With the city’s huge assortment of attractions, the most convenient and cost-efficient way of exploring Miami is by booking one of the many sightseeing passes available.
A view across the water towards the Miami skyline (Photo: Owen Byrne via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
By offering access to multiple tourist sites under one pass, sightseeing passes are popular with those planning to visit a large number of bookable attractions during their stay and are keen to save money while keeping their plans flexible. In Miami, there is a wide assortment of city passes available, each offering their own benefits and perks. To help you navigate the options, we’ve compared three of them below, outlining the key differences between them.
GoCity
The Miami Explorer Pass by Go City allows you to pick from anywhere between 2 and 5 renowned attractions or activities across Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale and other regional locations. Passes are valid for up to 60 days, making them a popular choice with those visiting for several days, and they promise to save you as much as 45% compared with booking tickets for the equivalent attractions individually. Passes can be stored on your smartphone so you don’t need to worry about losing physical versions and they also act as digital guides offering tons of useful information about Miami and the various attractions that are included. Pricing starts at around $80.
The Sightseeing Pass
If you’re only in Miami for a short space of time, the Sightseeing Pass may well fit the bill. Available as anything from 1-day to 5-day passes, they allow you to take advantage of access to a wide selection of popular tourist sights including Everglades National Park, Flamingo Gardens, Coral Springs Museum of Art, and more, saving you a sizeable amount on individual admission. Included in the price is a guided tour of Little Havana and a complimentary sample of Cuban coffee, plus discounts on local dining, shopping and entertainment. Passes can be stored digitally and start at about $125.
Sightseeing Select Pass
Valid for up to 7 days, the Sightseeing Select Pass includes access to a 1-day Miami hop-on hop-off bus ticket, a celebrity homes cruise, and admission to Artechouse Miami. On the Big Bus tour, you’ll get to see some of Miami’s most renowned spots, including South Beach, Coconut Grove, Midtown, Wynwood, Little Havana, and more. The cruise, meanwhile, focuses on the city’s shoreline attractions and in particular its many homes occupied by the great and the good of Miami. Finally, the Artechouse is a unique venue that allows visitors to explore how technology can transform the human body, voice, and gesture in expressive and imaginative ways. Pricing for the Sightseeing Select Pass starts at around $90.