City Cards

I Amsterdam City Card: Access to 70+ Attractions & Unlimited Public Transport

4.4/5(2,177)

Veerle H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

In 3 days' time, we visited Artis and the Rijksmuseum and saw the work of Yayoi Kusama at the Stedelijk Museum. The canal cruise was definitely worth it too. And on top of that, being able to make unlimited use of public transport made everything so much more pleasant.

De C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Easy to use for public transit. Too bad you can't really see when the card expires. Also be careful when buying tickets. Not all museums participate, even though it seemed that way. For example, our tickets for the Van Gogh Museum and the Royal Palace were not valid. Fortunately, we had very lovely people at the entrance.

Markus L

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The I amsterdam City Card provides free or discounted admission to many attractions, such as museums, observation decks, and events like canal cruises or the Heineken Experience, and offers discounts on many items at the I amsterdam Stores. The public transit ticket included in the price makes it easy to get around quickly and can be used as often as you like during the validity period. The well-developed public transit system has stops near the attractions and events, so you don’t have to walk far. The QR code in the app also works offline, so you just need to make sure your smartphone’s battery is charged. For visitors who want to see and experience as much of Amsterdam as possible, the I amsterdam City Card is indispensable. The flyer tells you where the I amsterdam City Card can be used. I would use the I amsterdam City Card again in a heartbeat.

Legagneux V

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

It was easy to book tours on-site, and there were plenty of pricing options. We especially enjoyed the free boat tour, the Rijksmuseum reservation, and the Moco.

Explore Amsterdam your way with a flexible city card that covers 70+ attractions, public transport, and a 25% discount at select sights for 24/48/72/96/120 hours.

Enjoy free entry to top museums, landmarks, canal cruises, and guided activities, along with unlimited GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries.

Visit highlights like the Rijksmuseum, NEMO Science Museum, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Zaanse Schans Windmills, and A'DAM Lookout across the city and beyond.

Add multilingual audio guides covering 100+ attractions in 5 languages, for deeper context as you explore each sight.

Pass valid for 24/48/72/96/120 hours (as per option selected)

1-year validity from the date of purchase until first use

Choose from:

Museums: H'ART Amsterdam, Moco Museum, Rijksmuseum, Zuiderzee Museum & more

Landmarks: Tsar Peter House, Mills at Zaanse Schans, The Weaver’s House & more

Activities: A'DAM LOOKOUT, This is Holland, ARTIS Royal Zoo & more

Cruises & tours: Rederij Volendam Marken (ferry), self-guided food tours & more

Transportation: Unlimited access to GVB public transport (bus, tram, and metro)

Audio guide covering 100+ attractions in German, English, French, Italian & Spanish (as per option selected)

25% discount on select experiences

Digital guidebook, map & attraction information via I Amsterdam City Card app

Get all details here

Transportation on trains or buses operated by Connexxion, Arriva, and EBS

Transport outside of Amsterdam and travel with NS (Dutch Railways)

Entry to the Van Gogh Museum

Entry to the Anne Frank House

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
De C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Easy to use for public transit. Too bad you can't really see when the card expires. Also be careful when buying tickets. Not all museums participate, even though it seemed that way. For example, our tickets for the Van Gogh Museum and the Royal Palace were not valid. Fortunately, we had very lovely people at the entrance.
Veerle H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
In 3 days' time, we visited Artis and the Rijksmuseum and saw the work of Yayoi Kusama at the Stedelijk Museum. The canal cruise was definitely worth it too. And on top of that, being able to make unlimited use of public transport made everything so much more pleasant.
Legagneux V
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
It was easy to book tours on-site, and there were plenty of pricing options. We especially enjoyed the free boat tour, the Rijksmuseum reservation, and the Moco.
Scott S
Solo
Verified booking
Aug 2026
The City Card was great. Made making decisions about whether or not to visit museums, tours, canal cruises easy since all were covered by the card!
Markus L
Solo
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The I amsterdam City Card provides free or discounted admission to many attractions, such as museums, observation decks, and events like canal cruises or the Heineken Experience, and offers discounts on many items at the I amsterdam Stores. The public transit ticket included in the price makes it easy to get around quickly and can be used as often as you like during the validity period. The well-developed public transit system has stops near the attractions and events, so you don’t have to walk far. The QR code in the app also works offline, so you just need to make sure your smartphone’s battery is charged. For visitors who want to see and experience as much of Amsterdam as possible, the I amsterdam City Card is indispensable. The flyer tells you where the I amsterdam City Card can be used. I would use the I amsterdam City Card again in a heartbeat.

Discover more, spend less in Amsterdam

The I Amsterdam City Card brings your museum visits, landmark stops, canal cruises, and tours together on one simple pass. You choose a duration between 24 and 120 hours, so the card can match a short city break or a longer stay. You get free access to top spots like the Rijksmuseum and NEMO Science Museum, plus many more Amsterdam attractions. Upgrade to also include a digital city audio guide in multiple languages to help you learn more from each visit.

Exploring Amsterdam made easier with public transport

With this card, you can move around Amsterdam using GVB public transport without buying separate tickets. Your pass covers unlimited travel on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries within the city for the duration you select. It is an easy way to link museums, neighborhoods, and canal cruise departure points, especially if you are planning a full day of sightseeing across different areas.

Seamless activation

Download the I amsterdam City Card app.

Follow the instructions in your post-booking email to add your City Card to your account.

Once you’re in Amsterdam, activate the card using the app. Your validity period begins when you activate your card.

To enter attractions and use public transport, simply scan the pass on your smartphone. Your pass will automatically get activated when you use your pass to enter the first attraction on the list.

Some attractions require you to make reservations or book time slots. You can book them in advance using the app, before activating your card.

You can transfer your I amsterdam pass to friends or family via the app. Please note that you can only transfer each card once.

Validity:

Before activation: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

After activation: Your pass is valid for the time selected during booking (24/48/72/96/120 hours). Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for the number of 24-hour periods chosen. For example, if you select a 72-hour pass and visit your 1st attraction on Monday at 3pm, your pass is valid for the next 72 hours, that is, till 3pm on Thursday.

What to bring

Smartphone: Bring a fully charged smartphone to access your digital I Amsterdam City Card via the official app.

ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested.

What’s not allowed

Single entry: You can visit each attraction or landmark only once with this card.

Transfer: Once a card is transferred to another person via the app, it cannot be transferred back.

Additional information

Reservations: Some attractions may require advance reservations; check the app or venue website to book your slot.

Opening hours: Check each attraction's opening hours before your visit.

Changes: Tickets for this card cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.