Which Philadelphia combo to book
A short visit with a few must-sees. The Go City Philadelphia Explorer Pass lets you pick 3 to 7 attractions and use them over a set period. It suits travellers who already know which paid sights they want, for example a museum, a tour and a view, and don't want to rush.
A packed few days. The Go City All-Inclusive Pass covers every included attraction for the number of days you buy (GetYourGuide lists it with 30 or more attractions). It pays off when you plan long days with several paid sights each, and less so if you mainly want to walk the historic district.
History on a budget. Some of the best-known stops in Old City are free. The Liberty Bell needs no ticket, and Independence Hall is run by the National Park Service; check its site for timed entry. If your plan is mostly these, a pass may not save you anything.
Both passes are sold on Headout and on GetYourGuide. The product is the same Go City pass; compare price and cancellation conditions on each booking page.
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia + The Franklin Institute: Entry Ticket
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Is a combo cheaper than separate tickets?
City passes advertise savings against gate prices, but the saving only exists if you use enough attractions. Before buying, list the paid places you'd visit anyway, add up their regular prices and compare that with the pass. The Explorer Pass is easier to judge because you know exactly how many entries you get.
How the tickets work
After booking you get the pass on your phone. Some attractions let you walk in with it, others ask you to reserve a time in advance; the pass's attraction list explains this for each one. Passes usually start counting from the first use, not the purchase date, but check the validity rules on the booking page. Our guide explains how passes differ from combo tickets.
For more US combos, see New York, Boston and Chicago.