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Travel smarter in Amsterdam. This all-access pass unlocks trams, buses, metros, and ferries, covering every corner from Schiphol to Weesp. Skip the ticket lines, save time and money, and pick a duration from 1 to 7 days to match your adventure. Just tap, ride, and roam.
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  • Explore Amsterdam stress-free with unlimited travel across the city’s public transport network for 24 to 168 hours—no need to buy separate tickets!

  • Hop on GVB trams, buses, ferries, and metros with one pass and save up to 60% on transportation while touring the city at your leisure.

  • Airport transfers are now made easy with access to Bus 369, which runs every 15 mins between Sloterdijk and Schiphol, and yes, it’s included with your pass.

  • Set your schedule and go! Your GVB pass activates automatically at your pre-selected timeslot. Enjoy 24 to 168 hours of unlimited travel starting exactly when you need it.

  • Enhance your experience by upgrading with multilingual audio guides that covers Amsterdam's top 100 attractions and experiences.

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  • Explore Amsterdam stress-free with unlimited travel across the city’s public transport network for 24 to 168 hours—no need to buy separate tickets!

  • Hop on GVB trams, buses, ferries, and metros with one pass and save up to 60% on transportation while touring the city at your leisure.

  • Airport transfers are now made easy with access to Bus 369, which runs every 15 mins between Sloterdijk and Schiphol, and yes, it’s included with your pass.

  • Set your schedule and go! Your GVB pass activates automatically at your pre-selected timeslot. Enjoy 24 to 168 hours of unlimited travel starting exactly when you need it.

  • Enhance your experience by upgrading with multilingual audio guides that covers Amsterdam's top 100 attractions and experiences.

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  • Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with this value-packed combo that includes unlimited GVB public transport access and a 1-hour scenic canal cruise.

  • Travel seamlessly across Amsterdam and neighbouring areas like Diemen, Amstelveen, and Schiphol with the GVB pass, covering all trams, buses, metros, and ferries.

  • Select a validity period of 1 to 4 days, and your GVB pass will activate exactly at the time you choose during checkout, ensuring it's ready for your journey immediately.

  • Hop aboard a comfortable, glass-roofed cruise boat and discover the charm of Amsterdam’s canals while listening to insightful audio commentary in multiple languages.

  • Float past city icons like the Anne Frank House Museum and the Skinny Bridge, capturing spectacular views and soaking up Amsterdam’s rich heritage from the water.

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  • Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with this value-packed combo that includes unlimited GVB public transport access and a 1-hour scenic canal cruise.

  • Travel seamlessly across Amsterdam and neighbouring areas like Diemen, Amstelveen, and Schiphol with the GVB pass, covering all trams, buses, metros, and ferries.

  • Select a validity period of 1 to 4 days, and your GVB pass will activate exactly at the time you choose during checkout, ensuring it's ready for your journey immediately.

  • Hop aboard a comfortable, glass-roofed cruise boat and discover the charm of Amsterdam’s canals while listening to insightful audio commentary in multiple languages.

  • Float past city icons like the Anne Frank House Museum and the Skinny Bridge, capturing spectacular views and soaking up Amsterdam’s rich heritage from the water.

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  • Discover Amsterdam at your own pace with a GVB Public Transport Pass, offering unlimited travel for 1 to 3 days on trams, buses, ferries, and metros across the city.

  • Access must-see sights across Amsterdam, Diemen, Duivendrecht, Amstelveen, Schiphol Airport, and Weesp, with this digital pass.

  • Seamlessly travel from Central Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport via a modern, air-conditioned train with a one-way ticket.

  • Avoid waiting times with trains departing every 10 mins and enjoy onboard amenities like comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.

  • Fun fact: The city’s tram system dates back to 1875, making it one of the oldest in Europe.

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  • Discover Amsterdam at your own pace with a GVB Public Transport Pass, offering unlimited travel for 1 to 3 days on trams, buses, ferries, and metros across the city.

  • Access must-see sights across Amsterdam, Diemen, Duivendrecht, Amstelveen, Schiphol Airport, and Weesp, with this digital pass.

  • Seamlessly travel from Central Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport via a modern, air-conditioned train with a one-way ticket.

  • Avoid waiting times with trains departing every 10 mins and enjoy onboard amenities like comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.

  • Fun fact: The city’s tram system dates back to 1875, making it one of the oldest in Europe.

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Tram in Amsterdam and visitor viewing Rembrandt's "Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul" in a museum.
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  • Enjoy entry to the Rijksmuseum and unlimited travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, including transfers to the museum, with one convenient combo.

  • Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB passes to roam the city with ease—your pass covers all GVB public transport and includes Bus 369 to Schiphol Airport.

  • Save up to 60% on transport costs. Your pass is valid for your specifically selected timeslot, ensuring your travel is locked in and ready to go the moment you arrive.

  • Discover Dutch masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid among 8,000+ objects at the Rijksmuseum.

  • Explore historical artefacts, Delftware ceramics, and 17th-century dollhouses at the Rijksmuseum.

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  • Enjoy entry to the Rijksmuseum and unlimited travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, including transfers to the museum, with one convenient combo.

  • Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB passes to roam the city with ease—your pass covers all GVB public transport and includes Bus 369 to Schiphol Airport.

  • Save up to 60% on transport costs. Your pass is valid for your specifically selected timeslot, ensuring your travel is locked in and ready to go the moment you arrive.

  • Discover Dutch masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid among 8,000+ objects at the Rijksmuseum.

  • Explore historical artefacts, Delftware ceramics, and 17th-century dollhouses at the Rijksmuseum.

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Moco Museum Amsterdam exhibit and city tram on Amsterdam street.
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  • Explore the best of Amsterdam with a value combo that includes entry to the Moco Museum and a flexible GVB public transport pass.

  • Move freely through Amsterdam with a 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB pass offering unlimited access to trams, buses, and the metro, day and night, with just one ticket.

  • Whether you're heading to museums, canals, or hidden gems, the GVB pass is the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the Moco Museum with works by artists like Banksy, Warhol, and Kusama, plus rotating exhibitions that keep the experience fresh.

  • Enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide (available in 6 languages), packed with deeper insights, stories, and commentary on the collection and artists.

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  • Explore the best of Amsterdam with a value combo that includes entry to the Moco Museum and a flexible GVB public transport pass.

  • Move freely through Amsterdam with a 1, 2, 3, or 4-day GVB pass offering unlimited access to trams, buses, and the metro, day and night, with just one ticket.

  • Whether you're heading to museums, canals, or hidden gems, the GVB pass is the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the Moco Museum with works by artists like Banksy, Warhol, and Kusama, plus rotating exhibitions that keep the experience fresh.

  • Enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide (available in 6 languages), packed with deeper insights, stories, and commentary on the collection and artists.

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GVB ferry on Amsterdam canal and entrance to Van Gogh Museum.
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  • Pair a reserved entry to Amsterdam’s most popular museum with unlimited GVB citywide transit, streamlining your sightseeing and transport in one plan.

  • Van Gogh Museum: Timed-entry ticket with queue bypass, granting access to the full permanent collection and select temporary exhibitions.

  • GVB Public Transport Pass: Unlimited travel on all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries for 1 to 7 consecutive days from first use.

  • Activate your GVB pass on any tram or metro upon arrival and visit the Van Gogh Museum at your chosen reserved time slot.

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  • Pair a reserved entry to Amsterdam’s most popular museum with unlimited GVB citywide transit, streamlining your sightseeing and transport in one plan.

  • Van Gogh Museum: Timed-entry ticket with queue bypass, granting access to the full permanent collection and select temporary exhibitions.

  • GVB Public Transport Pass: Unlimited travel on all GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries for 1 to 7 consecutive days from first use.

  • Activate your GVB pass on any tram or metro upon arrival and visit the Van Gogh Museum at your chosen reserved time slot.

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Amsterdam tram on city street and people enjoying Heineken Experience beer pouring activity.
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  • Save 10% and solve your city logistics by pairing unlimited GVB public transport with a self-paced journey through the original Heineken brewery.

  • With the Amsterdam GVB Pass, get unlimited travel on all city trams, buses, metros, and ferries; valid across the entire GVB network from the moment of first activation.

  • Access the 1867 brewery at the Heineken Experience for an interactive circuit featuring a live English presentation, multilingual audio guides, brewing heritage displays, and two included Heinekens.

  • Use your single digital booking to activate your transport pass at any time, while your brewery entry remains fixed to your selected date.

  • Choose a transport validity period ranging from 24 to 168 hours to match the exact length of your Amsterdam sightseeing itinerary.

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  • Save 10% and solve your city logistics by pairing unlimited GVB public transport with a self-paced journey through the original Heineken brewery.

  • With the Amsterdam GVB Pass, get unlimited travel on all city trams, buses, metros, and ferries; valid across the entire GVB network from the moment of first activation.

  • Access the 1867 brewery at the Heineken Experience for an interactive circuit featuring a live English presentation, multilingual audio guides, brewing heritage displays, and two included Heinekens.

  • Use your single digital booking to activate your transport pass at any time, while your brewery entry remains fixed to your selected date.

  • Choose a transport validity period ranging from 24 to 168 hours to match the exact length of your Amsterdam sightseeing itinerary.

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Tram on Amsterdam street and canal boat under rainbow lights, part of Amsterdam GVB pass experience.
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  • Save big on transit and tours by combining unlimited GVB city transport with an exclusive small-group Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise.
  • Navigate Amsterdam effortlessly for 1–4 days using GVB trams, metros, and ferries with this digital, tap-and-go mobile pass.
  • Bridge the gap from Schiphol Airport using Bus 369 to Sloterdijk, included in your pass to ensure a smooth start to your vacation.
  • Witness 20+ art installations along the official festival route from the comfort of a cosy, heated electric boat on your Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
  • Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on a small-group cruise of just 30 guests, with blankets and expert storytelling from a professional guide.
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  • Save big on transit and tours by combining unlimited GVB city transport with an exclusive small-group Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise.
  • Navigate Amsterdam effortlessly for 1–4 days using GVB trams, metros, and ferries with this digital, tap-and-go mobile pass.
  • Bridge the gap from Schiphol Airport using Bus 369 to Sloterdijk, included in your pass to ensure a smooth start to your vacation.
  • Witness 20+ art installations along the official festival route from the comfort of a cosy, heated electric boat on your Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
  • Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on a small-group cruise of just 30 guests, with blankets and expert storytelling from a professional guide.
from Original price€35.95
€34.15

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Oscar S

Mexico
Solo
Last week
I love Van Gogh paintings. IT was a dream to visit his museum. His brother and sister in law as well as his son is an amazing love story. Ser you again soon

Combo: Van Gogh Museum Tickets with Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

Allen S

United States
Couple
Last week

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The tickets were easy to purchase for the time slot we wanted and the day we wanted. The tickets were readily accessable on our phone and had no issues in presenting them at the entrance to both museums. The museums were very well laid out and we could have spent so much more time exploring especially in the Rijksmuseum. Alas there were not enough hours in the day to see it all. So there is more to explore the next time we are in Amsterdam.

Combo: Van Gogh Museum Tickets with Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

Superbi M

Italy
Couple
Last week

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Everything went well. We got the tickets quickly, and entry was convenient. Both exhibitions are interesting for modern art lovers.

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Moco Museum Amsterdam Tickets

Mr Craig M

United Kingdom
Couple
3 weeks ago

+3 more

The ever changing, always suberb Rijksmuseum never ceases to conjour up awe and wonder as the jewel in the crown of the world's very best museum quarter. Usually impossible to get into at short notice without needing a second mortgage, we booked 14hrs before our excellent crowd beating 9am entry slot via the always suberb Headout.com. All at ~70% of the usual fee. Would reuse in a New York heart beat, cannot recommend highly enough.

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Rijksmuseum Tickets

Nurten O

United States
Couple
Sep 2026

+3 more

It was easier to book with. We had easy access to the museum due to booking with Headout. No staying in line to buy tickets.

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Rijksmuseum Tickets

İlkser A

Turkey
Solo
Sep 2026
Being able to buy tickets from where I was, and at a more affordable price, was amazing; it both freed me from time and place constraints and saved me time. A fast and effective method.

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + Schiphol Airport to/from Amsterdam Central One-Way Transfers

Alessio E

Italy
Couple
Sep 2026
On Saturday we took the canal cruise and it was very beautiful because it allowed us to see some parts of the city we hadn't visited yet and learn about the history of the place. Captain Eddy also knew how to add a touch of cheerfulness and fun. Today, on the other hand, we visited the museum dedicated to one of our favorite painters, Van Gogh. Many works are on display, and the audio guide allows you to appreciate the experience even more and immerse yourself in it. Highly recommended!

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + 1-Hour Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Saskia R

Couple
Aug 2026
It was great to travel by tram, we hopped on and hopped off. Especially when the weather wasn't behaving! It was real easy!! Thanks GVB!!

Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass: Unlimited Public Transportation

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Why you should pick the Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

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Proven, citywide solution you can rely on

GVB runs Amsterdam’s municipal trams, buses, and metro, handling up to 1 million journeys on a workday. This official network-wide pass is widely used and has a credible brand reputation.

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Better value than most all-in-one cards

The GVB pass is the most cost-effective option when you mainly need transport to get around the city. This way, you avoid paying extra for bundled attractions you may never visit.

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Perfect fit for varied traveler types

Ideal for city-breakers staying outside the canal ring, families using child day tickets, and nightlife seekers relying on night buses.

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Flexible combinations with top experiences

Choose stand-alone passes or bundles pairing GVB with canal cruises, Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum entrances, or Schiphol transfers. This modular approach lets you tailor exactly what you need, unlike rigid city cards.

What does the Amsterdam GVB Pass City card include?

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  • Museumplein – Glide by tram to Amsterdam’s cultural heart, placing the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Moco Museum, and Concertgebouw within easy walking distance.
  • Leidseplein – Ride straight into this lively entertainment square, where theatres, cafés, nightlife, and shopping streets keep Amsterdam buzzing from day to night.
  • De Pijp – Explore Amsterdam’s beloved local quarter by tram, then wander around Albert Cuyp Market, independent boutiques, brunch spots, and welcoming terraces.

Amsterdam GVB Pass: An overview

Pass type: Transportation-based

How it works:

  • Enjoy unlimited travel on Amsterdam GVB trams, buses, metros, and night buses for 24 to 168 hours.
  • This is the best option for hopping between Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Noord.
  • If you’re staying outside the canal belt or want weather-proof flexibility, this is the pass for you.

Who is it for:

  • Visitors based in Noord, Zuid, or Bijlmer.
  • Museum hoppers who want to cross multiple neighborhoods in a single day.
  • Night owls using late-night buses to get around the city.

Pass validity and usage

  • The pass is valid for 24 to 168 consecutive hours from first use.
  • Add the digital pass to the GVB app or Apple Wallet.
  • Tap it at vehicle entrances to make use of it.

Tips to use your Amsterdam GVB Pass smartly

  • Activate your GVB pass with your first tram, bus, or metro tap, so you can safely pre-purchase without starting the clock early.

  • If you arrive late at night, pay a single fare, then activate your pass the next morning to avoid burning up an unused window of time.

  • Use the GVB or 9292 journey-planner apps to choose routes that avoid peak commuter hours, typically between 7:30am to 9:30am and 4:30pm–6:30pm on weekdays.

  • Always tap in and tap out on trams, buses, and metro gates. Inspectors check to see if you do so, and incorrect tapping can lead to on-the-spot fines.

  • Staying outside the canal ring (Noord, Bijlmer, De Pijp)? Stack errands and sightseeing into pass-covered days to optimize your unlimited cross-town rides.

  • Using a mobile QR or app ticket, turn your screen brightness to maximum and keep a screenshot ready so tram and metro scanners read it quickly.

  • Night owls should check GVB’s app for the night-bus timetables and last metro departures, then use the pass instead of taxis for late returns.

  • Before boarding any regional-looking bus (e.g., to Zaanse Schans), verify the operator logo; your GVB pass only works on GVB-branded vehicles within Amsterdam.

  • For current coverage details, any voucher-exchange points, and live disruption alerts, always review the official GVB pass guide and in-app instructions before traveling.

How to book & use the Amsterdam GVB Pass

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Step 1: Select your pass

Choose the Amsterdam GVB digital pass duration (24-168 hours) that matches your travel schedule.

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Step 2: Book the pass online

Purchase via the official GVB interface or authorized partners using card, PayPal, or other listed methods.

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Step 3: Receive email confirmation

Check your inbox (and spam folder) for the email confirmation containing your digital pass or voucher.

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Step 4: Activate your pass

Follow the instructions in the GVB app or at GVB ticket machines to activate your pass on first tap-in.

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Step 5: Start heading out

Tap in and tap out with your digital pass on GVB trams, buses, and metros for each journey.

Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam GVB Pass City card

  • No, the GVB Pass City card is not valid on NS trains or the popular 397 airport express bus from Schiphol. It only covers GVB trams, buses, metros, and selected ferries within Amsterdam.

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