cheaper price. For instance, you purchase 3 attraction prices at £69. This can enable you visit London Eye, Madame Tussauds as well as to go for an Off Bus Tour. This in the end could help you save at least £ 27 per pass.
This card also gives you a chance to save your money since you are able to create and personalize your own travel plans.
You can as well chose to download your pass instantly to your smartphone via London Explorer Pass App and your order will be shipped to your address in which you can collect it once you arrive in London offices physically at their redemption which is near Leicester Square.
You can also decide to ship it to your home for a nominal fee.
iVenture Card is London's Ultimate Attraction, Entertainment and Dinning Pass as it is an all-in-one smart card offering you up to 40% savings on top attractions, restaurants, theater shows and sightseeing. This card gives you the chance to choose from 25top most attractions, tours and dining where you will be able to visit at your own pace. You can either chose the package that you feel suits you best. The available packages includes All Inclusive Daily Pass or a 3, 5, 7 0r 10 Ticket ‘Flexi Pass’.
This card is very simple to use as it enables you to choose what you want and when you want. It a form of smart card technology where you swipe the card at your attraction of choice and you will be able to get in.
Is iVenture Card suitable for you?
This card is developed in the most flexible package that will give you a maximum flexibility and the options that suit all your interests as well as your travel schedule. This card also gives you the freedom of changing plans or rather makes other decisions while on your way.
Once you buy this card you do not need to pay to get into any of the attractions you will visit. The most interesting part is that the more sight you get to see the more money you save when you have this card.
This package lasts for five consecutive days and you will be able to visit as much attractions as you feel like. It expires after a month from the date that card was issued.
Other benefits you will be able to get with this card includes:-
This package is available online or via the iVenture card sales point. Once you have ordered online, you will receive an email receipt with a link from where you will be able to check in sites from where you can collect it in your chosen destination.
You can also download a digital iPass in participating regions. This iPass works like a physical card and can be printed ready to be presented at your chosen attractions or can be stored on your device.
You have to note that the period for collecting this package is within 6 months of the purchase.
It is sightseeing for tourists coming to London that entitles the holder of the card to enter a variety of tourist's attractions in and around London region having paid a set free in advance.
The pass is of two forms namely:-
London City Pass has the following pass.
It is important to note that you are free to choose the one that best suits you.
London City Pass Review is an entry pass to experience the sight of London. It includes the view from Share and the Towerbof London. Research indicates that London records the most hightest number of visitors who come to visit the city.
London City Pass allows you free entry to ZSL London 200, London Transport Museum, Towering Bridge and much more. It aso enables you save a lot of cost at selected shops, restaurants and tours. It has an additional option where you can add Oyster Travel Card which may cover all transport needs while in town
It will allow you a free entry to more than sixty famous tourist attractions without queuing while in London. It has an optional Travel card which can allow you to have unlimited journey underground, by city trains and bus all over London.
London city Pass works like a buffet. Once you buy it, you do not need to pay in any of the attractions that are covered by that card. Another interesting fact is that the more you visit the more you save money.
It also comes with a guidebook which will save a lot of your time as well as to help you plan in advance. In addition to that it has so many discounts set in for you at restaurants, shops and entertainment centers across London.
It is available for persons of all ages. Each option chosen differs with prices
London City Pass STARTERThe above has special surprise attraction for you at no extra cost which includes ba city and metro map vacation, vacation brochure, huge selection of activities as well as attraction to choose from.
It is important to note that the validity of this pass is 7 days starting on the day you choose.
However, the chosen day must be written into your ticket. The pass must also be used within the year of its purchase date.During this valid period, you can visit any attraction whenever you like and in the order you want.
You can purchase it via the on line platform via your phone. When you buy it via phone, you can either choose instant delivery to your smart phone or have the order shipped to your home address from where you will collect it from.