Los Angeles Tourist Cards

Los Angeles is one of the most expensive cities in the United States and it is convenient to look for alternatives to save during your trip. In general, the city has three digital passes that offer convenience and flexibility. In addition, they allow you to enjoy the most popular and lesser-known attractions, as well as to customize your itinerary.

If you want to take advantage of the best things to do in Los Angeles, you can opt for the All Inclusive Pass, a suitable option for those who want to enjoy unlimited attractions in a few hours or days. Meanwhile, the Explorer Pass is ideal to choose the number of attractions and have access for up to 60 days. Sightseeing FLEX Pass, on the other hand, gives access to lesser-known gems for up to 30 days. Here are all the details about each one.

In the city of Angels you can:

• Book the Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: a comprehensive option that allows you to discover LA at your own pace. It offers 60 attractions that you can take advantage of in 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days.
• Buy the Los Angeles Explorer Pass: an alternative that allows you to choose the attractions of your choice to customize your itinerary. You can select 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 or 7 attractions from a list of 25 options and the pass is valid for 60 days after activation.
• Book Los Angeles Sightseeing FLEX Pass: an option to visit 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions that are characterized by being fun and less exploited by tourists. You can choose from 20 alternatives and the pass is valid for 30 days.

If you are looking for flexibility and explore Los Angeles at your own pace, the best option may be to buy the Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass. This pass offers around 60 attractions and attractions that you can enjoy in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days. You can get it from 210 € per person and take advantage of special prices for the kids, so it is ideal if you are going to Los Angeles with children. In addition, you can enjoy the city with significant savings and even avoid queues at certain attractions.

This pass also usually offers a tour in one of the best tourist buses in Los Angeles to enjoy the free stops for 1 day, allowing you to combine the different attractions without worrying about transfers.

Benefits

• Access to more than 60 attractions and tourist attractions.
• Flexibility to activate it whenever you want and use it for 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 or 7 days (according to your choice).
• Includes among its options the Los Angeles Big Bus ride with audio guide, two routes and approximately 12 free stops. You will have a pass valid for 1 day and, if you decide to go up a second time, you will have to pay the ticket, although discounts are usually offered for the second day on board.
• It includes map and guide in a downloadable application that allows you to manage the pass.

Attractions and highlights

There are many attractions and attractions that you can take advantage of, but here are the most visited by tourists:

• Knott's Berry Farm, enjoy roller coasters, interactive 4D experiences and water rides.
• Guided tour to the Hollywood sign, go up to the hills of California and enjoy the views of Los Angeles. Of course, take the opportunity to immortalize your visit and take a picture with the sign in the background. But don't forget that this plan requires reservations.
• Aquarium of the Pacific, access 19 themed habitats, educational experiences and a theater with multisensory projections. You must also make reservations in advance.
• Knott's Soak City Water Park, if you plan to visit Los Angeles in the summer you can take advantage of the water slides, water rides and wave pools.
• Madame Tussauds Hollywood, enjoy its wax exhibits of pop icons, actors, movie characters and sports legends.

Remember that there are activities that require advance reservations and seasonal attractions (only available during certain months of the year). They usually have a notice in the app guide.

Premium Attractions

This digital card offers a premium attraction to those who choose a 3, 4, 5 or 7-day pass. You can choose from:

• Universal Studios Hollywood, enjoy roller coasters and shows, as well as tours of Hollywood studios and sets. Must be booked the same day of the visit in the morning.
• Tour Warner Bross Studios Los Angeles, discover the magic of filmmaking and how scripts and special effects are made. Visit Central Perk and join the Friends group or find out which house you belong to at Hogwarts. Reservations required.
• Big Bus through the Celebrity Houses, you can access a bus tour that includes a ride through the houses of celebrities in Los Angeles. You can only access this activity through a reservation.
• LEGOLAND California, enjoy more than 60 attractions and shows inspired by the franchise. Reservations may be required.
• Whale and dolphin watching cruise, take advantage of one of the best cruises in Los Angeles and marvel at blue whales, humpbacks and different types of dolphins. Reservations must be made in advance.

You'll be able to identify premium attractions on the app because they usually have a diamond at the top.

Cost comparison

The best way to know if a tour card is worthwhile is to compare the individual prices of each attraction to visit. Of course, it all depends on how you organize your itinerary and how many attractions you are willing to visit per day.

• Buy tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood: normally 109 € per person or 329 € if you book the VIP experience.
• Tickets to Knott's Berry Farm: around €100 per person.
• Book a tour of Warner Bros Studios Hollywood: normally €72 per person.
• Book a ride up to the Hollywood sign: from 22 €.
• Join a bus tour of Hollywood and celebrity homes: about €37 per person.
• Aquarium of the Pacific: about €53 per person.
• LEGOLAND California tickets: about €72 per person.
• Going on a whale and dolphin watching cruise: about €60 per person.
• Buy tickets for Knott's Soak City water park: from €70 per person.
• Buy tickets for Madame Tussauds Hollywood: usually €34 per person.
• Book the Los Angeles Big Bus sightseeing bus: about €56.

How to use it

It is a very easy to use pass that is activated after the first use. You must select the number of days that best suits your needs and, once activated, you will have 14 calendar days to redeem each one. This means that you do not need to use the pass consecutively, which is ideal for making the most of your time and incorporating breaks between visits. For example, if you buy a 5-day pass, you can use it at your convenience in the period indicated.

Another great advantage is that you can use it at any time up to 2 years after purchase (as long as you do not activate it). You will have to download an app to manage your pass and access a city guide with schedules, relevant information and tips. This card does not offer a physical ticket, you will only have a code that is scanned at the entrance of each attraction.

Interesting details

• Price: from 210 € per adult and 190 € per child.
• Duration: you can choose between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days passes.
• Advantages of this option: it is possible to save up to 50% on the best tickets in Los Angeles.
• Disadvantages of this option: you only have one use per attraction, if you want to repeat you will have to pay the entrance fee separately. In addition, you can only access one of the premium experiences and it is an option available only for 3 to 7 day passes, but not in case of buying the 1 or 2 day pass.

Buying the Los Angeles Explorer Pass gives you access to about 25 attractions and is available from 87 ¤ per adult. The best part is that you have the freedom to choose which ones to visit and when to visit them.

The usage time is flexible, as you will have a window of up to 60 days after activation. However, the number of attractions is limited and you have options of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7.

Benefits

• Select from 25 city attractions to save on your vacation and visit 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 options.
• Enjoy recreational activities such as yoga classes.
• Take advantage of access to the best museums in Los Angeles.
• Join a hop-on, hop-off tour aboard LA's Big Bus.
• Don't miss out on booking tours of Hollywood.
• Use the guide and maps from the e-pass app.

Featured attractions

The pass offers 25 attractions, but you should choose the ones that catch your eye the most. It includes options that are also in the All Inclusive Pass, such as the celebrity house tour, the Hollywood tour, the climb to the sign and the whale watching. Here are some others that I also find interesting:

• Aquarium of the Pacific.
• La Brea Tar Pits and museum, discover paleontological findings and visit a fossil lab.
• Bike ride, pedal and get to know the most authentic areas of LA.
• Yoga in Huntington Beach, enjoy an oceanfront class combining yoga, pilates and the innovative qigong technique. Please note that reservations are required.
• SoFi Stadium Tour, go behind the scenes of this major stadium and access remote areas such as the locker rooms, player tunnels and the field of play.
• Guided fishing experience, catch fish to improve your skills and then return them to their habitat.

Plus, you have activities that are only included in this pass such as a ghost hunt through Chinatown, night tours and walking tours of Haunted Hollywood.

Cost comparison

To get the most out of the pass you must choose wisely and opt for those that you are most excited about or that involve the most savings. Here is a list for you to compare the usual prices of some of the attractions available.

• Buy tickets for the Aquarium of the Pacific: approximately 53 € per person.
• La Brea Tar Pits and museum: from $15 per person.
• Book a bike tour in LA: about €105 per person, but may vary depending on the number of hours.
• Yoga in Huntington Beach: from €10 per person.
• SoFi Stadium tour: usually €55 per person.
• Guided fishing experience: around €90 per person.

How to use

First you must select the number of attractions; think carefully because the number cannot be changed later, but don't worry! The type of attractions can be chosen on the fly. The digital pass will arrive in your mailbox and you can manage it in a free app with information about schedules and practical tips. You can activate it for up to two years after purchase and, once activated, you will have a maximum of 60 days to use it.

To enter the attractions you will only need to scan the QR code that appears on the app, there is no need to print a physical card.

Details of interest

• Price: from 87 € per adult and 73 € per child.
• Duration: once activated it is valid for 60 days.
• Advantages of this option: it is ideal if you want to visit a specific number of attractions and you are going to be more than 7 days in the city.
• Disadvantages of this option: you cannot repeat any of the attractions, as it offers a single use for each selected activity.

Another alternative to save money during your trip is to buy the Los Angeles Sightseeing FLEX Pass. It is an electronic pass that allows you to enjoy 3, 4, 5 or 6 attractions and tourist attractions from 117 € per adult. After activation, you will have 30 working days to use it.

Benefits

• Queue-free access to 3, 4, 5 or 6 attractions (depending on your choice). You can choose from 20 different options to create a tailor-made itinerary.
• One-day ticket for the Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus.
• Special discounts at other attractions, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
• Free app with maps and guides to help you plan your trip.
• Digital pass for convenient scanning.

Featured Attractions

This pass offers a list of 20 attractions from which you can choose 3, 4, 5 or 6 depending on the type of pass selected. Here are the highlights.

• Madame Tussauds Museum.
• Los Angeles Maritime Museum: discover ship exhibits and the history of the port.
• One hour cruise.
• Los Angeles Treasure Hunt: complete challenges and puzzles, fight zombies and survive until you reach downtown.
• Chinese Theater Tour: Walk through the Courtyard of Stars and discover the most popular casts that took place in this venue.
• Mystery in Los Angeles: solve a mystery inspired by Hollywood in the 1920s.
• The Fantastic Race: an experience that combines a sightseeing tour and an interactive mystery novel.
• Dolby Theater Tour: Discover the home of the Oscars and some of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.

Cost comparison

It offers different options than the other attraction passes and you can compare prices to see if it's worth it.

• Madame Tussauds Museum: normally 34 € per person.
• Los Angeles Maritime Museum: from €5 per person.
• One-hour cruise: approximately €40 per person.
• Los Angeles Treasure Hunt: about €20 per person.
• Book a guided tour of the Chinese Theater: from 55 € per person.
• Mystery in Los Angeles: the experience is valued at €20 per person.
• The Fantastic Race: approximately €80 per person.
• Book a tour of the Dolby Theatre: from €32 per person.

How to use

This pass is also very convenient since you don't need a physical card. It works in a similar way to the others, but it differs because you must select a date and activate it that same day. Afterwards, you will have 30 working days to visit the selected attractions.

Details of interest

• Price: from 117 € per adult and 94 € per child.
• Duration: the pass is valid for 30 days after activation.
• Advantages of this option: an excellent choice for those who are going on short visits, business trips or want to visit the main attractions of the city.
• Disadvantages of this option: It is a bit limited compared to other passes and generally offers little-known gems of Los Angeles. If you are looking for popular attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood, this may not be the pass for you.

Buying a sightseeing pass is a cheaper alternative that can work for as long as you are in the city. It's convenient for short stays, business visits or to get a glimpse of the highlights of the city. Plus, it's perfect for accessing the most coveted attractions at great prices and even without lines.

If you're going to Los Angeles at Christmas or any holiday season, consider that it's high season and the lines at the box office are overwhelming. To save time you can use the pass and enjoy the city without limits.

If you are only going to be in Los Angeles for a couple of hours or you prefer to get to know the city on foot in a more spontaneous way, it may not be the best option for you. Also, you should check if the options included are of interest to you.

• Plan your itinerary and choose the most interesting attractions that can mean considerable savings.
• Check reservations because some attractions require advance reservations, especially during high season.
• Explore the pass app and take advantage of valuable tips and information.