Las Vegas: Explorer Pass Save up to 50%- Includes Mob Museum

The clever part of this pass is that you do not have to lock in your Las Vegas plan before you arrive. You choose 2 to 7 attractions as you go, using one phone pass for sights ranging from the Mob Museum and High Roller to Hoover Dam and the Eiffel Tower Experience.

I like the 30-day validity after activation, which works well if you are combining a short Vegas stay with a longer Nevada trip. I also like the sheer range of choices, including a bus tour, observation decks, a zipline, shows, museums, meals, and the Hoover Dam. The catch is that not every activity is an automatic bargain, and popular options may need reservations or have weekend restrictions.

Key points to know before buying

• The pass includes the Mob Museum, along with more than 50 possible Las Vegas attractions and activities.
• Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions, depending on the pass you buy.
• Activation starts with your first visit, not when you purchase the pass.
• You have 30 days to use the pass after that first attraction.
• High Roller, Eiffel Tower, and STRAT views make it easy to build a sightseeing-focused day.
• Reservations and opening hours matter, especially for popular activities and holiday visits.

How the Las Vegas Explorer Pass works

This is a flexible attraction pass rather than a guided tour with one fixed route. You buy access to a selected number of activities, download the digital pass to your phone, and scan it at participating attractions.

The pass is valid for one year from the purchase date before activation. Once you use it at your first attraction, your 30-day period begins. That makes it useful for you if your Las Vegas plans are still shifting, or if you want to activate it later in a Nevada trip.

You can buy access to 2 through 7 attractions. The listed price is $69 per person, though you should check the exact option and current price before booking. The savings depend on the attractions you select and the order in which you use them. Go City’s advertised savings of up to 50 percent only make sense when you choose several higher-priced activities.

You can show the pass on your phone or print a copy. I would download it before heading out, then also keep a screenshot or printed backup if your phone battery is not reliable. The Go City app includes the current attraction list, opening hours, and instructions for entering each place.

Starting with the Mob Museum downtown

The Mob Museum is one of the pass’s most distinctive choices. It gives your sightseeing day a change of pace from observation decks and casino resorts, with exhibits focused on organized crime and law enforcement.

Because the museum is downtown, it fits naturally with other downtown stops. You can use it as an anchor for a day away from the central Strip, though the pass does not include transportation between attractions. Plan your own route and allow for the time needed to reach downtown.

The useful feature here is choice. If the weather is poor, or you need a break from outdoor walks and bright casino interiors, a museum visit gives you an indoor option. Check the Go City app before setting out, since operating hours and access instructions can change.

High Roller and the best views for your money

The High Roller Observation Wheel is one of the easiest ways to use the pass on the Strip. The daytime ticket gives you a broad view over Las Vegas, and it pairs neatly with other attractions around the LINQ area.

I would choose this for your first full sightseeing day if you want to get your bearings. From above, the Strip’s scale makes more sense than it does from street level. The ride also gives you a straightforward visual break from casinos, shops, and long indoor corridors.

The limitation is timing. A daytime ticket may not suit you if your priority is the city after dark. Check exactly what the included ticket covers, then compare the regular door price with the value of your pass.

Eiffel Tower or the STRAT for a second viewpoint

The Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas and The Tower at the STRAT offer different ways to see the city.

The Eiffel Tower gives you a central Strip viewpoint, with a close look at the resorts and traffic below. A reported height of about 460 feet makes it high enough for a sweeping view without feeling detached from the Strip. Access uses a glass elevator, and the view takes in a long stretch of Las Vegas from a very recognizable landmark.

The STRAT offers a much higher observation point and a different perspective. It is farther north on the Strip, so it can help you explore an area you might otherwise skip. If you are choosing between the two, think about your schedule and location. The Eiffel Tower is convenient for central Strip sightseeing, while the STRAT works well with downtown or north Strip plans.

Using both could be enjoyable, but it may not be the best value if you are buying a small pass. One viewpoint plus a bus tour, museum, or major paid activity usually gives you more variety.

Big Bus for orientation, not just transportation

The Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Classic Daytime Tour is one of the most practical options in the selection. It gives you a broad look at Las Vegas and lets you get off at selected stops before continuing later.

I like this choice for a first day because it reduces the need to figure out the Strip and downtown immediately. You can use the ride to decide which areas deserve more of your time. It is also useful if long walks between resorts are tiring.

Do not treat it as a complete substitute for local transportation. The pass does not generally include transport to and from attractions, and the bus tour has its own operating times and route. Check whether you need a reservation and confirm the schedule before building your day around it.

The bus is particularly valuable when paired with one nearby attraction. That keeps you from losing much of the day crossing town between separate stops.

Madame Tussauds, FlyOver, and other indoor choices

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas offers a familiar wax-figure experience in a central Strip location. It is an easy pick for families, groups with mixed interests, or anyone looking for a quick attraction rather than a long museum visit.

FlyOver is a motion-based flying ride. It can be a good choice if you want something more theatrical than a traditional viewing platform. As with other timed attractions, check reservation rules before arriving.

AREA15’s Illuminarium Experiences and the Paradox Museum add more indoor, visual options. These are useful choices if you want to step away from the resort corridor or if the heat makes outdoor sightseeing unpleasant. The pass’s value improves when you choose activities with separate admission costs that you would have paid for anyway.

Some options are meals rather than sightseeing. You may be able to use the pass for dinner at Café Hollywood at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino or receive $25 toward a meal at Favorite Bistro at the LINQ. Read the app’s current terms carefully, since meal credits can have different conditions from standard admission.

Hoover Dam as the biggest time commitment

The Hoover Dam Highlights Tour is a strong choice if you want to see more than casinos and resort attractions. It gives your trip a major engineering and desert sight, but it also takes more planning than an observation deck or museum.

A guide is part of the experience, and the supplied information describes the Hoover Dam guide as funny and enjoyable. The exact guide may vary, so do not plan around a particular person’s name.

This is one of the activities most likely to make the pass worthwhile, provided you have enough time. It is not a quick stop you can casually fit between two Strip attractions. Check the departure details, reserve early, and keep the rest of that day light.

Transportation is not generally included unless the individual activity says otherwise. That point matters especially for Hoover Dam. Confirm exactly what the Hoover Dam option includes before you assume the pass covers your complete journey there and back.

Fly LINQ, the Big Apple coaster, and high-energy picks

The Fly LINQ Zipline gives you a quick shot of movement above the LINQ promenade. It suits you if you want an active experience rather than another indoor attraction or viewing platform.

The Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York-New York offers another thrill ride. These options can be great fun, but they are less useful if your group has mixed comfort levels. Do not count an activity toward your pass value unless everyone using that pass actually wants to take part.

The Rockstar Nightclub Crawl offers an evening option, while Blue Man Group at the Luxor has been used successfully with the pass. Show and nightlife availability can change, so check current listings and reservation instructions in the app rather than assuming every listed choice is open on your dates.

Building a pass that actually saves money

The pass works best when you make a short list before you arrive. Write down the regular prices of the attractions you genuinely want, then compare that total with the pass price.

For a two-attraction pass, savings may be modest. You are more likely to come out ahead when you combine several paid experiences, especially a major tour, a show, and one or two observation attractions.

A sensible five-attraction plan might include the High Roller, Eiffel Tower Experience, Mob Museum, Big Bus tour, and Madame Tussauds. A different plan could pair Hoover Dam with Fly LINQ, the STRAT, the Mob Museum, and a meal credit. The best mix depends on where you are staying and how much time you have.

Avoid choosing attractions only because they appear expensive. A pass does not save money if you spend time and transport costs reaching activities you would not otherwise visit. I would rather use four well-chosen options than buy seven and rush through the city.

Some choices may not operate every day or may be unavailable on weekends. The app is your final authority. One previous issue with attraction listings involved places that had closed, including a Planet Hollywood location and Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden. That is a useful warning: confirm the current lineup immediately before your trip.

Reservations, timing, and the phone pass

The pass is simple at the entrance. You present the QR code, and the attraction scans it. That ease is one of the strongest practical benefits, especially when you are moving between several stops.

The planning is less automatic. Popular activities may require reservations, and the most convenient time slots can disappear. Reserve well ahead when the app allows it, particularly for shows, tours, and timed experiences.

Check every attraction’s opening hours before you set off. Holiday schedules can change, and weekend rules may apply to certain activities. A pass is no help if you arrive after the last entry time or discover that the attraction is not available that day.

You can use optional audio guide support in English, German, or Chinese where offered. The digital guide gives the instructions for each attraction, but it is not a personal guide accompanying you around Las Vegas.

Who should buy this pass

I would consider the Explorer Pass if you want a planned sightseeing trip with several paid stops. It suits first-time visitors who want a wide sample of Las Vegas, families with different interests, and anyone who likes the freedom to adjust plans during a 30-day window.

It also works well for a longer Nevada visit. You can activate it in Las Vegas, use some options on one day, then return to other attractions during the remaining validity period.

I would be more cautious if you mainly want to relax at your resort, visit free casino attractions, or choose just one major paid activity. In that case, paying directly may be simpler.

The rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 227 ratings, which fits the pass’s main strength: it is easy to use and can save money when planned carefully. The weaker side is changing attraction availability and uneven value between activities.

Should you book the Las Vegas Explorer Pass?

Book it if you can name at least three or four included attractions you already want, then confirm that they operate during your dates. The Mob Museum, High Roller, Eiffel Tower, Big Bus, Hoover Dam, and STRAT give you plenty of variety without forcing you into one kind of sightseeing.

Skip it if you are buying on impulse without checking reservations, opening days, and transport. This is a planning tool, not a magic discount for every Las Vegas activity.

For most visitors, I would start by pricing the 3 or 4 attraction option. That usually gives you enough flexibility without encouraging an overpacked schedule. If the total admission prices clearly exceed $69 per person and the locations fit your plans, the pass is a sensible buy.

FAQ

How many attractions can I visit with the Las Vegas Explorer Pass?

You can choose a pass covering 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 Las Vegas attractions, tours, and experiences.

How long is the pass valid?

The pass is valid for one year from the purchase date before activation. After you visit your first attraction, you have 30 days to use the remaining attraction entries.

Does the pass include the Mob Museum?

Yes. The Las Vegas Explorer Pass includes the Mob Museum among its available attraction choices.

Can I use the pass on my phone?

Yes. You can sync it with the Go City app and show the digital pass on your phone or tablet. You can also print a copy.

Do I need to choose my attractions before buying?

No. You can choose from the available attractions as you go, but some popular activities require reservations.

Does the pass include transportation between attractions?

Transportation to and from attractions is not included unless the individual activity specifically states otherwise.

Are attraction hours and availability guaranteed?

No. Attractions and tours can change, and operating hours may vary, especially during holidays. Check the Go City app for the current lineup, hours, and entry instructions.

Can I cancel the pass?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.