Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum & 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus

You Step Off the Bus at the Museum District, Then Decide Where Next

You get 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off travel across Amsterdam's main routes, entry to the Van Gogh Museum included, and an air-conditioned bus that stops at the Museum District, Anne Frank House, Leiden Square, Jordaan, and other landmarks. You choose which stops matter and how long to spend at each one, then return to the bus whenever you're ready to move on.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Start 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus
• Hop off at Van Gogh Museum
• Visit Van Gogh Museum exhibits
• Continue bus tour around Amsterdam
• Hop on and off at city stops
• Use unlimited 24-hour bus travel

The Experience

Hands grip the railing as the bus pulls up to the Van Gogh Museum stop. That's the moment the day opens up — you've got 24 hours to move through Amsterdam at your own rhythm, and the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings is waiting right there. The hop-on hop-off bus runs two routes through the city, the red line passing through the Museum District and the Waterlooplein area, so you can get off whenever something catches your eye and pick up again when you're ready. The pass is unlimited travel for a full day, which means you're not watching the clock or calculating whether one more stop is worth it.

Inside the Van Gogh Museum, the paintings hit different when you're not rushing. Sunflowers, irises, the self-portraits — they're all here, along with his letters and drawings, spread across rooms that let you move at your own pace. After a couple of hours there, you step back onto the bus and head toward Leiden Square or the Jordaan neighborhood, or you hop off at the Anne Frank House if the line isn't too long. The air-conditioned vehicle matters more than you'd think on a warm day, especially when you're moving between stops and the city's narrow streets start to blur together.

What makes this work is that you're not locked into a guide's schedule or a fixed itinerary. You see the Rijksmuseum from the bus, decide if you want to go in, and if you do, you know exactly where to catch the next one. The Heineken Experience is on the route, the National Maritime Museum too — they're all accessible without planning ahead or buying separate tickets. You pick the Van Gogh Museum upfront because it's included, but everything else is your call. The bus keeps moving, and you move with it or you don't.

Book this if you're landing in Amsterdam and want to cover ground without figuring out the tram system or walking in circles. The pickup is straightforward, the vehicle is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and there's no moment where you're standing on a curb wondering what comes next.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned hop-on hop-off bus with 24-hour unlimited travel on both routes.
• entrance ticket to the Van Gogh Museum.
• access to stops at the Museum District, Anne Frank House, Leiden Square, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Heineken Experience, and National Maritime Museum.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours & Tickets

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the Van Gogh Museum without booking it separately, and you'd rather explore Amsterdam's main sights on your own schedule than follow a guide — the 24-hour pass and included museum entry mean you're not juggling multiple bookings or watching the clock.

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Top questions

Can I get on and off the bus as many times as I want in 24 hours?

Yes. The pass gives you unlimited travel on both the red route and the other hop-on hop-off line for a full 24-hour period from when you first board.

Is the Van Gogh Museum entrance included in the price?

Yes. Your ticket includes entry to the Van Gogh Museum, so you don't buy a separate museum ticket.

What stops does the bus make?

The red route serves the Museum District and Waterlooplein / Jewish Cultural Quarter, with access to attractions like Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Leiden Square, Jordaan, and the Heineken Experience along the way.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The bus is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

How often does the bus come?

The reference content does not specify the exact frequency, but hop-on hop-off buses in Amsterdam typically run every 15–20 minutes during peak hours. Check with the operator for current schedules.

Can I bring a service animal on the bus?

Yes. Service animals are allowed on board.

Do I need to book the museum in advance?

Your entry is included with the pass, so you don't buy a separate ticket. Arriving early or during off-peak hours can help you avoid long queues at the museum itself.

Is there a specific time I need to start the 24-hour pass?

The pass runs for 24 hours from the moment you first board the bus, so you can start whenever suits your schedule.