Is the London Pass Worth It? An Honest Assessment
The London Pass gives unlimited access to 80+ attractions for a flat daily rate. It sounds like a bargain until you check what's actually included — and excluded. Here's the honest breakdown.
The London Pass is worth it only if you plan to visit 4–5 of the major paid historic attractions in a concentrated window. For most visitors — especially those spending more than one day in London and mixing paid and free attractions — individual tickets work out cheaper.
London Pass prices (2025)
Current pricing at londonpass.com (subject to change):
- 1 Day — approximately £79 adult
- 2 Days — approximately £109 adult
- 3 Days — approximately £129 adult
- 10 Days — approximately £189 adult
What's included — and what isn't
| Attraction | Price | Pass included? |
|---|---|---|
| Tower of London | £30 | ✓ Yes — Best value included attraction |
| Westminster Abbey | £28 | ✓ Yes |
| Kew Gardens | £22 | ✓ Yes |
| St Paul's Cathedral | £23 | ✓ Yes |
| Cutty Sark | £18 | ✓ Yes |
| The Shard | £33 | ✗ No — Book via GYG |
| London Eye | £32 | ✗ No — Merlin attraction |
| British Museum | Free | ✗ No — No ticket needed |
| Natural History Museum | Free | ✗ No — No ticket needed |
| Tate Modern | Free | ✗ No — No ticket needed |
| Sky Garden | Free | ✗ No — Pre-book at skygarden.london |
| Harry Potter Studio | £55 | ✗ No — Separate booking required |
When the Pass makes sense
If your London itinerary includes Tower of London + Westminster Abbey + Kew Gardens + St Paul's in the same 1-2 day window, the Pass pays off:
- Tower of London: £30
- Westminster Abbey: £28
- Kew Gardens: £22
- Total: £80 — 1-Day Pass costs £79
Add any more included attractions that day and you're ahead. Skip one of those three and you're behind.
When the Pass doesn't make sense
If your must-do list includes The Shard (not included), the London Eye (not included), any West End show (not included), or mostly free museums (British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, V&A — all free, all not in the Pass), then the Pass won't save you money.
Also: the Pass does not include transport. You'll still pay for tube and bus travel on top.
The alternative: book attractions individually
For most itineraries, booking attractions individually gives you more flexibility and often better value. Booking 24–48 hours ahead via GetYourGuide often saves 5–15% versus gate prices and includes skip-the-queue access. Here are direct booking links for the four biggest Pass-included attractions:
London Pass: Frequently Asked Questions
The London Pass is a prepaid sightseeing card that gives entry to 80+ London attractions for a flat daily fee. It includes the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kew Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral, the Cutty Sark, and many others. It does NOT include the London Eye, The Shard, British Museum, Natural History Museum, or other free/separately ticketed attractions.
It depends entirely on your itinerary. If you plan to visit Tower of London (£30), Westminster Abbey (£28), and Kew Gardens (£22) in the same 1-day window, the 1-day Pass (£79) saves you money. If you want The Shard (not included), the London Eye (not included), or mostly free museums, the Pass won't save you anything. Run the maths on your specific list before buying.
The London Pass does not include: the London Eye (Merlin attraction, sold separately), The Shard, the British Museum (free), the Natural History Museum (free), the Science Museum (free), the V&A (free), Tate Modern (free), Sky Garden (free), Harry Potter Studio Tour, most West End shows, all transport (tube, bus, river bus), food and drink, or most temporary exhibitions.
Individual tickets are almost always the better choice for trips of 2+ days where you're mixing paid and free attractions. The London Pass works best for 1-day "maximum paid attractions" visits — if you want to see 4–5 historically significant paid sites in a single day, the maths tends to work out. Beyond that, buy individually and spend the difference on food or a river cruise.