Free giveaways & discounts Free giveaways 69 De Drie Fleschjes - E4 Free small glass of Dutch gin (jenever) in the oldest tasting house (1650) in Amsterdam. Scan your card – only valid while the City Card is activated. Open Mon-Sat 14:00-20:30. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec. Gravenstraat 18; www.dedriefleschjes.nl 70 Dutch Fortress Museum Naarden-Vesting Free cup of coffee or tea in the museum café. Open Tue-Sun 10:30-17:00. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 25 Dec. Westwalstraat 6, Naarden; www.fortressmuseum.com 71 Enkhuizen Tourist Information Office Free walking tour guide. See website for opening times. Tussen Twee Havens 1, Enkhuizen; www.enkhuizenboeit.nl 72 Haarlem Tourist Information Office Free ‘Haarlem walking tour’ brochure. Open Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30, Sat 9:30-17:00, Sun 12:00-16:00; Oct-Mar Mon 13:00-17:30, Tue-Fri 9:30-17:30, Sat 10:00-17:00. Grote Markt 2, Haarlem; www.visithaarlem.com 73 Holland Casino Amsterdam City Centre (18+) - C7 Free entrance + free drink. Open daily 12:00-03:00. Closed 31 Dec. Max Euweplein 62; www.hollandcasino.nl 74 Singer Laren Restaurant Complimentary “dennekoek” regional sweet biscuits. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 25 Dec. Oude Drift 1, Laren; www.singerlaren.nl
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75 Volendam Tourist Office Free walking tour guide. See website for opening times. Zeestraat 37, Volendam; www.vvv-volendam.nl 76 Zuiderzee Museum Free museum guide. See 65 for opening times. Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen; www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl
Music & stage 77 Bimhuis – Jazz - H3 25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the concert. The box office is open on concert evenings from one hour before show time till the end of the concert. Check the website for full details and program. Piet Heinkade 3; www.bimhuis.nl 78 Boom Chicago – English improvisation comedy theatre - C5 25% discount on shows; reservations required: hello@boomchicago.nl or at the entrance. Open Wed-Sat 19:00, Sun 18:00. Rozengracht 117; www.boomchicago.nl 79 Het Concertgebouw – Classical music - C9 25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the concert. Box office open Mon-Fri 13:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 10:00-19:00. Check the website for full details and programme. Concertgebouwplein 10; www.concertgebouw.nl
Concertgebouw, photo Hans Roggen
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80 Muziekgebouw – Concert Hall of the 21st century - G3 25% discount on almost all concerts and performances. Box office open Mon-Sat 14:00-18:00. Piet Heinkade 1; www.muziekgebouw.nl 81 Nationale Opera & Ballet – Dutch National Opera & Ballet - F6 25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the performance. Amstel 3; www.operaballet.nl
Attractions 82 The Amsterdam Dungeon - E5 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open Sun-Thur 11:00-18:00, Fri & Sat 11:00-19:00. Rokin 78; www.thedungeons.com/amsterdam 83 Amsterdam Fortress Island Pampus 25% discount on the entrance and ferry services from Amsterdam (see nr. 97) or Muiden to Fortress Island Pampus and return. Open 6 Apr-27 Oct Tue-Sun and on Mon 22 Apr & 10 June. Closed Mon & 27 Apr. Departures daily every half hour by ferry from Herengracht opposite nr. 48 in Muiden. www.pampus.nl
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84 Amsterdam Icebar XtraCold (18+) - F6 25% discount on the entrance fee, incl. three drinks; reservations required: +31 (0)20 320 5700. Open Mon-Thur & Sun 12:00-01:00, Fri & Sat 12:00-02:40. Amstel 194-196; www.xtracold.com 85 Body Worlds - E4 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open daily 9:00-20:00, Sat & holidays until 22:00. Closed 27 Apr. Damrak 66; www.bodyworlds.nl/en 86 Canal Tours Amsterdam – Dutch Cheese & Wine Cruise (18+) & Canal Tours Amsterdam – Cocktail Cruise (18+) - F4 25% discount on a Dutch Cheese & Wine Cruise or Cocktail Cruise. Daily departure 20:30; reservation required. Central Station East, Prins Hendrikkade 37a; www.stromma.nl 87 Heineken Experience - E8 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open Mon-Thu 10:30-17:30, Fri-Sun 10:30-19:00. Last entry two hours before closing. During July and August, weekend times apply. Stadhouderskade 78; www.heineken.com/experience 88 De Hollandsche Manege – Dutch Equestrian School Museum - B7 25% discount on the horse museum and shows. Open daily 10:00-17:00. Vondelstraat 140; www.levendpaardenmuseum.nl 89 House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience (18+) - C8 25% discount on a tour, incl. cocktail of choice. Open daily 13:00-18:30, Fri & Sat until 21:00. Paulus Potterstraat 14 (opposite Van Gogh Museum); www.houseofbols.com 90 Het Kattenkabinet – The Cat Cabinet - E6 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat & Sun 12:00-17:00. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec. Herengracht 497; www.kattenkabinet.nl
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91 Madame Tussauds Amsterdam - E5 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open daily 10:00-21:30 (last admission at 20:00). Dam 20; www.madametussauds.nl 92 Museumphoto - E4 25% discount on a photo in the style of a Dutch Masters’ painting. Located near De Nieuwe Kerk; check the website for opening times. Eggertstraat 2; www.museumphoto.amsterdam 93 Red Light Secrets - F5 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open daily 11:00-00:00; 25 & 31 Dec open 11:00-18:00. Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60; www.redlightsecrets.com 94 The Ultimate Flight Experience: THIS IS HOLLAND - F2 25% discount on the entrance fee. Open daily Apr-Sep 10:00-21:00, 1 Oct-28 Mar until 20:00. Overhoeksplein 51; www.thisisholland.com
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Transport & rentals 95 Bicycle rental & bike tours - C7, D7, E4, E5, F3, F6, G4 25% discount on a bicycle rental at MacBike, A-Bike or Yellow Bike. Available at the locations marked on the map. www.macbike.nl, www.a-bike.eu, www.yellowbike.nl 96 Canal Tours Amsterdam – Pedal Boat - C7, D4, D6, D8 25% discount on pedal boat rental. Open daily 10:00-18:00. Departures from: • Stromma Westerkerk/Anne Frank House, opposite Prinsengracht 281 • Stromma Rijksmuseum, opposite Stadhouderskade 42 • Stromma Leidseplein, opposite the Hotel American Limited availability on 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 31 Dec. See the map for locations; www.stromma.nl 97 Ferry from Amsterdam to Pampus or Muiderslot 25% discount on the round-trip ferry ticket to Pampus or Muiderslot Castle. Hop off at Fort Island Pampus or Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot. Departure 31 Mar-28 Oct Tue-Sun 11:00. See the website for full schedule. Ferry departs from Krijn Taconiskade 124, Amsterdam IJburg. From Amsterdam Central Station, take tram 26 to the Lumièrestraat stop. www.veerdienstamsterdam.nl 98 Mokumboot – Rental boats to sail yourself - B3, C6, G8, G9, J7 25% discount on boat rentals. Max. 8 people per boat; reservation required: +31 (0)20 210 5700. Open daily 9:00-22:00. Nassaukade 351, Schollenbrugstraat 1, Mauritskade 65, Mauritskade 1E, Polonceaukade 20; www.mokumboat.com
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99 Hop on Hop off Boat or Bus - C7, D4, D6, D8 25% discount on Hop on Hop off Boat or Bus tickets. Frequent departures, approx. every 30 minutes. Limited availability on 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 31 Dec. See the map for locations. www.stromma.nl 100 Hop on Hop off Holland: Cheese, Windmills & Villages - F2 25% discount. The perfect way to discover the ‘other face’ of Holland. Escape busy Amsterdam to experience local culture and unique destinations. Every 45 minutes a bus arrives at a busstop. Open daily 9:00-15:00 (28 Apr-29 Sept). Not available Tue, Wed & Thu during winter (4 Oct-30 Dec & 4 Jan-25 Mar). Overhoeksplein 51; www.hoponhopoffholland.com 101 Rederij Volendam-Marken Express – Free boat cruise between Volendam & Marken Open daily 17 Mar-29 Oct 8:30-19:00, 30 Oct-16 Mar 10:00-17:00. Please check the website for full schedule. Haven 39, Volendam; www.markenexpress.nl 102 Rent a Bike Haarlem 25% discount on a three-gear bike rental & map of Haarlem / National Park & beach. Open daily 2 Apr-31 Oct 9:00-18:00. Closed 27 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec. Lange Herenstraat 36, Haarlem; www.rentabikehaarlem.nl
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103 Free Shopping Shuttle Batavia Stad - G3 Free return ticket between Amsterdam and Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. Departs Amsterdam daily 10:00, return 16:00. Closed 1 Jan & 25 Dec. Check website for exact departure location. Book your free return ticket via the following website: www.bataviastad.com/shoppingshuttle and use the code citycard. The Shopping Shuttle is the ideal way to visit Batavialand as well. See 8 on page 10 for more details. 104 Zaanferry Zaanse Schans – Free boat cruise between Amsterdam & Zaanse Schans - F3 Free cruise from Amsterdam to Zaandam and Zaanse Schans to Zaandam ferries. Open Thu-Sun, first departure 10:00. Please check the website for full schedule. Departs from pier 14 behind Amsterdam Central Station; www.zaanferry.com
Food & drinks 105 Blue Amsterdam - E6 25% discount on lunch with a 360-degree view (excl. drinks). Open Mon 11:00-18:30, Tue-Sat 10:00-18:30, Thu until 21:00, Sun 12:00-18:30. Kalvertoren Shopping Centre (3rd floor), Singel 457; www.blue-amsterdam.nl 106 Bourgondisch Lifestyle Amsterdam - E3 25% discount on all Dutch farmhouse cheeses. Open Tue- Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun & Mon 13:00-18:00. Closed 1 Jan, 21 & 22 Apr, 30 May, 25 & 26 Dec. Haarlemmerstraat 115; www.bourgondischlifestyle.nl 107 Dijkers Eten & Drinken 25% discount on the bill (excl. drinks). Open Tue-Fri & Sun 11.00-22.00, Sat 10.00-22.00. Warmoesstraat 5-7, Haarlem; www.restaurantdijkers.nl 108 Eetsalon Van Dobben - E6 25% discount in the oldest sandwich store ‘Broodje van Dobben‘. Enjoy and taste the history. Open Mon-Thu 10:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:30-20:00. Closed 25 Dec. Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-9; www.eetsalonvandobben.nl
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109 Hotel Café-Restaurant van den Hogen 25% discount on coffee, tea or cappuccino with apple pie. Open Mon-Fri 10:00-21:00, Fri until 23:00, Sat & Sun 9:00-23:00. Closed 5-10 Sep, 24, 25, 26 & 31 Dec. Haven 106, Volendam; www.hogen.nl 110 De Koffieschenkerij – Coffee bar at the back of the Oude Kerk - F4 25% discount on coffee or tea with (apple) pie or cake. Open daily 9:00-18:00, Sun 9:00-17:00. Closed 1 Jan & 27 Apr. Oudekerksplein 27; www.koffieschenkerij.com 111 Pancakes Amsterdam - D4, D5, F3, F4 25% discount on the breakfast menu, served until 13:00. Open daily 8:00-20:00. Find your nearest location through this map or the website www.pancakes.amsterdam 112 The Pancake Bakery - D4 25% discount on an international pancake (excl. drinks). Please show your City Card before ordering. Open daily 9:00-21:30, 1 Jan 11:00-21:30, 25 & 26 Dec 10:00-21:30, 31 Dec 9:00-17:00. Prinsengracht 191; www.pancake.nl 113 Restaurant De Hoop op d’Swarte Walvis 25% discount on lunch (excl. drinks). Open 11:00-22:00 (Tue-Sun). Closed 1 Jan. Kalverringdijk 15, Zaanse Schans; www.dewalvis.nl 114 Restaurant-Café De IJ-kantine - E1 25% discount on lunch or dinner (excl. drinks). Open daily 9:00-00:00. Free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to NDSM. NDSM-kade 5; www.ijkantine.nl 115 Restaurant De Lunch 25% discount on lunch or dinner (excl. drinks). Offer not valid during public holidays. Open daily 9:30-22:00. Haven 96, Volendam; www.delunchvolendam.nl 116 Restaurant-Café In de Waag - F5 25% discount on lunch (excl. drinks). Open daily 9:00-22:00, winter 11:00-22:00. Nieuwmarkt 4; www.indewaag.nl
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117 Restaurant Land & Zeezicht Complimentary toast with smoked eel and a tasting of Ketel 1 Jenever. Open Mon-Thur 8:00-00:30, Fri 8:00-01:00, Sat & Sun 8:00-2:00 (summer); Mon-Thur 10:00-19:00, Fri 10:00-23:00, Sat & Sun 9:00-23:00 (winter). Havenbuurt 6, Marken www.landenzeezicht.nl 118 Restaurant Pasta e Basta – Restaurant with live music - D6 25% discount on a three-course menu (excl. drinks). Open daily 18:00-22:00, Fri & Sat 17:30-23:00. Closed 1 Jan. Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8; www.pastaebasta.nl 119 Restaurant Wagamama – Noodle restaurant - D7, F3, F6 25% discount on the total bill. Open daily 12:00-22:00, Fri & Sat until 23:00. Central Station IJ-hal open daily from 11:00. De Ruijterkade 36b (Central Station IJ-hal), Max Euweplein 10, Amstelstraat 8; www.wagamama.nl 120 Restaurant 1e klas – Monumental Grand Café-Restaurant - F3 25% discount on the total breakfast, lunch or dinner bill. Open daily 9:30-23:00, 24 & 31 Dec until 18:00. Closed 27 Apr & 25 Dec. Central Station, platform 2B; www.restaurant1eklas.nl/en/home-eng
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121 Reypenaer Proeflokaal – Cheese tasting - D4 25% discount on a one-hour Connoisseur Cheese Tasting session; reservations required: +31 (0)20 320 6333. Daily tastings, see website for schedule. Singel 182; www.reypenaercheese.com 122 Tapasbar El Pincho 25% discount on dinner (excl. drinks). See website for opening times. Closed 1 Jan, 25, 26 & 31 Dec. Riviervischmarkt 17-19, Haarlem; www.elpincho.nl 123 Taverne de Visscher 25% discount on lunch or dinner (excl. drinks). Offer not valid during public holidays. Open daily Apr-Aug 9:00-22:00); Sep-Mar 10:00-19:00. Havenbuurt 22, Marken; www.tavernevisscher.nl 124 Zuiderzee Museum 25% discount on smoked herring, up to 500 g. Available from the Fish Smokehouse in the Outdoor Museum. See 65 for opening times. www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl
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