The London Pass: is it worth it?
London has some of the most expensive attractions in Europe — the Tower of London alone is nearly £35 — so a pass can pay off fast. The London Pass bets on volume: cram in enough big-ticket sights and it's excellent value. Do two things a day at a relaxed pace and the maths gets shakier.
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At a glance
Prices by duration
What’s included
- Tower of London
- Westminster Abbey
- St Paul's Cathedral
- The View from The Shard
- Tower Bridge Exhibition
- Churchill War Rooms · Reservation required
- Hampton Court Palace
- Windsor Castle
- Kew Gardens
- ZSL London Zoo
- Thames River Cruise
- Kensington Palace
What’s not included
- London Eye
- Madame Tussauds
Is the The London Pass worth it?
The London Pass rewards busy days. If you'll see two or three paid attractions daily and start with the pricey ones — Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The Shard — it beats single tickets comfortably. For a slower trip, the pay-as-you-go Explorer Pass or single tickets usually win.
Where it wins
- Huge line-up — 90+ attractions including Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The Shard
- Skip-the-line entry at most sites
- Windsor Castle and Hampton Court included (both pricey day trips)
- The more you pack in per day, the better the value
Where it falls short
- Does not include the London Eye
- Consecutive-day validity punishes a relaxed pace
- Easy to over-buy days you won't fully use
- Public transport is not included
Best for: Fast-paced sightseers doing 2–3 major paid attractions a day over 1–3 days.
What you get
The London Pass is an all-you-can-visit attractions pass covering more than 90 sights. The ones that move the needle are the expensive ones: the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, The View from The Shard, and the two big day trips — Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace.
Its logic is simple: the pass is a fixed daily rate, so every extra attraction you squeeze in drives the cost-per-visit down. Skip-the-line entry at most sites makes those busy days actually feasible.
The catch
Two things trip people up. First, the London Eye is not included — a common surprise, since it’s one of the city’s signature sights. Second, the pass is consecutive-day, so a slower itinerary leaves value on the table.
If you want to pick a handful of attractions across a longer stay without racing, the London Explorer Pass — where you choose a set number of attractions and use them at your own pace — is often the better structure.
Our verdict
Buy the London Pass if you’re a fast mover starting with the priciest sights. Otherwise, run your list through the calculator: below three attractions a day, single tickets or the Explorer Pass frequently come out ahead.
Alternatives to consider
Frequently asked questions
Is the London Pass worth it for 2 days?
It can be, if both days are full. Two Tower-of-London-tier attractions plus a viewpoint each day clears the 2-day price easily. If you're pairing sightseeing with shopping or long lunches, price it against single tickets first.
Does the London Pass include the London Eye?
No. The London Eye is a Merlin attraction and sits outside the London Pass. If it's a must-do, factor a separate ticket into your total — or check whether the Explorer Pass covers it for your dates.
London Pass or single tickets?
It comes down to pace. Three-plus paid attractions a day almost always favours the pass; one or two a day often favours single tickets. The calculator settles it for your exact list.