I Amsterdam City Card

The I Amsterdam City Card is the ultimate all-in-one pass for short-term visitors (1–5 days) exploring Amsterdam. It offers free access to 70+ museums and attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Moco Amsterdam, and NEMO Science Museum. The card also includes unlimited GVB public transport (trams, buses, metro), a scenic canal cruise, and 24-hour bicycle rental. Save time and money while discovering the best of Amsterdam with ease, convenience, and great value. 

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🎫 The Amsterdam City Card

Your All-In-One Pass to the City’s Best Museums & Attractions

Discover Amsterdam with ease and save money while you’re at it. The Amsterdam City Card (by I Amsterdam) gives you free access to top museums, unlimited public transport, canal cruises, and more — all in one digital pass.

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✅ What Is the Amsterdam City Card?

The Amsterdam City Card is a smart all-in-one travel pass for visitors. It offers free or discounted admission to dozens of attractions and includes unlimited access to public transport operated by GVB (tram, bus, metro, and ferry within Amsterdam).

You can choose between 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120-hour cards, depending on the length of your stay.

🖼️ Museums & Attractions Included

Here are just some of the top museums and attractions included with the City Card:

🎨 Major Museums

Rijksmuseum – Free admission to the Dutch national collection

Exterior view of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing its grand neo-Gothic architecture with twin towers, arched entrance, and decorative brickwork under a partly cloudy sky.

Stedelijk Museum – Modern & contemporary art

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - Holland Heritage

Moco Museum – Banksy & beyond (free with surcharge)

Hermitage Amsterdam (now H’ART Museum) – Free entrance

Amsterdam Museum – Dutch city culture & heritage

NEMO Science Museum – Family-friendly science center

Entrance of NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic green, ship-like architecture and visitors approaching the main entrance.

Eye Filmmuseum – Architecture + cinema exhibitions

🖼️ Hidden Gems & Specialties

  • Museum Het Schip – Amsterdam School architecture
  • Jewish Cultural Quarter – Includes Jewish Historical Museum, Holocaust Memorial
  • Museum Van Loon – Canal house museum
  • FOAM Photography Museum – Rotating world-class exhibits
  • Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder – Secret attic church
  • Museum of the Canals – Grachtenmuseum on Amsterdam’s canal system

🌿 Other Attractions

  • Canal Cruise – 1-hour cruise included
  • ARTIS Royal Zoo
  • Hortus Botanicus – Historic botanical gardens
  • A’DAM LOOKOUT – 360° views over the city (discount only)
  • This is Holland – Discounted 5D flight simulation experience

🚆 Transport Included

The card gives you unlimited access to all GVB public transport in Amsterdam for the duration of your card:

  • Trams 🚋
  • Buses 🚌
  • Metro 🚇
  • Ferries ⛴️ (like the one to Eye Film Museum)

It does not include NS trains or regional buses outside Amsterdam.

🚤 Included Canal Cruise

Every card includes one free canal cruise, offered by several partners including:

  • Lovers Canal Cruises
  • Blue Boat Company
  • Stromma

You’ll receive a QR code or reservation link after purchase to book your time slot.

🕒 How Long Is It Valid?

You can choose between:

  • 24 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 72 hours
  • 96 hours
  • 120 hours

The timer starts ticking the first time you use the card (at a museum or on public transport) — so you can activate it strategically!

💸 How Much Does It Cost?

(Prices as of 2024 — subject to change)

        Duration    Price (EUR)

  • 24 hrs        €60
  • 48 hrs        €85
  • 72 hrs        €100
  • 96 hrs        €115
  • 120 hrs      €125

Tip: If you visit just 2–3 major attractions per day, the card usually pays for itself.

📲 How to Buy the Amsterdam City Card

You can purchase the card:

  • Online via the official I amsterdam website
  • At the I amsterdam Store (Amsterdam Centraal Station)
  • From select hotels and tourist kiosks

You’ll receive a digital version of the card via email or in the I amsterdam City Card app, which you scan at museums and on public transport.

📍 Where to Pick Up/Use

  • Order online here >
  • You don’t need to physically collect anything unless you want a paper version (available at the I amsterdam Store)

🔁 Can I Use It Outside Amsterdam?

Yes — for select museums and attractions in surrounding areas such as:

Zaanse Schans (open-air windmill museum village)

Muiderslot Castle

Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem

Singer Laren art museum

Castle Museum Sypesteyn

Just check individual listings before you go, as some require pre-booking or a surcharge.

🧠 Who Is It Best For?

  • First-time visitors planning to visit multiple museums and attractions daily
  • Art and history lovers
  • Families (especially with kids for museums like NEMO, the zoo, and canal cruises)
  • Travelers staying within Amsterdam city limits

📝 Things to Know Before You Buy

  • Not valid for the Van Gogh Museum or Anne Frank House (tickets must be purchased separately)
  • Some museums require time-slot reservations (you’ll be prompted in the app)
  • If you don’t plan on doing at least 3 activities per day, it may not save you money
  • Card cannot be paused or extended once activated

🚀 Final Tip

If you're visiting for a weekend or more, the Amsterdam City Card is one of the smartest ways to explore the city. It removes the hassle of tickets, saves money, and gives you instant access to dozens of cultural highlights.