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Top Attractions You Can Visit With the Go City Amsterdam Pass

Why choose a city card when visiting Amsterdam?

If you want to experience the most of Amsterdam without overspending, city cards are your best bet. These handy digital passes offer entry to a curated list of popular sites like museums, canal cruises, and guided tours, all bundled into one cost-saving pass. Not only do they help you skip long ticket lines, but they also simplify your itinerary planning with pre-included attractions and convenient validity periods.

What is the Go City Amsterdam Card?

Go City Amsterdam is one of the city’s most popular and flexible attraction-based pass operators, offering All-Inclusive and Explorer pass types. The All-Inclusive Pass allows you to visit as many attractions as you want from 45+ sights over a set number of days, while the Explorer Pass lets you pick a fixed number of attractions (2 to 7) from 30+ sights and visit them over a 30-day window. The two passes are perfect if you want to maximize sightseeing without the hassle of buying multiple, pricey tickets. This guide focuses on the top attractions included, helping you plan what to see first.

Top attractions in your Go City Amsterdam Card by category

Museums & galleries

Rijksmuseum

Home to masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh, the Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national treasure. Its impressive architecture and world-famous “Gallery of Honour” make it a must.

Suggested time: 2–3 hours

Included in: All-inclusive pass

Moco Museum

This contemporary boutique museum features edgy exhibitions from Banksy, Warhol, and Kusama. It’s quirky, modern, and photogenic; perfect for a quick culture fix.

Suggested time: 1–1.5 hours

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Rembrandthuis Museum

See where Rembrandt lived and worked, and explore how he etched, painted, and taught. The recreated interiors offer a personal peek into his daily life.

Suggested time: 1–1.5 hours

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Historic landmarks & palaces

Castle Muiderslot (Muiden Castle)

Just outside the city, this well-preserved medieval castle is as fairy-tale as it gets, with a moat as well! It also has knight-themed exhibits and lovely gardens.

Suggested time: 2–3 hours (including transport)

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Jewish Cultural Quarter

Explore Jewish life and history in Amsterdam through five sites, including the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum. The quarter offers a moving, multi-site experience about resilience, heritage, and wartime survival.

Suggested time: 2–2.5 hours

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Anne Frank’s Amsterdam (Walking Tour)

Retrace Anne Frank’s footsteps through a powerful guided tour of the Jewish Quarter. Learn about her life, World War II, and hidden histories behind Amsterdam’s canal houses. Note: Anne Frank House entry not included.

Suggested time: 1.5–2 hours

Included in: All-inclusive pass

Cruises & river tours

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Glide through the UNESCO-listed canals, passing bridges, houseboats, and 17th-century gabled buildings. It’s scenic, relaxing, and a city essential.

Suggested time: 1 hour

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Pedal Boat Rental by Stromma

Navigate the canals on your own terms. Rent a pedal boat with friends for a unique, muscle-powered canal experience.

Suggested time: 1 hour

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Volendam & Windmills Day Trip

Leave the city behind for a countryside day trip featuring fishing villages, cheese farms, and windmills. A photographer’s dream with lots of Dutch charm.

Suggested time: 6–7 hours

Included in: All-inclusive pass

Unique experiences

A’DAM Lookout + Swing

Sky-high views across Amsterdam, plus the adrenaline rush of Europe’s highest swing; this observation deck is part thrill, part chill.

Suggested time: 1 hour

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Heineken Experience

This self-guided tour through the original brewery covers beer history, brewing processes, and includes two fresh Heinekens. Cheers!

Suggested time: 1.5 hours

Included in: All-inclusive pass

This Is Holland

An immersive 5D flight experience over tulip fields, dikes, and windmills. You’ll feel like you’re soaring through the Netherlands.

Suggested time: 1 hour

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Family-friendly attractions

WONDR Experience

A candy-colored interactive playground of photo ops, ball pits, and glowing installations; WONDR is half art, half Instagram dream.

Suggested time: 1 hour

Included in: All-inclusive & Explorer pass

Tips to maximize your Go City Amsterdam pass

  • Book time-slot attractions like the Heineken Experience and This is Holland as soon as you buy the pass
  • Start your day early to fit in two to three top attractions before lunch
  • Visit Museumplein first and cover Rijksmuseum, Moco, and Vondelpark in one sweep
  • Use the hop-on hop-off canal boat as a scenic way to move between neighborhoods
  • Carry headphones for audio-guided attractions and canal cruises
  • If using the Explorer Pass, save high-ticket experiences like the countryside tour or A’DAM Lookout for better value
  • Double up by visiting a museum and nearby canal cruise in the same area
  • Weekdays are quieter at major attractions than weekends or holidays
  • Check the Go City app daily for last-minute closures or capacity limits
  • Save indoor attractions like NEMO and WONDR for rainy or colder days
  • Use Google Maps to pin Go City spots and create your own walking trail
  • Don’t miss attractions outside the center like Muiderslot Castle on sunny days
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