Gothenburg Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for the Gothenburg Pass (Go City) vs. individual tickets.
| Feature |
💰 Best price  Gothenburg Pass Essentials | Gothenburg Pass All-Inclusive | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From 449 SEK (choose 3) | From 499 SEK/day | Varies per site |
| Validity | 1 year to activate; visit picks within a limited window | 1-5 selectable days, unlimited visits | Per ticket |
| Universeum | Included | Included | 175.00 SEK |
| Maritiman | Included | Included | 150-175 SEK (dynamic) |
| Museum of World Culture | Included | Included | Free |
| Paddan Canal Tour | Included | Included | 269.00 SEK |
| Museum of Gothenburg | Included | Included | 76.00 SEK |
| Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus | Not included | Included | 345.00 SEK |
| Maritime Museum & Aquarium | Included | Included | 65.00 SEK |
| Gothenburg Museum of Art | Included | Included | 70.00 SEK |
| Format | Mobile pass (Go City app) | Mobile pass (Go City app) | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | Confirmed as Go City's own product for Gothenburg — the cheaper "choose 3" tier, but the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus is excluded here. | The full tier: unlimited visits across 22 attractions, including the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus, over 1-5 selectable days. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or want the Museum of World Culture on its own, which needs no pass since standard entry is always free. |
| Check price on Gothenburg Pass Essentials ✓ Verified 2026-09-22 | Check price on Gothenburg Pass All-Inclusive ✓ Verified 2026-09-22 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Gothenburg Pass Essentials
From 449 SEK (choose 3)
💡 Confirmed as Go City's own product for Gothenburg — the cheaper "choose 3" tier, but the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus is excluded here.
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- Validity
- 1 year to activate; visit picks within a limited window
- Universeum
- Included
- Maritiman
- Included
- Museum of World Culture
- Included
- Paddan Canal Tour
- Included
- Museum of Gothenburg
- Included
- Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus
- Not included
- Maritime Museum & Aquarium
- Included
- Gothenburg Museum of Art
- Included
- Format
- Mobile pass (Go City app)
Check price on Gothenburg Pass Essentials ✓ Verified 2026-09-22
Gothenburg Pass All-Inclusive
From 499 SEK/day
💡 The full tier: unlimited visits across 22 attractions, including the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus, over 1-5 selectable days.
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- Validity
- 1-5 selectable days, unlimited visits
- Universeum
- Included
- Maritiman
- Included
- Museum of World Culture
- Included
- Paddan Canal Tour
- Included
- Museum of Gothenburg
- Included
- Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus
- Included
- Maritime Museum & Aquarium
- Included
- Gothenburg Museum of Art
- Included
- Format
- Mobile pass (Go City app)
Check price on Gothenburg Pass All-Inclusive ✓ Verified 2026-09-22
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or want the Museum of World Culture on its own, which needs no pass since standard entry is always free.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Universeum
- 175.00 SEK
- Maritiman
- 150-175 SEK (dynamic)
- Museum of World Culture
- Free
- Paddan Canal Tour
- 269.00 SEK
- Museum of Gothenburg
- 76.00 SEK
- Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus
- 345.00 SEK
- Maritime Museum & Aquarium
- 65.00 SEK
- Gothenburg Museum of Art
- 70.00 SEK
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-22.
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Checked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-22.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Museum of Art (Göteborgs Konstmuseum)Attraction details | Secondary sources (WebSearch-confirmed pricing) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - All-Inclusive PassPass details | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - All-Inclusive Pass × Gothenburg Museum of Art (Göteborgs Konstmuseum)Pass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - All-Inclusive Pass × Museum of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum)Pass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - All-Inclusive Pass × Paddan Canal TourPass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - Essentials PassPass details | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - Essentials Pass × Gothenburg Museum of Art (Göteborgs Konstmuseum)Pass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - Essentials Pass × Museum of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum)Pass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Gothenburg Pass - Essentials Pass × Paddan Canal TourPass inclusion | Go City - Gothenburg (official) | |
| Museum of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum)Attraction details | Göteborgs Stadsmuseum (official) | |
| Paddan Canal TourAttraction details | Strömma (official operator) |
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Go City is confirmed as the actual provider of the Gothenburg Pass
As with Stockholm and Dublin, Go City operates directly under the city-branded name — confirmed directly on gocity.com, with two genuinely different tiers: Essentials (choose 3) and All-Inclusive (unlimited, 1-5 days, 22 attractions).
02. The Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus is tier-dependent
Confirmed excluded from the cheaper Essentials tier but included on All-Inclusive, directly on Go City's own tier-comparison table — the same tier-dependent pattern already seen with Stockholm Cathedral and Dublinia.
03. The Museum of World Culture is free on its own, yet still listed as a pass inclusion
Standard exhibitions are free for all visitors regardless of any pass — but Go City still explicitly lists it as included on both Gothenburg Pass tiers, a distinct nuance from Lyon's always-free Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which never appears on any pass listing at all.
04. Maritiman uses genuinely dynamic "Program Day" / "Base Day" pricing
Confirmed directly on Maritiman's own official site: admission varies by a published 2026 calendar of higher-priced "Program Days" and lower-priced "Base Days", not a single fixed rate.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
Visiting Several Museums Over a Few Days
The Gothenburg Pass Essentials tier's "choose 3" model pays off fast for a shorter stay focused on museums.
Wanting the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Too
Only the All-Inclusive tier includes it — factor that in if a city bus tour is part of your plan.
Just Visiting the Museum of World Culture
Skip any pass — standard exhibitions are free to enter for everyone, at any time.
A Maritime-Themed Day
Maritiman and the Maritime Museum & Aquarium are both included on either Gothenburg Pass tier.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and pass compatibility for Gothenburg's most-visited sites.
Paddan Canal Tour Guide
Seasonal ticket pricing, and confirmed Gothenburg Pass inclusion.
Museum of Gothenburg Guide
Ticket pricing for the city's history museum, and confirmed pass inclusion.
Gothenburg Museum of Art Guide
Ticket pricing for the Götaplatsen art museum, and confirmed pass inclusion.
Things to do in Gothenburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
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