Everything you need to know about Go City’s Los Angeles passes

Three pass types, 40+ attractions, one sunny plan for backlots, beaches and beyond.

Published: October 28, 2025
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Planning a trip to the City of Angels? Expect studio tours, sandy beaches, world-class museums, open-top buses and a dozens of delicious tacos. Before you start juggling tickets and timeslots, meet your new travel sidekick: Go City Los Angeles. With three flexible pass types and access to more than 40 attractions, tours and experiences, this handy sightseeing pass helps you see more while spending less. Pernickety planners, spontaneous sightseers, families, solo wanderers—there’s an option that fits every style. Here’s how it works, what’s included and how to squeeze the most sunshine out of your Los Angeles adventure…

The basics: what is the Go City Los Angeles pass?

 

In short, it’s a digital sightseeing pass for Los Angeles that swaps multiple entry tickets for one simple price. Just pick the product that best matches your travel style—either the Explorer Pass, All-Inclusive Pass or All-Inclusive Pass Plus—then scan and go at included attractions.

All-Inclusive Pass

  • Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7-day pass.
  • Visit as many included attractions as you like each day—perfect if you’re ready to go, go, go.
  • Best for first-timers, families and anyone aiming to cover lots of ground, from Hollywood studio tours to theme parks and aquariums.
  • Biggest value when you plan three or more attraction visits per day. Mix in a tour, a museum and a sunset activity for the win.

All-Inclusive Pass Plus

  • Choose a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7-day pass.
  • Works just like the All-Inclusive Pass but adds access to three premium attractions not included with any other pass type: Universal Studios, Legoland California, and San Diego Zoo. 

Explorer Pass

  • Choose 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions from the lineup.
  • You’ll have 30 days to use your picks once activated, so you can keep the pace relaxed.
  • Best for weekenders, locals entertaining visitors and travelers who like to focus on a select few must-dos.
  • No cramming required—pick your highlights and slot them in around beach time and brunch.

All passes are 100% digital, live in the Go City app and deliver savings versus buying individual tickets at the gate.

Buying and activating your pass

 

  1. Buy online: Head to the official Go City site or app for the best pricing, support and up‑to‑date attraction details. 
  2. Download the Go City app: Your pass, QR access codes and attraction info all live in the app. You can also access opening hours, neighborhood maps and booking links.
  3. Activate when you’re ready: Activate when you’re ready – All-Inclusive passes activate at your first scan and run for the number of consecutive calendar days you purchased. Explorer activates the same way and stays valid for 30 days while you use your choices.

Using your pass

What’s included?

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With 40+ attractions, tours and experiences on the menu, you can curate the perfect LA itinerary. A few highlights to get you inspired…

Studio magic and Hollywood highs

 

Peek behind the curtain on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood—walk real sets, peek at soundstages and pose in Central Perk. Step onto the Dolby Theatre guided tour to see where the Academy Awards take place, then admire celebrity handprints and catch a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Want to see how the other half live? A Big Bus tour of celebrity homes sweeps you through the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills with plenty of fun trivia along the way. Madame Tussauds Hollywood rounds out the day with selfie-friendly wax legends.

Beaches and boardwalks

 

Make it a Santa Monica day: roll the shoreline with a beach cruiser bike rental or have a go at kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding in Marina Del Rey’s calm harbor, keeping an eye out for sea lions. Down the coast, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach brings the ocean’s kelp forests, sharks and touch pools into clear view.

Museums and history

 

Get hands-on with LA’s past at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—dinosaur halls, gemstones and LA nature all under one roof. Nearby, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum layers bubbling pits with dire-wolf fossils and ice age discoveries. Music lovers, the Grammy Museum at LA Live dives into sound, stage costumes and interactive exhibits. For maritime history, climb aboard the Battleship Iowa Museum in San Pedro and explore decks, turrets and life at sea.

City tours and views

 

Board the Big Bus Los Angeles hop-on hop-off tour to link Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica without the worry of parking. Prefer a workout with your skyline views? The Hollywood sign hiking tour leads you to the best vantage points, with guides sharing history and film lore en route. You’ll also find neighborhood walking tours that unpack downtown’s history, architecture, food and street art, helping you get your bearings fast.

Plan ahead

 

  • Group by neighborhood. LA is sprawling. Clustering stops saves time and sanity. Aim for a Hollywood/Highland day (Warner Bros, Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds), a Santa Monica/Venice day, and a Downtown day (Grammy museum, walking tours). Long Beach (Aquarium of the Pacific, Battleship Iowa) makes another easy combo.
  • The early bird catched the worm. Mornings are golden for parking, cooler temperatures and lighter crowds. With the All-Inclusive Pass, early starts make for better value—stack a tour before lunch and a museum plus sunset activity after.
  • Book the big hitters. The Warner Bros Studio Tour and guided Hollywood hikes are popular and often require reservations. Lock in your timeslots first, then build the rest of your day around them.
  • Check opening days. Some museums close on certain weekdays, and attractions may adjust hours for events or film shoots. The Go City app keeps those details current.
  • Watch the clock, not the miles. Drive times can balloon during rush hour. If you’re crossing town, plan around morning or late-afternoon lulls, or let Big Bus do the driving.
  • Pack smart. Comfortable shoes, sun protection, a refillable bottle and layers for breezy nights can make a big difference when you’re out all day.

Reservations

Go City Los Angeles app

Some Los Angeles attractions require advance reservations—especially studio tours, celebrity homes tours, guided hikes and certain timed experiences. You’ll see a clear ‘reservation required’ label in your Go City app, along with booking links or instructions. Secure your slot as early as possible for peak dates, keep an eye on confirmation emails, and arrive 10–15 minutes early with your pass ready to scan. If plans change, use the app to cancel or reschedule within the provider’s policy to free up your spot for others.

What’s the main advantage of Go City Los Angeles passes?

 

  • Flexibility and freedom—pick the pass that matches your travel style and switch up sightseeing plans on the fly.
  • See more, faster—one app, instant mobile entry and no juggling multiple ticket purchases.
  • Better planning—live maps, hours and reservation links help you maximize each day.
  • Try new things—you’ll add in experiences you might have skipped if buying tickets separately.
  • Great for groups—everyone scans their own pass but plans together in the app.

Is buying a pass worth it?

Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles

Short answer, yes. Go City Los Angeles makes exploring LA’s greatest hits straightforward and cost-effective. We love how easy it is to lock in the must-dos like the Big Bus celeb homes tour, and then sprinkle in beach time, museums and more without overthinking costs. Pick the pass option that fits your pace, stack experiences that are close together and let the app handle the rest. That way, you’ll spend your time making movie-worthy memories—not crunching numbers at the box office.

Let’s say you get a 7-choice Explorer Pass and choose: 

  • Hollywood sign walking tour ($58)
  • Big Bus celeb homes and lifestyles tour ($59)
  • Aquarium of the Pacific ($44.95)
  • Madame Tussauds Hollywood ($34.99)
  • Santa Monica and Venice Beach bike tour ($81.38)
  • La Brea Tar Pits and Museum ($18)
  • TCL Chinese Theatre tour or movie ($24.75)

That’s $321.07 worth of tickets on a $159 pass. That equals serious savings of over 50% on regular entry prices!* 

*prices accurate as of October 2025

Looking for more Los Angeles inspo? Discover the best free things to do near Madame Tussauds and around Knott’s Berry Farm.

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