Chicago Explorer Pass: Iconic Sights, Flexible Choices, Big Savings
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Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to do. Hop-on a Big Bus tour for an introduction to the city, check out the panoramic views from the 103rd floor at SkyDeck Chicago or 94th floor of 360 Chicago, take in the stunning cityscape on an Architecture River Cruise - with over 35 options, there's something for everyone and 30 days validity means you can explore at your own pace. Choose your pass type (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions), review your digital guide to plan your adventure and make reservations where needed, then enjoy direct entry by simply showing the QR code for admission. Explore Chicago knowing that you've saved on your sightseeing compared to buying attraction tickets separately - it really is the best Chicago pass for flexibility and savings.
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889deeptij, 11/8/2025 1:26:13 AM
Great and hassle free. Acceptable in most places but yes couple of attractions life Tilt, colour museum etc are not covered. Also time is less to cover the services offered in 2 days.
T7495VWamberw, 9/6/2025 10:30:42 PM
The pass is worth it! Got a 5 day pass and did maybe 12 or more things in 4 days!! Great value and no hiccups when redeeming. Make sure you do all of your Navy Pier rides on the same day!
C2756WKmicheller, 8/27/2025 10:33:12 AM
Both passes offer great value for the money, but if you can afford the explorer pass, it is well worth spending the extra. There were a few attractions included that we hadn't planned to see, but found we had the time to, and we are so glad that we did. You need to plan ahead to optimize the use of the hop on hop off bus.
davideI853LG, 8/26/2025 12:41:25 PM
Seadog cancelled two architecture trips that we went to Navy Pier for because of too few customers. We told them our Go City pass expired that day and they said no problem, just come back and show your unused ticket. We did come back, after confirming with Seadog by phone, but Seadog refused our tickets at the dock even though that tour was sailing and they had space. I called GoCity and they would't help, saying there was nothing they could do, though a phone call from them may have solved it. Go City should drop Seadog from their lineup, since Go City's passes are not being fully honored. Also, in addition to hurting Go City's reputation, Go City probably paid Seadog for the unused tickets for scheduled sailings cancelled at the dock. Seadog doesn’t seem to record who actually boards and who is turned away at the dock due to tours cancelled while customers are standing in line waiting to board. $450, hours wasted, and three wasted trips to Navy Pier. I probably wouldn't buy Go City passes in another city.
Tarang_S, 8/26/2025 9:21:29 AM
Lots of options and most of the options are a good value for money va biking it directly. Also booking the GoCity pass on Viator was super convenient and easy to add it to your go city app as well. Once you add the pass you just have to go to the attractions you want to go to and scan it. Some attractions need a reservation on the app so remember to do that before going to the location.
jayaprakashn30, 8/20/2025 9:28:48 AM
The hop on hop off bus service is useless. Looks like Chicago has only 2 buses and they don’t show up even once in an hour. We purchased 2 day gocity all attractions pass. We wasted hours on day1 waiting for bus and were able to cover only 2 attractions, second day we used Uber and were able to cover more attractions. The pass does not cover tilt in 360 Chicago and we have to buy it paying additional cost. Don’t buy all day pass, go with explorer pass and never take hop on hop off bus.
rachelhK2191ZI, 8/17/2025 12:21:17 PM
The Go City Explorer Pass was amazing! We were able to have three jam-packed days going to a ton of different attractions. The Shoreline Skyline and Downtown Architecture cruises were a highlight. We also enjoyed seeing the city from above using the 360 Observation deck tickets during the day and the Skydeck tickets at night. Add in some nature and culture at the Shedd Aquarium and Field Musuem and we experienced a little bit of everything. We visited 10 attractions and easily could have worked 2-3 more in with the time we had! The Go City Pass was a great deal and we'll definitely purchase it again the next time we visit the city.
B2677MWfabianb, 7/31/2025 5:49:47 PM
I visited New York, Washington, Chicago and Miami together with my son. A lifetime experience. We used Go City passes in New York and Chicago, excellent in both cities! We used the explorer pass , it was the best choice as we visited many attractions in both cities. Totally recommend it.
ClaudiaN1076, 7/27/2025 1:30:40 PM
We went to Chicago and bought 4 passes with 4 attractions each It was easy to use, easy to make reservations for the tours tgat require reservations It was easy to cancel a reservation and reschedule Good price better than other similar passes Definitely worth it
212natashat, 7/25/2025 8:47:47 PM
All of our attractions were perfect. Got to see the city from three different perspectives…the street, the river and the sky. I loved every minute of it.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your pass will be immediately available as your 'ticket' after purchase. Print your pass or save it on your mobile device and use it for direct entry into the attractions.
- Your Explorer Pass is valid for 30 days from the date of activation.
- Go City child passes are only available for ages 3 to 12 years old. For any accompanying children under 3 yrs old please check with each individual attraction or tour whether infants are accepted and/or need to pay an entrance fee.
- The most popular activities require advanced reservations, check the instructions on the included digital guide, or Go City app, and make sure to place reservations well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Attractions and tours are subject to change. The Go City app has the most up-to-date line-up, opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction.
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Save your pass, available as your 'ticket' after purchase, on your mobile device.Return details
Access top Chicago attractions, tours and activities with Go City's Explorer Pass. Save on entry to your choice of up to seven top things to do. Hop-on a Big Bus tour for an introduction to the city, check out the panoramic views from the 103rd floor at SkyDeck Chicago or 94th floor of 360 Chicago, take in the stunning cityscape on an Architecture River Cruise - with over 35 options, there's something for everyone and 30 days validity means you can explore at your own pace. Choose your pass type (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions), review your digital guide to plan your adventure and make reservations where needed, then enjoy direct entry by simply showing the QR code for admission. Explore Chicago knowing that you've saved on your sightseeing compared to buying attraction tickets separately - it really is the best Chicago pass for flexibility and savings.Redemption
Go City is here to make sightseeing easy. Follow these steps to make sure you can hit the ground and get exploring. 1. Click ‘Get your ticket’ in your confirmation email to view your Go City pass (it should show the Go City logo, a QR code, and your Go City order number). 2. Click the link on the pass to update your email address. Without this step, you won’t be able to make attraction reservations. 3. Once updated, you'll receive an email from orders@bookings.gocity.com with instructions on how to sync your pass to the Go City app to access your digital guide. 4. Download the app, sync your pass and go see it all! If your pass doesn’t show Go City branding or a link, contact support for assistance with accessing your pass on +1 617-671-1000 - you will not be able to enter attractions without a Go City QR code. FAQs How does Go City work? You now have access to your chosen number of attractions from the options available - each attraction can be visited once. Simply show the QR code on your pass at your choice of attraction to enter. Your pass is valid for the number of attractions purchased and is valid for use within 1 year. It is only activated when you visit your first attraction. You then have 30 days until your pass expires. How do I access my pass? Your Go City Pass can be accessed by hitting “Get your ticket” or “View Ticket”. Your pass should clearly display the Go City logo. You can either print this pass, save it to your mobile device or for the best experience sync to the Go City App. Do I need to place reservations? Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to plan your itinerary and reserve where necessary to avoid disappointment. Where can I get the included guide? We recommend downloading the Go City app for everything you need including attraction information, a Trip Planner and the ability to reserve attractions. You can also use the PDF guide - linked at the bottom of your pass document. Other Questions? Call +1 6176711000Less than hours before travel date - 0% refund






















