Leisure Pass Group Review

The Leisure Pass Group has been a leading provider of smart card tourism passes since it was founded in 2001. Debuting with the London Pass, the company now offers the Yorkshire Pass and Great British Heritage Pass, in addition to the Paris Pass and recently launched programs in Philadelphia and New York City.

Visitors pay one set fee and receive free admission to a range of leading historic sites, cultural attractions, and museums, plus deep discounts on shopping and dining. Some city's passes also include free or discounted transportation options, as well as express admission at several venues. Each pass comes with a detailed guidebook in five languages, so LPG's passes are a great choice for international travelers and non-English speakers.

Passes are sold in denominations between one and six days depending on the city, and include admission to 50 or more attractions. The London Pass was voted “Best Travel Accessories Partner of the Year” for 2007 according to the travel booking website Expedia.

The Leisure Pass Group is a member in some of Europe's largest tourism organizations, including Visit London, European Cities Tourism, UKinbound, and The European Tour Operators Association. With their foray into stateside tourism in New York and Philadelphia, they've also become members of the United States Tour Operator Association.

The New York Pass: Create your ideal New York City vacation with free, unlimited, skip-the-line admission to more than 60 top NYC attractions and tours.

Paris Pass: Get unlimited admission to more than 55 museums and monuments, plus unlimited access to almost all greater Paris public transportation options.

London Pass: Good for admission at 55 different attractions in and around London, plus nearly unlimited travel on public transportation if you add the Travelpass option.

The Dublin Pass: This pass offers unlimited admission to top sites in the Irish capital, plus options for public transportation and sightseeing tours.

Great British Heritage Pass: Nearly 600 of Great Britain's cultural heritage properties are accessible with one pass, available for 4, 7, 15, or 30 days.

The Philadelphia Pass: This pass is perfect for history buffs, families, and anyone who wants to see all that Philadelphia has to offer.

The Yorkshire Pass: Visit more than 70 sites in York and surrounding Yorkshire for one price, with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 6-day pass options.