London City Card: Discover London with ease

London is a city where old-world charm meets modern buzz, and with a London City Pass, you get to enjoy both without any fuss. Whether you're excited to see the Tower of London, walk through Westminster Abbey, or even visit the animals at London Zoo, the card gives you access to a bunch of top attractions. You’ll also get entry to museums, river cruises, hop-on hop-off buses, and guided tours. The best part? You can choose a pass that fits how you want to explore! Either by number of days or number of attractions. So whether you want to pack it all in or take your time, there’s a City Card that’s just right for your trip.

London City Card in a nutshell

A City Card for every kind of trip

London city cards come in two main styles: Day-based passes like The London Pass® by Go City are ideal if you're on a tight schedule and want to cram in as many sights as possible. Attraction-based passes like the Headout London Pass let you pick a set number of sights. Whether you're here for a weekend or a full week, choose from 1 to 10 days or 2 to 7 attractions and build a pass around your plans.

One pass, countless experiences

From the Tower of London and the London Eye to Westminster Abbey and Thames river cruises, one city pass opens the door to London's biggest attractions, along with museums, walking tours, Hop-on Hop-off buses, and more. A single pass bundles them together so you can spend less time planning and more time exploring.

Save more than you spend

London isn't cheap, but a city card helps you stretch your budget. Bundled pricing means you pay significantly less than you would for buying individual tickets to each attraction. The more you visit, the more you save. For example, a day-based pass can pay for itself after just 2–3 major attractions, making everything else you visit that day essentially free.

Scan, explore, enjoy

Using your London City Card couldn't be simpler. After purchase, your pass is delivered straight to your inbox. When you arrive at an attraction, just scan your mobile pass at the entrance. Some passes even give you up to a year to activate after buying, so there's no pressure to lock in dates right away. Pick your sights, show up, scan, and you're in.

Which London City Card is best for you

Card detailsHeadout London PassLondon Explorer PassLondon Pass®Turbopass London City PassTurbopass London City Pass with London Eye Tickets

Type of card

Attraction-based

Attraction-based

Day-based

Day-based

Day-based

Validity after activation (first use)

30 days

30 days

1-10 days

1 to 5 days

1 to 5 days

Validity of non-activated cards

30 days

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

Number of attractions

45+

90+

90+

17

18

Price range

£56 to £169

£69 to £184

£104 to £244

£110.98 to £196.42

£159.90 to £259.90

Compare costs: savings with a London City Card

Attraction-based cards

Day-based cards

Save big with London City Card itineraries

Best for: Budget-conscious travelers seeking the highest savings percentage with exclusive digital perks
Attractions: 6 sights over 30 days

Regular tickets total: £183 | Pass Price: £129| Total savings: £54(29%)

Day 1: Tower & St. Paul's

Tower of London with Crown Jewels Access — £36 | Free with the pass + Free AI audio guide
Explore 1,000 years of royal history, marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels collection, and walk the ancient fortress walls where Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh were imprisoned.

St Paul’s Cathedral Admission Tickets – £27 | Free with the pass
Climb into Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, test the acoustics in the Whispering Gallery, and head up to the Stone or Golden Galleries for panoramic city views.

Day 1 Total: £63.00

Day 2: Westminster Abbey & Windsor Castle

Westminster Abbey — £31 | Free with the pass + Free AI audio guide
Witness the coronation church of British monarchs since 1066, discover Poets' Corner honoring literary greats, and stand where Prince William and Kate Middleton wed in 2011.

Windsor Castle Entry Tickets— £31 | Free with the pass
Explore the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, wander through the lavish State Apartments, and visit St George’s Chapel, final resting place of monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II.

Day 2 Total: £62.00

Day 3: London's Best Views

London Eye — £39 | Free with the pass
Soar 135 meters above the Thames in a slow 30-minute rotation, capturing breathtaking 360° views of Big Ben, Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, and the city skyline stretching for miles.

The View from The Shard — £29 | Free with the pass
Ascend Western Europe's tallest building to floor 72 for unobstructed panoramic views stretching 40 miles—on clear days, you can spot Windsor Castle and the South Downs.

Day 3 Total: £68.00

Headout London Pass: Save up to 40% at All Top Attractions

Best for: Flexible travelers who want to cherry-pick top attractions over multiple weeks
Attractions: 6 sights over 30 days

Regular tickets total: £149 | Pass Price: £129| Total savings: £20 (13%)

Day 1: Historic East London

Tower of London — £35.80 | Free with the pass
Explore 1,000 years of royal history, marvel at the Crown Jewels, and walk the ancient fortress walls where Anne Boleyn was imprisoned.​

Tower Bridge Exhibition — £16 | Free with the pass
Walk the glass-floor walkway 42 meters above the Thames and explore the original Victorian steam engines.

Day 1 Total: £51.80

Day 2: Westminster Heritage

Westminster Abbey — £31 | Free with the pass
Discover the coronation church where every British monarch since 1066 has been crowned, and visit memorials to Darwin, Newton, and Dickens.​

St Paul's Cathedral — £26 | Free with the pass
Climb 528 steps to the Golden Gallery for panoramic views, and test the acoustic phenomenon of the Whispering Gallery.

Day 2 Total: £57

Day 3: Gardens & Views

The View from The Shard — £19 | Free with the pass
Ascend Western Europe's tallest building to floor 72 for unobstructed panoramic views stretching 40 miles across London.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – £22.00 | Free with the pass
Stroll through a 320‑acre UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with over 50,000 living plants, from the steamy tropical rainforest inside the Victorian Palm House to cacti, orchids, and carnivorous plants in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Day 2 Total: £41

London Explorer Pass by Go City

Best for: Intensive sightseers who want unlimited access over consecutive days
Attractions: 9 sights over 3 days

Regular tickets total: £286.29 | Pass Price: £139 | Total savings: £147.29 (51%)

Day 1: Tower of London & River Thames

Tower of London — £35.80 | Free with the pass
Explore 1,000 years of royal history, marvel at the Crown Jewels, and walk the ancient fortress walls where Anne Boleyn met her fate.​

Tower Bridge Exhibition — £16 | Free with the pass
Walk the glass-floor walkway 42 meters above the Thames and explore the Victorian Engine Rooms that power this iconic bascule bridge.​

Thames River Cruise — £25.40 | Free with the pass
Glide past Parliament, the Tower, and Greenwich while enjoying live commentary on London's riverside landmarks.​

Day 1 Total: £76.3

Day 2: Westminster & City of London

Westminster Abbey — £31 | Free with the pass
Witness the coronation church of British monarchs, discover Poets' Corner, and stand where royal weddings have taken place for centuries.​

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off — £55.99 | Free with the pass
Explore London at your own pace with unlimited hop-on access across 3 routes covering 60+ stops and major landmarks.​

St Paul's Cathedral — £26 | Free with the pass
Climb to the Whispering Gallery, explore Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece dome, and descend to the crypt housing Admiral Nelson's tomb.​

Day 2 Total: £112.99

Day 3: South Bank Views & Entertainment

London Eye — £39 | Free with the pass
Soar 135 meters above the Thames for breathtaking 360° views of Big Ben, Parliament, and London's skyline in a 30-minute rotation.​

Madame Tussauds — £39 | Free with the pass
Strike poses with lifelike wax figures of royals, celebrities, and sports legends, plus experience the Marvel Universe 4D cinema.​

The View from The Shard — £19| Free with the pass
Ascend Western Europe's tallest building to floor 72 for unobstructed panoramic views stretching 40 miles across London.

Day 3 Total: £97

The London Pass® by Go City: Choose 1 to 10 Days

Types of London City Cards explained: Day-based vs. Attraction-based

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With this card, you can choose the number of attractions you want to visit from the list and focus on slow sightseeing. It’s perfect for visitors who want to take their own time to visit a set number of attractions.

Recommended tours:

  • Headout London Pass: Save up to 40% at All Top Attractions
  • London Explorer Pass by Go City: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions
  • 3 Palace Pass
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With this card, you can choose the number of days you want the card to be valid for (from first use) and visit 90+ attractions from the list. Ideal for visitors aiming to explore numerous attractions within a limited timeframe since it offers the flexibility to visit as many attractions as desired during the selected number of days.

Recommended tours:

  • The London Pass® by Go City: Choose 1 to 10 Days
  • Turbopass London City Pass

Which London City Card is best for you

If you want to see top attractions on a budget

If you're planning to visit more than two major London attractions, the Headout London Pass is a smart investment! It delivers savings of up to 40% compared to purchasing individual tickets. You select 2 to 7 attractions from a curated selection of 45+ experiences like the London Eye, Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, to hidden gems like Frameless and specialist museums. Rather than rushing through everything in one day, the 30-day validity period gives you the strategic advantage of spacing your visits. The pass also streamlines logistics by bundling transportation, Heathrow Express, Thames River cruises, and hop-on-hop-off buses. This approach works best if you're selective about which attractions genuinely interest you, as each site can only be visited once per pass validity period.

London Explorer Pass by Go City offers a broader selection with 90+ attractions to choose from, which works well if you're undecided about what to see. The London Explorer Pass lets you explore 2 to 7 attractions from a list of 90+ options. The list includes all top attractions like the Tower of London, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and The Shard, as well as experiences like Up at The O2, the London Bridge Experience, and the Frameless – Immersive Art Experience, among others.

The 3 Palace Pass on the other hand, lets you see London's three most iconic and must-see palaces: Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, and Kensington Palace. If you just want to spend time hopping Palaces and learning about history, then this pass is perfect!

If you want to see many attractions flexibly within a set number of days

If your London visit is constrained to a short window—say a long weekend or a week—day-pass options like the Turbopass London City Pass , Turbopass London City Pass with London Eye Ticketsor The London Pass® by Go City: Choose 1 to 10 Days are your best bet. These passes operate on a daily access model: you select how many consecutive days you plan to explore (anywhere from 1 to 10 days), and gain unlimited access to 90+ attractions (18 with Turbopass) during that period. This includes major monuments like the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, experiences like guided tours and Thames cruises, and specialty attractions like Madame Tussauds. This approach works best when you're committed to intensive sightseeing over a defined, concentrated timeframe—you pay for daily access rather than pre-selecting specific attractions, which eliminates decision paralysis and maximizes coverage across multiple categories in a short span of time.

Non-activated cards remain valid for 1 year, so you can purchase your pass well in advance without any pressure to activate it immediately—perfect for planning ahead or even gifting.

Top attractions included in your London City Card

InclusionsHeadout London PassLondon PassTurbopass London City Pass

Tower of London

London Eye

Tower Bridge

Up at The O2

Westminster Abbey

The View from The Shard

London Zoo

Kensington Palace

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

HOHO bus tour

City Cruises Thames River Pass

Madame Tussauds London

Top highlights of your London City Card

tower of london
london eye
kensington palace
thames river
up at the o2
london zoo
sea life london aquarium
changing of the guard
london dungeon
hampton court palace
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Tower of London

Timings: 9am to 5:30pm

Address: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

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London Eye

Timings: 10am to 8:30pm

Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

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Kensington Palace

Timings: 10am to 6pm

Address: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, United Kingdom

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Thames River cruise

Timings: 10am to 5:50pm

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Up at The O2

Timings: 10am to 8:30pm

Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom

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ZSL London Zoo

Timings: 10am to 6pm

Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY, United Kingdom

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SEA Life London Aquarium

Timings:
10am to 4pm (Weekdays)

10am to 5pm (Sun)

10am to 6pm(Sat)

Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK

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Changing of the guard walking tour

Timings: 10:45am to 11:30am

Address: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

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London Dungeon

Timings:
11am to 4pm
11am to 6pm(Sat)

Address: The Queen's Walk, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

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Hampton Court Palace

Timings: 10am to 5:30pm

Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, United Kingdom

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How to use the London City Card

Step 1: Choose your City Card

Pick the pass that best fits your needs! Make sure you check the attractions covered and make a choice between day & attraction-based passes.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your City Card easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders.

Step 4: Download the operator’s app

Download the operator’s app on your phone and follow the activation instructions.

Step 5: Start exploring!

Activate your pass at the first attraction of your choice, gain entry, and enjoy sightseeing!

Frequently asked questions about the London City Card

A London City Pass gives you the perfect mix of savings, convenience, and flexibility. You'll get to skip ticket lines, pick the attractions you want, and save more than buying tickets individually. It’s a smart, time-saving way to see the city.