Amsterdam · TICKETS
Museums, breweries, towers and the odd wax figure, all bought before you go. These 15 are the entry tickets worth holding in advance, priced, with a note on which run to a timed slot.
Spend 1.5 hours at Amsterdam’s former Heineken brewery, tracing the brand from 1867 to Formula 1 and football sponsorships. You’ll see brewing displays, ride Brew U, practice pouring a draft, sample Heineken, and finish with two drinks. Audioguides are available in six languages.
“Nice and get to know the history of Heineken. Those who are not beer lovers I would say go for other options.”
Spend a full day exploring Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum at your own pace. Your timed ticket covers the permanent collection, cloakroom, and WiFi, but not a guide or multimedia tour. See The Night Watch, The Jewish Bride, Delftware, Asian art, clothing, and 800 years of Dutch history.
“So big. So overwhelming. 5 hours needed with kids up to 10 year olds. Lockers are there for free.”
Step into Amsterdam’s Icebar near Rembrandtplein for a welcome cocktail, winter jacket, gloves, and two drinks served in ice glasses. The room is kept at minus 10 C and built from 35 tons of ice. Your ice-room visit lasts up to 20 minutes, with a warm lounge before and after.
“All the staff where so friendly! I will be back xx”
Take a comfortable coach from This is Holland in Amsterdam to Keukenhof, with your official garden ticket supplied at check-in. Explore tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, pavilions, restaurants, and walking paths at your own pace, then return on any shuttle departing about every 30 minutes.
“we went on the last day. it was crowded and some of the flowers already wilted but still very picturisque and had a good walk.”
Step into The Upside Down Amsterdam for 25 interactive rooms inspired by Dutch life, from an upside-down metro to a private jet and voice-activated LED ball pit. Your ticket includes a welcome picture, digital photo downloads, lockers, and café access. English and Dutch hosts are available.
“It really was great fun!! We both really enjoyed ourselves. It was quite simple to find as well from Amsterdam Centraal”
At Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, you can pose with famous figures, sing with Adele, mix tracks with Martin Garrix, read a TV autocue, and join Dutch royals, artists, athletes, actors, and DJs. The central Dam Square location makes this a handy one-hour indoor stop.
“It was real good, the Museum is fantastic the characters in there are authentic and you have many interactive experiences”
Use a timed ticket to enter Fabrique des Lumières in Westergas park, where 3,800 square meters of walls become moving art. See The Kingdom of the Pharaohs, French Orientalist Painters, and Foreign Nature, with music, color, and computer-generated images. Allow at least 40 minutes, or stay longer and watch again.
“Loved the art and how it showed Van Gogh’s artwork”
Enter Amsterdam’s active Royal Palace with a smartphone ticket and choose a self-guided audio tour in eight languages. See state rooms, Golden Age paintings, Empire furniture, chandeliers, clocks, and the marble Citizens’ Hall. The audio guide offers shorter and longer routes, so you can set your own pace.
“Of course, I like the experience I was greatly impacted by their culture, the history of the foundation, the hiddenness in which they lived and continue to live, knowing a monarchy that worked and works for its country. so many works of art with a whole story behind them that to date are priceless, and that no one does anything like that anymore in this era”
At Red Light Secrets Museum, you walk through a former brothel, sit in a working window, and follow an audio guide featuring Inga, a former sex worker. Expect a frank, self-paced visit of about 15 to 30 minutes, with rooms, personal stories, Amsterdam history, and a lively confession wall.
“We enjoyed our experience. The girl at the checkout at the end of the experience was so lovely & helped with our pictures!”
Spend a full day at ARTIS Royal Zoo in central Amsterdam, seeing jaguars, elephants, gorillas, flamingos, butterflies, and more. Your ticket also includes the ARTIS Planetarium, botanical garden, and historic park. Plan two to four hours, or longer if you add a restaurant stop.
“best zoo I've ever been too, and I'm from south Africa 😂”
At AMAZE in Amsterdam’s Westhaven, you’ll move through a former industrial nightclub transformed by lasers, sound, smoke, visuals, and interactive media art. Allow 60 to 90 minutes, then relax in the lounge with a drink. The experience is wheelchair accessible, but not suitable for children under 10 or people with epilepsy.
“When we first went into Amaze the gentleman was extremely friendly, we had a great time only thing was in one of the rooms it would be ideal to say to swap screens so you all get a turn but it was amazing regardless! 10/10”
Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a flexible city canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. The museum follows Van Gogh’s life and work, while the covered boat offers city views, commentary in 21 languages, and a calm way to see Amsterdam.
“This was a great (long) day. We did 3.5 hrs in Van Gogh Museum before strolling across for canal cruise.”
Choose a timed Van Gogh Museum visit, then take a one-hour Lovers canal cruise past Westerkerk, the Negen Straatjes, and Magere Brug. The boat offers panoramic windows and audio commentary in 19 languages. Reserve your cruise time at a Tours & Tickets shop after booking.
“We really enjoyed our cruise, it gave a real insight into Amsterdam central & gave us some key places to check out & also gave us a better idea of our whereabouts.”
WONDR is Amsterdam’s colorful indoor playground for children and adults. Explore themed rooms with confetti, karaoke, claw machines, giant teddy bears, a bouncy castle, SpongeBob features, and Europe’s biggest ball pit. Your photos, videos, and gifs are sent to your email, and the Galaxy Café offers snacks and cocktails afterward.
“Everything about this was amazing. Just brilliant. fun from start to finish. some amazing memories made. would highly recommend this. brilliant, staff were so friendly and helpful and well worth the price.”
Use your mobile ticket for fast-track entry to NEMO Science Museum at Oosterdok 2. Spend three hours or a full day testing bridges, exploring illusions, making experiments in a lab coat, and watching the giant Chain Reaction. The rooftop restaurant adds fine harbor and city views.
“Awesome! Go as early as possible. Anytime after 2pm won't be enough time.”
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