London Tourist Cards

London is an expensive city, with 35 million tourists a year and lots to see and do. Tourist passes save you time by avoiding queues and money by not having to pay for each ticket separately.

The price of the London Pass is based on the number of consecutive days of use you choose. You can purchase it for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 days, and during that period you will have unlimited access to more than 90 of the city's iconic attractions and monuments.

This pass is perfect if you plan to visit many attractions. For example, with a 6-day London Pass for adults, which costs around £209, you can access attractions worth over £860. The more you visit, the more you get out of the pass.

One of the great advantages is that you can activate it up to a year after purchase. The countdown only starts when you use it for the first time, and from then on, the days are counted in natural format (from 00:00 to 23:59). To get the most out of it, we recommend activating it in the morning.

What does the London Pass include?

It gives you access to London's main monuments, museums and attractions. Here is a selection of the most notable ones:

Why choose the London Pass?

Because the London Pass is the most comprehensive and flexible pass if you want to make the most of your stay in London. You save time, because it includes fast-track access to many attractions; money, because you don't pay for separate tickets; and you also have the convenience of carrying everything on your mobile phone.

It also includes special discounts at restaurants, shops and shows, making it a great option for those looking for a complete experience.

The London Explorer Pass is perfect if you want to see London's top attractions at your own pace, without feeling tied to a set number of days. With this pass, you choose how many attractions you want to visit (between 2 and 7) from a list of over 50 options.

Once you activate it, you have up to 30 days to use it, making it an ideal option for longer trips or more relaxed planning.

With this pass, you can easily customise your itinerary and save money in the process. In addition, some attractions allow skip-the-line access, and others require advance booking (you can easily manage this from the app or confirmation email).

What does the London Explorer Pass include?

Why choose the London Explorer Pass?

Because the London Explorer Pass is the perfect option if you don't need to see "all of London", but just the essentials. You can choose what interests you most, such as The Shard Viewing Platform, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey or the Thames River Cruise, and spread your visits out at your own pace, without the pressure of having to use it on consecutive days.

What's more, the prices are lower than buying each ticket separately, and you can save up to 35% compared to standard rates.

The London Pass Plus is the ideal option if you want to enjoy a truly comprehensive tourist experience in London. With this pass, you can visit more than 90 attractions for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 consecutive days, with no limit on the number of visits per day and including access to the Hop-On Hop-Off tourist bus and the Thames cruise.

This pass not only saves you time and money (up to 50% off individual tickets), but also offers total convenience, as you can carry it on your mobile phone and access all the information from an app.

For example, with a 6-day pass (£209), you can visit attractions worth over £860. What's more, you have 1 year from the date of purchase to activate it at your convenience.

Why choose the London Pass Plus?

Why choose the London Pass Plus?

Because the London Pass Plus is the most versatile and comprehensive pass. It includes both the most important historical monuments and popular attractions for all ages, such as the London Eye and LEGOLAND Windsor. It's a great choice if you're travelling for the first time, want to plan as you go, or simply don't want to miss anything.

If you're unsure which of the three main passes to choose, here's a quick guide to help you decide based on what you're looking for:

Depending on how much you want to spend

Depending on your type of trip

In addition to the main passes, there are other very interesting options for those looking for themed activities, family experiences or ways to stay active during their trip. Here is an overview of the most notable ones:

Royal Palaces Pass: Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and the Tower of London

A perfect option if you are interested in the history of the British monarchy or only have a few days in the city. This pass allows you to visit three of London's most iconic palaces and is valid for two years.

Magic London Pass

Designed for family trips, this pass includes five of London's most entertaining attractions. It's perfect for children who don't want to spend the whole trip visiting museums.

London Eye + Sightseeing Bus + Thames River Cruise Pack

This is not a tourist pass as such, but it is a very practical way to save money by combining three of London's most iconic experiences. With the London Eye + Sightseeing Bus + Thames River Cruise package, for only around S$107, you can enjoy a panoramic view from above, tour the city by bus and sail down the Thames.

Royal Museums Greenwich Pass

This one-day pass is ideal for exploring one of London's most fascinating and cultural areas. With the Royal Museums Greenwich Pass, you'll have access to four historic sites related to navigation and time: from the Cutty Sark sailing ship to the Royal Observatory and the famous Greenwich Meridian. Prices start at S$61

Sports and wellness passes: to keep fit while travelling

If you don't want to lose your rhythm during your trip to London, these passes give you access to gyms, fitness classes and yoga sessions at various locations throughout the city. Flexible, convenient and adaptable to any itinerary.

That's a personal decision that will depend, as you've seen, on the type of traveller you are, your budget and how long you're staying in the city. But I can give you some very simple advice. Make a list of the attractions you're most interested in visiting and organise them according to the number of days you have for your trip and how much they cost separately. That way you'll know whether it's worth buying a pass and which one includes them all.

Remember that with tourist passes, you can either get much cheaper access to more than 80 attractions if you want to make the most of London, or choose and pay for only a limited number of places because you have fewer days to travel and there are some essentials that you cannot miss.

Vicky's Traveller Tip

Make a list of the attractions you want to see and how much it would cost to buy tickets separately to compare their prices with the passes.

Each card is very easy to use. When you buy it online, you choose from the different options available, and when you receive it, you can download it to your mobile phone and scan it at the entrance to each attraction.

You can purchase it at any time: a month or a day before you start your trip, because your card will only be activated once you use it on your first visit. You will also receive a comprehensive digital guide in your language, with details about each place you visit, maps and useful information.

London has always been considered an expensive city. And although the pound has lost value in recent years, prices for restaurants, hotels and attractions are still quite high compared to other cities. But if you plan your trip in advance and know a few tricks, your budget doesn't have to be a problem.

Use the tourist bus

Whether or not you decide to get a tourist card, taking the tourist bus will save you time and money on transport, as it takes you directly from one attraction to another without having to pay for the underground or city bus for each journey. You can read more about how it works in my article on London Hop-On Hop-Off Buses.

Take a cruise on the Thames

The same goes for the Thames cruise: there are several options, from the cheapest to the most premium. Best of all? On the hop-on hop-off cruise, you can get on and off as many times as you like to get around the city at your leisure. Read more here: 7 Best Thames River Cruises.

To visit the surrounding area, it's best to take a closed tour

If at any point you consider leaving the big city to visit the English countryside, the most charming villages on the island or the world-famous universities of Oxford or Cambridge, your budget won't be a problem if you do so with an organised excursion at a fixed price. I'll tell you about the best excursions in this guide: 11 Best Day Trips from London.