Explorer Pass
from HK$899
- 3–7 attractions, chosen freely from a longer list
- For anyone with more places in mind or who decides on the go
For your first days in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Essentials Pass 2026
A cable car to Lantau or a city bus tour, plus two sights between Victoria Peak and the harbour.
Adults HK$749 · Children (3–11) HK$499
Up to HK$326 less than separate tickets
- Digital pass on your phone
- Valid for 30 days
- Free cancellation for 90 days
- Go City Savings Guarantee
The Hong Kong Essentials Pass at a glance
The Hong Kong Essentials Pass includes three entries. One of them is either the Ngong Ping 360 cable car with Ngong Ping Village on Lantau or the Big Bus Discover ticket. You choose the other two from the second group: the Peak Tram with Sky Terrace 428, a sampan ride in Aberdeen, an evening cruise on Victoria Harbour, the Big Bus night tour, Madame Tussauds, Monopoly Dreams or a dim sum set menu at Serenade.
Every sight in the Essentials Pass is also in the Explorer Pass. The Essentials Pass is the cheaper version for exactly three entries, but without Ocean Park and without the guided tours and classes that only the bigger passes have.
The pass is valid for 30 days from your first visit. You can return it to Go City free of charge for up to 90 days after purchase, as long as it is unused.
The attractions you can choose from
For the dim sum menu at Serenade and for Madame Tussauds you reserve a time in advance in the Go City App. You can visit all the other sights without a booking.
Step 1 · choose 1 of 2
Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour, Discover TicketWithout pass: HK$425
Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car & Ngong Ping Village ExperiencesWithout pass: HK$395
Step 2 · choose 2 of 7
Dim Sum Set MenuWithout pass: HK$300Reservation required
Big Bus Night TourWithout pass: HK$350
Aberdeen 1773 Fishing Heritage: Sampan and Houseboat Audio TourWithout pass: HK$175
Peak Tram Special Combo (Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428)Without pass: HK$182
- Victoria Harbour Yacht Night Cruise with Unlimited BeveragesWithout pass: HK$128
- Monopoly DreamsWithout pass: HK$260
- Madame Tussauds Hong KongWithout pass: HK$300Reservation required
Adult prices without a pass, as listed by Go City. Checked: 09.10.2026.
Work out your own selection
Tick what you want to visit. The calculator shows what the same entries would cost if bought separately.
How to use the Hong Kong Essentials Pass
Buy online
You book with Go City and receive a confirmation by email.
Set up the app
Download the Go City App, enter your confirmation code, and the pass is on your phone. Setting it up does not activate it yet.
Reserve time slots
You need a set time for: Dim Sum Set Menu, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. You book it in the app at no extra cost.
Scan at the entrance
Your first scan starts the 30 days of validity.
Go City multi-attraction passes for Hong Kong
Go City sells several passes in this city. The Essentials Pass is the smallest of them.
Essentials Pass
from HK$749
- 3 attractions of your choice
- Valid for 30 days from your first visit
- For a short trip with a clear wish list
All-Inclusive Pass
from HK$1,249
- 2–7 consecutive days, as many attractions as you like
- For full sightseeing days with lots of stops
What the Hong Kong Essentials Pass does not cover
- Public transport: you pay for the MTR, the Star Ferry, the tram on Hong Kong Island and buses separately, most easily with an Octopus card.
- Ocean Park, the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum are only in the Explorer and All-Inclusive Pass.
- The guided hikes, for example on Lamma Island or up Lion Rock, and the city walking tours also belong only to the bigger passes.
- The Macau Tower Observation Deck is no longer in the Essentials Pass.
When the pass is not worth it
For children, the three-entry Explorer Pass costs the same as the Essentials Pass and gives you a wider choice. And if you pair your anchor sight with only two of the cheaper options, such as the harbour cruise, the sampan or the Peak Tram, separate tickets usually cost less.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Hong Kong Essentials Pass valid?
It is valid for 30 days from your first visit. Buying it and setting it up in the app does not start the clock.
Can I cancel the pass for free?
Yes, with Go City up to 90 days after purchase, as long as you have not used it. After the first scan no refund is possible.
Ngong Ping 360 or Big Bus?
Ngong Ping 360 takes you by cable car from Tung Chung up to Ngong Ping on Lantau, home of the Tian Tan Buddha. The Big Bus covers the well-known districts and is a good way to get your bearings on day one.
How do I get up Victoria Peak with the pass?
Choose the Peak Tram with Sky Terrace 428 in the second group. It covers the funicular ride and access to the viewing terrace in the Peak Tower.
Which sights do I need to reserve?
The dim sum menu at Serenade and Madame Tussauds. You book both in the Go City App at no extra cost.
From what age do children need an adult pass?
From 12. Children aged 3 to 11 get their own, cheaper pass. For them it is worth looking at the Explorer Pass, which costs no more with three entries.
Is Ocean Park included?
No. Ocean Park is only in the Explorer and the All-Inclusive Pass.
Is the Star Ferry included?
No, public transport in Hong Kong is not part of any of the passes Go City sells. The evening cruise on Victoria Harbour is a harbour tour with drinks, not a ferry service.
Lantau or Big Bus first, then the Peak
First decide between Ngong Ping 360 and the Big Bus. Reserve dim sum or Madame Tussauds straight after buying, and fit in the other sights as you go.
Adults HK$749
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