The CityPassCheck blog
Data-backed guides on city passes: when each one pays off, how many days to buy, what is excluded, and the mistakes that quietly cost travelers money.
Are there real city pass discount codes in 2026, or are they fake?
Genuine sales exist, but most 'promo code' pages are recycling expired codes — the real saving is almost always in the tier you pick, not a coupon box.
City pass vs museum card: what's the difference in 2026?
The word 'card' gets used for three genuinely different products, and one of them might only be discounting your tickets, not paying for them.
How much does a Paris pass cost in 2026? Three products compared
Three products, three price ranges, three different jobs — the cheapest one isn't automatically the best value for your trip.
How much does The London Pass cost in 2026? Full price breakdown
Prices run from £89 for one day to £214 for seven — and the per-day rate drops fast the longer you hold it, if you can actually use the days.
What's included in The London Pass? Full attraction list for 2026
It's unlimited entry to a long list of paid attractions over consecutive days — but two of London's most-searched sights aren't on that list.
City pass or single tickets? A simple way to decide
Passes are sold on big round savings numbers that assume a trip most people never take. Here's the five-minute method to know whether one actually pays off for you.
Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it in 2026?
For most museum-first trips to Paris, yes — but there's one blind spot that catches people out, and families should do the math before buying.
Best city pass for families: what actually changes with kids
Age rules do most of the work: many museums are free for kids, so the real decision is how many adult passes you need, not how many child ones.
Do city passes include public transport? A city-by-city answer
Some passes bundle unlimited transit; others don't touch it at all — and the gap between the two changes the whole value comparison.
8 city pass mistakes that quietly cost you money
Most pass regret comes down to the same handful of avoidable errors — here's what to check before you buy.
How many days of city pass should you actually buy?
Match the pass to your museum days, not your trip length — and when in doubt, buy one tier down, not one tier up.
Is The London Pass worth it in 2026?
It pays off fast if you're doing three or more paid attractions a day — and quietly loses money on anything slower.
Is the Roma Pass worth it in 2026?
For ancient Rome and public transport combined, it's one of the better-value passes in Europe — as long as you spend the free entries wisely.
Does skip-the-line really work? What a city pass actually saves
It's a shorter queue, not a different set of rules — and the value it delivers depends heavily on the season you're traveling in.