Royal Palace Amsterdam (Koninklijk Paleis) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Royal Palace Amsterdam in 2025?

Tickets for the Royal Palace Amsterdam cost €12.50 for adults and €9 for students; under-18s go free. You can admire the grand, 17th-century frontage of Koninklijk Paleis on a range of Amsterdam walking tours, which start from as little as US$5.

Q: What are the Royal Palace Amsterdam’s opening hours?

Royal Palace Amsterdam is open from 10pm to 5pm or 6pm, depending on the time of year. However, it is only open to the public when it’s not being used for state business, so you should check the calendar on the official website before planning a visit.

Q: Can I use any Amsterdam passes at the Royal Palace Amsterdam?

No, you can’t use Amsterdam passes at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, as it’s not included in the I Amsterdam City Card or the Go City Amsterdam pass. It is, however, included in the Museumkaart (Museum Card), an annual pass that covers museums across the Netherlands.

Q: Can I take photos inside the Royal Palace Amsterdam?

Yes, you can take photos inside the Royal Palace Amsterdam, but you are not allowed to use flash or accessories such as tripods or selfie sticks, or shoot wedding photography. Filming of any kind, even on your phone and for personal use, is not allowed.

Q: Is the Royal Palace Amsterdam accessible?

Yes, the Royal Palace Amsterdam is accessible, with elevator access to all levels plus wheelchair-friendly bathrooms. Wheelchairs and mobility aids are available to borrow at the front desk. Plus, visitors with hearing challenges can use a free guidebook available in several languages, including English.

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Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

Kate_B, May 2026

Great walking tour

Great experience - it was super hot in Amsterdam, but Sebastian was really good about keeping us in the shade and checking everyone was OK. Knowledgeable and lovely guide - would totally recommend if you have older children (mine are teens and they enjoyed it). A great way to get a sense of the Amsterdam geography and history.

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Jeanne_S, May 2026

Excellent walking tour of Amsterdam

Sebastian was an excellent guide. Lots of interesting stories. He also brought along some Dutch treats to share with us during the walk. Would highly recommend.

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David_G, May 2026

Not enough stars to rate properly!! 5++++

Our tour with Sergio was thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and informative. Absoluitely felt like we got the Amsterdam experience to then go explore some more. Got some great historical tidbits that you would never get walking the city on your own. It's a tip based tour, hence the low cost, but you'll have no issue wanting to pay for this quality experience.

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Karen_G, May 2026

You’ll get your steps and tons of info in an entertaining way

We appreciated the lack of a didactic approach (not heavy on dates and names) and the deeper dive into the societal and cultural aspects of the number of different sights. Annalise was charming, informative and engaging. We covered more than we thought possible in the time given.