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I amsterdam City Card Explorer 2026: Pick 3, 5 or 7 Attractions
The I amsterdam City Card Explorer: Special Edition, launched in May 2026, is a “pick and mix” alternative to the traditional I amsterdam City Card. Instead of paying for unlimited access over a fixed number of hours, you choose 3,…
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What to see in Amsterdam in 2 days: a first-timer’s itinerary
What can you see in Amsterdam in 2 days? This Amsterdam itinerary for first-time visitors shows you how to maximize your time and visit top museums, famous neighbourhoods, and hidden gems. I’ve also added some personal dos and don’ts to…
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I amsterdam Card 2026: prices, what’s included, worth it?
The I amsterdam City Card is worth buying if you plan to visit 4+ museums and use public transport in Amsterdam. A 72-hour card costs €115 and can save you up to €274,45 compared to buying tickets separately. Use our…
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Anne Frank house tickets: how to book before they sell out
Anne Frank House tickets must be booked online in advance, since they’re never sold at the door. Tickets go on sale every Tuesday at 10:00 AM (Amsterdam time) for the entire week six weeks later, and they sell out fast.…
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How to get from Amsterdam airport Schiphol to the center?
Amsterdam airport Schiphol (AMS) is located 17 kilometers away from Amsterdam downtown. You can easily travel to the city center or your hotel by train, bus or taxi. In this article you will find everything about travel options, tickets, prices…
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Is pre-booking required for Amsterdam museums?
Are there any museums in Amsterdam that would you recommend pre-booking tickets for? We hear this question a lot from travelers. While most of us want to keep our plans flexible, the answer is yes, many of Amsterdam’s most popular…
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Amsterdam to Efteling: how to plan a day trip
Efteling is the most visited attraction in the Netherlands, and one of the best day trips you can do from Amsterdam with kids. The park is 110 km away: about 1 hour 15 minutes by car or around 2 hours…
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Amsterdam Airport Express (bus line 397)
Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) is a direct line from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam (Elandsgracht). During the day the bus departs every 7-10 minutes, travel time to Amsterdam is around 30 minutes. One-way ticket in 2026 costs €6,50, and return…
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Van Gogh tickets are sold out: how to visit museum?
The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors every year. Demand for tickets exceeds capacity, and a few years ago the decision was taken to only sell tickets online. In 2026, you need to pre-book them in advance,…
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Metro in Amsterdam: opening times, map, tickets
Amsterdam metro includes 5 lines and 39 stations. You can pay for your metro rides with your bank pass (OV-pay) or buy a local transport ticket. Here is all you need to know about riding metro in Amsterdam. For a…