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Amsterdam City Cards: Discover Amsterdam with ease

An Amsterdam city card bundles entry to leading museums, canal cruises, tours, landmark experiences, and activities into one purchase. With options ranging from a compact three-attraction selection to all-access sightseeing across multiple days, there is a pass to match a quick city break, a flexible itinerary, or an intensive Amsterdam visit, helping you save up to 65% compared with purchasing individual attraction tickets.

Depending on the pass, you get access to favourites such as the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Experience, Moco Museum, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, and more. Choose from day-based passes for access to a large selection of attractions over a set number of days, attraction-based passes that let you handpick a fixed number of sights to visit at your own pace, or a day-based sightseeing pass with unlimited GVB public transport. GVB travel covers Amsterdam’s trams, buses, metros, and ferries, making it easy to move between attractions without buying separate local tickets.

Amsterdam City Cards in a nutshell

A pass for every travel style

Options range from broad hour-based passes to tighter attraction bundles. Choose an All-inclusive pass for 24 to 120 hours, or 1 to 5 days, or an attraction-based pass for 3 to 7 sights, or an All-Inclusive pass that combines public transport too.

One card, plenty to do

Depending on the pass, you can enter the Rijksmuseum, ARTIS Royal Zoo, Rembrandt House Museum, A'DAM Lookout, and smaller local museums, and then add a canal cruise, bike rental, walking tour, or unlimited tram and metro rides. Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House usually need separate tickets, so check the list before you plan each day.

Savings individual tickets can't beat

Save up to €100 or more on Amsterdam’s top sights with a city card, depending on your chosen pass and itinerary, equivalent to up to 65% savings compared to purchasing individual attraction tickets. The more included experiences you visit, the stronger the value becomes!

Easy to buy, easy to scan

Most passes arrive digitally in the Go City Amsterdam or I Amsterdam City Card app or your wallet, so you can pick your attractions before you travel and won’t need paper tickets. The timer usually starts on first use, or after your first public transport ride. At museums and transport gates, just scan or tap your code; if a venue needs a reservation, the app points you to it.

Your Amsterdam City Card options explained

Card detailsI amsterdam CardGo City Amsterdam Explorer PassGo City Amsterdam All-Inclusive PassGo City Amsterdam Essential Pass

Type of card

Hour-based (24/48/72/96/120 consecutive hours)

Attraction-based (choose 3/4/5/6/7)

Day-based (choose 1/2/3/5 days)

Attraction-based (choose 3 from 18 choices)

No. of attractions

70+

43

50+

18

Price range

€67-€140

€44-€110

€79-€199

€59

Validity

24–120 hours from first use; before activation, valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

30 days from first use; before activation, it is valid for 1 year from date of purchase

consecutive days from first use; before activation, it is valid for 1 year from date of purchase

30 days from first use; before activation, it is valid for 1 year from date of purchase

Save big with Amsterdam City Pass itineraries

Amsterdam 5 Attractions Itinerary
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Verdict

Go City Amsterdam Explorer Pass (5 attractions)
Why it wins: The Go City Amsterdam Explorer Pass saves you 32.11% on a five-stop Amsterdam plan. You get to choose exactly the attractions that matter most from 35+ options, so you’re not paying for extras you’ll never use. After your first visit, you have 30 days to redeem the rest, which is ideal if you’d rather spread sightseeing out than sprint through the city.

Verdict

I amsterdam Card (24 hours)
Why it wins: The I amsterdam Card saves you 42.74% and starts paying off once you fit in around 3 major sights in a day. From there, the value keeps climbing because you also get unlimited GVB trams, buses, metro, ferries, one canal cruise, and a 24-hour bike rental. You get to pick where to start when you’re ready and keep the city moving around you.

Types of Amsterdam City Cards explained: Day-based vs. Attraction-based Amsterdam City Passes

Amsterdam canal view with historic buildings and bicycles, promoting I Amsterdam City Card.

A day-based Amsterdam attraction pass gives access for a set number of consecutive hours or days, usually across a broad attraction list. It sometimes also doubles as an Amsterdam public transport pass with access to GVB, the city's public transport. These Amsterdam tourist passes are best for visitors on a tight schedule who want wide coverage within a timed sightseeing window.
Recommended passes:

  • I Amsterdam City Card: Access to 70+ Attractions & Unlimited Public Transport
  • Go City Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass: Access to 45+ Attractions
Amsterdam traditional houses and windmill with Go City Explorer Pass logo.

An attraction-based Amsterdam attraction pass lets you pick a fixed number of sights from a curated list and use them within an activation window. These Amsterdam sightseeing passes are ideal for flexible explorers with a shortlist who prefer choice and pacing out visits over all-day sightseeing coverage.

Recommended passes:

  • Go City Amsterdam Explorer Pass: Choose from 43 Attractions
  • Go City Amsterdam Essential Pass: Access to 3 Top Attractions

Which Amsterdam City Card is best for you

If you want to keep it selective

If you only want a few big hitters, the Go City Amsterdam Essential Pass: Access to 3 Top Attractions is the sharpest Amsterdam sightseeing pass. You choose 3 attractions from a list of 18 and save up to 30%. You also get 30 days after first use to visit the rest of the attractions. This Amsterdam City Pass works best for a spread-out trip, where you want to see real headline attractions without paying for a long list you will never use.

If your schedule is packed tight

Choose the I Amsterdam City Card if you want to combine sightseeing with getting around the city. It gives access to 70+ attractions, plus unlimited GVB trams, buses, metros and ferries, across a 24-, 48-, 72-, 96- or 120-hour period. This Amsterdam City Pass is the better fit for visitors who want to visit major museums, take a canal cruise, and move between neighbourhoods without buying separate transport tickets.

Choose the Go City Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass if your priority is packing as many attractions as possible into 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. It covers 55 attractions and can offer up to 50% savings compared with paying for individual entry, making it a strong choice for fast-paced itineraries built around multiple museums, tours, cruises and experiences each day.

Top attractions included in your Amsterdam City Card

AttractionI amsterdam City CardGo City Amsterdam Explorer PassGo City Amsterdam All-Inclusive PassGo City Amsterdam Essentials Pass

Rijksmuseum

✅

❌

✅

✅

Van Gogh Museum

❌

❌

❌

❌

Anne Frank House

❌

❌

❌

❌

Heineken Experience

❌

❌

✅

✅

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

✅

✅

✅

✅

Moco Museum Amsterdam

✅

✅

✅

✅

A'DAM LOOKOUT

✅

✅

✅

✅

The Upside Down Amsterdam

❌

✅

✅

✅

H'ART Museum

✅

✅

✅

❌

THIS IS HOLLAND

✅

✅

✅

✅

The Amsterdam Dungeon

✅

✅

✅

✅

Rembrandt House Museum

✅

✅

✅

✅

Top highlights of your Amsterdam City Card

Rijksmuseum facade with reflection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Rijksmuseum

  • Timings: 9am to 5pm
  • Address: Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam 1071 XX, Netherlands

Moco Museum Amsterdam

  • Timings: 9am to 7pm (Monday to Thursday, September to June); 9am to 8pm (Friday to Sunday, September to June); 9am to 8pm (Sunday to Thursday, July and August); 9am to 9pm (Friday and Saturday, July and August)
  • Address: Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam 1071 DE, Netherlands

A'DAM Lookout

  • Timings: 10am to 10pm
  • Address: Overhoeksplein 5, Amsterdam 1031 KS, Netherlands

H'ART Museum

  • Timings: 10am to 5pm
  • Address: Amstel 51, Amsterdam 1018 EJ, Netherlands

NEMO Science Museum

  • Timings: 10am to 5:30pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
  • Address: Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam 1011 VX, Netherlands

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

  • Timings: 9am to 5pm (November to February); 9am to 6pm (March to October)
  • Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam 1018 CZ, Netherlands

Rembrandt House Museum

  • Timings: 10am to 6pm
  • Address: Jodenbreestraat 4, Amsterdam 1011 NK, Netherlands

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

  • Timings: 10am to 6pm
  • Address: Museumplein 10, Amsterdam 1071 DJ, Netherlands

This Is Holland

  • Timings: 10am to 6pm
  • Address: Overhoeksplein 51, Amsterdam 1031 KS, Netherlands

How to use an Amsterdam City Card

Step 1: Choose your Amsterdam City Card

Pick the pass that best fits your needs! Make sure you check the attractions covered and make a choice between day & attraction-based passes.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your Amsterdam City Card easily using PayPal, a credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders.

Step 4: Download the operator's app

Download the operator's app on your phone and follow the activation instructions.

Step 5: Start exploring!

Present your activated pass at attractions to gain entry and enjoy your sightseeing!

Frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam City Card

It’s worth it if you visit at least three popular paid attractions a day and use GVB transport regularly. You usually get the best value on 48 or 72-hour cards, especially if you add the included canal cruise.