Verified · August 10, 2026
Toronto CityPASS review: is it worth it?
This Toronto visitor pass offers strong value for a concentrated city trip—provided four or five included attractions are already in your plan.
Share this page on FacebookThe short answer
Four real plans matter more than five possible admissions.
Toronto CityPASS includes one-time admission to five attractions. CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium are fixed; you then choose three more. The published maximum value is excellent, but it assumes you use all five and select high-value options at regular prices.
Buy when four or five included attractions are already on your itinerary. At three, compare the exact choices first. Skip it when you are adding unwanted visits merely to make the pass feel useful.
The package
Two fixed admissions, then choose three.
Included: CN Tower
General Admission to the Main and Lower observation levels. A timed reservation is required.
Included: Ripley’s Aquarium
Flex Ticket General Admission, including galleries, dive shows, feedings and talks.
Choose three more
Royal Ontario Museum, City Cruises Toronto, Casa Loma, Toronto Zoo or the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Family math
A family of four can save up to $264.16.
2 × $134.96 + 2 × $99.96
2 × $217 adult + 2 × $150 child
At the published maximum regular-price value, the family saves $264.16 before HST. That is about 36%—close to the headline claim, but only when everyone uses all five admissions and would otherwise pay the compared regular prices.
CityPASS calculates maximum savings using the highest published box-office prices and highest-priced choices for its program year. Senior, student, resident, promotional and seasonal discounts are excluded, so your real comparison may be lower.
Make the decision
Count only attractions you genuinely want.
Five attractions · strong buy
This is where the advertised savings are most realistic, especially with Toronto Zoo, Casa Loma or the cruise among your three choices.
Four attractions · usually buy
Four regular-price adult admissions normally leave a useful margin. Confirm the exact family age mix before paying.
Three attractions · compare first
The result depends on the third attraction. Discounts or free child entry can make separate tickets cheaper.
Two attractions · skip
CN Tower and Ripley’s alone do not justify the CityPASS price. Compare their separate or bundled ticket options instead.
Before you buy
Three details can change the answer.
Child ages do not line up
CityPASS calls ages 4–12 a child, while attraction policies differ. AGO is free for children 9 and under, and temporary programs can make other youth admissions free or discounted.
Four attractions need reservations
CN Tower, ROM, City Cruises and AGO currently require reservations through the CityPASS planning system. Make them early and keep groups together when reserving.
Season and location matter
City Cruises closes in winter, Toronto Zoo adds travel time, and parking is not included. The pass works best when the trip itself can comfortably support the itinerary.
PASS Score
Why it earns 88.
Value
Four or five well-chosen admissions create strong savings; three attractions can be marginal.
36 / 40Flexibility
Nine consecutive days is generous for a visit, but the two fixed attractions cannot be swapped.
17 / 20Benefits
Five one-time admissions cover a strong mix of Toronto landmarks, culture and family attractions.
18 / 20Friction
Several reservations, different child age bands and no included parking add planning work.
7 / 10Confidence
CityPASS publishes a dated 2026–2027 media sheet and detailed current attraction rules.
10 / 10Research record
Official sources checked.
Last reviewed August 10, 2026. The CityPASS media sheet states that its 2026 information is valid from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
- 012026–2027 prices, lineup and published valueCityPASS Media RoomView source ↗
- 02Current inclusions, age rules and reservationsCityPASSView source ↗
- 03Current General Admission pricingCN TowerView source ↗
Prices, attraction choices and reservation rules can change. Confirm your final dates, age categories and inclusions directly with CityPASS before purchase. PASS.ca is independent and is not affiliated with City Pass, Inc.