Sightseeing cards
Enjoy free admission to various London sights and monuments (along with skip-the-line privileges), discounts at other attractions, and even transportation
There are two major sightseeing passes, which do not overlap on the major sights themselves (though both also offer discounted Thames cruises and other etcetera).
In brief: The broader London Pass may be a good investment for a number of visitors, while the more limited iVenture (a.k.a.: London Flexi Attractions Pass) will be worthwhile only if you plan to visit several of the sights it covers.
This sightseeing pass gets you into more than 60 London sights and attractions for free (skipping the line at each), with loads of other discounts, and it comes with a public transportation option
This London Flexi Attractions Pass covers some of the pricey sights the London Pass does not:
- London Pass - Covers more than 60 major London sights and tours, plus discounts on several others, and an option to buy a transit pass to use on the Tube and buses.Partner
- iVenture Card - Covers several sights not on the London Pass, plus a handful of tours, free meals, 40% off last-minute theatre tickets, and other discounts. Worthwhile if you'll be doing the three popular sights it covers (St. Paul's, Madame Tussauds, London Eye).Partner
- English Heritage Pass - Covers Stonehenge, plus loads of castles, historic homes, ancient sites, and monuments across England.
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