Amsterdam City Passes and Tickets Compared
Nine Amsterdam city passes and tickets sit on this page, priced from EUR 10 to EUR 79, sorted into three groups: city passes, standalone attractions, and pure transport tickets. I have ordered the groups by how directly each one competes with the official I amsterdam City Card, the pass this whole site is built around, so the passes come first and the transport only tickets last. Prices were checked on 2026-07-20 and move with season and demand. Every listing books through GetYourGuide, and the comparison table further down puts all nine side by side on duration, price and who each one suits.
Which Amsterdam city pass fits how you sightsee?
Three passes compete on what they let you skip paying for, not on price alone. I amsterdam City Card starts at EUR 67 for 24 to 120 hours and is the only one bundling unlimited GVB transport with 70+ free museums. Go City Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass starts at EUR 79 for 1 to 5 consecutive days and is the only pass that includes full entry to the Heineken Experience rather than a discount. Amsterdam Explorer Pass (Go City) starts at EUR 44 and gives you 30 days to redeem 3 to 5 chosen attractions, with no clock running while you decide. I would take the official card if trams matter to your plan, and the Explorer if your list is short and your pace slow.
the wider Amsterdam pass comparison
★ Top pick City passes
I amsterdam City Card
Museums + transport in one
✓ Free cancellation available
City passes
Amsterdam Explorer Pass (Go City)
Short shortlists, slow pace
✓ Free cancellation available
City passes
Go City Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass
Attraction sprinters
✓ Free cancellation available
Which Amsterdam attraction ticket books alongside a pass?
These three book alongside a pass rather than instead of one, since none of them is a museum entry. Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House starts at EUR 13 for 60 or 75 minutes on a quiet electric boat with an open rear deck, and a standard cruise is already free with the I amsterdam City Card. Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat starts at EUR 30 for 24 or 48 hours across 9 stops with an 18 language audio guide. Van Gogh Museum Tickets (Timed Entry) start at EUR 27 for one specific hour, sold online only, and no pass in Amsterdam includes it. Book that slot first: it sells out fastest of anything here.
whether the Van Gogh Museum is included with the I amsterdam card
Popular pick Attractions
Van Gogh Museum Tickets (Timed Entry)
Not in any pass: book early
✓ Free cancellation available
Attractions
Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House
Best-value hour on the water
✓ Free cancellation available
Attractions
Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat
First-morning orientation
✓ Free cancellation available
Which Amsterdam transport ticket matches your trip?
These three cover movement only. GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days) starts at EUR 10 for unlimited trams, buses, metros and ferries inside Amsterdam, with no train coverage. Amsterdam Travel Ticket (Airport + City, 1 to 3 Days) starts at EUR 20 and adds the Schiphol airport train and bus 397 on top of the same GVB network. Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (Day Trips, 1 to 3 Days) starts at EUR 23 and stretches further, to the regional trains and buses that reach Zaanse Schans, Haarlem and the seasonal Keukenhof lines. I would buy the GVB ticket for city only days, the ATT for a fly in weekend, and the ARTT once a day trip appears on the plan.
the Amsterdam travel pass breakdown
Transport
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (Day Trips, 1 to 3 Days)
Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Keukenhof
✓ Free cancellation available
Transport
Amsterdam Travel Ticket (Airport + City, 1 to 3 Days)
Fly-in city breakers
✓ Free cancellation available
Transport
GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days)
Pure city transport
✓ Free cancellation available
How should you compare these 9 Amsterdam tickets?
The comparison table below uses the lowest published adult price checked on 2026-07-20, the operator's own stated duration, and one line on how each ticket is redeemed. Passes and transport tickets sell a validity window, 24 to 120 hours for the I amsterdam City Card, 1 to 7 days for the GVB ticket, so their duration column shows hours or days rather than a fixed slot. The Van Gogh Museum ticket is the opposite: a single timed entry booked for one specific hour, with no window to stretch. Read the duration column before the price column, since a longer window often beats a lower headline fare.
| Tour or ticket | Duration | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Gogh Museum Tickets (Timed Entry) Attractions Plan 2 to 3 hours inside | Plan 2 to 3 hours inside | Not in any pass: book early | 27EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| I amsterdam City Card City passes 24 to 120 hours | 24 to 120 hours | Museums + transport in one | 67EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Anne Frank House Attractions 60 to 75 minutes | 60 to 75 minutes | Best-value hour on the water | 13EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Amsterdam Explorer Pass (Go City) City passes Valid 30 days from first use | Valid 30 days from first use | Short shortlists, slow pace | 44EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (Day Trips, 1 to 3 Days) Transport 1 to 3 days | 1 to 3 days | Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Keukenhof | 23EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Amsterdam Travel Ticket (Airport + City, 1 to 3 Days) Transport 1 to 3 days | 1 to 3 days | Fly-in city breakers | 20EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days) Transport 1 to 7 days | 1 to 7 days | Pure city transport | 10EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Go City Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass City passes 1 to 5 consecutive days | 1 to 5 consecutive days | Attraction sprinters | 79EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Attractions 24 or 48 hours | 24 or 48 hours | First-morning orientation | 30EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
Prices checked: 2026-07-20 · prices may vary
What does the fare on each listing actually buy?
Every fare buys exactly what its own listing names and nothing at a sister attraction. The I amsterdam City Card and the Go City passes buy admission, but not always instant admission: the Rijksmuseum still needs a free timeslot booked inside the app or the card's own site, even once you have paid. The canal cruise fare never includes food or drink, and the Amsterdam Explorer Pass includes no public transport at all. Nothing on this page carries an entry to the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House: both stay a separate purchase whichever pass or ticket you pick.
- Free cancellation available
- Secure booking
- No hidden fees: pay at GetYourGuide checkout
How do you choose between a pass, a cruise and a transport ticket?
Count your museum list and your travel days before you count euros. One or two museums plus daily trams: the I amsterdam City Card usually wins outright, since GVB transport alone runs close to EUR 10 a day. Three to five picks spread over a slower month: the Amsterdam Explorer Pass fits better than any pass with a running clock. Ten or more attractions across three intense days: the Go City All Inclusive Pass is built for that pace, not the official card. A pure city break with no museums needs only a GVB ticket, and a fly in weekend adds the Amsterdam Travel Ticket for the airport leg.
How does booking actually work on this page?
Every pass and ticket on this page completes on GetYourGuide, which resells these operators' products, and this site earns a commission when you book through it. You pick a date or a duration, pay at GetYourGuide's own checkout, and receive a mobile ticket or a digital pass that loads straight into your phone: nothing needs printing. Most listings allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, with the exact window shown before you pay. The I amsterdam City Card and the Go City passes only start their clock the first time you use them, so buying early costs nothing while a sold-out date later might.
FAQs
Can I use a screenshot of my GVB ticket instead of the live app barcode?
No. The GVB Public Transport Ticket must be scanned live from the GetYourGuide app: PDFs, printouts and screenshots can trigger a double charge on the reader. Keep your phone charged and skip the paper backup entirely.
Do I need to book anything in advance with the Amsterdam Explorer Pass?
Only a few choices ask for it, mainly the canal cruise and the Zaanse Schans coach transfer. Everything else in the Go City app can be scanned into on the day, which is the whole point of a 30 day pick and mix pass.
Is the Keukenhof bus covered by any ticket on this page?
Yes, in tulip season. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket covers routes 852, 858, 859 and 50 to the gardens, and the Go City All Inclusive Pass includes a Keukenhof shuttle with entry. Garden admission itself is always a separate ticket.
Does the hop-on hop-off ticket include anything beyond the ride?
Yes, one small extra: the Gassan Diamonds stop adds a complimentary workshop tour on cutting and grading, no purchase required. Everything else, the audio guide and WiFi aside, is transport rather than an attraction.
Are Amsterdam's IJ ferries free even without any ticket on this page?
Yes. The ferries behind Central Station to NDSM and the EYE museum are free for everyone, ticket or not, so the GVB ticket does not need to cover them. They still count as the cheapest harbor view in the city.
How does the clock start on the Go City Amsterdam Pass?
On your first scan, not on purchase. A 2 day pass activated at your first attraction on Tuesday covers Tuesday and Wednesday only, so start early on day one rather than after a slow breakfast.
Can I buy Van Gogh Museum tickets at the door if the pass math does not work?
No. The museum sells online only with timed entry, every day of the year, and no pass on this page includes or discounts it. Book the slot separately as soon as your dates are fixed.