Compare Amsterdam Tourist Passes

Choosing the right Amsterdam tourist pass can feel like navigating a maze, given the plethora of options available each boasting unique benefits. Whether it’s free admission to over 70 museums and attractions that the I Amsterdam City Card offers or the comprehensive city sightseeing experience provided by the Amsterdam All-inclusive Pass or the more relaxed pace of the Explorer Pass, making an informed decision requires a comparative analysis. We will help to compare Amsterdam tourist passes, dissecting the value they offer to help travelers make a choice that maximizes their experience in this vibrant city.

If you want to see the included attractions at a glance scroll to the bottom of the page for out interactive chart.

Who should buy the I Amsterdam City Pass

The I Amsterdam City Pass is a treasure trove for those enchanted by the rich tapestry of Amsterdam’s culture and history, making it the go-to choice for museum aficionados and with a good selection of fun. Tailored for the curious traveler, this pass is a beacon for those who wish to dive deep into the city’s heart, offering:

  • Unlimited Access to Public Transport: Navigate the city with ease using unlimited rides on GVB buses, trams, and metros, ensuring a seamless journey through Amsterdam’s iconic canals and cobblestone streets.
  • A Gateway to Over 70 Museums: From the hallowed halls of the Rijksmuseum to the vibrant strokes of the Moco Museum, the pass grants entry to Amsterdam’s most revered cultural institutions, including hidden gems like the Nemo Science Museum.
  • Exclusive Perks: Beyond museum doors, the pass unfolds a world of experiences with free canal boat tours, bicycle rentals, and some well known Amsterdam tourist attractions. It’s an invitation to explore Amsterdam’s multifaceted allure, from the 4D experience of THIS IS HOLLAND, to the spectacular from the A’Dam Lookout. Dont forget the Royal Zoo.

Why Choose the Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass

In the vibrant city of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass emerges as a stellar choice for those eager to explore a wide array of attractions without the hassle of purchasing individual tickets. Here’s why this pass might just be the best option for your Amsterdam adventure:

  • Diverse Attractions: The Pass covers a wider variety of things to do. It includes many of the more popular museums as well as the Heineken Experience, A’DAM Lookout, Canal Cruise, Bus Tours, Madame Tussauds, Comedy Shows and more.
  • Cost-Effective and Convenient:
    • With options ranging from 1 to 5 days, the All-Inclusive Pass is priced from €89 for adults, offering significant savings, especially with the 5-day pass which presents the best value per day. The five day pass costs about 30 Euro more but the attractions included are usually much more expensive.
    • The pass simplifies your visit, functioning as your ticket to fast-track entry at many attractions, and is immediately downloadable to your phone, ensuring you can start exploring right away.

This comprehensive offering makes the Go City Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass an attractive option for those looking to immerse themselves in the culture, history, and beauty of Amsterdam and beyond, all while enjoying the convenience and savings it provides.

Why the Amsterdam Explorer Pass is the Best

The Go City Explorer Pass distinguishes itself as a flexible and cost-efficient option for those wishing to tailor their Amsterdam experience precisely to their interests and pace. Here’s how:

  • A Different Kind Flexibility:
    • The product lineup is very similar to the All-Inlcusive pass but instead of days, you buy a specific number of choices. The cost of each attraction tends to be around 18-21 euro depending on how many attractions you want on the pass.
    • Valid for 60 days upon activation, this pass caters to those who prefer leisurely exploration or may have extended stays in Amsterdam. The pass’s validity of one year from purchase until activation further adds to its flexibility, accommodating even the most tentative travel plans.
  • Convenience and Savings:
    • Fully digital and easily accessible via smartphone, the pass simplifies entry to attractions with no additional fees, making it a hassle-free companion.
    • With savings of up to 35% compared to standard ticket prices and a refundable option within 90 days of purchase if not activated, it offers both economic advantage and peace of mind.
    • It makes sense to only visit attractions that are above the average pass price of 18-21 euro. Otherwise you are better off just paying out of pocket.
    • You dont have to choose which attractions to visit ahead of time unless the place requires reservations.
    • You get the biggest saving if you take one of the bus excursions to Rotterdam, Volendam or Keukenhof.

This combination of flexibility, convenience, and value positions the Go City Explorer Pass as an excellent choice for those seeking a tailored exploration of Amsterdam’s rich cultural and historical landscape.

Use the chart below to easily compare the three major attraction passes in Amsterdam. Narrow down by pass. Hint. If you are thinking about the Explorer Pass, narrow down the chart by that pass. Then sort the table by price.

Included Attractions and ToursVP URLAmsterdam Explorer PassAll-Inclusive PassI Amsterdam CardPrice in eurosClassificationsOrder
Heineken Experiencehttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/heineken-experiencexxxyyy€21.00Not to be Missed,1
Rijksmuseumhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/rijksmuseumxxxyyyzzz€22.50Not to be Missed,1
H’ART Museumhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/hermitage-amsterdamxxxyyyzzz€22.00Not to be Missed,1
THIS IS HOLLANDxxxyyyzzz€26.00Not to be Missed,1
Moco Museum – Banksy & Morehttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/moco-museumxxxyyyzzz€23.00Not to be Missed,1
Madame Tussauds Amsterdamxxxyyy€26.00Not to be Missed,1
Museum Het Rembrandthuishttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/the-rembrandt-house-museumxxxyyyzzz€18.00Not to be Missed,1
Free public transportzzzNot to be Missed,1
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdamhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/stedelijk-museum-amsterdamxxxyyyzzz€23.00Not to be Missed,1
ARTIS Royal Zoohttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/artis-royal-zoozzz€27.50Not to be Missed,1
The National Maritime Museumhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/the-national-maritime-museumyyyzzz€18.00Not to be Missed,1
Science Center NEMOhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/science-center-nemozzz€17.00Not to be Missed,1
Anne Frank House€16.00Not to be Missed,1
Van Gogh MuseumNot to be Missed,1
A’DAM LOOKOUThttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/adam-lookoutxxxyyyzzz€17.00Tourist Attractions,3
Tour de BonTonxxxyyy€21.00Tourist Attractions,3
Rembrandts Amsterdam Experiencexxxyyy€15.00Tourist Attractions,3
Our House Experiencexxxyyy€25.00Tourist Attractions,3
The Amsterdam Dungeonxxxyyy€26.00Tourist Attractions,3
House of Bolsxxxyyy€16.00Tourist Attractions,3
AMAZE Amsterdamxxxyyy€27.00Tourist Attractions,3
Hortus Botanicus – Botanical Gardenhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/hortus-botanicus-botanical-gardenzzz€13.00Tourist Attractions,3
Oude Kerkhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/oude-kerkzzz€13.00Tourist Attractions,3
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Tourxxxyyy€60.00Tours,3.5
Keukenhof Bus Excursionxxxyyy€30.00Tours,3.5
Keukenhof skip the line, Transferszzz€55.00Tours,3.5
Volendam, Edam & Windmills Bus Tourxxxyyy€45.00Tours,3.5
Zaanse Schans Bus Excursionxxxyyy€30.00Tours,3.5
Yellow Bike Amsterdam Self Guided Tourzzz€25.00Tours,3.5
Holland Welcome Canal Cruisexxxyyy€22.50Boat Tours,4
Blue Boat Companyzzz€23.00Boat Tours,4
Stromma Canal Cruisezzz€20.00Boat Tours,4
Lovers Canal Cruiseszzz€19.00Boat Tours,4
Amsterdam Circle Line B.V.zzz€19.00Boat Tours,4
Amsterdam Boat Cruiseszzz€27.00Boat Tours,4
Smidtje Canal Cruises – Haarlemzzz€20.00Boat Tours,4
Rederij Volendam-Marken Express (ferry)zzz€16.00Boat Tours,4
Luxury Cruise on the Gouwzee Lakexxxyyy€18.00Boat Tours,4
The Bulldog Boat (Smoke Friendly Cruise)xxxyyy€25.00Boat Tours,4
Amsterdam Uncovered – Guided Walking Tourxxxyyyzzz€25.00Walking Tour,5.5
The Life of Anne Frank & Walking Tourxxxyyy€33.00Walking Tour,5.5
Self-Guided Foodie Tour De Jordaanxxxyyyzzz€12.50Walking Tour,5.5
Zaans Museum & Verkade Experiencehttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/zaanse-schanszzz€14.50Museums,6
Het Grachtenhuis – Museum of the Canalszzz€16.00Museums,6
De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdamzzz€22.00Museums,6
Verzetsmuseum – Dutch Resistance Museumzzz€16.00Museums,6
Royal Coster Diamondshttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/royal-experience-royal-coster-diamondsxxxyyyzzz€14.00Museums,6
Zaans Kuiperij Tiemstra (Coopery)zzz€3.00Museums,6
Tsar Peter House, Zaandamzzz€6.00Museums,6
Woonbootmuseum – Houseboat Museumxxxyyyzzz€11.00Museums,6
Amsterdam Castle Muiderslothttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/castle-muiderslotxxxyyyzzz€17.00Museums,6
Amsterdam Fortress Island Pampuszzz€18.00Museums,6
Diamond Museumxxxyyyzzz€13.00Museums,6
Jewish Cultural Quarter Combo Ticketxxxyyyzzz€30.00Museums,6
Jewish Museum – Jewish Cultural Quarterxxxyyyzzz€20.00Museums,6
Amsterdam Pipe Museumyyyzzz€12.00Museums,6
Amsterdam Tulip Museumhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/amsterdam-tulip-museumyyyzzz€5.00Museums,6
Allard Pierson Museum Amsterdamzzz€16.00Museums,6
Arcam, Architectural Centrezzz€4.00Museums,6
ARTIS Micropiazzz€17.50Museums,6
ARTIS Groote Museumzzz€17.50Museums,6
Amsterdam Museum on the Amstelzzz€18.00Museums,6
Cobra Museum Amstelveenzzz€20.00Museums,6
Embassy of the Free Mindzzz€15.00Museums,6
EYE Filmmuseumhttps://www.vacationpass.com/amsterdam/eye-filmmuseumzzz€11.50Museums,6
Foam – Fotografiemuseum Amsterdamzzz€15.00Museums,6
Gassan Diamondszzz€0.00Museums,6
Geelvinck Pianola Museumzzz€4.00Museums,6
Museum of the Mind | Outsider Artzzz€17.50Museums,6
Huis Marseille – Museum for Photographyzzz€12.00Museums,6
Luther Museumzzz€7.00Museums,6
Molen van Sloten & Kuiperijmuseumzzz€8.00Museums,6
Museum de Dageraadzzz€16.00Museums,6
Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solderzzz€12.00Museums,6
Museum Het Schip – School of Artszzz€16.00Museums,6
Museum Tot Zover – Funeral Museumzzz€11.00Museums,6
Museum Van Loonzzz€15.00Museums,6
Museum Willet-Holthuysenzzz€12.00Museums,6
Frans Hals Museumzzz€17.00Museums,6
Teylers Museumzzz€16.00Museums,6
Verwey Museumzzz€10.00Museums,6
Zuiderzee Museumzzz€19.00Museums,6
Amsterdam Fortress Museum Naarden-Vestingzzz€6.00Museums,6
Singer Larenzzz€18.00Museums,6
Wereldmuseum Amsterdamzzz€17.00Museums,6
Museum van de Geest | DolhuyszzzMuseums,6
Boom Chicago – Improv Comedy Showxxxyyy€25.00Just for Fun,7
Yellow Bike Rental Central Stationzzz€19.00Just for Fun,7
Amsterbike Bike Rentalzzz€15.50Just for Fun,7
A-Bike Rental Vondelparkzzz€17.00Just for Fun,7
Macbike Bike Rental Various Locationsyyyzzz€17.00Just for Fun,7
The Murder by Dam Squareyyy€39.00Just for Fun,7
Fun Forestzzz€29.00Just for Fun,7
The Studio NEMOzzz€7.00Just for Fun,7
Dutch Craft Beer Tastingxxxyyy€25.00Just for Fun,7