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Amsterdam City Cards: Discover Amsterdam with ease

An Amsterdam city card wraps museum entry, canal cruises, tours, and city transport into one purchase, so you can plan less and do more. You can choose day-based passes for 24 to 120 hours or attraction-based passes that let you pick 3 to 7 sights. Depending on the pass, you can visit the Rijksmuseum, the Moco Museum, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Heineken® Experience, and also get unlimited access to public transport. If your plans line up with the included sights, you can save up to 65% against separate tickets. Whether you travel as a family, on your own, or on your first trip, there’s a pass that fits your pace.

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 an attraction-based pass for 3 to 7 sights, or a transport-only GVB pass.

One card, plenty to do

Coverage goes well beyond museums and top landmarks. Depending on the pass, you can enter the Rijksmuseum, ARTIS Royal Zoo, Rembrandt House Museum, A'DAM Lookout, and smaller local museums, 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.

The maths can work to your benefit

A 48-hour card can pay for itself quickly if you line up paid sights in the same window. At about €94, it’s close to the combined gate price of Rijksmuseum (€25), ARTIS (€25), a canal cruise (often around €22), and two days of GVB transport, before any extra tram hops. A longer pass only makes sense if you’ll repeat that pattern over several full days.

Easy to buy, easy to scan

Most passes arrive digitally in the operator’s 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, though transport-only passes may begin at the timeslot you picked. 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 Pass

Type of card

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

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

No. of attractions

70+

35+

Price range

€67-€140

€44-€110

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

Save big with Amsterdam City Pass itineraries

Amsterdam 5 Attractions Itinerary
Amsterdam 24 Hours 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 vs. Transport passes

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

A day-based pass gives access for a set number of consecutive hours, usually across a broad attraction list. It sometimes also covers access to the city's public transport. Best for visitors on a tight schedule who want wide coverage within a timed sightseeing window.
Recommended passes:

  • I Amsterdam Card
Amsterdam traditional houses and windmill with Go City Explorer Pass logo.

An attraction-based pass lets you pick a fixed number of sights from a curated list and use them within an activation window. 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
Amsterdam traditional houses and windmill with Go City Explorer Pass logo.

A transport-focused pass covers unlimited rides on trams, buses, metro, and ferries for a set validity period, rather than offering broad attraction entry. Best for visitors who already have separate museum plans or want only public transport access to different spots in the city. The key benefit of these passes is predictable mobility.

Recommended passes

  • Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

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 Explorer Pass is the sharpest buy. You choose 3 attractions from a list of 35 and save up to 30%. You also get 30 days after first use to visit the rest of the attractions. This 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

If you plan to sightsee hard for 2 to 5 full days, the I Amsterdam Card is the strongest all-round pass. It covers 70+ attractions, unlimited GVB transport, 1 canal cruise, and 24-hour bike rental for 24 to 120 hours. A 72-hour card costs about €115, and it can beat separate tickets quickly if you stack Rijksmuseum, ARTIS Royal Zoo, A'DAM LOOKOUT, and a cruise. It also stays valid for 1 year before activation, so you can book now and start your tour later.

If your focus is to get around the city

If transport matters more than bundled entry, the Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass is the right buy. It gives you unlimited rides on trams, buses, metros, and ferries for 24 to 168 hours, plus Bus 369 from Sloterdijk to Schiphol Airport every 15 minutes. Use it to move easily between Rijksmuseum, NEMO Science Museum, Jordaan, and the Heineken Experience without buying separate tickets all day. It also keeps things simple for families, since children up to 4 years old travel free on GVB.

Top attractions included in your Amsterdam City Card

AttractionI amsterdam City CardGo City Amsterdam Explorer 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.
Moco Museum Amsterdam exterior with brick facade and large windows.
Tourists on swing ride at A'DAM LOOKOUT with Amsterdam skyline in the background.
H'ART Museum Amsterdam with boats on the canal in front.
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam with surrounding water and boats.
Visitors observing Earth projection at Planetarium, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo.
Exteriors of Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam with visitors walking by.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam exterior with modern wing and visitors outside.
Tourists on 5D ride at This Is Holland, Amsterdam, viewing Dutch landscape.
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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 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 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.