Is the London City Pass a Good Deal?
When travelling, I love using city passes to see all my must-see spots. They’re usually the most cost-efficient way. I’ve tried them in different cities like Montreal, New York, Oahu, Vienna, Prague, and Dublin. The first time I tested out a city pass was in London in 2005 during a girl’s trip celebrating our college graduation. Let’s just say, it left a good impression.
Recently, my best friend visited England – a place she’d dreamt about for a long time – so we made sure to visit all the major sights. I immediately thought of using the London City Pass again. Did it hold up to my last experience? Definitely!
Many top London attractions cost a lot to see. The Tower of London is £33.60, Hop On Hop Off Bus is £37, and Westminster Abbey is £27, amounting to £97.60. We took advantage of a 2-day pass for £119 and packed our days with various activities like a visit to the London Bridge Experience, Kensington Palace, Brit Movie Tour, and more.
So, in total, if we had bought all these separately, it would have cost us £242.25. Saving money on this was a no-brainer, honestly. In addition to that, the pass also offers extra features like a couple of Solve a Mystery games worth £32 each. Those are self-guided walking tours across London that help you unravel mysteries.
However, in hindsight, there were things we could have done a little differently. We rushed our visit to the Kensington Palace since it was far from other places. So, maybe fit in attractions that are near to each other for a more relaxed experience. Also, some of the attractions like the Brit Movie Tour weren’t worth it, in my opinion, so really consider your choices.
On top of that, be sure to read up about each activity on the City Pass website. Some locations may have time restrictions or require advance bookings.
Some points to remember about the London City Pass:
– The longer your pass, the more you save.
– Plan your routes wisely to minimize travel time across the city.
– 2-3 days are generally enough to catch most of the big stops in London.
I have to say, among all the city passes I’ve tried, London’s seems to be one of the best since it allows you to fill your schedule as much as possible within a given time, rather than limiting you to a certain number of activities. My friend will be visiting again later this year, and we’ll explore more budget-friendly opportunities in London. Stay tuned for more updates!
So, if you’re travelling to Montreal, New York, Oahu, Vienna, Prague or other such cities soon, don’t forget to check out their city passes. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!