Amsterdam City Cards

Amsterdam city cards combine entry to dozens of attractions with public transport for one upfront price. Visit major sights like the Rijksmuseum and ARTIS Zoo, add a canal cruise, and ride trams all day without buying separate tickets. If you plan to visit at least two popular attractions and a few other offbeat spots per day, the pass will pay for itself before the day is out.

A typical Amsterdam city card covers over 70 museums and attractions, GVB trams, buses, and metro, and extras like a 1-hour canal cruise and 24-hour bike rental. Show your digital or physical card at participating venues, and you’re in; no extra payment required! You can hop from the Stedelijk Museum to a canal tour and then head across town by tram on the same pass.

You choose how long your card stays active, usually from 24 to 120 hours. The clock starts the first time you scan it at an attraction or on public transport, then runs continuously. That means you can structure one intense sightseeing day, or spread visits across several days. The attraction-based passes are also valid for 30 days, so you can spread out your sights if you're in the mood for leisurely sightseeing.

Purchase your Amsterdam city card online and either load it on the official app or pick up a physical card in the city. Activation is as simple as scanning the QR code at your first museum or tram gate. You’ll still pre-book time slots at popular places like the Rijksmuseum and reserve your canal cruise, but your pass acts as the prepaid ticket everywhere it’s accepted.