Johan Cruyff Arena Tours
Amsterdam’s main arena is also the Netherlands’ largest, with a match-day capacity of almost 55,000. Home to AFC Ajax, the iconic soccer club, the stadium was known as Amsterdam Arena before taking on the name of Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff in 2018. The arena hosts regular league games, international tournaments, and concerts.
The Basics
The best way to experience Johan Cruyff Arena is to watch a soccer match there. In addition, stadium tours give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse as well as exclusive access to the on-site museum.
Alternatively, learn about Johan Cruyff himself on a city tour that includes the arena along with local landmarks, such as Cruyff’s childhood home and the De Meer Stadium remains. Multi-attraction passes allow you to easily combine your visit to the arena with other highlights, such as the Van Gogh Museum, Muiderslot Castle, and ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Johan Cruyff Arena has an on-site parking lot, but it can be crowded and expensive—opt for public transit instead. Get off at the Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena metro station, a short walk from the arena. Some city passes include unlimited use of Amsterdam’s transit network.
When to Get There
The arena hosts regular Eredivisie matches between May and August every year, as well as international games during major tournaments such as the European Football Championship (Euro). Stadium tours are unavailable on match or event days. Self-guided tours are offered during public holidays.
Amsterdam’s Striking Stadiums
The Johan Cruyff Arena isn’t Amsterdam’s only sporting jewel. The expressionist-style Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, built for the 1928 Summer Olympics, is also worth a visit. The former home of AFC Ajax now hosts regular track-and-field events, as well as the Olympic Experience sports museum.
The Basics
The best way to experience Johan Cruyff Arena is to watch a soccer match there. In addition, stadium tours give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse as well as exclusive access to the on-site museum.
Alternatively, learn about Johan Cruyff himself on a city tour that includes the arena along with local landmarks, such as Cruyff’s childhood home and the De Meer Stadium remains. Multi-attraction passes allow you to easily combine your visit to the arena with other highlights, such as the Van Gogh Museum, Muiderslot Castle, and ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Johan Cruyff Arena is a must-see for soccer fans.
- The arena is accessible to visitors with disabilities.
- AFC Ajax is one of Holland’s most popular and successful teams, so purchase tickets well in advance.
- The arena is home to the official AFC Ajax store.
How to Get There
The Johan Cruyff Arena has an on-site parking lot, but it can be crowded and expensive—opt for public transit instead. Get off at the Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena metro station, a short walk from the arena. Some city passes include unlimited use of Amsterdam’s transit network.
When to Get There
The arena hosts regular Eredivisie matches between May and August every year, as well as international games during major tournaments such as the European Football Championship (Euro). Stadium tours are unavailable on match or event days. Self-guided tours are offered during public holidays.
Amsterdam’s Striking Stadiums
The Johan Cruyff Arena isn’t Amsterdam’s only sporting jewel. The expressionist-style Olympic Stadium Amsterdam, built for the 1928 Summer Olympics, is also worth a visit. The former home of AFC Ajax now hosts regular track-and-field events, as well as the Olympic Experience sports museum.
Address: ArenA Boulevard 1, Amsterdam 1100 DL, Netherlands
Admission: Varies
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The Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium Amsterdam Bike Tour
This stadium Tour is Unique ! That's what it is. Why ? Because I am the one and and only tourguide that brings you the history of one of world's biggest football legends ever, Johan Cruyff, by bike. The founder of the famous Tiki Taka Football (how Barcelona plays) was born and raised in Amsterdam. We bike along the house where he's born, where he learned to play football on the streets, his school, the old Ajax stadium "De Meer" and finally end up with a stadiumtour in the Johan Cruijff Amsterdam Arena. Here you'll see the dressingroom, pressroom, touch the holy grass from the pitch and see the gallery of fame. The price is excluding bike rental (about 10 euro's) and excluding stadium entrance ticket (adults 15 euro, children 10 euro).
Your born and raised Amsterdam guide is fluently in English but also speaks understandable German, Spanish and Portugese.
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The Roots of Johan Cruijff Private Tour By Car 4 hours: Amsterdam Private Guide
Walk in the footsteps of Dutch football (soccer) superstar Johan Cruijff on this private tour in Amsterdam. With a dedicated guide in the lead, learn about his early life and times, his training, his play, and his time as a coach. Visit the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium (entrance at own expense) to see the pitch, the locker room, and the museum, all accompanied by insightful guided commentary.
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