City passes are a great way to save money on Boston attractions and tours. Here in Boston, we have two competing passes that can save you considerable money, depending on your plans.
Below is a detailed comparison of both passes:
Go City Pass
The GoCity pass can give you great savings and flexibility because it can tailored to fit your specific needs. It is particularly helpful if you are staying for multiple days. The basic plan called the "Explorer" gives you the option to choose the number of free admissions you are looking for. With this pass you can choose from 2 to 5 free admission from a selectoon of 29 attractions of all types, including tours.
The "All Inclusive Pass", on the other hand, gives you unlimited free admissions to any attraction from a list of 46 major attractions, including tours. This pass lets you select the number of days you want to use the pass.
The list of 49 attractions is extensive and includes many major attractions like the MFA, the Isabella Stewart Museum, Fenway Park, Hop-on/Hop-Off tours, harbor cruises, and much more.
You don't have to decide your selection of attractions when you buy the pass. Instead, you can make the selection at the time you visit the attraction.
Plan |
Choose from |
Valid |
Adult |
Child (3-12) |
Explorer (2 Free Attractions) | 29 Attractions | 60 Days | $49 | $34 |
Explorer (3 Free Attractions) | 29 Attractions | 60 Days | $69 | $49 |
Explorer (4 Free Attractions) | 29 Attractions | 60 Days | $78 | $64 |
Explorer (5 Free Attractions) | 29 Attractions | 60 Days | $89 | $74 |
All Inclusive (Unlimited Free Attractions) | 46 Attractions | 1 Day | $79 | $54 |
All Inclusive (Unlimited Free Attractions) | 46 Attractions | 2 Day | $109 | $74 |
All Inclusive (Unlimited Free Attractions) | 46 Attractions | 3 Day | $134 | $99 |
All Inclusive (Unlimited Free Attractions) | 46 Attractions | <5 Day | $169 | $124 |
All Inclusive (Unlimited Free Attractions) | 46 Attractions | 7 Day | $194 | $134 |
Boston City Pass
The Boston City Pass is probably best for a single day of touring. It gives you free admission to the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Sience. Additionally, you can choose two more free admissions from the following list:
Boston Harbor City Cruises
View the Boston Observation Deck
Franklin Park Zoo
Harvard Museum of Natural History
You don't have to decide your selection of attractions when you buy the pass. Instead, you can make the selection at the time you visit the attraction.
Plan |
Choose from |
Valid |
Adult |
Child (3-11) |
City Pass (4 Free Attractions) | 6 Attractions | 9 Days | $71 | $67 |