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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam

1. Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam

Discover the sights of central Amsterdam with an expert guide riding by your side. You’ll learn about the city’s culture, see important historical sites, and famous hotspots as well as lesser-known local favorites.  Start your journey near the central station, pass the impressive A’DAM Tower, and ride over to the Western Islands, which are filled with charming drawbridges, old warehouses, and chic artists' studios.  Continue along the Brouwersgracht Canal and visit the trendy Jordaan and 9 Street districts flanked by indie boutiques, cozy cafes, and hip eateries. As you ride deeper into the city center, you will enter the Grachtengordel neighborhood and zoom past the Westerkerk (Western Church) and the historic Anne Frank House.  Feel the buzz of music and street performers around Leidseplein Square, a busy theater district with a buzzing nightlife.  After so much excitement, enjoy a pleasant break in the Vondelpark, the largest park in Amsterdam and the most famous park in the Netherlands. Feeling recharged, circle the Museum Quarter and ride through the narrow streets of the Bohemian-influenced De Pijp neighborhood.  Cross the iconic Magere Brug (skinny bridge), a wooden drawbridge over the River Amstel, and arrive at the famed Artis Zoo leading into the Maritime Quarter.  Admire the impressive replica of a 17th-century Dutch East Indian Company ship at the Salt Harbour, before returning to back where your bike journey began.

Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

2. Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

Climb aboard a bus or boat to see the city of Amsterdam on a self-guided tour. Enjoy the freedom to hop on and off either one whenever you see a stop you’d like to visit. Choose ticket options, for one or both bus and boat. Board at one of the 10 stops for the bus, located throughout the city center. Turn on your audioguide and choose from 16 different languages to learn about the city and its sights as you pass by. Then, hop off at Gassan Diamonds for a complimentary tour of the jewelry store. Next, try the canal boat for a different experience from the water. Enjoy easy access to the canal stops with boarding spots next to the bus stops, so you can easily get from land to water. Glide along the UNESCO world-heritage canal of over 100 KM of waterways.  Then, take in three of the most famous canals in Amsterdam: Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht. Pass alongside the houses that border the canals, and learn about the history of these mansions that once belonged to wealthy spice merchants.

Amsterdam: Leidsplein Night Life Party Pub Crawl

3. Amsterdam: Leidsplein Night Life Party Pub Crawl

Meet people from around the world at the clubs and bars in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas on a pub crawl tour in Amsterdam. Check out some of the coolest bars and hottest clubs in the city, enjoy drinks at each venue, and play drinking games with prizes along the way. Step into Amsterdam’s busiest nightlife destination and prepare for a night of tasty drinks and good company. Join your guide who will meet you at some of the best bars and clubs in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas. Visit 5 bars and clubs with admission and 1 beer or wine included at every location. Each venue has its own unique atmosphere and music, so you can expect a different experience at each one. From 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy an unlimited supply of flavored shots and other shots during the evening at various stops on the tour. Also try some local drinks and learn about Amsterdam's drinking culture on your wild night out.

Amsterdam Airport Express: Return Trip to the City Center

4. Amsterdam Airport Express: Return Trip to the City Center

The Amsterdam Airport Express (busline 397) provides a quick and easy transfer from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center of Amsterdam. Departing approxamately every 10 minutes from bus platform B17. This bus takes you directly to Amstelveenseweg, Olympisch Stadion, Haarlemmermeerstation, Emmastraat, Concertgebouw, Museumplein (Rijksmuseum), Leidseplein or Busstation Elandsgracht. From there, you can get to many hotels in Amsterdam very easily. If you travel at night the same bus N97 goes once per hour between 01:00 and 05:00 hrs both directions. Sit back and relax during the 25 minutes trip while you charge your smartphone, use the free WiFi and check your bus stop on one of the screens. The bus has a low entry so you can bring your luggage inside the bus and keep it with you. For children 4-11 years you can buy a Kids Day ticket for only 1 euro from the busdriver. Under the age of 4, children travel for free. Full list of stops in both directions: Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Knooppunt Schiphol Noord Anderlechtlaan Amstelveenseweg Olympisch Stadion Haarlemmermeerstation Emmastraat Concertgebouw Museumplein (Rijksmuseum) Leidseplein Busstation Elandsgracht

Amsterdam Nightlife Scene 2 or 7-Day Ticket

5. Amsterdam Nightlife Scene 2 or 7-Day Ticket

Enjoy complimentary entrance to more than 20 clubs in Amsterdam for 2 or 7 days, and experience the city’s nightlife scene on Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein, and near Central Station. Choose events from a list of clubs popular with the locals, including the exotic Club Prime, the techno club John Doe, Latin club El Punto Latino, spicey welcome shots at Hotshot.. Dance the night away at Club Club Rare or see some live performances at Waterhole. Visit one of the biggest clubs in the center of Amsterdam, Melkweg on Cheeky Mondays. Hear crazy music at Club Smokey and join boisterous karaoke singers at Candela or The Palace. Get free entrance to Holland Casino Amsterdam. Meet the locals and mix with people from around the world. Discover which clubs in Amsterdam best suit your mood. Party all week long, and spend your nights out when and where you want to go. You will never be bored with this ticket! Ladies even get a free make-up touch-up at Douglas, with an Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket. Before your big night out, visit Hot or not and benefit from 2 for 1 on all cocktails, unlimited for 2 or 7 days with this ticket. You can also go to the biggest casino-entertainment venue in Amsterdam, Holland Casino, where you get free entrance and a welcome drink, also. Some relevant extras: • The first ride free up to €10 • Get a reliable ride in minutes with the Uber app. Sign up in the UBER app with the code on your Nightlife Ticket to get back after your night out. Only valid for new users. • Double up your beer • Buy any beer, and get Amsterdam’s finest house-brewed beer from Delirium.

Amsterdam: Private Canal Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

6. Amsterdam: Private Canal Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

Join the best experience of Amsterdam with your group. Discover the famous canals of Amsterdam with this private boat tour. The Local skipper/guide will let you see the hotspots of Amsterdam. See the beautifull canals, Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, Leidseplein, Amstel River, skinny bridge, Hermitage and many more.. This canal cruise is private for 1,5 hours and to make the cruise complete, it is inclusive beer, wine, soda and typical Dutch bitterballen (vegan option). Don't miss the boat! The cruise is on a cozy boat and the local skipper will tell you the best stories.

Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass

7. Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass

Get ready for two wild nights out in Amsterdam. Party for less as you accompany your local guide on a pub crawl through two of Amsterdam’s best nightlife areas. Whether you want to party like a rockstar in Leidseplein or experience the delights of Amsterdam’s infamous red light district, this package will offer everything that you and your friends are looking for. Enjoy drink deals including two 30-minute periods of unlimited shots and 5 free drinks (beer, wine or shot) at the Leidseplein Pub Crawl and 5 free shots at the Red Light Pub Crawl. Get free entry to all 10 bars and clubs included in the pub crawl. Rely on fun, energetic pub crawl hosts to show you the best spots and introduce you to likeminded travelers.

Amsterdam: Historic Tram Ride

8. Amsterdam: Historic Tram Ride

Join this tour aboard an authentic 100-year-old tram to discover the sights, smells, and sounds of historic Amsterdam. Start your experience from Dam square. The conductor will welcome you aboard the tram and invite you to take a seat while the smells of the tram’s varnished teak wood transport you to another time. Then the bell rings and the adventure back in time begins. As the driver takes you around the city, the conductor will tell you all you want to know about the historical trams and about the history of Amsterdam. Starting from Dam square, you’ll pass Westermarkt, Jordaan area, Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery, Amstel River, Artis Zoo, Resistance Museum, Waterloo Square, Rembrandt Square, before arriving back to Dam square.

Amsterdam: Tour De BonTon Club Tour and 20+ Nightclubs Entry

9. Amsterdam: Tour De BonTon Club Tour and 20+ Nightclubs Entry

Amsterdam’s Red Light District is a place of great secrecy. And if you have ever wondered what happens behind the doors of a sex club? Tour de BonTon Has the answers for you. During a Guided tour through one of Amsterdam's oldest and most unique strip and sex clubs, a former “lady of pleasure” will tell you all about the history of the sex industry and prostitution in Amsterdam. Afterwards, you can experience Amsterdam's nightlife like never before with the Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket! Enjoy exclusive access to more than 20 clubs including the famous Club Prime, techno haven John Doe, Latin hotspot El Punto Latino and many more. Spice up your night with complimentary welcome drinks and shots at select clubs, and even get 2-for-1 cocktails at Hot Or Not. But the fun doesn't stop there! With your ticket, you can also try your luck at Holland Casino Amsterdam and even get a free drink. Plus, get a free make-up touch-up at Douglas and double up your beer at Delirium. And when you're ready to head home, get your first ride on Uber for up to €10 for free with the code on your ticket.

Amsterdam: Private Early-Bird Luxury Canal Cruise

10. Amsterdam: Private Early-Bird Luxury Canal Cruise

Explore the best of Amsterdam on this private luxury canal cruise just for you and your family/friends. Our local tour guide will tell you good stories and has full attention just for you. Relax, enjoy the view and interact with your private tour guide as much as you prefer. Make your Amsterdam visit complete with this unforgettable private experience. See the Unesco World Heritage Listed canal belt, the Anne Frank House, the Amstel River and much more. Take beautiful pictures and learn more about this amazing city. The pick up and drop off will be in the same central location, the entertainment area Leidse Square, which gives you the opportunity to keep discovering the city centre by foot right after the tour. Our luxury boat is fully electric which makes the tour socially responsible and relaxing because there is no noise from the engine. The boat is also equipped with a luxury cover in case of rain, therefor no excuses to skip this chance ;)

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Simply booked online, printed out the tickets, went to platform 17B after landing and took the 397 bus to the nearest bus stop. Everything works great! At the end of the holiday everything in reverse order. Everything went great again!

The experience was excellent, we really enjoyed it! The guide is friendly, clear when giving information about the city and the tour was in very beautiful places! The bike is of great quality!

Amazing experience! We had the best morning! Rad, our tour guide, was great! We had a private tour as we were the only ones and it was fab! Very informative and lovely way to see Amsterdam!

Superb walk with a very competent guide, Bastien, was really good and very attentive. We were lucky because the app worked great the whole way. To recommend without hesitation.

We had Chris as our guide and he was excellent - brilliant knowledge about Amsterdam and we thoroughly enjoyed the bike tour - a must do activity!