Testing the “I Amsterdam” card – is a purchase worth it?
What exactly is the “I Amsterdam” card? Will the purchase of the “I Amsterdam” card pay off for you?
We tested and checked the City Card for our travel guide.
“I Amsterdam” card – what is it? How does it work?
The ‘I amsterdam’ card is the official sightseeing pass for the city of Amsterdam. It is designed to help visitors to the city find their way through the jungle of public transport fares and admission tickets.
The name is derived from the word play „I am Amsterdam“.
The “I Amsterdam” card offers the following benefits
1 free and unlimited use of the public transportation system operated by the GVB. This includes the Metro, city buses, and trams. Ferries are generally free of charge.
2 free admission to currently more than 50 attractions and museums, among them FAMED attractions such as the Rijksmuseum, the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo, the NEMO science museum, the Amsterdam tulip museum or a free canal cruise … (more details below)
325% off the regular ticket price to many events (opera, ballet…), attractions, bike rental, and at participating restaurants
“I Amsterdam” card – is it worth buying?

The price for a 72-hour card is €108. This includes 72 hours of public transport (worth €21.50). For the difference of €86.50, you get free entry to over 70 attractions.
Test – 3 days Amsterdam
We have calculated the offer using the example of a 72-hour card.
First, let’s take a closer look at what the ‘I amsterdam’ card has to offer:
- The ‘I amsterdam’ card includes free and unlimited use of public transport. This is comparable to the 72-hour ticket for public transport in Amsterdam. This currently (as of 2025) costs €21.50 for 72 hours.
- The ‘I amsterdam’ card with a validity of 72 hours (3 days) costs €108.
- Compared to the price of a 3-day GVB ticket, for €86.50 you get free or reduced-price admission to more than 70 museums and attractions in Amsterdam.
Does the I am Amsterdam ticket cover the train from the airport to the city?
Thanks
Hi Robert,
The “I Amsterdam” card does not include the train ride from the airport to the city center. To travel by train you need a Dutch Railways ticket. It currently costs (2023) €4.90 for a one-way trip. It can be purchased online via the website: Online Ticket
Disappointing Experience with the I amsterdam Card
We purchased the I amsterdam card on Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, at the white building across from the central station. We were told that the card included access to around 70 museums. We specifically asked whether Madame Tussauds and the Van Gogh Museum were included, and the staff assured us they were. However, they failed to mention that with this card, you only get a discount on the entry price for these museums, and they are not free with the I amsterdam card.
Additionally, we asked if we could use the card for the train ride back to the airport. The staff also confirmed this, but again, this turned out to be incorrect. We had to pay for the airport train ticket ourselves.
We purchased three cards for €96 each, and we deeply regret it. Beware of this card – it is not worth the money.
Hello Murat,
thanks for your comment. It is annoying when the advice given at the official tourist information office is incorrect. We therefore recommend checking before your trip whether the Iamsterdam card fits in with your travel plans. This will save you time and stress in Amsterdam.
Hi!
I purchased the I Amsterdam City Card yesterday, but unfortunately my travel to Amsterdam planned for next week has been cancelled.
Can I cancel the Card and be fully refunded since I did not activated it yet?
Thanks
Hello Giulia,
we do not sell tickets on our website. If you wish to cancel, please contact the internet portal (GetyourGuide, Tiqets…) through which you purchased the ticket directly.
Thank you
Does this Amsterdam card applicable for chidren ? Any specific age limit ??
Hi Alok,
There is currently no Amsterdam Card for children/young people. Many museums in Amsterdam are free for visitors under 18 years of age. Therefore, children/young people do not save money in most cases with the Iamsterdam Card.