Official I Amsterdam City Card for 2025

What is the I Amsterdam City Card?

The I Amsterdam City Card is a tourist card that includes free entry to over 70 museums and attractions in Amsterdam, unlimited use of public transport and a canal cruise.

Free admission to 70+ museums and attractions
Free use of public transport throughout Amsterdam
Free canal tour
Free bike rental
Discounts in many restaurants and stores
Available for 24 to 120 hours

Some top attractions: Rijksmuseum, This is Holland, windmills in Zaanse Schans, Artis Zoo, Moco Museum and many more. Public transportation is free of charge.

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Price: from 65,00 EUR

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I Amsterdam City Card: Zuiderkerk and canal in Amsterdam

I Amsterdam City Card: Magere Brug in Amsterdam

I Amsterdam City Card: Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The I Amsterdam City Card gives you free entry to many museums and attractions in Amsterdam, allowing you to explore the city's cultural treasures to the full. Here are some of the most important attractions included in the card:

Rijksmuseum
Moco Museum
A'DAM Lookout
ARTIS Zoo
Zaanse Schans Card
Muiderslot
This is Holland (flight simulator)
Hello Amsterdam Walking Tour
H'ART Museum (Hermitage)
Canal cruise

You can find a complete list of all free museums and attractions here: Brochure I Amsterdam City Card 2025

The I Amsterdam City Card gives you unlimited use of all GVB public transport. This applies for the entire validity period of your card, which you can purchase for 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours.

You can use the following means of transportation:

Streetcar
Metro
Buses (also night buses)

You must check in when boarding buses and streetcars and when entering the metro and check out again when getting off. Simply hold your card up to the reader until you hear a beep.

Please note: You cannot travel to the airport with the Amsterdam Card, as the GVB does not serve this route. You will need a separate ticket.

I Amsterdam City Card: Public transportation in Amsterdam, Netherlands — © Yasonya/ Shutterstock.com

With the Amsterdam Card you get a discount on many popular attractions and services. Here are a few examples:

Heineken Experience (25%)
Johan Cruijff ArenA (25%)
Madame Tussauds (25%)
Fabrique des Lumières (25%)
Roller Dreams (25%)
Amsterdam Dungeon (25%)

You can find an overview of all discounts and reductions here: Brochure I Amsterdam City Card 2025

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Purchase from Tiqets
Website in English
Attractive payment methods
Digital pass available immediately

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Amsterdam Card: Savings calculator

Amsterdam Card: Day 1

Rijksmuseum: 22,50 EUR
Canal cruise: 16,00 EUR
This is Holland: 23,50 EUR
Public transport ticket 3 days: 21,50 EUR

Total: 83,50 EUR

Amsterdam Card: Day 2

Canal Museum: 17,50 EUR
Moco Museum: 14,95 EUR
Muiderslot: 19,50 EUR

Total: 51,95 EUR

Amsterdam Card: Day 3

Windmills of Zaanse Schans: 42,00 EUR
Museum of the Mind: 17,50 EUR
A'DAM Lookout: 16,50 EUR

Total: 76,00 EUR

Savings: In this example, you use services worth 211,45 EUR within 72 hours. The I Amsterdam City Card costs 108,00 EUR for 72 hours. So you save 103,45 EUR.

If you make use of other services within the three days, the savings are correspondingly greater.

How to make the most of the Amsterdam Card

Plan early activation

Activate your card on the morning of your first day to take advantage of the full period of validity. This allows you to visit more attractions and save money.

Reserve a time slot

Book time slots in advance for popular attractions such as the Rijksmuseum. This saves time and ensures that you get access.

Use public transport

Travel unlimited by bus, streetcar and subway. Use this option to travel quickly and conveniently between attractions and explore the city.

Plan a canal cruise

Take advantage of the free canal cruise included in the card. This allows you to see Amsterdam from a unique perspective.

Use the app

Download the official I Amsterdam City Card app. It helps you with planning, offers a city map and allows you to share maps with friends.

Use discounts

Look out for discounts at restaurants, bike rental and other activities. You can also save money away from the main attractions.

Buy i Amsterdam City Card

Purchase from Tiqets
Website in English
Attractive payment methods
Digital pass available immediately

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Frequently asked questions

The price of the Amsterdam Card depends on the period of validity.

24 hours: 65,00 EUR
48 hours: 90,00 EUR
72 hours: 108,00 EUR
96 hours: 123,00 EUR
120 hours: 135,00 EUR

There is no separate I Amsterdam Card for children and young people. It is usually not worth paying the full price, as children have reduced or free admission to many attractions.

The card can be purchased online and is then available to you as a digital pass. It is not necessary to collect it on site.

The Amsterdam Card is added and activated via the I amsterdam City Card app. Make sure that your cell phone battery is always sufficiently charged so that you can use the card everywhere.

The Amsterdam Card is valid for 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours from activation, depending on which option you choose.

Yes, the purchase can be canceled free of charge up to midnight the evening before the start of the event.

Yes, you can download the I amsterdam City Card app to manage your digital pass and get information about attractions and opening hours.

Yes, the Amsterdam Card gives you unlimited use of the metro, streetcars and buses during the period of validity.

No, unfortunately the Amsterdam Card cannot be used for journeys to and from the airport, as this route is not served by the transport company GVB.

Simply show your active City Card at each attraction to receive a ticket. Make sure that your cell phone is always sufficiently charged so that you can use the Amsterdam Card.

For some museums and attractions, it is necessary to reserve your visit time, for example for the Heineken Experience. You can find more information here: Book a timeslot for the City Card

No, with the Amsterdam Card each attraction can only be visited once. After visiting an attraction for the first time, the ticket is electronically validated so that it is not possible to visit the same attraction again.