The London Pass®: 100+ Things To Do – Includes Tower Bridge

London can be a lot. This pass turns the chaos into a plan. The London Pass® is built around a mobile ticket and the Go City app, so you can see far more than the usual one-day hit list without juggling separate admissions.

I really like two things about it. First, the big-ticket mix feels right for first-timers, with Tower Bridge plus heavy hitters like the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. Second, I like the built-in “do it your way” pacing, because credits cover many activities across 1 to 10 days, and you can jump between neighborhoods on your own schedule.

One big consideration: several of the star attractions require advanced reservations (think London Eye, The View from The Shard, and others). If you wait too long, you can run into sold-out time slots and end up reshuffling your days.

Key points before you buy

• 100+ credits in one package with pass duration options from 1 to 10 days
• Mobile Go City ticketing you sync right after order confirmation
• Reserved highlights are the bottleneck, not the number of places you can visit
• Thames Clippers credits give a full day of river hop-on, hop-off use
• Many top sights can be redeemed in any order, so you can build a logical route
• Skip-the-line value shows up most when you plan around popular entries

Price and planning: is $135.75 a fair deal?

At $135.75 per person, the London Pass® price only matters if you actually use enough included sights. The pass is designed for a high hit rate: it’s loaded with a maximum credits value based on the number of days you choose, and you can redeem those credits for admission to 100+ activities.

Here’s the practical way to think about it. If you use it like a checklist, you usually feel the savings because many of London’s most famous places cost enough that a few visits can offset the pass fast. I also like that the pass can be valid for up to a year from purchase, so if your timing changes, you are not locked into a single immediate week.

Where the math gets tricky is when your schedule is too tight or your must-dos are the ones that require reservations. The pass can still be worth it, but you have to plan around time slots. Otherwise, you’re paying for access you can’t use that day.

Also remember: your pass is activated when you visit your first attraction, and then it stays valid for the consecutive calendar days you bought. That means you should start it when you truly begin the sightseeing sprint, not on arrival day unless you are ready to use it right away.

How the Go City app and mobile pass work on the ground

This pass is built for phone-first use. Your London Pass becomes available immediately after order confirmation, and you are told to hit Get ticket to update your email and sync your pass in the Go City app.

That sounds simple, and for most people it is. But I strongly suggest you do two things before you step into lines:

1) Open the Go City app and confirm your pass is synced.

2) Build your first day around any activities that need reservations, so you are not trying to fix booking issues while your group is standing outside a closed gate.

Another real-world detail I appreciate: the pass does not claim to be a guided tour with one leader herding you around. It’s more like a credit wallet. Some included experiences are timed, and some rely on on-site operations. The Go City app and digital guide are your best friend for the up-to-date list and any changes.

Finally, keep in mind that each attraction can only be visited once. That’s common with attraction passes, but it changes your strategy. You should pick the highest-value sites for each day, not “whatever is nearby first.”

Big-ticket views first: London Eye, The Shard, and The Monument

If you want the skyline shots and you want them on time, start here.

London Eye is the classic modern view: 135 metres high with 32 glass pods tied to London’s boroughs. Your ticket is included for 30 minutes, but reservations are required. The pass gives you what you need, yet you still must secure your time slot.

The View from The Shard is another reservation-only showpiece. You get indoor viewing gallery and the open-air Skydeck on the 72nd floor, plus a panoramic guide and four digital photos. It is daytime only with the last available booking slot at 5:15PM, so plan your Shard day earlier than you think you need to.

If you want views without going all the way up to the skydeck, The Monument to the Great Fire of London is a solid choice. It commemorates the 1666 fire and gives you spectacular London perspectives, with an included time of about 1 hour.

For extra skyline angles, Wellington Arch is an underrated add-on if your route touches it. It has beautiful views of parks and the city skyline, and it also requires advanced reservations.

Ranger’s House and the Royal Observatory Greenwich area can also fit into a views-and-walks plan around Greenwich Park. The Royal Observatory is included with an included 1.5 hours, and it focuses on astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time, and the Prime Meridian.

Royal landmarks and grand interiors: Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, and the King’s Gallery

For many first-timers, this is the core “London postcard” sweep.

Westminster Abbey is included for about 1 hour, and it’s UNESCO-listed. Plan for crowds, because this is one of those places where everyone wants the same photo from the same angles.

St. Paul’s Cathedral near the Thames is another must for architecture lovers. It’s included for 1 hour, and it is tied to the rebuild after the Great Fire. This is a great stop if your route puts you near the river, and it pairs nicely with other nearby areas because you’re not jumping across the city.

The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a different vibe: it’s an exhibition space for changing works from the Royal collection. You get about 1 hour, and it’s a smart pick if you want art without committing to a huge museum day.

If you want a monument-adjacent day, you can also connect this area with Big Bus Tours, included as a 2-day classic hop-on hop-off option. It is useful for getting a fast orientation of where things are, but it is not magic. When service runs late or stops are affected, you can lose time, so treat it like a convenience, not your only transport plan.

And for something quieter that still feels very London: Southwark Anglican Cathedral is included for 1 hour, with links to historic baptisms and theatre connections. It’s the kind of stop that makes your itinerary feel less like a checklist.

Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Jewel Tower: medieval London on rails

This is your medieval-and-imperial day, and it’s a great use of the pass because these sites cluster naturally.

Start with Tower of London, included for about 2 hours. It has served as royal palace, prison, armoury, and even a zoo, so you get a mix of story and structure. If you like places that feel layered, this is one of them.

Then hit Tower Bridge, included for about 1 hour. It has been over the Thames since 1894, and it’s one of those landmarks you can actually enjoy even if you are tired, because the surroundings do a lot of the work.

If you want a smaller, more focused fortress-style stop nearby, Jewel Tower is included but requires advanced reservations. It was built to protect the king’s personal treasures, and it has the bonus of feeling like you stepped into a guarded inner layer of the complex.

I also like combining this zone with military-focused museum stops if your group leans that way. The Guards Museum is included for 1 hour, and The Household Cavalry Museum runs about 2 hours with a behind-the-scenes look at ceremonial duties and operational roles. The Household Cavalry museum includes a view into working stables through a glazed screen, which is a neat contrast to the more formal palace legends.

Thames rides and old ships: Uber Boat credits and Cutty Sark

One of the most practical parts of this pass is the Thames option.

The included Uber Boat by Thames Clippers at Greenwich Pier is not just a one-way ride. You redeem credits for a River Roamer pass that allows unlimited use for one day. The river bus service stops at famous landmarks every 20 minutes, and you can hop on and off as you like. That flexibility helps if your day gets jumbled by timing.

Quick reality check: the included river experience can feel more like water transport than a guided cruise. So if you want commentary-rich sightseeing, plan to learn from your own route map and smartphones as you go. Still, it’s one of the easiest ways to link river landmarks without fighting traffic.

Pair that with Cutty Sark, included for about 1.5 hours. It’s the last surviving tea clipper, and you can walk right underneath the ship’s hull. This is one of the rare maritime stops where the ship itself is the attraction, not just exhibits about it.

Add depth with National Maritime Museum, which is included for about 2 hours. It’s billed as the largest maritime museum in the world, and it’s ideal if you want a proper museum break after a few outdoor landmarks.

And for a more interactive-feeling historic sailing experience, Golden Hinde is included for about 1 hour. It’s a living-history museum with a full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s flagship, and you can interact with crew members telling life aboard stories.

If canals interest you, the pass also includes Jason’s Trip, the Regent’s Canal tour on an old canal boat, plus London Canal Museum for about 1 hour. These are good swaps when you want something less famous than the river icons, but still very London.

Palaces and UNESCO gardens: Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Kew, and Eltham

If your dream is royal residences plus gardens, this pass can do it, but reservations matter.

Kensington Palace is included for about 2 hours, with advanced reservations required. It is an official residence tied to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, so expect a mix of royal context and curated interiors.

Hampton Court Palace is included for about 3 hours, and it also requires advanced reservations. It was a home of Henry VIII, which gives this stop instant story energy.

For UNESCO garden time, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is included for about 1 hour with advanced reservations. Kew is a top-tier choice if your itinerary needs a reset from stone-and-scroll London days. Use it when you want wide paths, glasshouses, and a slower pace.

If you want royal history without the same level of mainstream hype, Eltham Palace and Gardens is included for about 2 hours, also reservation-required. It’s linked with a line of royal figures back to construction in the 1300s, and it even ties to a young Henry VIII.

For a different kind of “green London,” Chelsea Physic Garden is included. It’s founded in 1673 and still focuses on properties, origins, and conservation of over 5,000 species. It’s a nice counterpoint to the big palace names because it feels research-driven.

Also consider the Greenwich area for a theme blend: Royal Observatory Greenwich is included (about 1.5 hours) focusing on astronomy and Greenwich Mean Time. Ranger’s House sits at Greenwich Park with reservations required, and it can work as a complement if you plan to linger in the park area.

Museums that fit your mood: British Museum to modern art

This is where the pass can feel like a buffet. You can go grand, quirky, or hands-on, all with credits.

Start with The British Museum, included for about 3 hours. It’s one of the oldest national public museums and is huge. A practical twist in your favor: there’s an audio guide format with a VoxCity host in Russell Square who escorts you into the museum, then you explore independently with your phone guide.

For science energy, Science Museum is included for about 2 hours, but it requires advanced reservations. If you are into IMAX, note that the museum mentions IMAX Theatre, where films fill a giant screen.

Natural History Museum is included as well, about 2 hours. It is a strong stop when you want something that works for many ages without needing a lecture.

If you want transport-focused learning, London Transport Museum is included for about 1 hour, and London Transport Museum pairs well with nearby city wandering if you like how systems shape daily life.

For communication and curious history, The Postal Museum is included for about 1 hour, with advanced reservations required. It includes Mail Rail and the story of Great Train Robbery. London Museum Of Water & Steam is included for about 1 hour too, with working steam engines and a narrow gauge railway operating every weekend.

If you want darker psychology-and-art vibes, Freud Museum is included for about 1 hour. It highlights Freud’s study and original couch, plus an unusual collection of antiquities and memories of Anna Freud.

For literature fans, Charles Dickens Museum is included for about 1 hour, with the last admission at 4:00PM. Also, Keats House is included for about 1 hour as a Georgian villa that brings John Keats’s life into focus with artifacts and interactive exhibits.

If you like small museums that feel specific, the pass has a lot:

• London Transport Museum (transport link)
• The Fan Museum (fan design display in restored buildings)
• The Cartoon Museum (British cartoon history)
• Museum of Brands, London (packaging by decades)
• Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art (about 2 hours)
• Museum Of Brands and The Fan Museum are both great “one-hour reset” stops.

Modern art, with current-name power, is also covered:

• Moco Museum London is included for about 2 hours and mentions works by artists like Andy Warhol and Banksy, plus interactive installations. You also get an exclusive Moco gift bag with your visit.
• Frameless is an immersive art experience included for about 1.5 hours, built around four themed galleries and sensory storytelling.

Finally, if you like “people story” museums, Florence Nightingale Museum is included for about 2 hours and requires advanced reservations. Royal Air Force Museum London is about 2 hours with major aviation history.

Sports, films, and after-dark ideas: Big Bus, Tussauds, Globe, and cinemas

This pass doesn’t just do landmarks. It does pop culture and sports too.

Big Bus Tours is included as a 2-day classic hop-on hop-off route. It’s often the easiest way to see the city at a glance. But you should not assume every stop will run smoothly day after day. If you are depending on it to reach a timed ticket, build a backup plan.

For celebrity culture and theatre vibes, Madame Tussauds London is included for about 2 hours and requires advanced reservations. It’s a full red-carpet-style experience with zones, plus a Royal Palace Experience.

If you want live-venue history, Royal Albert Hall is included for about 1 hour, but advanced reservations are required.

For classic drama, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is included for about 2 hours. It is an open-air playhouse reconstruction of the building where Shakespeare wrote many of his plays, so the setting itself is part of the experience.

Now for movie and TV London, Brit Icon Tours is included for about 2 hours, but advanced reservations are required. It offers walking tours like Doctor Who, Harry Potter, James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, The Crown, and more.

For cinemas, the pass includes Curzon Mayfair, Curzon Soho, and Curzon Bloomsbury. These are included for about 2 hours each, and they offer a mix of big-screen premieres and festival-style events depending on what’s running.

Sports stadium lovers get options too:

• Arsenal at Emirates Stadium includes a self-guided tour and Arsenal museum access, about 2 hours.
• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour includes a hi-tech stadium pitch experience, about 1.5 hours.
• Allianz Stadium Twickenham and the World Rugby Museum is included for about 2 hours.
• Chelsea FC Museum & Tours is about 2 hours and requires advanced reservations.

If you want cricket on the ground, The Kia Oval is included for about 2 hours and requires advanced reservations.

If you want a more casual competitive break, Swingers City and Swingers West End include mini golf for about 1 hour, with availability before 5:00PM on specific days for the pass.

And yes, you can also do play after museums:

• QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl includes ice rink, bowling lanes, and arcade games, about 2 hours, with advanced reservations required.

Family and day-trip add-ons: London Zoo, Windsor Castle, Chessington, and sunset bikes

When your group needs energy, the pass has options that work even if the weather turns.

London Zoo is included for about 3 hours. It sits in Regent’s Park and is a good “give everyone something” stop.

For outside London thrills, Windsor Castle is included for about 2 hours. It’s famous for its architecture and long royal residence role starting back to the 11th century after the Norman invasion.

For a bigger theme-park day, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is included for about 4 hours, but reservations are required. It is a strong add-on if your trip has kids or you just want maximum activity in one place.

If your itinerary needs an active London-walk alternative, you can do London Bicycle Tour Company for about 3 hours. There are sunset bike tours that require advanced reservations, and bike hires can be redeemed starting at 9:30AM.

For a seasonal break, See The Sights Tours Christmas Lights Walking Tour exists during late November through December 31, 2025. It includes festive stops like Trafalgar Square’s Norwegian Christmas tree and decorations around Covent Garden, for about 3 hours.

And if you want a water-and-walk combo without committing to the Thames every time, include London Canal Museum and Jason’s Trip for canal history and a boat ride feeling.

Should you book the London Pass for your trip?

I’d book this pass if you are doing a multi-day London stay and you like packing your schedule with a mix of landmarks, museums, and a couple of must-do icons like Tower Bridge, London Eye, or The Shard. It’s also a strong choice if you want time savings from included entry processes at popular sites, since many people call out how the pass helps them avoid long delays.

I would hesitate if your plan is only one or two days and you care most about attractions that require advanced reservations. If you miss time slots for the big reservations, the pass becomes a stressful shopping list instead of a shortcut.

My practical advice: once you decide your travel dates, pick your reservation-heavy priorities first, then build the rest around your route. Use the pass to make your days efficient, not to force rushed decisions.

FAQ

FAQ

Is this pass valid for a full year after I purchase it?

Yes. Your London Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

When does my pass start counting toward the number of days I bought?

Your pass is activated upon your first attraction visit. It then remains valid for the number of consecutive calendar days purchased.

Do I need a smartphone to use the London Pass?

You get a mobile ticket, and you sync it in the Go City app using the Get ticket option after order confirmation.

Are all included attractions walk-up admission?

No. Some activities require reservations. You can use the Go City app to plan and reserve where necessary.

Do I need reservations for the London Eye?

Yes. Reservations are required for the London Eye.

Do I need reservations for The View from The Shard?

Yes. The View from The Shard requires advanced reservations, and it includes daytime visits. The last available slot to book is 5:15PM.

Is Tower Bridge included?

Yes. Tower Bridge is included, with admission included for about 1 hour.

How does the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers credit work?

You redeem your credits for a River Roamer pass that allows unlimited use for one day. The service stops at landmarks about every 20 minutes so you can hop on and off.

Is food included with the London Pass?

No. Food and drinks are not included unless specified.

Where do the included activities start and end?

The experience starts in London, UK, and it ends back at the meeting point.