The « Miami pass » is the Go City Miami pass: three options (Essentials, Explorer, All-Inclusive) listed on 24 October 2026 from $89, $99 and $119, covering more than 40 activities, including Big Bus tours, bay cruises, Zoo Miami and airboat rides in the Everglades. It is mainly worth it for a program of excursions and guided activities; for beaches and neighborhoods, it adds nothing.
This guide draws on the Go City Miami page and on the Miami-Dade County website for transit. It helps you work out whether the pass pays off for your trip. To plan the trip, see our Miami guide, when to go to Miami and the Florida guide.
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Miami pass: key points
- Essentials: 3 activities, including one of the night Big Bus tour, the alligator farm and Everglades airboat, or South Beach Duck Tours.
- Explorer: a number of activities of your choice, valid for 30 days after activation.
- All-Inclusive: unlimited activities for the chosen duration.
- An unactivated pass is refundable within 90 days of purchase, according to the Go City page.
- Transit: downtown’s Metromover is free (Miami-Dade County).
What the Go City Miami pass includes
| Option | How it works | Validity | Listed starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | 3 activities: one of the night Big Bus tour, the Everglades (alligator farm and airboat) or South Beach Duck Tours, plus two others | 30 days after activation | from $89 |
| Explorer | A number of activities of your choice | 30 days after activation | from $99 |
| All-Inclusive | Unlimited activities for the chosen duration | Chosen duration | from $119 |
Examples of activities cited by Go City: a one-day Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, the Island Queen cruise along Millionaire’s Row, Zoo Miami, WonderWorks, the Thriller speedboat ride, bike tours of Miami Beach and airboat rides in the Everglades. Some Everglades excursions are listed « with transportation » or « with transfer »: check the departure point for each one.
As with other Go City destinations, three rules matter more than the list of attractions: the pass activates on first use; the pick-a-number options must be used within 30 days of activation; and an unactivated pass is refundable within 90 days of purchase, according to the city page consulted on 24 October 2026. Also read Go City’s terms and conditions before paying: some attractions require a prior reservation, which may count as activation.
What kind of trip is the pass designed for?
The Go City Miami list is dominated by guided activities: sightseeing buses, cruises, airboats and guided tours. That is where the pass gains value, because these activities cost money and are often booked in advance. By contrast, Miami’s biggest pleasures (the South Beach beaches, a stroll along Ocean Drive, Art Deco architecture seen from the street, the Wynwood and Little Havana neighborhoods) are free and do not figure in the calculation.
What the pass does not cover
- Everyday transit: buses, Metrorail, taxis and ride-hailing are not listed on the Go City page.
- National parks with open access: if you enter Everglades National Park on your own, the entrance fee is paid at the park, not with the pass.
- Beaches and Art Deco architecture, which are free to enjoy.
- Meals, parking and tips linked to excursions, which you need to budget separately.
Planning your days with the pass
With an All-Inclusive pass, group activities by area: downtown and the bay (sightseeing bus, Biscayne Bay cruise) one day, Miami Beach (bike tour, Duck Tours) another, and set aside a full day for the Everglades. With the Explorer or Essentials pass you have 30 days: nothing forces you to cram everything in, which suits beach vacations where you want to keep days free. In both cases, book early for the time slots that require it, especially during US school holidays and on weekends.
Is the Miami pass worth it? The method
Sales sites highlight a « save up to… » percentage. That figure assumes an ideal itinerary. The only calculation that matters is yours:
- List the paid visits you would do anyway, day by day. A site visited « because it is included » is not a saving.
- Look up the official price of each entry on the venue’s website, for your planned date (prices often vary by day and by sales channel).
- Add them up, then compare with the pass price shown by the issuer for the same number of people and the same duration.
- Keep a margin: if the gap in the pass’s favor is thin, individual tickets are more flexible (rain, tiredness, a change of plan).
- Count transit separately: the Metromover is free downtown; for the rest, bus, Metrorail, taxi or car depending on your plans.
Getting around without a pass
Miami-Dade County describes the Metromover as a free, automated elevated rail system serving Downtown, Omni and Brickell: handy if you are staying in those neighborhoods. For Miami Beach, the Everglades or the Keys, the pass’s excursions with transfer can save you a day’s car rental; compare with the cost of a rental if you are traveling in a group.
Decision table
| Your trip | Logical choice |
|---|---|
| Beach, neighborhoods, restaurants | No pass |
| 2 or 3 guided outings (airboat, cruise, bus) | Essentials or Explorer, compared with official tickets |
| Several activities a day over 1 to 3 days | All-Inclusive, calculated day by day |
| Rental car and a taste for independence | Individual tickets, national parks direct |
Buying the Miami pass
Buy from Go City or from a reseller that clearly names « Go City Miami ». Before paying, check the option, the current list of activities, mandatory reservations (common for cruises and excursions), departure points and refund terms.
Common mistakes
- Buying a pass for a mainly beach trip.
- Forgetting to book the excursions that require it, and then finding no availability.
- Not checking an excursion’s departure point (Miami, Miami Beach or further away).
- Paying for transit to get around Downtown and Brickell, which the Metromover serves for free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Miami pass cost?
On 24 October 2026, Go City listed starting prices from $89 (Essentials), $99 (Explorer) and $119 (All-Inclusive). The actual price depends on the option and duration you choose.
How many activities does the Go City Miami pass include?
More than 40 activities, according to the Go City page consulted on 24 October 2026.
Does the pass include transit?
The page does not mention it, except for some excursions listed with transportation or transfer. Downtown’s Metromover is free.
Can you get a refund?
According to the Go City page, an unactivated pass is refundable within 90 days of purchase.
Is the pass worth it for the Everglades?
It can be if you want a guided airboat outing: compare the price of the activity on its own with the pass price and with the rest of your plans.
Our sources
- Go City, « Miami » page (gocity.com), consulted on 24 October 2026.
- Miami-Dade County, « Metromover » page (miamidade.gov), consulted on 24 October 2026.
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026. Prices, contents and terms may change: check Go City’s website before you buy.
