Where To Pass On A Tourist Pass: Do The Math

European-bound travelers might want to carefully consider whether buying an all-inclusive tourist pass will save money or if it’s better off  to wing it.  Sometimes paying a la carte for the sights and museums is a better value.

Tourist passes generally include access to public transportation, discounted admission to museums, galleries, popular tours and activities.

Sounds like a deal that can’t go wrong, right? Not always.

What might end up happening is you won’t have enough time or energy to get the most out of the pass.

According to a recent index published by moving.com and travelbird.nl  (available below) you can see below how a weekend in 20 popular tourist cities stacks up with and without a tourist pass. 
For example, among the best values are Vienna and Rome.
Comparing using a pass versus pay as you go, research shows you can save nearly $45.00 in Austria’s capital city with the pass and in Rome, you’ll be $15.00 ahead.  Enough money to treat yourself to a delicious pizza or pasta in the Eternal City!
Destinations where you may be better off ticking off the sights without a pass include Barcelona, where you can save almost $8.00 paying individually or net a whopping $47.00 in Paris. Imagine all the croissants, cheese, and wine you buy with the extra cash!
Generally, passes are most cost-effective when you plot out your itinerary in advance, do the math, and get a head start on your day.