Museums
Book 2-3 Weeks Ahead
Museum
Booking a timed-entry ticket online is required; same-day tickets are not sold at the on-site ticket office.
Book at least 3 weeks in advance for wide selection of entry times; less-desirable times will be a available until about 1 week away from visit.
All entrance tickets include admission to the permanent collection as well as the temporary exhibitions.
€24 for adults
Book 2-3 Days Ahead
Museum
A timed-entry ticket is required for entry into the Reijksmuseum. Most time slots are generally available up until the day before visit.
Same-day tickets may also available during off-peak season but are not guaranteed.
€25 for adults
Book 2-3 Weeks Ahead
Museum
Guided tours of the Rijksmuseum are available in English several times throughout the day.
Book 2-3 weeks ahead for wide available of tour times. Tours at off-peak times may be available until about a week ahead.
€32.50 (includes museum entry)
Rembrandt House Museum
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Museum
Book a timed entry ticket for quick entry into the Rembrandt House Museum. Most time slots are generally available up until the day before visit.
A limited number of tickets may be available at the on-site ticket office, but queues may be long.
€21.50 for adults
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Museum
Booking a ticket online is required; tickets are not sold at the on-site ticket office. Tickets for the permanent collection are valid for the full day; there is no timed entrance.
Tickets do not usually sell out; same-day tickets can be purchased online.
Special exhibitions may sell out and require a timed-entry ticket with an additional surcharge.
€22.50 for adults
Our Lord In the Attic Museum
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Museum
Booking a timed-entry ticket online is recommended to guarantee entry and to bypass queues. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office.
Tickets do not usually sell out; same-day tickets are usually available.
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Museum
Booking a timed-entry ticket online is recommended to guarantee entry and to bypass queues. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office.
Tickets for most time-slots remain available until a day before visit.
Moco Museum
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Museum
Booking a timed-entry ticket online is recommended to guarantee entry and to bypass queues. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office. Tickets booked online are 20% cheaper.
Tickets do not usually sell out; same-day tickets are usually available.
€19.95 for adults when booked online
National Maritime Museum
No Booking Needed
Museum
Tickets for the National Maritime Museum do not sell out and do not need to be purchased in advance. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office.
Pre-booking a ticket online is possible; tickets are valid for entry at any time during the day.
€18.50 for adults
Landmarks
Book 6 Weeks Ahead
Landmark
Booking a timed-entry ticket online is required; tickets are not sold at the on-site ticket office.
Timed-entry slots at peak hours will sell out nearly immediately after release. The last available tickets at off-peak times generally sell out about 1 month ahead of visit.
Tickets are released every Tuesday at 10am Amsterdam time (CES). At this point, all tickets become available for the week that begins 6 weeks away.
€16 for adults
Royal Palace Amsterdam
No Booking Needed
Landmark
Tickets for the Royal Palace do not sell out and do not need to be purchased in advance.
Timed-entry tickets can be purchased online. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office.
Note that opening hours vary significantly; the palace is sometimes closed for several weeks at a time due to royal engagements.
€13.50 for adults
Oude Kerk
No Booking Needed
Landmark
Tickets for the Oude Kerk do not sell out and do not need to be purchased in advance.
Timed-entry tickets can be purchased online. Same-day tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket office.
During some parts of the year, in addition to the normal entrance, a special "Tower Tour" can be booked at select times on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays for an additional cost.
€13.50 for adults
Cruijff ArenA Tour
Book 1 Week Ahead
Landmark
Tours are available in both self-guided and guided formats. Tours can be booked in advance, or same-day at the on-site ticket office pending availability.
It is recommended to pre-book tours a few days ahead to guarantee a spot, as tours can sell out especially around dates where no tours are available due to events in the stadium.
€27.50 for self-guided, €38 for guided
Excursions
Closed Until March '26
Excursion - Lisse, Netherlands
The Keukenhof Gardens are open from late March through Early May.
Booking early is generally recommended, especially for weekends, Easter, and Koningsdag (King's Day).
Entry cost TBD
Closed Until March '26
Excursion - Lisse, Netherlands
Boat tours are only available while the Keukenhof gardens are open, which is typically from late March through Early May.
Booking early is generally recommended as boat tours have limited capacity and do sell out.
Tourists must have a ticket to Keukenhof Gardens to book the boat tour.
€11 for adults, plus price of gardens admission
Muiden Castle (Muiderslot)
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Excursion - Muiden, Netherlands
Tickets to Muiden Castle do not sell-out, but it is recommended to pre-book online as queues can be very long.
Pre-booked tickets are valid for entry the full day; there are not a timed entry system.
€19.50 for adults
Heineken Experience Tour
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Excursion - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Guided Tours for the Heineken Experience rarely sell out, but it is still recommended to pre-book online 1-2 days ahead only to guarantee entry, especially on Saturdays which are busiest.
Tours can also be booked same-day at the on-site ticket office.
€24.95 for adults
Amsterdam Bike Tour
Excursion - Amsterdam, Netherlands
How early to book in advance will depend on tour operator, but tours do frequently sell out, especially during peak season.
Popular operators include Mike's Bike Tours and We Bike Amsterdam.
Price depends on operator
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
No Booking Needed
Excursion - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pre-booking usually not required, but will depend on the cruise operator. Some specialty tours such as dinner cruises will require advanced reservations.
Last minute tickets often available. Tourists often wait to see weather forecast before booking.
Price depends on operator
A'DAM Lookout
Book 1-2 Days Ahead
Excursion - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets for the Lookout do not sell-out and can be purchased same-day at the ticket office.
Pre-booking a time-slot is recommended to ride the swing as queues can be long, but there is an on-site ticket office that will sell same-day tickets.
€16.50 for Lookout, €27.50 for Swing
