Amsterdam: Hop-on/Hop-off

Hop-on / Hop-off Amsterdam: City Sightseeing
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Here you can find information about city tours with the hop-on/hop-off bus in Amsterdam. We inform you about stops, timetables and prices.

You can book the tickets directly with our partners and download them to your mobile phone. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains the same for you, of course.

City Sightseeing Amsterdam

Hop-on / Hop-off Amsterdam: City Sightseeing
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City Sightseeing is the world's largest provider of hop-on hop-off tours. In Amsterdam, the company offers a bus tour and a boat tour.

  • First departure: 10:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 25 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1 hour
  • Start-Stop: Central Station/Lovers Boat Company
  • First departure: 9:30 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:45 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 30-45 minutes
  • Start-Stop: Central Station East/Restaurant Loetje

If you have any questions for the company or wish to make a complaint, you can contact City Sightseeing Amsterdam by e-mail or telephone:

  • Mail: hello@citysightseeingamsterdam.nl
  • Phone: +31 20 420 4000

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

In both vehicles, a recorded audio guide in 19 languages informs you about interesting details about the city and its history.

Ticket validity: 24-48 hours
Rating: 3,7 (99 Rezensionen)
Price: from 29,50 EUR

Red seat on the hop-on hop-off bus
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After you have purchased your ticket online, you will receive a voucher. You can print this out or show it as a mobile ticket on your mobile phone on the bus or on the boat. The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours.

Tip: Use the combined ticket to travel with the Bus and the boat to drive.

Hop-on/Hop-off: Places of interest

Art, canals, flowers, cultural diversity, cycling city: all these attributes are associated with Amsterdam. And the vibrant metropolis really has a lot to offer. Here we have put together some of the most popular sights, all of which you can easily reach by hop-on hop-off bus.

  • Anne Frank House
  • Jordaan
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Amsterdam canals
  • Rijksmuseum
  • NEMO Science Museum
  • Dam Square
  • Houseboat Museum
  • Vondelpark
  • Anne Frank Monument

According to the hop-on hop-off principle, you can get off and on at any stop. Since the buses leave every 30 minutes, the next bus is usually not far away. Or you can use the trip (initially) as a city tour without getting off.

In Amsterdam you can choose whether to explore the city by bus or rather by boat on the canals. Here you will find great canal cruises.

Combi tickets

With the following combo deals, you can take a city tour on the bus and visit one or more attractions. With many combination tickets you save some money.

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
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Hop-on/Hop-off + Rijksmuseum

Take a city tour on the hop-on hop-off bus and visit the Rijksmusem. You will receive both tickets immediately on your mobile phone.

Is an Amsterdam city tour worth it?

Amsterdam is a big city with a lot to offer. Exploring the city on your own can require some organisation and preparation.

A hop-on hop-off bus, on the other hand, is a convenient way to visit the metropolis. Especially if you are visiting the city for the first time, this is a flexible and uncomplicated option. The route is already planned and you can be sure not to miss any important sights.

You will also receive interesting information about the history of Amsterdam and its sights via the audio guide on board. This background information enriches the travel experience and gives you a comprehensive insight into the city.

Thanks to the hop-on hop-off principle, you can explore the city at your own pace. You decide where to get off and stay and which sights you want to see from the bus or boat. Some visitors also opt for a complete city tour without getting off.

Hop-on/hop-off bus
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Thanks to the open top deck, you can enjoy a magnificent view and an uninterrupted view of Amsterdam's most popular sights both on the bus and on the boat. When the weather is nice, you can let the wind blow around your nose. And should the weather not cooperate, the covered interior offers protection from the cold and rain.

All in all, a hop-on hop-off tour in Amsterdam offers a balanced mix of comfort, information and experience. For those who want to explore the vibrant capital of the Netherlands without worrying about logistics and planning, a hop-on hop-off tour is the perfect choice.

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