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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Fantastic Amsterdam tour with Sergio!

Really cool tour with Sergio today. His energy and passion made the tour a lot of fun. Amsterdam doesn't have a lot of monuments so this was a little different than what you would normally get on a city tour. Sergio did a great job leaning into that and really did a great job explaining how the city came to be what it is today. We would definitely recommend the tour and Sergio to anyone looking for a great tour of Amsterdam.

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Good tour.

Very popular and groups are sizable. Daan was an exceptional guide and very knowledgeable. Good pace.

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Alexander was brilliant - very knowledgeable about his home town and its fascinating history. We both learned a lot about Amsterdam that we wouldnt otherwise have known, and got to see places we wouldnt have thought to visit along the way.