Is the Hong Kong Go City All-Inclusive Pass Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itWorth it when Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360 are both on your list: those two alone cost about as much as a 1-day pass, so a 2-day pass with one each day comes out ahead.
- Skip itNot if Disneyland is your big day. Hong Kong Disneyland isn't on the pass.
- Skip itNot for a harbour-and-markets trip. The Star Ferry, Temple Street and the Avenue of Stars cost little or nothing.
- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
What is The Hong Kong Go City All-Inclusive Pass?
You pay for 1 to 7 days and enter as many of the 21 included Hong Kong attractions as you can on each day. The pass runs on calendar days from your first visit.
Hong Kong's two big tickets sit at opposite ends of the map, Ocean Park in Aberdeen and Ngong Ping on Lantau, so this pass works best as two or three back-to-back days.
The seller advertises savings of up to 50% compared with buying each ticket separately. Realistic over 2-3 days with Ocean Park and Lantau, not on a single day.
- Price
- From HK$799 (1 day, adult)
- Child (3-11)
- From HK$699
- Attractions
- 21
- Ocean Park
- Included
How to get the most value out of The Hong Kong Go City All-Inclusive Pass
Anchor each pass day on one big ticket, Ocean Park or Ngong Ping 360, then add the Peak or a museum.
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Put Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360 on the same day | Ocean Park is on Hong Kong Island's south side and Ngong Ping is out on Lantau. Each is most of a day, so give each its own pass day. |
| Ride the Peak Tram up at sunset | That's the longest queue of the day. Go up mid-afternoon and stay on Sky Terrace 428 for the lights. |
| Skip the food on the list | A dim sum set menu and a Peking duck lunch are included. Plan them as your lunches on pass days. |
| Arrive at Ocean Park after lunch | Get there at opening, by MTR to Ocean Park station, and do the Summit rides first. |
| Queue for the cable car back down from Ngong Ping late afternoon | The return queue builds after 3 pm. Head down earlier or take bus 23 to Tung Chung. |
| Head to Ocean Park without checking how busy it is | Check Ocean Park's live crowd level on beatthecrowd.co first. If it's busy, do another Hong Kong sight on your pass and come back later. |
Before you set off for Ocean Park, check how busy it is right now on beatthecrowd.co. An hour in a queue is an hour of your pass gone.
Check live crowds in Hong Kong →Who The Hong Kong Go City All-Inclusive Pass is for
Good fit
- 3-5 day trips with Ocean Park and Lantau both planned
- Families: child passes are HK$699 and Ocean Park is the big win
- First-timers who want the Peak, the Big Buddha and a harbour bus tour
Skip it if
- Disneyland is your theme park
- You'll ride only the Peak Tram and the Star Ferry
- A one-day stopover with no big-ticket sights
- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
What the pass covers
The pass covers 21 Hong Kong attractions, tours and food experiences. These carry the price.
- Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360 are the two big tickets, and both are on the pass.
- The Peak Tram combo includes Sky Terrace 428, the paid viewing deck at the top.
- Hong Kong Disneyland and public transport are not included. Use an Octopus card for the MTR.
The big sights
- Ocean Park Hong KongIncludedHK$538 for an adult on its own.
- Standard cabin return HK$295 on its own.
- Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428Included
- Madame Tussauds Hong KongIncluded
- Hong Kong Maritime MuseumIncluded
- Big Bus hop-on hop-off (Discover ticket)Included
- Hong Kong DisneylandNot included
Also on the pass
- Dim sum set menu
- Peking duck lunch
- Monopoly Dreams
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
Pass vs individual tickets
The 1-day pass is HK$799. Ngong Ping 360's standard cabin return is HK$295 and Ocean Park is HK$538, so the pair (HK$833) beats a 1-day pass, but they don't fit in one day. A 2-day pass with one big sight each day plus the Peak is the realistic way to come out ahead.
What the big ones cost on their own (adult)
| Attraction | On its own |
|---|---|
| Ngong Ping 360 (standard cabin return) | HK$295 |
| Ocean Park | HK$538 |
| Peak Tram + Sky Terrace 428 | HK$182 |
| 1-day All-Inclusive Pass | HK$799 |
- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
Fine print
- Days
- 1 to 7 calendar days from your first visit.
- Visits
- Each attraction once.
- Bookings
- Some attractions and meals need a reservation in the Go City app.
- Transport
- Not included; use an Octopus card.
- Refunds
- Full refund within 90 days of purchase if the pass hasn't been activated.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: The Hong Kong Go City Pass is Go City's own, resold on GetYourGuide.
- Reassuring: Refunds: Full refund within 90 days of purchase if the pass hasn't been activated.
- Watch out: Disneyland isn't on it.
- Watch out: Ngong Ping 360 can close in typhoon or high-wind warnings.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Buy a 1-day pass hoping to do Ocean Park and Lantau | Each takes most of a day. Buy 2 days or skip one. |
| Buy 5-7 days for a city break | Past 3 days the extra sights are smaller. Most visitors fill 2-3. |
| Queue at Ocean Park at peak time | Check beatthecrowd.co for Ocean Park's quiet hours before you go. |
Queuing is the easiest way to lose value in Hong Kong. Check which sights are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co, starting with Ocean Park.
Check live crowds in Hong Kong →- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
Alternatives
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Hong Kong’s attractions are right now →
- From HK$799 (1 day)
- Ocean Park + Ngong Ping 360
- Up to 7 days
FAQs
Is the Hong Kong Go City Pass worth it?
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Yes if Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360 are both on your list and you buy 2 or more days. For one or two cheaper sights, buy them directly.
Does the Hong Kong Go City Pass include Ocean Park?
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Yes, on both the All-Inclusive and Explorer versions. It's not on the Essentials pass.
Does it include Disneyland?
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No. Hong Kong Disneyland isn't on any Go City Hong Kong pass.
How much is the Hong Kong Go City Pass?
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From HK$799 for 1 day (adult) and HK$699 for children aged 3-11. You can buy up to 7 days.
Can I use the Hong Kong Go City Pass for meals?
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Yes. A dim sum set menu and a Peking duck lunch are included; book them in the Go City app.