Earlier in the life hack “How to save money in Europe. We buy a tourist card ”we have already written about how with the help of tourist cards you can save money on sightseeing, shopping, travel in Rome, Paris, London, Venice, Amsterdam and other cities of the Netherlands. In this life hack, you will again find useful information that will help you save money while on vacation in Europe.
Venecia Card San Marco
The advantage of this card, first of all, is that it will be very easy to acquire it, and it will not take much time. You can buy the Venecia Card San Marco:
- in all tourist points, and there are a lot of them near the railway station of the city
- at the Marco Polo airport
- in the main square of Venice
- at the bus stations of Piazalle Roma
After purchasing this tourist card, many interesting opportunities open up for tourists that will help them to spend an unforgettable vacation or weekend. The Venecia Card San Marco will allow you to:
- absolutely free to visit the "Palace of Rains"
- free admission to 3 museums of your choice located in the main square
- free admission to 3 churches in the city
- free admission to the Querini-Stampaglia art gallery
- participate in the system of discounts on tickets to exhibitions
- will provide special discounts for attractions and shopping within the city
The Venecia Card San Marco is valid for seven days. The Venecia Card San Marco price ranges from 30 euros.
Barcelona Card (Barcelona)
One of the main advantages of the Barcelona Card is the free travel throughout the city. Starting from trains and buses that go from the airport to the metro and buses that go to all the sights and important places of the city. With the Barcelona Card, you don't have to waste valuable time queuing up for tickets. The second advantage of the Barcelona Card is the system of discounts on visits to attractions and entertainment places (from 20%). The list of these places is constantly changing and increasing, but upon purchase of this card, a valid list will be provided. With the Barcelona Card, you will have discounts on:
- souvenirs at the official Barcelona souvenir shop located in Plaza Catalunya (15% discount)
- food in the specified establishments (10% discount)
- music tickets
In addition to the card itself, the Barcelona Card comes with a metro map and a Barcelona city guide. The price of the Barcelona Card depends on the duration and age of the tourist. Another advantage of this tourist card is the possibility of pre-purchase via the Internet.
Dublin Pass (Dublin)
With this card, you can visit a huge number of Dublin city attractions for free. Among them: Christ Church, City Zoo, Guinness Museum, National Irish Gallery, National Museum of Archeology and History, Jameson Whiskey Distillery and Chimney Lookout Tower - these are the most popular, but not all sights that you can see and not spend penny with a Dublin Pass.
The Dublin Pass can be valid for 1 to 6 days. The price of a two-day tourist card for an adult ranges from 29 euros. A tourist card for a period of 6 days will cost 89 euros. The Dublin Pass includes not only free tours and sightseeing in the city, but also numerous discounts on shopping, theater tickets and restaurant menus. Dublin Pass also includes travel on the comfortable Aircoach from the airport to the city center.
Budapest Card (Budapest)
The Budapest Card can be valid for 2.4 or 6 days. The price, accordingly, depends on the chosen period of stay. Two days of using the card will cost 20 euros, four days - 30 euros, and six days - 35 euros. This card provides:
- free travel to all city public transport
- one-time free admission to the Lukac Thermal Bath
- free admission to seven museums in Budapest (indicated in the card conditions)
- free smartphone apps (one of the newest services)
- discounts from 10% to 50% on purchases, food and entertainment a (specified in the conditions)
Prague Card (Prague)
Having a Prague Card with you, a tourist opens up a lot of opportunities and places for recreation in Prague. With the Prague Card, you are provided with free travel on public transport (metro, tram, bus, funicular, airport bus). The Prague Card price includes:
- general 2-hour excursion by bus and boat trip on the Vltava river
- free admission to fifty sights of the city (this includes museums, churches, synagogues, palaces, cathedrals, town hall, etc.)
- 30% discount on visits to other interesting places in the city
- discounts up to 50% on city tours, cruises, concerts, restaurant visits
Included with the Prague Card is a detailed travel guide with information on famous places in the city. The guide is compiled in seven languages. The card can be valid from 2 to 4 days. The Prague Card is available for adults, children and students. The card begins its validity after the user's full name and date of purchase are marked on it.
The Stockholm Card (Stockholm)
The Stockholm Card is one of the most demanded cards for the city of Stockholm. By purchasing this city card, you have the following opportunities:
- free pass
- free admission to more than 75 city attractions (this number includes museums)
- free excursions on the water
- system of discounts in hotels and attractions
The main advantage is the ability to buy online.
The Malmo Card (Malmo)
It is very easy to buy The Malmo Card, just go to any travel agency in Malmö. Having become the owner of The Malmo Card, many paths and opportunities open up for travelers:
- free travel and parking
- discounts on fares on the way to Copenhagen by car
- free admission to the main part of the city's museums
- 50% discount on entertainment centers and parks
- system of discounts for car and bike rental
OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card (Vatican and Rome)
Having become the owner of the OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card, the tourist will be able to explore all the sights of Rome and the Vatican. The cost of the card includes:
- free admission to museums, basilicas, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine, archaeological sites
- free travel on public transport
- discounts on admission tickets to other museums in Rome and the Vatican
- discounts on medical care
The card is issued for a period of three days. The main and interesting advantage is that the price of the card includes travel on an open sightseeing bus. The cost of the OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card for 3 days is $ 121.
Berlin WelcomeCard (Berlin)
Traveling around Berlin, while spending the minimum amount of money, is the dream of almost every tourist and traveler. With your Berlin WelcomeCard, you will have the same opportunity. The card can be issued for 4.5 or 6 days. The Berlin WelcomeCard for 48 hours is € 18.50, for 72 hours € 25.50 and for 5 days € 32.50.
The advantage of the Berlin WelcomeCard is a large selection of places where it can be purchased and issued (from bus stations to city hotels). The Berlin WelcomeCard price includes:
- eight free entrances to Museum Island
- free travel on public transport
- discounts on visits to cultural and tourist sites (from 25% to 50%)
- guide
- city map and transport routes
Great British Heritage Pass (UK)
The limitation of this card is that only foreigners can purchase it. If you are planning to travel in the UK, you cannot do without the Great British Heritage Pass. The Great British Heritage Pass gives you 600 free access to attractions. Due to the fact that this list is updated and replenished, the current list must be provided to you personally. It is worth noting that the card provides only free travel, but most likely you will have to stand in line. The card can be issued for 4, 7, 13 or 15 days.
The cost depends on the period, so 4 days will cost 56 €, 7 days - 78 €, 13 days - 140 €, 15 days - 104 €.So that the vacation does not turn into a continuous rush, we advise you to draw up a card not for a short time. The Great British Heritage Pass can be obtained online or directly at travel agencies.
Vienna Card (Vienna ticket)
You don't have to go anywhere to get the card; you can buy it in the city, at the train station, at the airport or at the hotel. Together with the card, the set contains a map of transport movements and instructions for using the Vienna Card. The card provides:
- free travel around the city for 48 or 72 hours
- free entrance to museums
- discounts on theater and concert tickets
- system of discounts for shopping and restaurants
The cost of the card for 48h is 19 €, and for 72h it is 22 €.
Salzburg card (Salzburg)
With the help of the Salzburg card, all doors in Salzburg will be open to tourists. The cost of the card includes:
- free admission to the city's museums
- free travel on funiculars and boats
- free use of public transport
- system of discounts on concert tickets and theater tickets
- system of discounts for travel around the city
You can apply for a Salzburg card at city hotels, ticket offices or travel agencies. If you are planning to relax in the city's outskirts, it is more profitable to buy not a discount card of Salzburg, but a card of the region you like. Perhaps its cost will be an order of magnitude more expensive, but along with this, your opportunities will increase and possible discounts will increase. The card can be purchased online or booked. The price of the card will depend on the period of its validity. An adult card for 24 hours will cost 22 €, for 48 hours - 30 €, 72 hours - 35 €, and a children's card for 24 hours - 11 €, for 48 hours - 15 €, and for 72 hours - 18 €.
