1. Local Public Transport (Tram / Bus / Metro / Ferries – GVB)

GVB runs all trams, buses, metro, ferries in Amsterdam.

✅ GVB Day Ticket (Unlimited City Travel)

• Valid: 24/48/72/96/120 hours

• Covers: all GVB trams, buses, metro, night buses, ferries

• Not valid on NS trains

💳 Buy GVB Day Ticket

• Online: gvb.nl/en/tourist-en → Tickets → Buy tickets (get QR code)

• GVB app (“GVB” / “Gappie”)

• In-person: metro stations, tram/bus drivers, tourist desks

💡 2026 Prices (approx.)

• 24h: €10

• 48h: €16

• 72h: €21.50

📲 How to use

• Scan QR code on reader when boarding or metro entrance

• No check-out needed for day tickets

2. Intercity Trains (NS) – To Other Cities

For Volendam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, take NS Intercity trains.

• Buy tickets: NS app, station machines, counters

• OV-chipkaart: Check in/out at station gates

• Important: GVB day tickets & City Card are NOT valid on NS trains

3. Pay-as-you-go (Easiest for Short Stays)

• Use your contactless bank card / credit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay

• Tap check in when boarding, tap check out when exiting

• Works on all Dutch public transport (GVB + NS trains)

✅ What’s included

• Unlimited GVB public transport (same as GVB day ticket)

• Free entry to 70+ museums/attractions (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, etc.)

• 1 free canal cruise

• 1 free 24h bike rental

• Discounts on many other sights & restaurants

💳 Buy City Card

• Official site: iamsterdam.com/en/tickets/i-amsterdam-city-card

• Choose: 24/48/72/96/120 hours

• Receive digital QR card (no print needed)

• Activate when you first use it

💡 2026 Prices (approx.)

• 24h: €67

• 48h: €94

• 72h: €115

Free Concerts

• Free classical lunch concerts at Concertgebouw every Wednesday (except July and August at 12:30 (sometime on Thursday) - advanced booking is required

Website to book: 🔗 https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/lunchtime-concerts

• Free outdoor performances at Vondelpark Open Air Theatre from June to August.

• Enjoy free jazz shows at Bimhuis regularly.

Free Ferry Rides

• The blue GVB ferries behind Central Station run 24/7 to Amsterdam North. Rides are completely free.

• Great for skyline views and a trip to NDSM Wharf.

• Google search keywords:  Amsterdam free ferry Centraal Station to Noord

Free Attractions

• Wander around the historic Canal Ring for free.

• Relax and explore Vondelpark all year round.

• Visit the free rooftop terrace of NEMO Science Museum for panoramic city views.

• Visit free gardens (Rijsmuseum Tuin, Begijnhof, etc)

• Zaanse Schans - Windmill