---
title: Go City Chicago Essentials Pass
slug: go-city-chicago-essentials-pass
type: attraction
sub_type: attraction passes
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/go-city-chicago-essentials-pass
country: US
geo:
  lat: 41.88391
  lng: -87.62766
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:28:34.178Z
price_from:
  amount: 99
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Chicago Essentials Pass Choice of 3 Attractions
        price: 99
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (3-12 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 12
---
## Overview
Save on Chicago's top attractions by choosing three experiences with the Go City Chicago Essentials Pass. Visit one featured attraction—like Skydeck Chicago or a river cruise—then pick two more from a curated list of top sights, with flexible 30-day validity and easy mobile entry.

## What's Included
- Admission to one featured attraction (Skydeck Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, Shoreline Architecture River Cruise, or Field Museum)
- Admission to two additional Chicago attractions from a curated list including Navy Pier Ferris Wheel and rides, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, Flyover in Chicago, Museum of Illusions Chicago, Mobsters and Haunted Mysteries of Chicago Walking Tour, and 10pin Chicago Bowling & Pizza

## What's Not Included
- Not stated explicitly in the source

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## Ticket Options

- **Chicago Essentials Pass Choice of 3 Attractions** — $99.00
  Go City Chicago Essentials Pass includes entry to your choice of 1 featured attraction and 2 additional attractions. Valid for 30 days from first use. Reservations are required for select attractions.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (3-12 yrs)

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## Good to Know
* Visit 3 top Chicago attractions with one easy-to-use digital pass.
* Choose one featured attraction, then add two more Chicago favorites.
* Featured choices include Skydeck Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, a river cruise, and the Field Museum.
* No need to choose in advance—select attractions as you go.
* Your pass activates at your first attraction visit, then remains valid for 30 days to visit the rest.
* Scan your QR code in the Go City app at each attraction for entry.
* Each included attraction may only be visited once with your pass.
* Some attractions may require advance reservations; check the app before visiting.
* Unused passes remain valid for up to one year from the purchase date.

## Cancellation Policy
Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### How do I activate my Chicago Essentials Pass?
Your pass is activated the first time you scan it at an included attraction. That visit will count as one of your three choices. After activation, you’ll have 30 days to visit your remaining two attractions.

### How do I use the pass?
Sync your pass to the Go City app, then show the QR code on your phone at each attraction entrance for scanning.

### How long is the Essentials Pass valid once I start using it?
Once you scan it at your first attraction, this digital sightseeing pass in Chicago remains valid for 30 days, giving you the flexibility to spread out your visits.

### Does my pass expire?
Yes, non-activated Essentials Passes expire after one year from the date of purchase.

### Do I need to choose all three attractions when I buy the pass?
No, there's no need to pick your attractions in advance. With this flexible Chicago attraction pass, you can choose them as you go.

### Do I need to make reservations to enter attractions?
Some attractions require advance reservations, such as Skydeck Chicago and Mobsters and Haunted Mysteries of Chicago Walking Tour. Check the Go City app or reservation portal before visiting.

### Can I visit the same attraction more than once?
No. The Essentials Pass can only be used once at each attraction.

### Can other people use my pass?
Passes cannot be resold or used by more than one person.