I amsterdam City Card Explorer vs Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City
I amsterdam City Card Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City are both choice passes: you pick a set number of attractions from each list. One adult pays from EUR 44 for City Card Explorer and from EUR 44 for Go City Explorer, checked October 2026.
We price 13 attractions on one or both of them, and both include 7. Only City Card Explorer has ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Rijksmuseum and NEMO Science Museum and 3 more.
On the 3 plans worked out below for 2 adults, City Card Explorer costs less on all 3. The figures are arithmetic on published prices, not a rating of either pass.
City Card Explorer, adult from
EUR 44
Go City Explorer, adult from
EUR 44
Priced on both
7 of 13
Prices checked
October 2026
The two passes on 3 plans
2 adults, no children, a packed pace of up to 4 visits a day. Each plan takes the attractions with a published price that either pass includes: our first visit picks first, then the dearest. Real cost is the pass for the group plus the tickets it leaves at the gate.
I amsterdam City Card Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City on each plan, for 2 adults in EUR
Prices checked October 2026. Worth The Pass compares published prices on the date shown. Passes change what they include; check the seller's page before you buy.
Options and prices side by side
Every option each seller lists. The last column is the engine's break-even for one adult, with the cheapest attractions on the pass first.
Choice of attractions, sold by Go City. Prices for one person in EUR, checked October 2026.
Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City options and prices in EUR, checked October 2026
Option
Adult
Child
Pays off for one adult
3 picks, valid 30 days
EUR 44
EUR 29, child 3 to 12
After any 3 of its priced attractions
4 picks, valid 30 days
EUR 64
EUR 34, child 3 to 12
After any 4 of its priced attractions
5 picks, valid 30 days
EUR 74
EUR 39, child 3 to 12
After any 5 of its priced attractions
What each one includes
13 attractions in our Amsterdam data are on one or both passes, dearest at the gate first. Adult gate prices in EUR, checked October 2026; the terms are our summary of what each seller states.
Attractions on I amsterdam City Card Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City, with adult gate prices in EUR
One of the picks. Booking needed, also with the pass. One visit. Timed entry
Not included
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
EUR 22.50
One of the picks. One visit
One of the picks
NEMO Science Museum
EUR 21.50
One of the picks. Booking needed, also with the pass. One visit. Timed entry
Not included
LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
EUR 20
One of the picks. One visit. At most 1 of Stromma Amsterdam Canal Cruise 100 Highlights and LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Not included
The National Maritime Museum
EUR 20
One of the picks. One visit
One of the picks
Moco Museum Amsterdam
EUR 19.95from
One of the picks. One visit. Timed entry
One of the picks. Timed entry
Rembrandt House Museum
EUR 19.50from
One of the picks. Booking needed, also with the pass. One visit. Timed entry
One of the picks. Timed entry
Our Lord in the Attic Museum
EUR 18
One of the picks. One visit
Not included
A'DAM LOOKOUT
EUR 16.50
One of the picks. One visit
One of the picks
De Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
EUR 14.75
One of the picks. One visit
Not included
Stromma Amsterdam Canal Cruise 100 Highlights
EUR 14.50
One of the picks. One visit. At most 1 of Stromma Amsterdam Canal Cruise 100 Highlights and LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
One of the picks
2 things
Rijksmuseum and ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo. 2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 115 for the group. City Card Explorer costs EUR 115 less than Go City Explorer for this plan: EUR 88 for the group, pass and gate tickets together.
Worth itRanked 1 of 5 for this plan
I amsterdam City Card Explorer
2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 115 for the 2 attractions listed below.
Next on this plan: I amsterdam City Card, Skip it; it costs EUR 19 more than the gate (16% of the gate total).
3 activities. Of the options that fit 3 days at a packed pace, this one has the highest saving. It uses 2 of its 3 picks.
EUR 27less than the gate, 23% of the gate totalfor this plan
Gate tickets for the planEUR 115
With I amsterdam City Card ExplorerEUR 88
Pass EUR 88
It pays off already for this plan.
2 visits in 3 days fits a packed pace of 4 a day.
Covered by the pass
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooEUR 65
RijksmuseumEUR 50
Paid at the gate
Nothing: the pass covers the whole plan.
Pass price per person
Adult x 2EUR 44
Skip itRanked 5 of 5 for this plan
Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City
2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 115 for the 2 attractions listed below.
First on this plan: I amsterdam City Card Explorer, Worth it; it saves EUR 27 (23% of the gate total).
3 attractions. Of the options that fit 3 days at a packed pace, this one has the smallest loss. It uses 0 of its 3 picks.
EUR 88more than the gate, 76% of the gate totalfor this plan
Gate tickets for the planEUR 115
With Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go CityEUR 203
Pass EUR 88 still at the gate EUR 115
Add any 3 more of the included attractions with a ticket price and this pass pays off.
Covered by the pass
Nothing in this plan.
Paid at the gate
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooEUR 65
RijksmuseumEUR 50
Pass price per person
Adult x 2EUR 44
5 things
Rijksmuseum, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, H'ART Museum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and NEMO Science Museum. 2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 262 for the group. City Card Explorer costs EUR 108 less than Go City Explorer for this plan: EUR 138 for the group, pass and gate tickets together.
Worth itRanked 1 of 5 for this plan
I amsterdam City Card Explorer
2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 262 for the 5 attractions listed below.
Next on this plan: I amsterdam City Card, Worth it; it saves EUR 74 (28% of the gate total).
5 activities. Of the options that fit 3 days at a packed pace, this one has the highest saving. It uses 5 of its 5 picks.
EUR 124less than the gate, 47% of the gate totalfor this plan
Gate tickets for the planEUR 262
With I amsterdam City Card ExplorerEUR 138
Pass EUR 138
It pays off already for this plan.
5 visits in 3 days fits a packed pace of 4 a day.
Covered by the pass
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooEUR 65
H'ART MuseumEUR 59
RijksmuseumEUR 50
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamEUR 45
NEMO Science MuseumEUR 43
Paid at the gate
Nothing: the pass covers the whole plan.
Pass price per person
Adult x 2EUR 69
Close callRanked 4 of 5 for this plan
Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City
2 adults, 3 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 262 for the 5 attractions listed below.
First on this plan: I amsterdam City Card Explorer, Worth it; it saves EUR 124 (47% of the gate total).
3 attractions. Of the options that fit 3 days at a packed pace, this one has the highest saving. It uses 2 of its 3 picks.
EUR 16less than the gate, 6% of the gate totalfor this plan
Gate tickets for the planEUR 262
With Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go CityEUR 246
Pass EUR 88 still at the gate EUR 158
It pays off already for this plan.
2 visits in 3 days fits a packed pace of 4 a day.
Covered by the pass
H'ART MuseumEUR 59
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamEUR 45
Paid at the gate
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooEUR 65
NEMO Science MuseumEUR 43
RijksmuseumEUR 50
Pass price per person
Adult x 2EUR 44
Everything: 13 things
Rijksmuseum, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, H'ART Museum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, NEMO Science Museum, LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise, The National Maritime Museum, Moco Museum Amsterdam, Rembrandt House Museum, Our Lord in the Attic Museum, A'DAM LOOKOUT, De Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and Stromma Amsterdam Canal Cruise 100 Highlights. 2 adults, 4 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 548.40 for the group. City Card Explorer costs EUR 77.10 less than Go City Explorer for this plan: EUR 396.40 for the group, pass and gate tickets together.
Worth itRanked 2 of 5 for this plan
I amsterdam City Card Explorer
2 adults, 4 days at a packed pace, gate total EUR 548.40 for the 13 attractions listed below.
First on this plan: I amsterdam City Card, Worth it; it saves EUR 289.40 (52% of the gate total).
7 activities. Of the options that fit 4 days at a packed pace, this one has the highest saving. It uses 7 of its 7 picks.
EUR 152less than the gate, 27% of the gate totalfor this plan
Gate tickets for the planEUR 548.40
With I amsterdam City Card ExplorerEUR 396.40
Pass EUR 190 still at the gate EUR 206.40
It pays off already for this plan.
7 visits in 4 days fits a packed pace of 4 a day.
Covered by the pass
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooEUR 65
H'ART MuseumEUR 59
RijksmuseumEUR 50
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamEUR 45
NEMO Science MuseumEUR 43
LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal CruiseEUR 40
Questions about City Card Explorer and Go City Explorer
Which costs less, I amsterdam City Card Explorer or Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City?
One adult pays from EUR 44 for I amsterdam City Card Explorer and from EUR 44 for Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City, checked October 2026. The price alone does not settle it. For 2 adults at a packed pace: 2 things: City Card Explorer costs EUR 115 less; City Card Explorer Worth it, Go City Explorer Skip it. 5 things: City Card Explorer costs EUR 108 less; City Card Explorer Worth it, Go City Explorer Close call. Everything: 13 things: City Card Explorer costs EUR 77.10 less; City Card Explorer Worth it, Go City Explorer Worth it. Tick your own plan in the Amsterdam calculator to see which comes out lower for you.
What does I amsterdam City Card Explorer include that Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City does not?
I amsterdam City Card Explorer includes 6 attractions with a published price that Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City leaves out: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo (EUR 32.50), Rijksmuseum (EUR 25), NEMO Science Museum (EUR 21.50), LOVERS Classic One Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise (EUR 20), Our Lord in the Attic Museum (EUR 18) and De Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam (EUR 14.75). Prices for one adult at the gate, checked October 2026.
What does Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City include that I amsterdam City Card Explorer does not?
Nothing with a published price: every attraction we price on Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City is on I amsterdam City Card Explorer as well.
Do I amsterdam City Card Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City have child prices?
I amsterdam City Card Explorer: EUR 29 to EUR 49, child 4 to 17. Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City: EUR 29 to EUR 39, child 3 to 12. Enter each child's age in the calculator: the band that applies is shown next to each price.
How long are I amsterdam City Card Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City valid?
I amsterdam City Card Explorer comes in 3 picks, valid 5 days, 5 picks, valid 5 days and 7 picks, valid 5 days. Amsterdam Explorer Pass by Go City comes in 3 picks, valid 30 days, 4 picks, valid 30 days and 5 picks, valid 30 days. The math fits your visits into those days at 2 a day relaxed or 4 a day packed.
