Miami CityPass vs. Go City vs. The Sightseeing Pass

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Updated: 11 octubre 2023

This post is a review of tourist attraction discount passes available to you in Miami with tips to help you determine which one, if any, is best for you.

Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text.


BEFORE YOU BUY

In this section, we summarize how each type of tourist pass works.

We also compare and contrast some of the differences between each pass and how they can be used. 

Miami City Pass All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive

This type of pass will allow you to visit dozens of attractions over the course of 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. Your only limit is what you could fit in one day (think all-inclusive-resort).

You can choose which attractions to visit spontaneously, but a few will require reservations.

As with all tourist attraction discount passes, you will get skip-the-line-access at several locations.

All-Inclusive passes are usually the most expensive, but in the end, they have the most potential to save you money.

There are 2 passes of this type to choose from, the Sightseeing Pass and the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass. Click here to learn more.

Pick Your Attractions Pass Miami

Choose Your Attractions

Instead of paying per day, this type of pass will allow you to pick 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 attractions that you want to visit.

Much like the all-inclusive option, you’ll be able to pick your activities as you go.

Attraction passes are valid for a full 30 days, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the benefits at your own leisure.

This type of pass may be best for people who prefer not to fit in as much as possible in any one day.

There are 2 passes of this type to choose from, the Sightseeing Flex Pass and the Go City Miami Explorer Pass.

Click here to learn more.


Bus Tour Combo Tickets

The combo tickets offered by bus tour companies can be an excellent alternative to a traditional tourist pass.

In addition to the bus tour, these tickets also include a specific selection of activities and attractions.

In many cases, these combo deals can actually be cheaper than a discount pass and offer much more value.


ALL-INCLUSIVE ATTRACTION PASSES 

This section will provide information about both all-inclusive passes available in Miami.

Miami City Pass All-Inclusive

If you’re interested in taking tours around the city, you may want to consider the Miami Sightseeing Pass.

However, if you’re far more interested in visiting specific attractions, make sure to take a look at the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass.


The Miami Sightseeing Pass

The Miami Sightseeing Pass will give you access to more than 30 of Miami’s most popular attractions for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days at a time.

Even if you don’t do everything, you can still save a lot of money using this service, up to 56% off.

Sightseeing Pass Miami

Better yet, you don’t have to make reservations for anything – feel free to be spontaneous and pick attractions as you go!


Attractions Included

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Airboat Tour w/ Alligator Presentation
  • Thriller Speedboat Ride
  • Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • Homes of the Rich & Famous Cruise
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • And More!

In addition to all the activities and attractions that are included at no extra cost, this Miami discount pass also includes a variety of discounts on popular services and even restaurants.

Here are a few of the best deals:


Additional Discounts

  • Bounce Luggage Storage | 10% off
  • Nannybag Luggage Storage | 20% off
  • Advantage Rent-A-Car | 10% off
  • Bloomingdale's | 15% off
  • Dylan's Candy Bar | 15% off
  • Jungle Island Miami | 15% off
  • Secret Food Tours | 15% off
  • Currency Exchange | 50% off

Prices

Note: The prices below are full prices. The Sightseeing Pass is often discounted further on their website.

  • 1-Day Pass: $119/Adults | $109/Children
  • 2-Day Pass: $174/Adults | $164/Children
    • Price per day: $87/Adults | $82/Children
  • 3-Day Pass: $199/Adults | $189/Children
    • Price per day: $66.33/Adults | $63/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: $264/Adults | $254/Children
    • Price per day: $52.80/Adults | $50.80/Children

Purchase or learn more about the Miami Sightseeing Pass.

Upon purchasing the Sightseeing Pass, you will have one full year to activate it.

If you decide not to use the pass, you can get a full refund at any point during this 12 month period.

Once activated, the pass must be used in consecutive days for the length of time you have selected.

Some attractions include skip-the-line tickets which you can reserve ahead of time to secure your place.

Although most activities can be chosen as you go, it is advised to plan ahead for some of the more popular services.

The Miami Sightseeing Pass is a great value for visitors who want to take tours and learn more about the area.

There are a lot of fantastic services included, but you won’t find as many popular attractions (like Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Speedway, and more) with this all-inclusive pass as you will with their competitor.


Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass

With roughly 30 different attractions to choose from, this is one of the most extensive all-inclusive pass available in Miami.

Available for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days at a time, the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass gives you the freedom to pick activities at your leisure rather than purchasing tickets ahead of time.

Unlike their competitors, you are not required to use this pass on consecutive days. Once activated, the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass will be valid for a total of two weeks.

What this means is that someone with a 2-Day pass can choose to use it for the first time on a Monday and then wait up to 13 days to use it again for the second day.

Savings can potentially reach 55%.


Attractions Included

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Everglades Alligator Farm & Airboat
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
  • Thriller Miami Speedboat
  • Duck Tours South Beach
  • Fun Spot America Theme Park
  • Miami Zoo
  • And More!

Prices 

  • 1-Day Pass: $64/Adults | $47/Children
  • 2-Day Pass: $96/Adults | $71/Children
    • Price per day: $48/Adults | $35.50/Children
  • 3-Day Pass: $119/Adults | $95/Children
    • Price per day: $39.67/Adults | $31.67/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: $160/Adults | $136/Children
    • Price per day: $32/Adults | $27.20/Children

Purchase or learn more about the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass.

After purchasing this pass, you will have one full year to use it.

That said, it is important to note that you will only have 30 days to receive a full refund if you decide not to use the Go City Miami All-Inclusive Pass.

Sadly, you can’t wait the full year before getting your refund, so we recommend making sure that this is the discount pass you want to use before making your purchase.

Some attractions included with this pass are so popular that you may want to reserve tickets beforehand. 

The main difference between this all-inclusive pass and their competitor is that the attractions are much more family-friendly.

While the Miami Sightseeing Pass has a lot of great tours and other fun opportunities, the Go Miami Pass includes admission to some of the more popular locations in Miami.


CHOOSE YOUR ATTRACTIONS PASSES

The following section will describe key details about the choose your attractions passes available in Miami.

Pick Your Attractions Pass Miami

We will also note some of the important differences between each service and explain how to use the pass and what activities are included.

As a general rule, the Sightseeing Flex Pass is much better for anyone who enjoys taking sightseeing tours.

However, if you’d much rather visit popular attractions like the Miami Zoo or Jungle Island, the Go City Miami Explorer Pass may be the better choice.


The Miami Sightseeing Flex Pass

This pass allows you to choose between 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 different attractions out of 30 for one flat price.

Depending on what you pick, you could save up to 45% on tickets to a variety of attractions.

Best of all, you can actually choose your activities as you go, making it easy to explore Miami at ease.

The pass is valid for a total of 30 days, so you’ll have plenty of time to use it.

Sightseeing Pass Miami

Attractions Included

  • Fort Lauderdale Half-Day Tour
  • Little Havana Adventure
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • Thriller Speedboat Ride
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • Wynwood Art Walk Tour
  • Gator & Wildlife Park Safari
  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • And More!

TIP: The same additional discounts offered with their all-inclusive pass are also available with the flex pass!


Prices 

Note: The prices below are full prices. The Sightseeing Flex Pass is often discounted further on their website.

  • 2 Attractions: $84/Adults | $74/Children
    • Price per Attraction: $42/Adults | $37/Children
  • 3 Attractions: $94/Adults | $84/Children
    • Price per Attraction: $31.33/Adults | $28/Children
  • 4 Attractions: $114/Adults | $104/Children
    • Price per Attraction: $28.50/Adults | $26/Children
  • 5 Attractions: $139/Adults | $129/Children
    • Price per Attraction: $27.80/Adults | $25.80/Children
  • 6 Attractions: $169/Adults | $159/Children
    • Price per Attraction: $28.17/Adults | $26.50/Children

Purchase or learn more about the Miami Sightseeing Flex Pass.

Just like the all-inclusive Sightseeing Pass, this service also includes a 1-year money-back guarantee.

This means that if you decide not to use the pass, you’ll have a total of 12 months to return it for a full refund.

It’s also important to note that some of the more popular attractions can be booked in advance to avoid missing out if seats fill up before you arrive.


The Go City Miami Explorer Pass

If you’re only interested in seeing a few attractions while you’re in Miami, the Go City Miami Explorer Pass will allow you to pay one flat price for 3, 4 or 5 different activities.

Depending on which attractions you choose, this pass will save you up to 40% off the regular ticket prices.

Much like its all-inclusive brother, you can pick which places to visit spontaneously.

The Go City Miami Explorer Pass is valid for 30 days, so you don’t have to worry about using it as quickly as possible. 


Attractions Included

  • Duck Tours
  • Miami Jet Boat
  • Miami Zoo
  • Kayak Rental
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • Paddleboard Rental
  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Everglades Alligator Farm & Airboat
  • Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling Trip
  • And More!

Prices 

  • 2 Choices: $53/Adults | $35/Children
    • Price per Choice: $26.50/Adults | $17.50/Children
  • 3 Choices: $71/Adults | $54/Children
    • Price per Choice: $23.67/Adults | $18/Children
  • 4 Choices: $85/Adults | $67/Children
    • Price per Choice: $21.25/Adults | $16.75/Children
  • 5 Choices: $98/Adults | $80/Children
    • Price per Choice: $19.60/Adults | $16/Children

Purchase or learn more about the Go City Miami Explorer Pass.

As with all versions of this company's passes, you will have 30 days after purchase to receive a full refund if you decide not to use this service.

Some attractions include VIP/Skip-the-Line access which you can reserve ahead of time.

You’ll notice that the activities included are one of the biggest differences between the Go City Miami Explorer Pass and the Sightseeing Flex Pass.

While their competitors offer more tours, this pass features quite a few family-friendly attractions such as the Miami Zoo and Duck Tours.


BUS TOUR COMBINATION TICKETS

In addition to the tourist passes available in Miami, you can also take advantage of a few different combo packages available from bus tour companies.

If you’re only interested in a few key activities, this could be a great way to save money without a discount pass.


Miami Double Decker

This company offers two different combo packages you may want to consider.

Both options include a boat tour, but the 3-in-1 package also provides an airboat tour of the Everglades.

3-in-1 Triple Combo

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Everglades Airboat Tour
  • Miami Boat Tour
  • Price: $89/Adults | $79/Children
  • Purchase or learn more.

Bus + Boat Tour Combo

In addition to their combo packages, Miami Double Decker also provides full-day tours to Key West as well as individual tickets and transportation to other activities like the Everglades Airboat tour.

For more details on these opportunities, check our Miami bus tours post.


OTHER TOURIST DISCOUNTS

If you’re looking for other discounts you can get in Miami, consider checking either Groupon or LivingSocial.

Both services work with local companies in the area to provide reduced prices.

Even if you’re just looking for a way to save money at restaurants, this is an excellent opportunity.

For additional low-cost (or free) activities and attractions in the area, make sure to check our post about free things to do in Miami.


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