Las Vegas City Pass Comparison: Which Pass Is Worth It in 2026?

Is a Las Vegas City Pass Worth It in 2026?

The short answer is: it depends on how many paid attractions you actually intend to visit, and whether the specific ones you want are on the pass menu. Las Vegas is a city where many of the most memorable experiences are free — the casino floors, the Bellagio Fountains, the Fremont Street Experience light shows, the people-watching on the Strip at midnight. Paid attractions exist, but they are a smaller slice of a Las Vegas trip than in a city like New York or San Francisco.

That changes the pass math meaningfully. In New York, a visitor who wants to do four paid attractions per day finds the unlimited All-Inclusive pass a clear winner. In Las Vegas, most visitors realistically visit two or three paid attractions across an entire trip — and for two or three stops, the Explorer Pass or Essentials Pass beats the All-Inclusive by $90 to $200, because you are not paying for daily capacity you will never use.

Las Vegas paid attractions sit in a specific price band. The premium tier — helicopter Strip night flights, Grand Canyon aerial tours, Cirque du Soleil — runs $109 to $189+ per person and is included only in the All-Inclusive (3-day or longer) as a bonus premium attraction. The standard tier — High Roller ($40 daytime/$47 anytime), Shark Reef ($29), Madame Tussauds ($30), Big Bus hop-on-hop-off ($45+), The STRAT Tower ($25) — sits in the $25–$50 range. The reality is that three standard-tier attractions come to roughly $90–$120 in individual tickets. A 3-choice Explorer at $99 covers that for less.

The one clear category that should skip every pass without hesitation: visitors who have one or two specific paid sights on their list. Buying a High Roller ticket at $40 and a Shark Reef ticket at $29 costs $69. No pass beats that for two attractions. If your entire list fits on one line, buy individual tickets.

For a broader look at how passes compare across US cities, see our guide to whether city passes are worth it — the framework applies directly to Las Vegas's single-operator market.

The Las Vegas Passes at a Glance: Three Products, Three Structures

The #1 mistake Las Vegas visitors make is treating Go City's three products as variations of the same thing. They are structurally different, and the worth-it math is completely different for each. Understanding which type fits your itinerary is more important than any price comparison.

Time-based unlimited (Go City All-Inclusive): You choose a number of consecutive days — 2, 3, 4, or 5. Validity starts the moment you first use the pass at a sight. For those days, you can visit as many of the 47 included attractions as you want, once per attraction. The pass starts at $169 for 2 days, rising to $369 for 5 days. On the 3-, 4-, and 5-day passes, Go City also includes one premium bonus attraction — your choice of a Strip helicopter night flight, a hiking tour to Red Rock Canyon or Valley of Fire, or Cirque du Soleil show tickets. This is the type that rewards aggressive, back-to-back sightseeing. Visit two standard-tier attractions on a day and the math starts losing. Visit three to four and it starts winning.

Choose-N (Go City Explorer): You select a fixed number of attraction entries — between 3 and 7 choices — and use them at any pace within 30 days of first use. Adult prices run from $99 (3-choice) to $149 (7-choice). The attraction menu is the same 44+ options as the All-Inclusive. The clock only ticks down your entries when you actually visit, not while you are eating, gambling, or sleeping. This type rewards selectivity. A 3-choice Explorer at $99 works out to $33 per entry — a strong rate when standard-tier attractions like the High Roller ($40 at gate) and Shark Reef ($29) are on your list.

Curated bundle (Go City Essentials): The Essentials pass is Go City's lowest entry point at $79 for adults. It covers a curated selection of 9 attractions from which you choose 3 — similar in concept to the Explorer but with a narrower menu and a lower price point. The 9 Essentials attractions include The STRAT Tower, FlyOver, and Big Apple Roller Coaster among others. It is valid for 30 days. This type suits budget-conscious visitors who want exactly three lighter-weight attractions without paying Explorer prices for the full 44+ menu.

Understanding which type fits your travel style is the most important decision. See our Go City vs CityPASS operator guide for context on how Go City structures its products across all US cities — Las Vegas is notable for being a Go City exclusive with no CityPASS competition.

2026 Las Vegas Pass Comparison Table

Prices confirmed June 2026. All adult prices verified via Go City and third-party resellers. No CityPASS operates in Las Vegas. The Sightseeing Pass is excluded — it is defunct.

Go City All-Inclusive Pass Las Vegas

The Go City All-Inclusive Pass is the broadest multi-attraction pass in Las Vegas. Choose 2 to 5 consecutive days and visit as many of the 47 included attractions as you want — the pass also includes skip-the-line or priority access at most sites, which matters on the High Roller (queues regularly run 20–40 minutes on busy evenings) and at Madame Tussauds during peak hours. The All-Inclusive starts at $169 for 2 days; the 3-, 4-, and 5-day passes unlock a valuable bonus — one premium attraction of your choice, covering experiences like a helicopter Strip night flight (normally $109–$169 à la carte) or a Cirque du Soleil ticket.

What's included

47 attractions across observation experiences (High Roller at The LINQ, The STRAT Tower), entertainment (Big Apple Roller Coaster, FlyOver, Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas), aquatic (Shark Reef Aquarium), wax museums (Madame Tussauds), transport (Big Bus hop-on-hop-off 1-day tour), thrill rides (Speed: The Ride), and more. On the 3-, 4-, and 5-day pass: one premium bonus attraction — Strip helicopter night flight, Red Rock Canyon hiking tour, Valley of Fire tour, or Cirque du Soleil (subject to availability). The premium bonus alone can add $109 to $169 in standalone value.

What's NOT included

The Bellagio Fountains (free), Fremont Street Experience (free), casino access (obviously free), the Las Vegas Strip itself, Grand Canyon helicopter tours below Las Vegas (separate product at $195+), most shows and nightclub experiences, the Sphere, and anything with its own ticketing system outside Go City's platform. Note that some All-Inclusive attractions require advance time-slot reservations through the Go City app — book High Roller time slots at least 24 to 48 hours in advance, particularly for sunset and evening slots.

Worked break-even math — 2-day All-Inclusive at $169

To justify the $169 price, you need $169 in individual attraction tickets across two consecutive days. That means roughly four to six standard-tier stops, or two standard-tier stops plus one premium-tier experience. Here is a realistic two-day scenario:

Day 1: High Roller (anytime, $47) + Shark Reef ($29) + Madame Tussauds ($30) = $106. Day 2: Big Bus HOHO ($45) + Eiffel Tower Experience ($26) + The STRAT Tower ($25) = $96. Two-day à-la-carte total: $202 vs pass price $169 — saving of $33. That scenario requires executing six paid stops across two days, which is very achievable in Las Vegas given the Strip's compact geography, but requires genuine effort and a planned itinerary. Slow down to four stops total and the $169 pass loses to individual tickets ($47 + $29 + $30 + $45 = $151).

The 3-day pass at $279 is where the premium bonus addition tips the math clearly. High Roller ($47) + Shark Reef ($29) + Madame Tussauds ($30) + Big Bus ($45) + Eiffel Tower ($26) + Strip helicopter night flight ($129) = $306 à la carte vs $279 pass price — saving of $27, and most visitors who buy the 3-day are specifically targeting the helicopter bonus. Without the helicopter, the 3-day savings drop sharply: the same five standard stops cost $177 à la carte, making the $279 pass a $102 overpay if you skip the premium bonus.

The honest verdict: The 2-day All-Inclusive works if — and only if — you do five or six paid stops. The 3-day pass is worth it primarily because of the premium bonus attraction. If you do not want the helicopter/Cirque bonus, the Explorer Pass will almost always beat the All-Inclusive on price for a Las Vegas visit.

Best for

Visitors on a 3-to-5-day Las Vegas trip who specifically want the premium bonus (helicopter or Cirque), and who plan to pack in standard-tier attractions around it. Also good for families where per-person costs compound — child rates of $149 (2-day) to $329 (5-day) add meaningful savings when two kids are in the group.

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Buy the Go City All-Inclusive Pass from $169 for 2 days (adult).

Go City Explorer Pass Las Vegas

The Go City Explorer Pass is the best-fit product for the majority of Las Vegas visitors. Instead of days, you purchase a fixed number of attraction entries — between 3 and 7 — and use them across 30 days from your first visit. Adult prices run from $99 (3-choice) to $149 (7-choice). The attraction menu is the same 44+ options as the All-Inclusive, so you get access to the full range — but you pay only for what you actually use, with zero pressure to cram in extra stops to justify a daily rate.

The 30-day window is one of the Explorer's biggest practical advantages in Las Vegas specifically. A city pass visit in Las Vegas rarely spans five or six days of sightseeing — more often, it is two or three days between shows, gambling, restaurants, and pool time. The Explorer does not penalize you for spending a day at the pool or a late-start morning after a big night. It just waits until you tap it at the next attraction.

What's included

Access to all 44+ attractions on the Go City Las Vegas Explorer menu, with the same priority/skip-the-line access as the All-Inclusive at most venues. Key options on the Explorer menu: High Roller, Shark Reef Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Big Bus hop-on-hop-off, The STRAT Tower, Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, FlyOver, Big Apple Roller Coaster, Speed: The Ride, and dozens more. The 30-day clock starts on first use; buy now, activate when you arrive.

What's NOT included

The premium bonus experiences (helicopter flights, Grand Canyon tours, Cirque du Soleil) are not on the Explorer menu — those are exclusive to the All-Inclusive 3-day+ pass. Same exclusions as the All-Inclusive otherwise: free Strip attractions, shows, casinos, the Sphere. Note that unlike the All-Inclusive, the Explorer does not include the helicopter or Cirque bonus at any price tier.

Worked break-even math — 3-choice Explorer at $99

This is the most popular tier and the strongest value proposition. Three standard-tier attractions from the top of the menu:

High Roller (anytime, $47) + Shark Reef ($29) + Madame Tussauds ($30) = $106 à la carte vs $99 Explorer — saving of $7. That sounds modest, but: (a) you also get skip-the-line priority at all three venues, worth real time especially at the High Roller; and (b) the 3-choice Explorer lets you pick three of the most expensive attractions on the menu, rather than being locked into whatever the Essentials curates. Swap Madame Tussauds for the Big Bus HOHO ($45) and the à-la-carte total rises to $121 — a $22 saving on the same $99 pass.

The 4-choice Explorer at $119 is the strongest pure-value tier for most visitors planning a full day of sightseeing: High Roller ($47) + Shark Reef ($29) + Madame Tussauds ($30) + Eiffel Tower Experience ($26) = $132 à la carte vs $119 — saving of $13, plus priority access across all four stops. If you substitute any $40+ experience, the saving climbs to $25+.

The 5-choice Explorer at $129: High Roller ($47) + Shark Reef ($29) + Madame Tussauds ($30) + Big Bus ($45) + Eiffel Tower ($26) = $177 à la carte vs $129 — saving of $48. This is where the Explorer really starts winning. Five attractions is a genuinely realistic Las Vegas visit plan, and $48 in savings plus skip-the-line across five stops is a compelling offer.

The full Go City Las Vegas Explorer pass worth-it guide breaks down every tier against specific attraction combinations if you want to model your exact itinerary.

Best for

Most Las Vegas visitors — especially those doing three to five paid attractions without wanting the commitment of a daily density requirement. The 30-day window makes it the right choice for visitors who want flexibility between attractions, shows, and the inevitable spontaneous diversions of Las Vegas. Also the right pick for visitors who want the High Roller and two or three other specific sights without overpaying for an All-Inclusive that requires four-plus stops per day to break even. See our best US city passes guide for how the Explorer fares in other cities too.

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Buy the Go City Explorer Pass from $99 (3-choice, adult).

Go City Essentials Pass Las Vegas

The Go City Essentials Pass at $79 is Go City's budget entry point for Las Vegas. It works like a mini Explorer: choose 3 attractions from a curated list of 9, valid for 30 days from first use. The catch is that the Essentials menu is narrower than the Explorer's 44-option list — notably, the High Roller, Madame Tussauds, and Shark Reef are on the Explorer but may not all appear on the Essentials curated list. The Essentials menu typically includes The STRAT Tower, FlyOver, Big Apple Roller Coaster, and a selection of mid-tier strip experiences.

What's included

9 curated attractions from the Go City Las Vegas menu. The Essentials list is smaller than the Explorer, weighted toward mid-tier experiences rather than premium headliners. Key confirmed Essentials inclusions: The STRAT Tower Observation Deck, FlyOver Las Vegas, Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York-New York. Verify the current 9-attraction Essentials list on the Go City app at time of purchase, as the curated set can shift.

What's NOT included

The Explorer's full 44+ attraction menu, the All-Inclusive's premium bonus experiences, the High Roller (verify at purchase — menu can vary), Shark Reef, Madame Tussauds, Big Bus HOHO. If any specific attraction you want is not confirmed on the Essentials menu, step up to the Explorer Pass.

Worked break-even math — Essentials at $79

Three mid-tier Essentials attractions: The STRAT Tower ($25) + FlyOver ($40) + Big Apple Roller Coaster ($20) = $85 à la carte vs $79 Essentials — saving of $6. That is a thin margin on raw ticket value, but the 30-day flexibility and skip-the-line access add genuine practical value. If The STRAT and FlyOver are on your list, the Essentials is an easy recommendation at $79 — those two alone are $65 à la carte and the third stop is essentially free.

Where the Essentials loses: if you are planning to visit the High Roller or Madame Tussauds specifically and those are not on the Essentials menu, you are better off with the Explorer from the start. Pay $20 more for the 3-choice Explorer and get the full 44-option menu.

Best for

Budget-conscious visitors who specifically want The STRAT, FlyOver, or other Essentials-listed mid-tier attractions, and do not need the Explorer's full menu. Good for a short 1-to-2-day visit where three lighter-weight stops are the plan. Not the right pick if your priority is the High Roller, Shark Reef, or Madame Tussauds — verify those are on the Essentials menu before buying, and consider the Explorer if they are not.

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Buy the Go City Essentials Pass at $79 per adult.

Las Vegas Attractions À La Carte: 2026 Baseline Prices

These are the individual ticket prices we verified in June 2026 from official attraction websites and major resellers. The math only works against genuine standalone ticket prices, which is what matters here.

Free Las Vegas highlights worth knowing: The Bellagio Fountains (shows every 15–30 minutes, zero cost), Fremont Street Experience light canopy shows (free, nightly), casino floors (free to walk), the High Roller viewing from the ground (the LINQ promenade is free), the Mirage volcano (shows at 9 pm and 10 pm nightly, free), and the Wynn/Encore lake display (free). Las Vegas has an unusually rich lineup of free spectacles — factor these into your pass math before assuming you need a pass at all.

Which Las Vegas Pass Should You Buy? (By Traveler Type)

Use this to cut straight to the right answer for your situation.

First-timer, 3–5 days, want a packed sightseeing itinerary

Go City All-Inclusive 3-day ($279) if — and only if — you specifically want the premium bonus (helicopter or Cirque). That experience alone is worth $109–$169 à la carte, and adding two to three standard-tier stops on top easily justifies the pass price. Without the premium bonus, skip the All-Inclusive and take the Explorer 4-choice or 5-choice instead. You will pay $30–$50 less and face zero pressure to execute a minimum daily attraction count.

Short stay, 2–3 days, three to five specific sights

Go City Explorer 3-choice ($99) to 5-choice ($129). This is the right pass for most Las Vegas visitors. Pick the High Roller, Shark Reef, Madame Tussauds, and two others you actually want — you save $30–$48 over individual tickets and get skip-the-line access across all your choices. The 30-day window means you can spread stops across your trip without any daily density pressure.

Budget visitor, 2–3 paid stops, mid-tier sights

Go City Essentials ($79) if the three attractions you want are on the Essentials menu (The STRAT, FlyOver, Big Apple Roller Coaster). If your priority is the High Roller or Madame Tussauds, verify those are on the Essentials list first — if not, the 3-choice Explorer at $99 is only $20 more and opens the full 44-attraction menu.

Family with children

Go City Explorer 4-choice or 5-choice. Child rates (ages 3–12) on the Explorer run from $79 for 3-choice. A family of two adults and two children doing five attractions: $129 × 2 + $99 × 2 = $456 via the 5-choice Explorer vs $177 × 4 = $708 for five attractions à la carte — a saving of $252. Attractions that land particularly well with kids in Las Vegas: Madame Tussauds (Marvel characters), Shark Reef (hands-on touch pools), Big Apple Roller Coaster, and FlyOver.

Night-on-the-Strip visitors who want one big paid experience

Skip every pass. If your list is "High Roller Happy Hour cabin" ($67–$70) and nothing else, that is one attraction at $67 — no pass comes in cheaper. Similarly, one Cirque du Soleil show at $89–$169 is a single paid experience. Buy individually and spend the pass savings on a better table at dinner.

Repeat Vegas visitors who have already done the High Roller and Madame Tussauds

Skip every pass or look closely at the premium bonus. Repeat visitors who have done the standard tier are the ideal candidate for the All-Inclusive 3-day specifically because the premium bonus (helicopter or Grand Canyon tour) is the attraction they probably have not done. At $279, the 3-day All-Inclusive including a Strip helicopter bonus is $150 cheaper than buying the helicopter ($129) and three standard stops ($106) separately. That math works — if the helicopter is genuinely on your list.

Groups or couples doing different interests

Go City Explorer with separate pass choices per person. The Explorer lets each person pick their own 3 to 7 attractions independently — one person chooses the High Roller, Shark Reef, and FlyOver; the other picks Madame Tussauds, Eiffel Tower, and Big Bus. Both use the same Go City app, individual QR codes, and the 30-day window accommodates splitting up without coordination overhead.

Where and How to Buy Las Vegas Passes

Always buy online before your trip, directly through Go City or a vetted reseller. Hotel concierge desks and Strip kiosks sell Go City passes at list price or above — never worth paying the walk-up premium. The Go City app is fully digital; your pass lives on your phone and is activated at first scan.

Go City (All-Inclusive, Explorer, Essentials): Buy at gocity.com/en/las-vegas. Fully digital — download the Go City app, receive your pass, activate on first use. Book attraction time slots through the app immediately after purchase, especially for the High Roller (evening slots book out quickly) and Madame Tussauds during peak season. Go City runs a savings guarantee: use the pass at multiple attractions and save less than the pass price versus individual tickets, and they refund the difference.

Resellers and discounts: GetYourGuide, Viator, and Groupon all sell Go City Las Vegas passes, occasionally at small discounts. Tripster has offered Go City Explorer Pass deals at $5–$10 below Go City's direct price for some tiers. Undercover Tourist regularly stocks Go City Las Vegas passes with verified pricing — worth a quick price check before buying direct. Costco has historically stocked Go City passes in major US markets at slightly below list price, but Las Vegas availability is inconsistent. Go City also runs seasonal promotional codes (e.g., "SUMMER" for up to $25 off 4-day+ All-Inclusive or 5-choice+ Explorer) — check gocity.com at time of purchase for current promotions.

For more context on Go City's overall US network, pricing structure, and how it compares as an operator, see our Is Go City worth it guide.

More on Las Vegas Passes and US City Passes

Deep dives into Las Vegas and US passes: Is the Go City Las Vegas pass worth it (Explorer tier-by-tier breakdown) · Go City vs CityPASS across all US cities · Is Go City worth it (full operator review).

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