Is The Las Vegas Go City Pass Worth Your Money? (My Honest Review!)

If you’ve lingered on our site for at least five whole minutes, you’ll know that we’re big fans of Go City attraction passes. They’re great vehicles for experiencing city attractions while also saving loads of money on those attractions.

We’ve personally used Go City passes in places like Bangkok, Cancun, Oahu, and Chicago — and in all of the cases, we saved money using these passes as opposed to buying the activities separately from each tour operator.

Having said that, some have been more “worth it” than others. In some cities, the passes provided extreme money savings, while in other cities we ended up just saving us a couple of bucks (on activities we wouldn’t have done to begin with).

There’s no denying it. Go City passes are built to save you money — if you plan your itinerary and choose your activities wisely.

So where does the Las Vegas Go City Pass sit within this money-saving scale? Is it a most-definitely-worth-it or a barely-saves-you-money-worth-it? We’re going to dive into all of that here for you.

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What Exactly Is The Go City Las Vegas Pass?

Go City Las Vegas is a digital attraction pass that provides admission to some of the city’s most popular museums, tours, and day trip excursions. With certain activities, you’re even able to skip the line, saving you both money and time.

There are two flavors of these passes: the Go City All-Inclusive Pass and the Go City Explorer Pass.

Go City All-Inclusive Pass

The Go City All-Inclusive Pass is really great for travelers who want to see as much as possible while they’re in Vegas. With the All-Inclusive Pass, you can choose between a 2, 3, 4, or 5-day pass that will give you included admission to 40+ museums, excursions, full-day tours, and activities in the Las Vegas area.

Premium Attractions: If you choose a 3, 4, or 5-day All-Inclusive Pass, you’ll also get one premium attraction included with your pass. You can see the current selection of premium attractions here (or below) — they’re marked with the “premium” label.

The pass includes admission to the following heavy-hitter/iconic attractions:

• Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York (Premium) – A wild mix of acrobatics, music, and comedy. – $136.76/person normally
• KA by Cirque du Soleil (Premium) – A dramatic journey of love and conflict through acrobatic performances. – $135.49/person normally
• Strip Highlights Night Flight on Papillon Helicopters (Premium) – A helicopter tour of the Las Vegas Strip at night. – $124.00/person normally
• National Parks Choice of Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon Full-Day Tour (Premium) – $119.00/person normally
• Finger Licking Self-Guided Downtown Foodie Tour (Premium) – A self-guided tour to taste the best of Downtown Las Vegas’s culinary offerings. – $125.00/person normally
• FlyOver: The Ultimate Flying Ride ft. Wonders of the American West – A simulated flight ride showcasing the beauty of the American West. – $39.00/person normally
• High Roller Observation Wheel: Daytime Ticket – A ride on the world’s tallest observation wheel for stunning views of Las Vegas. – $39.99/person normally
• Madame Tussauds Admission – Entrance to the famous wax museum featuring lifelike celebrity figures. – $38.99/person normally
• Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Classic Daytime Only Tour – A classic way to sightsee with the flexibility to hop on and off at various stops. – $55.00/person normally
• The Tower at the STRAT – Access to the observation deck for panoramic views of Las Vegas. – $35.00/person normally
• The Big Apple Roller Coaster – The popular roller coaster ride at the New York-New York Hotel. – $25.00/person normally
• Fly LINQ Zipline – An exhilarating zipline experience over the LINQ Promenade. – $50.50/person normally
• Discovering King Tut’s Tomb at the Luxor – An immersive exhibition about the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. – $35.00/person normally
• Real Bodies at Horseshoe Las Vegas – An exhibit exploring the human body through preserved specimens. – $33.00/person normally
• Illuminarium Experiences at AREA15 Las Vegas – Immersive digital experiences showcasing various themed environments. – $35.00/person normally
• Señor Frogs: $15 Food & Drinks Credit – Credit for food and drinks. – $15.00/person normally
• Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art – Access to the gallery featuring rotating art exhibits. – $18.00/person normally
• Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix – Family-friendly amusement park with go-kart racing and other rides. – $26.50/person normally
• Las Vegas Natural History Museum – Admission to the museum, featuring natural history and prehistoric life. – $14.00/person normally
• GoCar Tour of Las Vegas Strip – A guided tour of the Las Vegas Strip in a fun, open-air vehicle. – $72.05/person normally
• Rockstar Nightclub Tour – A guided tour of the hottest nightclubs in Las Vegas. – $99.00/person normally
• Princess Diana & The Royals: The Exhibition – $32.95/person normally
• Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure – An interactive walk-through experience with lifelike dinosaurs. – $28.00/person normally
• Hoover Dam Highlights Tour – A guided tour exploring the history and engineering of the Hoover Dam. – $55.00/person normally
• Piano Man – A musical tribute show celebrating the hits of Billy Joel and Elton John. – $59.99/person normally
• The Official “SAW” Escape Room – An escape room experience based on the popular horror movie franchise. – $59.99/person normally
• Number One Escape Room – Highly-rated themed escape rooms from a local business. – $40.00/person normally
• Escape IT: The Sewers – An escape room experience themed around the horror novel and movie “IT.” – $58.94/person normally
• Escape Blair Witch – An immersive escape room experience based on the Blair Witch legend. – $59.99/person normally
• Las Vegas Bar Crawl – A guided tour visiting multiple bars and clubs in Las Vegas. – $70.00/person normally
• Las Vegas Downtown – Fremont St. Walking Tour – A guided walking tour of the historic Fremont Street area. – $35.00/person normally
• The Rat Pack is Back! – A tribute show celebrating the music and style of the original Rat Pack. – $89.95/person normally
• Downtown Comedy Lounge – Admission to a comedy show featuring various stand-up comedians. – $39.99/person normally
• Rockstar Pool Party Club Tour – A guided tour of the best pool parties and clubs in Las Vegas. – $99.00/person normally
• Carpenters Legacy – A tribute show featuring the music of The Carpenters. – $59.99/person normally
• Virtual Reality Experience – A cutting-edge virtual reality experience offering various games and simulations. – $18.00/person normally
• Hollywood Cars Museum & Liberace Garage – A museum showcasing famous cars from movies and TV shows, along with Liberace’s vehicles. – $20.00/person normally
• Erotic Heritage Museum – A museum dedicated to the history and culture of erotic art. – $29.00/person normally
• Driving Tours: Red Rock Canyon & Hoover Dam with Lake Mead – Self-guided driving tours with audio guides for Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam. – $19.98/person normally
• Ice Experience Entry at the Venetian Canal Shoppes – A frosty bar experience where everything is made of ice. – $24.00/person normally
• Ice Experience at Minus5 Ice Bar at Mandalay Bay – A frosty bar experience where everything is made of ice. – $24.00/person normally

Go City Las Vegas Explorer Pass

If you don’t plan on visiting a ton of different attractions and would like to handpick your activities, Go City also has an Explorer Pass. With the Explorer Pass, you’ll pay one flat fee for access to a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7-choice pass.

You’ll then have 60 days to use the Explorer Pass on whichever attractions you’d like. There is also no need to pick attractions ahead of time, so you’ll have the flexibility to choose attractions as you go.

Personally, we are slow travelers who enjoy the occasional sit-down coffee session and mid-day nap, so we like the Explorer Pass because you can take your time and do activities at your own pace.

A lot of the same attractions included with the All-Inclusive pass are available, but some do differ. Here are some attractions that are ONLY included with the Explorer Pass (not available on the All-Inclusive one):

• Blue Man Group Show Ticket – A unique blend of music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics. – $86.89/person normally
• Particle Ink: Wanderlust Daytime Self-Guided Tours – An immersive daytime tour exploring the interactive art of Particle Ink. – $30.50/person normally
• Dinner at Café Hollywood at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – A dining experience at the stylish Café Hollywood. – $25.00/person normally
• Big Bus Las Vegas Night Time Tour – A nighttime sightseeing tour of Las Vegas with Big Bus. – $55.00/person normally
• Paradox Museum – A museum featuring mind-bending exhibits and optical illusions. – $35.00/person normally (Explorer only)
• SkyPod + 1 Thrill Ride at the STRAT – Access to the SkyPod observation deck plus one thrill ride. – $39.00/person normally
• Nathan Burton Magic Show (inside FlyOver) – A family-friendly magic show featuring Nathan Burton. – $33.92/person normally
• Señor Frog’s 1-Hour Open Bar – Enjoy one hour of open bar at Señor Frog’s. – $35.00/person normally
• Ice Experience at LINQ Promenade – Entry to the unique ice-themed bar at LINQ Promenade. – $24.00/person normally

The attractions that are NOT included with the Explorer Pass include: all the Premium activities (KA by Cirque du Soleil, the helicopter tour, Grand Canyon NP day trip, etc.)

You can check out the full list of activities included in the Explorer Pass here.

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How Much Do Go City Las Vegas Passes Cost?

Go City All-Inclusive Pass

• Adult (12+) ranges from $159 for 2-day pass to $349 for 5-day pass
• Child (3-12) $149 for 2-day pass to $319 for 5-day pass
• Savings potential (compared to buying tickets individually for attractions): ~64%

Go City Explorer Pass

• Adult (12+) ranges from $79 for a 2-choice pass to $174 for 7-choice pass
• Child (3-12) $69 for 2-choice pass to $164 for 7-choice pass
• Savings potential (compared to buying same-day box office tickets of attractions): ~48%

PRO TIP: Looking to maximize those savings? Get a pass with more days or more choices. As you can see from the prices on the website, the Go City passes actually get cheaper from a cost-per-day perspective if you opt for more days or more choices.

For example, a 2-choice Explorer pass will cost you $37 per activity. But, if you were to buy the 7-choice activity pass, the cost per activity drops to less than $23 each. That’s a big price drop!

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How To Make The All-Inclusive Pass Worth It

To get the best value out of the Go City All-Inclusive Pass, we recommend avoiding the 3-day pass. At the time of writing, the 3-day pass is the most expensive out of all your options.

Here’s a breakdown of how much each pass costs per day —

Pass Type	Cost Breakdown
2-Day Pass	$79.50 / day ($159 total)
3-Day Pass	$89.66 / day ($269 total)
4-Day Pass	$81.50 / day ($324 total)
5-Day Pass	$69.80 / day ($349 total)

As a rule of thumb, you’ll then want to do enough activities each day that retail for greater than the daily cost of your pass. Here’s an example.

Let’s say I buy the 2-Day All-Inclusive Pass. I only need to accumulate at least $79.50 in activity costs per day to get good value out of the pass. With that in mind, here are the activities I plan to do during my 2 days in Vegas:

• Day 1: FlyOver: The Ultimate Flying Ride ($39) | High Roller Observation Wheel ($39) | Fly LINQ Zipline ($50) | Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Classic Daytime Only Tour ($55) – How much these activities would have cost without the pass: $183
• Day 2: The Big Apple Roller Coaster ($25) | The Tower at the STRAT ($35) | The Official “SAW” Escape Room ($60) | GoCar Tour of Las Vegas Strip ($70) – How much these activities would have cost without the pass: $190

These two days will jam-packed with fun, but you’ll for sure be getting your money’s worth!

If the sample itinerary above is making you tired just by looking at it, the Explorer Pass may be a better option for you.

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How To Make The Explorer Pass Worth It

Here’s the cost breakdown of each Explorer Pass type (for adults):

Pass Type	Cost Breakdown
2-Choice Pass	$39.50 / day ($79 total)
3-Choice Pass	$36.33 / day ($109 total)
4-Choice Pass	$32.25 / day ($129 total)
5-Choice Pass	$29.80 / day ($149 total)
6-Choice Pass	$26.50 / day ($159 total)
7-Choice Pass	$24.85 / day ($174 total)

To make your Explorer Pass worth it, you need to make sure that each of your chosen activities have a retail value greater than the cost-per-day you’re paying.

For example, if I buy the 3-choice pass, each activity I choose would cost me about $36. Remember this number!

In this case, I wouldn’t spend one of my activities on the Ice Experience at LINQ Promenade ($25) because the retail value of this experience is only $25. I’d be better off walking up to the ice bar and paying them $25 to get in!

Instead, I’d set my eyes on the more expensive experiences like the Escape IT: The Sewers Escape Room ($59), Blue Man Group Show Ticket ($87), and the Big Bus Las Vegas Night Time Tour ($55). I’d for sure be getting my money’s worth with these choices.

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The Bottom Line: Is The Go City Las Vegas Pass Worth Your Money?

I’ve shown you examples of how the Go City Las Vegas passes can save you money. There’s no denying that saving money is possible.

The bigger questions is wether or not these activities actually interest you in the first place.

If only 2-3 of the activities in the entire attractions list get you excited, then clearly the All-Inclusive Pass is out of the question.

If you can hardly narrow down your top favorite activities out of the 15 that pique your interest, then you might actually get really good value out of the passes!

So which one is a better value — the All-Inclusive Pass or the Explorer Pass?

At this point, you probaby have an idea of which pass fits your travel style better. But if you don’t and you’re stuck between whether you like the All-Inclusive Pass or the Explorer Pass better, here are my thoughts on your options.

While the savings potential for an All Inclusive Pass is way more than it is for an Explorer Pass, unless you are a “go go go” type of traveler, trying to fit in a ton of activities in one day to get your money’s worth can be REALLY tiring.

Trust me on this, I tried the All-Inclusive Pass in Chicago and did three activities in one day (2 museums and 1 observation deck) — we all thought it was way too much and ended up getting pooped out before the end of the day!

This is why we’re bigger fans of the Explorer Pass. Want to keep it light and do 2 attractions per day? You can. There’s no pressure of trying to fit in too much into each day.

Again, the one that’s right for you is really dependent on your travel style. If you’re a value maximizer and love the challenge of trying to do everything you can, the All-Inclusive Pass was practically made for you! But if you’re like me and need some downtime in between activities, the Explorer Pass may be a better fit.

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