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What are GVB Amsterdam tickets?

GVB Amsterdam tickets give you unlimited travel on the city’s public transport network for a set number of hours. With one digital pass, you can ride all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries as often as you like within your selected duration, from 24 to 168 hours. These tickets are ideal for visitors who plan to explore Amsterdam’s sights quickly or at a relaxed pace, moving around the city with ease. Your pass activates on first use and stays valid for consecutive hours, saving you time and hassle on individual tickets.

Why should you buy GVB Amsterdam tickets?

Unlimited travel

Get unlimited rides on all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries within your chosen validity without any fare confusion, plus Bus 369 between Schiphol Airport and Sloterdijk.

Flexible durations

Choose from 24h up to 168h passes to match your trip length and travel plans.

Simple digital use

Add your pass to the GVB app or Apple Wallet and scan the QR code; no paper tickets.

Ideal for tourists

Perfect if you’re visiting Amsterdam’s museums, neighbourhoods, canals, and markets, as they are easily reachable by public transport.

What do GVB Amsterdam tickets include?

Public transport access

  • GVB trams — Hop around Amsterdam’s historic streets
  • GVB buses — Reach neighbourhoods & key stops quickly
  • GVB metros — Fast travel across the city (including Noord/Zuid line)
  • GVB ferries — Cross the IJ river at no extra cost
  • Bus 369 — Airport connection between Sloterdijk and Schiphol

Compare costs: Savings with GVB Amsterdam tickets

Individual ticket prices

Planning a week-long trip to Amsterdam with multiple stops at different attractions? Paying for individual bus, tram, metro, and ferry rides can add up quickly. Here's how much you'd spend without a GVB Pass:

  • 1-day tram ticket: Approximately $7.50
  • 1-day bus ticket: Approximately $9
  • 1-day metro ticket: Approximately $9

Total cost of 1-day Amsterdam transportation: Approximately $25.50

Amsterdam GVB Pass

Save money and travel stress-free in Amsterdam! The Amsterdam GVB Pass offers unlimited rides on buses, trams, metros, and ferries at one fixed cost.

  • 1-day GVB Pass: $9
  • 2-day GVB Pass: $15
  • 3-day GVB Pass: $21

The cost of a single day's travel on individual tickets equals a 3-day GVB pass. With unlimited access to GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, it's a budget-friendly, hassle-free way to explore Amsterdam.

How to use GVB Amsterdam tickets

Step 1: Choose your pass

Pick the 24h–168h pass that matches your stay and travel needs.

Step 2: Book online

Buy your ticket in advance easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL and receive it instantly by email.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders. Open the voucher and add the pass to the GVB app or Apple Wallet.

Step 4: Download the operator’s app

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

Step 5: Start exploring!

Show the QR code to board any GVB tram, bus, metro, or ferry. Scan the QR code when boarding to start your pass validity.

Types of GVB Amsterdam combo tickets

Think the GVB public transport benefits end with unlimited travel? There’s more. GVB combo tickets let you pair your public transport pass with Amsterdam’s most popular attractions and experiences. You get smooth city travel and guaranteed entry to top sights in one booking.

Amsterdam GVB Pass + canal cruise

Ideal for: First-time Amsterdam visitors

What you get in this combo:

  • Explore Amsterdam with unlimited access to GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, making it easy to move between neighbourhoods and landmarks.
  • Relax on a 1-hour canal cruise through UNESCO-listed waterways, with audio commentary sharing stories about the city’s architecture, culture, and Golden Age history.

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Amsterdam GVB Pass + Moco Museum

Ideal for: Contemporary art fans and culture seekers

What you get in this combo:

  • Get around Amsterdam easily with a flexible 1-to-7-day GVB pass covering all city trams, buses, metros, and ferries.
  • Skip the ticket lines at Moco Museum Amsterdam and explore modern and street art by artists like Banksy, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol, housed in a historic canal-side villa.

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Amsterdam GVB Pass + Heineken® Experience

Ideal for: First-time visitors and culture enthusiasts

What you get in this combo:

  • Get around the city effortlessly with unlimited access to Amsterdam’s GVB public transport network for up to 7 days.
  • Step inside the original Heineken® brewery for an immersive experience, including a live English presentation, an audio guide in 6 languages, and 2 complimentary drinks.

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Amsterdam GVB Pass + Rijksmuseum

Ideal for: History lovers and art enthusiasts

What you get in this combo:

  • Move around the city without limits using Amsterdam’s GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries for 1 to 7 days.
  • Enter the Rijksmuseum at a reserved time and discover Dutch masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, along with centuries of art, history, and decorative objects.

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Frequently asked questions about GVB Amsterdam tickets

Yes. If you plan several rides each day, the unlimited travel pass saves time and money compared to single tickets.