Amsterdam Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
Overview
Why You Should Get Onboard
Explore the beautiful city of Amsterdam at your own pace with the hop-on-hop-off tour and discover the city over 24 hours. Upgrade your ticket to include the canal cruise too! Discover the best of the Dutch capital, from making your way through the canal-woven city with tilting gabled buildings as the breeze blows through your hair to hopping off and visiting iconic places like the Royal Theatre Carré, the Jewish Cultural Quarter, the Artis Royal Zoo, and even the Gassan Diamonds Jeweller.
Start your journey at Amsterdam's Central Station, which is this opulent 19th-century structure that is definitely worth a look at. Marvel at this Gothic/Renaissance Revival station building utilized by approximately 300, 000 people every day.
A recommended stop for lunch is Jordaan, a charming village filled with bars, galleries, museums, and markets. Explore one of Amsterdam's numerous must-see attractions, the Anne Frank House, and learn about the tragic tale of this young Holocaust victim. Body Worlds, a truly innovative and jaw-dropping show, is not far away. Discover the depictions of the human body with genuine cadavers that have been preserved and presented so that you can see what your insides look like.
Get off at the Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands' national museum, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the country. Admire magnificent works of art by the country's greatest artists, including Rembrandt and Van Gogh, as well as more contemporary photographic shows and intriguing historical artifacts. A short distance away is the Van Gogh Museum, where you can learn about the world-renowned artist's life and work.
For a change of pace, visit Amsterdam's fabled underworld, the red-light district, to view the renowned illuminated windows and controversial coffee shops. Finish the day by immersing yourself in a whirl of red-fringed window parlors, adult stores, and museums in Amsterdam.
Rounding up your exciting Amsterdam experience, upgrade your ticket and cruise along the city's three major waterways: the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht. This enjoyable hour-long canal trip is all you need to witness Amsterdam in a new light. These canals are part of Amsterdam's spectacular 100-kilometer-long canal belt, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17 century, affluent spice traders built elegant homes around the canal ring.
Route
Central Station West / Prins Hendrikkade | Passenger Terminal Amsterdam | Gassan Diamonds | Jewish Historical Quarter | Royal Theatre Carré | Heineken Experience | Museum District | Leidseplein / Vondelpark | Jordaan / Westerpark | Westerdok