Legendary footballers have walked these halls. Now it's your turn. The stadium tours takes you through the dressing rooms where the players prepare, down the tunnel they walk on match day, and into the dugouts where the most iconic moments in Ajax history were made. Besides you can see the trophy collection, the Gallery of Fame, the authentic clothing of Johan Cruijff and other international players.
The Johan Cruijff Arena sits in Amsterdam Zuidoost, about fifteen minutes from Centraal Station by metro or train. Home to AFC Ajax since 1996, the stadium has hosted Champions League finals, international matches and some of the most iconic moments in Dutch football history. The arena tours let you walk the same spaces as the players the dressing rooms, the tunnel, the dugouts on days when the stadium is yours to explore.
There are three tours to choose from, depending on how much time you have and how deep you want to go.
Self-guided tour | ποΈ β¬27.50 | π 45 to 75 minutes
You explore the stadium at your own pace, without a guide. The route covers the trophy collection, the Gallery of Fame, authentic clothing and personal items from Ajax players across the club’s history, and historic match footage. The self-guided format means you can spend as long as you like in the sections that matter most to you. Includes 10% discount at the Ajax Fan Shop and CafΓ© Jopie.
Guided tour Β | ποΈ β¬38 Β | π 75 minutes
A knowledgeable guide leads you through the stadium, adjusting the tour to your interests and questions along the way. The route covers everything in the self-guided tour (the trophy collection, Gallery of Fame, historic footage)Β and adds the areas that make this tour worth the upgrade: the dressing rooms, where the players prepare before every match, and the players’ tunnel leading out to the dugouts. You walk the same path that Ajax players walk on match day. Includes 10% discount at the Ajax Fan Shop and CafΓ© Jopie.
VIP tour | ποΈ β¬62 | π 2 hours
Everything in the guided tour, plus access to exclusive areas of the stadium with a VIP pass. You will feel like royalty on the Royal box, reserved fo the royal family. The tour includes an exclusive Ajax scarf and a drink in the Sky Lounge, with one of the best views in the stadium. This is the most complete version of the experience, for anyone who wants to see every corner of the arena.
Depending on what tour you chose there are different elements included.
Self-guided tour π±
Guided tour Β π£οΈ
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Walking through the Johan Cruijff Arena gives you a completely different perspective on a stadium you’ve probably only ever seen on television.Β
The guided tour is the one we recommend. For β¬10.50 more than the self-guided option, you get a knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic guide, access to the dressing rooms and the players’ tunnel, and stories from matches that make the spaces come to life. Walking out of the tunnel towards the dugouts is worth the upgrade!
The self-guided tour works well if you prefer to move at your own speed. The trophy collection, Gallery of Fame and historic footage are all included, and the 45 to 75 minute format gives you flexibility. Good for football enthusiasts who already know the history and want to experience the space at their own terms.
The VIP tour is for anyone who wants to see every corner of the stadium. Including the royal box, a drink in the Sky Lounge and an Ajax scarf to take home. If you’re a serious Ajax supporter or inviting someone who is, this is the right choice.
One practical note worth knowing: the guided tour is in either English or Dutch. The arena is about 20 minutes from Centraal Station by metro. There were no queues on the day we visited, and the whole experience ran smoothly from start to finish.
Book your activity in under a minute and secure your spot. No hassle, choose your date, reserve instantly, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
On match days or during major events, parts of the stadium may be closed or the tour route may be adjusted. So please, check beforehand the availability and timeslots!
It is possible to book your tour at the stadium, but there is no guarantee of available spots. We advise to book online to ensure your spot.
The stadium is cashfree, that means that you can only pay with card, so keep it in mind.
It is possible to reschedule your tour up to 24 hours. To do it, please email the Johan Cruijff Arena directly to:tour@johancruijffarena.nlΒ Β
Only small bags are allowed inside the stadium and there are no lockers on site. You can however hire a locker closeby with Lockerpoint. the prices are around β¬7. Professional cameraβs are also not allowed, small ones and phones are totally fine.
Before or after your tour, you can enjoy a quick bite or some drinks at the newly launched CafΓ© Jopie. Located right next to the main entrance. With every tour you get 10% discount! Check here their menu.Β
The tours are in the Johan Cruijff Arena. You can park in the Q-park parking lot Amsterdamse Poort P23 at Bijlmerdreef 250, 1102 AB Amsterdam. From there itβs just around 10 minutes walking.
The parking lot has 346 spots, 13 are for electric cars and 3 for disabled.
βΉοΈ See the daily rate and reserve your parkingspot behorehand through this linkΒ
From Amsterdam Central Station, take the metro 54 to Gein and step out at Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA. The station is about a 5-minute walk from the stadium entrance. In total itβs about 23 minutes.
The area around the stadium also has shops and restaurants, making it easy to spend a few hours there!
The House of Bols Cocktail Experience takes you on a sensory journey through the history and flavours of one of the worldβs oldest distilled spirit brands.
It combines multimedia exhibits, aroma installations and interactive games that explore the art of mixology. At the end of the tour you can enjoy a freshly prepared cocktail, which is included in your entree ticket!
A complete lunch or dinner with dessert in one of the best-located restaurants in the city. Good food, generous portions and enough rock memorabilia to feel as if you are eating in a museum. The restaurant sits five minutes from Museumsquare and Leidseplein, the ideal place to eat between museums and sightseeing.
The Bols Cocktail 30 or 60 minutes workshop combines multimedia exhibits, interactive installations and a workshop where you learn the art of mixology. You will make two different cocktails and afterwards you can also another freshly prepared cocktail in the mirror bar.
Eight rooms of light, music and festival culture in a one hour. AMAZE takes you from the origin of sound through a laser show, a mirror maze and other surprising rooms. This is the only experience in Amsterdam built entirely around electronic music and the closest thing to a festival the city has indoors.
Two art shows, one extraordinary building and 325 works by the greatest painters in Dutch history. Fabrique des Lumières takes the art pieces off the museum wall and immerse you in a unique show with music that shifts from tranquil to fierce as the paintings move around you.
Moonwalkers is a 50-minute immersive experience co-created and narrated by Tom Hanks, built from thousands of NASA never seen before images. The exhibition focuses on the Apollo missions and the current Artemis programme, with interviews with active astronauts that give it a perspective that feels as much about the future as the past.
Soft light, water lilies and 150 years of Impressionism. The show follows the French painter through his life and masterpieces: the harbours of Normandy, the Seine at sunrise, the gardens of Giverny. All projected across 3,800 square meters of walls, floors and ceilings with music carefully chosen to make this a compelling experience.
Legendary footballers have walked these halls. Now it's your turn. The stadium tours takes you through the dressing rooms where the players prepare, down the tunnel they walk on match day, and into the dugouts where the most iconic moments in Ajax history were made. Besides you can see the trophy collection, the Gallery of Fame, the authentic clothing of Johan Cruijff and other international players.
A5D flight simulation that takes you across the landscapes, history and landmarks of the Netherlands through three immersive shows. The flight takes over 22 Dutch locations, with synchronised motion, wind, mist and scent effects. During the flight youβll pass over tulip fields, the windmills of Kinderdijk, the Wadden Sea, Rotterdamβs harbor and many other iconic landscapes across the country.
An interactive experience where you can explore our countryβs best-known traditions, landscapes and cultural icons through 10 immersive rooms in just over an hour. You will step inside a canal boat, cycle to music, wander through a giant tulip field and watch Dutch masterpieces come to life.
During the tour we learned some interesting facts: The palace is build on top of 13.659 wooden poles. The building has served as a palace since 1808. The Atlas statue represents Amsterdam as the middle of the world.
