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Orlando Tourist Passes | Which One Is Best?

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Updated: March 13, 2024

This post provides information about all of the tourist passes available in the area.

We will explain how to use each pass and which attractions are included.

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OVERVIEW

There are a few different types of tourist passes available in Orlando.

In this section, we will give you a breakdown of what to expect, how to use these services, and the main differences between them.

Before we get into the details that set these passes apart, let's discuss a few of the things they have in common – in particular, the most popular attractions included with most of these services!

  • Kennedy Space Center
  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort
  • Madame Tussauds Orlando
  • Daytona Speedway Tour
  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • Gator Park Airboat Tour
  • Orlando Magic Ticket
  • Titanic: The Artifact
  • WonderWorks All-Access

These are just a few of the best activities included with Orlando tourist attraction passes, but there are many others available which we will cover in this post.

That said, it will also be important to understand how each of these services works before making a purchase so that you can pick the one that best fits your plans.

Here is an explanation of how each type of pass functions.


Choose Your Attractions

Rather than paying a set price per day, this pass gives you one flat price for a set number of Orlando's top attractions.

What this means is that you can purchase 2, 3, 4, or 5 different tickets and save money on all of them.

Pick Your Attractions Pass

Typically speaking, the more you purchase, the more you save. The choose your attractions pass allows you to pick your activities at your own leisure.

You’ll have a total of 30 days to use the pass.


All-Inclusive Passes

This option will allow you to access dozens of popular attractions for one flat price.

All-Inclusive City Pass

You’ll have the choice of buying the pass for a total of 2, 3, or 5 non-consecutive calendar days.

You will be given a total of two weeks to use the pass once it is activated.

In addition to this, you’ll also be able to choose activities at your own leisure without the need to purchase tickets ahead of time.


Bus Tour Combo

If you’re looking for an alternative to these tourist passes, it’s worth noting that some bus tour companies provide combination tickets that include additional activities and attractions.

These combo packages usually don’t include as many bells and whistles, but they can save you a lot of money.


Go City Orlando Pass

Currently, this is the only all-inclusive pass available in Orlando.

There are a total of 28 attractions included which you can access for 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days at a time.

No matter how many days you choose with the Go City Orlando Pass, you will have 2 full weeks to use it.

This means that after you activate the pass on your first day, you can wait until later in the week to use the second day and beyond.

Additionally, this pass also allows you to pick and choose activities as you go.

You won’t have to purchase tickets in advance, so you can literally just go wherever you want and use the pass whenever possible.

If you’re a spontaneous person, this is an excellent way to explore the city at your own leisure.


Attractions Included

  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort
  • WonderWorks All-Access
  • Madame Tussauds Orlando
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando
  • Miami Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Dolphin Racer Speedboat Tour
  • Daytona Speedway Tour
  • The Wheel at ICON Orlando
  • Gator Park Airboat Tour
  • Duck Tours of Orlando
  • And More!

Prices

TIP: The prices below are full retail prices and often discounts are available.

  • 2-Day Pass: $159/Adults | $139/Children
    • Price per day: $79.50/Adults | $69.50/Children
  • 3-Day Pass: $214/Adults | $194/Children
    • Price per day: $71.33/Adults | $64.66/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: $284/Adults | $259/Children
    • Price per day: $56.80/Adults | $51.80/Children

Purchase or learn more about the Go City Orlando Pass.

You will have one full calendar year to activate this pass.

In other words, if you’re planning a trip to Orlando at any point in the next year, it might make sense to purchase this ahead of time and have it ready to go when you get there.

If you decide you don’t want to use the service, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of the purchase date.

Another nice thing about this pass is that you can access it using a mobile device. All you have to do is download the Go City app, and you'll be able to use your smartphone as your discount pass!

There’s a lot of value behind this Orlando attractions pass.

If you’re interested in visiting locations such as Kennedy Space Center and LEGOLAND, chances are that you’ll save a lot of money with the Go City Orlando Pass.

That said, if you’re looking for more activities like Madame Tussauds and the SEA LIFE Aquarium, you’ll probably have to visit a lot of places each day in order to get the best possible deal.


CHOOSE YOUR ATTRACTIONS

In this section, we will provide information about each of the attraction passes available in Orlando.

Details will include how to use the pass, which activities are available, and other notable factors to consider.


The Go City Orlando Explorer Pass

This pass is offered by the same company that provides the Go City Orlando Pass, so you can expect some of the same activities.

Rather than pay per day, you can pick either 2, 3, 4, or 5 different attractions for one flat price.

There are a total of 17 attractions to choose from.

Attractions Included

  • Madame Tussauds
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • WonderWorks All-Access
  • Fun Spot America Theme Park
  • Orlando Magic Ticket
  • Boggy Creek Airboat Tour
  • Outta Control Magic Show
  • Congo River Adventure Golf
  • Skycoaster
  • And More!

Prices

TIP: The prices below are full retail prices and often discounts are available.

  • 2 Choices: $64/Adults | $62/Children
    • Price per choice: $32/Adults | $31/Children
  • 3 Choices: $81/Adults | $80/Children
    • Price per choice: $27/Adults | $26.67/Children
  • 4 Choices: $105/Adults | $103/Children
    • Price per choice: $26.25/Adults | $25.75/Children
  • 5 Choices: $121/Adults | $119/Children
    • Price per choice: $24.20/Adults | $23.80/Children

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

Attractions like LEGOLAND and the Kennedy Space Center are just some of the reasons that the Go City Orlando Pass is a bit more expensive.

With that in mind, visitors who aren’t interested in these more costly activities should definitely give the Go City Orlando Explorer Pass a look.

Sure, they only offer 16 different things to do, but many of those attractions cost $30+ on their own.

This pass is valid for a total of 30 days, giving you the freedom to use it pretty much any time during the course of a month.

You can also choose your activities as you go, so you won’t have to purchase any tickets in advance.

Much like the Go City Orlando Pass, the Go City Orlando Explorer Pass is valid for one whole year and can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the original purchase date.


The Orlando Sightseeing Pass

As with the Go City Orlando Explorer Pass, this service will allow you to pay one low price for a specific number of activities.

That said, the Orlando Sightseeing Pass differs from its main competitor by offering increments of 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions.

They also provide a variety of over 20 interesting things to do which aren’t included with any other Orlando tourist pass.

In addition, there is no need to purchase tickets ahead of time and you can pick your activities as you go.

Attractions Included

  • Crayola Experience
  • Orlando Sightseeing Pass Coco Keys Waterpark
  • Madame Tussauds
  • WonderWorks All-Access
  • Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
  • Pirates Dinner Adventure
  • Sea Life Orlando Aquarium
  • Señor Frog’s Orlando
  • Helicopter Tour
  • Gatorland
  • And More!

Prices

TIP: The prices below are full retail prices and often discounts are available.

  • 2 Choices: $87/Adults | $74/Kids
    • Price per choice: $43.50/Adults | $37/Kids
  • 3 Choices: $124/Adults | $115/Kids
    • Price per choice: $41.33/Adults | $38.33/Kids
  • 4 Choices: $162/Adults | $149/Kids
    • Price per choice: $40.50/Adults | $37.25/Kids
  • 5 Choices: $193/Adults | $182/Kids
    • Price per choice: $38.60/Adults | $36.40/Kids

Purchase or learn more about the Orlando Sightseeing Pass


This service is very similar to the Go City Orlando Explorer Pass, but there are a few key differences in the attractions they offer.

One of the most important things you should notice is that this pass includes a few dining opportunities with the Pirates Dinner Adventure and Señor Frog’s Orlando.

There are also a lot of unique activities like the Crayola Experience, Coco Keys Water Park, and Helicopter tours.

Each pass also includes 2 free I-RIDE Trolley tours, allowing you to get around Orlando with ease and see all of the major sites in the area.

Once activated, the Orlando Sightseeing Pass is valid for a total of 30 days, giving you plenty of time to explore and experience the city at your own pace.

This pass can be purchased up to 12 months ahead of time.

Insurance is available for customers who aren’t sure if they will be able to use it in time, providing the opportunity to receive a refund.


Orlando CityPASS

If you're trying to save money on the most popular amusement parks such as Universal Orlando Resort, this tourist pass might be your best bet.

Although it doesn't provide the best deals you'll ever see, you can get a decent discount with this service.

The main reason to consider getting an Orlando CityPASS is simply the fact that it's the only way to save any amount on the following theme park tickets:

  • Walt Disney World Resort
    • Epcot
    • Magic Kingdom
    • Animal Kingdom
    • Hollywood Studios
  • Universal Studios Orlando
  • SeaWorld Orlando

In addition to these sites, the pass also offers discounts on admission to LEGOLAND, but you can get a much better deal on this attraction with other services listed in this post.

No matter which Orlando theme parks you choose to visit, you can expect to save around 10% - 15% off general admission prices, which is definitely better than paying full price.

Orlando CityPASS also provides special offers every now and then that allow you to save even more money depending on how you bundle your tickets.

Purchase the Orlando CityPASS or learn more.


BUS TOUR COMBOS

In the following section, we will provide details about combo packages offered by bus tour companies in the Orlando area.

Although these discounts aren’t technically tourist passes, they are a great way to save money on some attractions and activities.


City Sightseeing

This product is not currently available as of March 2024.

This is one of the most popular bus tour companies in the world, but they’ve only recently set up shop in Orlando. As such, their services are currently a bit limited.

Even so, they still manage to offer a combo package that might interest you. This combo deal includes transportation, admission, and 2 tours at Kennedy Space Center.

  • Kennedy Space Center Admission
  • Round-trip Transportation
  • NASA Bus Tour
  • Atlantis Tour

It’s worth noting that admission to Kennedy Space Center is included with the Go Miami Card.

What you won’t get with those passes is the NASA Bus tour, the Atlantis tour, and round-trip transportation.

If you’re interested in making your visit to this location as easy and enjoyable as possible, this is an excellent opportunity.


I-RIDE Trolley

This company doesn’t offer any combo packages, but they do provide discounts at a variety of locations for their customers.

Guests who use this hop-on-hop-off trolley can save money on the following activities and attractions:

  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • CiCi’s Pizza
  • Del Taco
  • Madame Tussauds
  • WonderWorks
  • The Outta Control Magic Show
  • Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • The Wheel at Icon Park
  • And More!

TIP: This service is included for free with both the Orlando Sightseeing Pass and the Go City Orlando Explorer Pass.


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About The Author

Stephen Pickhardt

Stephen is the CEO of Free Tours by Foot and has overseen the transformation of a local walking tour company into a global tour community and traveler’s advice platform. He has personally led thousands of group tours in the US and Europe, and is an expert in trip planning and sightseeing, with a focus on budget travelers. Stephen has been published and featured in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Yahoo, Washington.org, and more.
Updated: March 13th, 2024
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