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I amsterdam City Card

Amsterdam's official city pass · 70+ attractions, canal cruise & public transport included

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The I amsterdam City Card is Amsterdam's official city pass, issued by amsterdam&partners. With one ticket you visit more than 70 museums and attractions once for free, take a canal cruise and ride trams, buses and the metro (GVB) for free. Available from 24 to 120 hours.

Tickets & prices

  • City Card 24H €67
  • City Card 48H €94
  • City Card 72H €115
  • City Card 96H €130
  • City Card 120H €140
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Duration, date & travellers are chosen in the next step at Tiqets.

  • Instant voucher
  • Free canal cruise
  • GVB transport included

I amsterdam City Card

All the benefits at a glance

The I amsterdam City Card lets you explore the city at the best price, with top attractions, a canal cruise and free public transport in one ticket.

70+ attractions free once

One free visit to more than 70 museums and attractions, from the Stedelijk Museum and the Rembrandt House to the Rijksmuseum.

Canal cruise included

A classic boat tour through the UNESCO-listed canals is part of the pass.

Public transport (GVB) included

Free travel by tram, bus, metro and IJ ferries on the GVB network. NS trains and regional buses are not covered.

How it works

Your City Card in 4 steps

The I amsterdam City Card makes exploring Amsterdam easy: one free entry to each attraction, a canal cruise and free public transport, all on one card.

  1. 1

    Book online

    Choose the validity (24 to 120 hours) on Tiqets and book securely online. You receive the voucher by email straight away.
  2. 2

    Redeem the voucher

    The voucher gets you the City Card. Use the digital card directly in the City Card app, or exchange the voucher for the physical card in Amsterdam.
  3. 3

    Activate the card

    Validity only starts with your first use, so you choose when it begins. From then on the hours run consecutively, not by calendar day.
  4. 4

    Discover Amsterdam

    Enjoy free entry to more than 70 attractions, a canal cruise and free travel by tram, bus and metro.

Highlights

Free in Amsterdam

With the I amsterdam City Card you visit more than 70 museums and attractions once at no extra cost. A selection:

Canal cruise

A classic boat tour through the UNESCO-listed canals, included in the pass.

Stedelijk Museum

Amsterdam's museum of modern and contemporary art and design.

Rijksmuseum

The national museum of the Netherlands, with Rembrandt's Night Watch and masterpieces of the Golden Age.

Museum het Rembrandthuis

The house and studio where Rembrandt lived and worked for two decades.

Artis

The historic zoo and botanical garden in the middle of the city.

NEMO Science Museum

Interactive science museum with a roof terrace above the harbour.

And more than 70 further museums, attractions and tours in Amsterdam. You will find them all on the Attractions page.

Public transport

Use trams, buses and the metro in Amsterdam for free: just show your I amsterdam City Card and go.

Gabled canal houses on the water in Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions about the City Card

The key questions about the I amsterdam City Card. You will find all answers on the FAQ page. Please note: when you book, you receive a voucher.

What is the I amsterdam City Card? +

The I amsterdam City Card is Amsterdam's official city pass: one free entry to more than 70 museums and attractions, a canal cruise and free travel by tram, bus, metro and IJ ferries (GVB). Available from 24 to 120 hours. More on the FAQ page.

How do I get the card after booking? +

You receive a voucher by email. With it you use the digital City Card in the City Card app, or exchange it in Amsterdam for the physical card.

When does the validity start? +

The clock only starts with your first use, not at purchase. From then on it runs consecutively (24 to 120 hours), not by calendar day.

Is public transport included? +

Yes, all GVB lines (tram, bus, metro, IJ ferries) are included. Not included are NS trains and regional buses, for example to Schiphol Airport. Details on the Public transport page.

Is the Van Gogh Museum included? +

No, the Van Gogh Museum is not included in the I amsterdam City Card. You book tickets for it separately.

All questions about the City Card

Ready for Amsterdam?

Get the I amsterdam City Card, ride the city's public transport for free and visit more than 70 attractions once at no extra cost.