A'DAM Lookout, Amsterdam-Noord

The best A'DAM Lookout tickets

The 20th-floor Skydeck, the Over the Edge swing and a drink with a view. Here are the tickets, with honest advice on what the swing costs on top, when the Lookout's own site is cheaper, and how the time slots work.

By the Best Travel Destinations editorial team 3 tours compared Live prices on GetYourGuide

See our 3 picks
The white EYE Film Museum and the tall A'DAM Tower behind it on the bank of the IJ in Amsterdam at dusk
Short answer

A'DAM Lookout tickets cost €16.50 online for adults on the Lookout's own site. On GetYourGuide, a ticket with a drink included starts from €21. The swing is extra: €7.50 online. The Lookout is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., a 4-minute free ferry ride from Amsterdam Centraal.

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tours compared
from €21
lowest price per person
★ 4.6
best rating (5,301 reviews)
3 of 3
free cancellation

Our 3 picks for A'DAM Lookout tickets

The official ticket with a drink first, then the meal ticket, then an evening cruise that ends in the tower's Skybar. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide.

  • View from high above the IJ to Amsterdam Centraal station and the old city at sunset from €21 per person Our top pick

    As long as you like 4.6 (5,301) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Entry ticket with 1 drink (official)

    Entry to the Skydeck plus one drink at the Panorama restaurant or the rooftop bar: a Heineken, a house wine or a soft drink. Be on time for your slot, then stay as long as you like. The listing says it is not suitable for people with epilepsy.

    Best for Anyone who wants a drink with the view

    Check availability: Entry ticket with 1 drink (official) on GetYourGuide
  • The wide IJ waterway on a sunny day, looking across to Amsterdam-Noord with the white EYE building and a tall tower from €26 per person

    2-hour table 4.5 (1,403) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Entry with a €10 lunch or dinner voucher (official)

    Entry, an audio guide on your phone and a table at the Madam restaurant, with a €10 voucher for your meal. The time you pick is your table time, and you have two hours to eat.

    Best for A lunch or dinner with a view

    Check availability: Entry with a €10 lunch or dinner voucher (official) on GetYourGuide
  • An arched canal bridge lit with small lights at dusk in Amsterdam, with old gabled houses on both sides from €26 per person

    4 hours 4.4 (50) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Evening canal cruise plus a Skybar drink (18+)

    A sunset canal cruise, then entry to the MA'DAM Skybar in the A'DAM Tower with one drink. This is the Skybar, not the Lookout Skydeck. Smart casual dress, and no flip-flops. Arrive 15 minutes early at Overhoeksplein.

    Best for Adults on an evening out

    Check availability: Evening canal cruise plus a Skybar drink (18+) on GetYourGuide

A'DAM Lookout tickets compared

A'DAM Lookout tickets compared
TourFromDurationLookout SkydeckWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Entry ticket with 1 drink (official) 4.6 (5,301)€21
per person
As long as you likeYesAnyone who wants a drink with the viewThe official ticket, with the most reviews of the three.
Entry with a €10 lunch or dinner voucher (official) 4.5 (1,403)€26
per person
2-hour tableYesA lunch or dinner with a viewThe only ticket with a meal booking, sold by the Lookout itself.
Evening canal cruise plus a Skybar drink (18+) 4.4 (50)€26
per person
4 hoursNo (Skybar only)Adults on an evening outThe only option that adds a canal cruise.
  • Entry ticket with 1 drink (official)

    €21 per personAs long as you like 4.6 (5,301)

    Details
    Lookout Skydeck
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Anyone who wants a drink with the view
    Why we picked it
    The official ticket, with the most reviews of the three.
  • Entry with a €10 lunch or dinner voucher (official)

    €26 per person2-hour table 4.5 (1,403)

    Details
    Lookout Skydeck
    Yes
    Who it suits
    A lunch or dinner with a view
    Why we picked it
    The only ticket with a meal booking, sold by the Lookout itself.
  • Evening canal cruise plus a Skybar drink (18+)

    €26 per person4 hours 4.4 (50)

    Details
    Lookout Skydeck
    No (Skybar only)
    Who it suits
    Adults on an evening out
    Why we picked it
    The only option that adds a canal cruise.
  • None of the three includes transport. Take the free ferry from Amsterdam Centraal.
  • All 3 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

A'DAM Lookout tickets: online or at the tower

€16.50
adult, online
€2
saved by buying online

Buy online either way. Online tickets cost €2 less and skip the queue.

Every ticket is for a time slot. Once you are in, you can stay as long as you like until closing.

Only want the view? The plain ticket on the Lookout's own site costs less than the GetYourGuide tickets. Want a beer, wine or soft drink at the top anyway? The ticket with a drink, from €21 on GetYourGuide, includes one.

Entry on the Lookout's own site (no drink included; no price is listed for children under 4)
TicketOnlineAt the door
Adult€16.50€18.50
Child (4 to 12)€10.50€12.50
Family: 1 adult + 2 children€31Not stated
Family: 2 adults + 2 children€46Not stated

A'DAM Lookout photos: what's included

Every ticket includes free digital photos from GoPhoto that you can download.

It also includes the lift to the 20th floor, the indoor and outdoor Skydeck, binoculars and a free audio tour of about 30 minutes.

The Over the Edge swing: tickets and rules

The swing costs €7.50 online on top of your entry ticket, and a ride lasts about a minute.

You book it in the same 20-minute slot as your entry. None of the three GetYourGuide tickets includes it.

  • Height: at least 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in). The site states no minimum age.
  • Weight: two seats, up to 200 kg (441 lb) together.
  • Bring nothing: no phones, backpacks or loose items on the swing.
  • Pregnancy: the swing is not advised.
  • Timing: arrive at least half an hour early.

A'DAM Lookout swing price

The swing costs €7.50 online and €8.50 if you do not book online. The Lookout + Thrill ticket adds the swing and a VR ride for €29.50 online.

Getting to A'DAM Lookout

4 min
free ferry ride
Every 5 min
F3 ferry, day and night

Take the free F3 ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal to Buiksloterweg. The crossing takes about four minutes.

Then turn left and walk along the water to the entrance. The address is IJpromenade 4, across from the EYE Film Museum.

The F3 runs day and night, about every 5 minutes. The IJ ferries are free for people on foot and on bikes.

If you're 18 or over, the Heineken Experience is the other big ticket in town. It has a rooftop bar too.

Tips for A'DAM Lookout tickets

  1. Book a time slot online

    Online tickets cost €2 less than at the ticket office, and you skip the queue.

  2. Come before 9 p.m.

    The Lookout is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Last entry is at 9 p.m.

  3. Book the swing in your slot

    The swing runs in the same 20-minute slots as entry. Arrive at least half an hour early.

  4. Cancel up to 24 hours ahead

    All three tickets on GetYourGuide can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

A'DAM Lookout: questions and answers

How do I get to A'DAM Lookout?

Take the free F3 ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal to Buiksloterweg. It takes about four minutes and runs about every 5 minutes, day and night. Then turn left and walk along the water to IJpromenade 4.

How long does a visit to A'DAM Lookout take?

There is no set time. The free audio tour takes about 30 minutes, and you can stay as long as you like until closing. A swing ride lasts about a minute.

How high is the A'DAM Lookout swing?

The Skydeck is on the 20th floor, and one ticket listing puts the view at 100 meters (328 ft) up. The Lookout's own pages do not give the swing's exact height.

How long does the A'DAM Lookout swing ride last?

About one minute. You book it in a 20-minute slot, and you should arrive at least half an hour early.

Is A'DAM Lookout free?

No. On the Lookout's own site, adults pay €16.50 online and children aged 4 to 12 pay €10.50. The swing costs €7.50 extra.

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