I Amsterdam vs. Go City

Planning a trip to Amsterdam in 2026? You’re likely staring at two big options: the I amsterdam City Card and the Go City All-Inclusive Pass. One includes unlimited trams and 70+ museums, while the other is your golden ticket to the Keukenhof tulips and quirky attractions like the Heineken Experience. But here’s the catch: neither is perfect, and picking the wrong one could waste over €50 of your travel budget. I’ve crunched the numbers on the 2026 prices so you don't have to. Here is exactly which pass you should buy based on your travel style.

The "I amsterdam City Card": The Local’s Choice

Think of this as the "all-access" key to the city’s soul. Its biggest superpower isn't even a museum—it’s the unlimited GVB public transport. In a city where a single tram ride can feel overpriced, having a pass that lets you hop on and off every bus, metro, and tram without thinking is a total game-changer.

If your dream Amsterdam trip involves getting lost in the Rijksmuseum, wandering through the Rembrandt House, and then taking a sunset canal cruise, this is your card. It covers over 70 museums, including almost every niche gallery in the city.

The Catch: It feels like a "museum pass plus transport." If you aren't a fan of art history or quiet galleries, you might not get your money's worth. Also, as of 2026, it still doesn't include the Van Gogh Museum, so you'll have to book that separately.

The "Go City All-Inclusive Pass": The Bucket-List Buster

If the I amsterdam card is for the "culture seeker," the Go City Pass is for the "experience seeker." This pass focuses on the big, flashy attractions that usually have the highest individual ticket prices.

We’re talking about the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds, and the A’DAM Lookout. But for April travelers, there is one reason and one reason only to buy this pass: The Tulips. Go City is currently the only major pass that bundles Keukenhof entry with a return shuttle bus. In peak April 2026, that combo alone is worth nearly €60. If you use it for the tulips in the morning and the Heineken Experience in the afternoon, the pass has practically paid for itself by dinner.

The Catch: It does not include public transport. You’ll be walking or paying for your own tram rides. It’s also based on "calendar days" rather than a 24-hour clock, so if you activate it at 4:00 PM, you’ve already "wasted" one of your days.

• Buy the I amsterdam Card if you are staying for 3+ days, plan to use the trams constantly, and want the freedom to pop into every museum you pass. It’s the "slower, deeper" way to see the city.

• Buy the Go City Pass if you’re a first-timer who wants to hit the big-name attractions, grab the most "Instagrammable" views, and—most importantly—visit the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens without the logistical headache of booking separate transport.

So, which one wins?