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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 Airport Express: Return Trip to the City Center

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

The Amsterdam Airport Express provides a quick and easy transfer from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center of Amsterdam. Departing every 8 minutes from bus platform B17. This bus takes you directly to Stadionplein, Emmastraat, Museumplein, Rijksmuseum or Leidseplein. From there, you can get to many hotels in Amsterdam very easily. If you travel at night the same bus N97 goes twice per hour between 1 AM and 5 AM in 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. Full list of stops in both directions: Amsterdam Airport Knooppunt Schiphol Noord Anderlechtlaan Amstelveenseweg Olympisch Stadion Haarlemmermeerstation Emmastraat Museumplein Rijksmuseum Leidseplein Busstation Elandsgracht

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 take you to the best bars and clubs in the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas. Visit 5 bars and clubs with admission and 1 beer, wine, or soda 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 vodka 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: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Optional Canal Cruise

4. Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Optional Canal Cruise

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 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 Hotshots, or go to the Hush the Silent Disco Club. 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 King Cross or Suzy Wong 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. • Relax Lounge. The day after you go out you can even enjoy a massage at the Relax Lounge studio with a 2 for 1 offer on your Nightlife Ticket to recharge yourselves.

Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass

6. 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 vodka shots and 6 free drinks. Get free entry to all 12 bars and clubs included in the pub crawl. Rely on fun, energetic pub crawl guides to show you the best spots and introduce you to likeminded travelers.

Amsterdam: Historic Tram Ride

7. 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: Private Canal Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

8. 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.

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Guide and Unlimited Drinks

9. Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Experience the city of Amsterdam from a different perspective on this canal cruise with unlimited drinks. Listen to commentary from your guide as you make your way through the city's canals and enjoy refreshments along the way. Begin at the centrally-located Leidseplein area and board your canal boat. Make yourself comfortable and grab a drink as your skipper welcomes you on board. Sit back and relax while learning more about the city of Amsterdam and admiring its famous canals and architecture from centuries past. At the end of the cruise, return to Leidseplein, a great place from which to continue exploring the city.

Amsterdam: Private or Public Walking Tour

10. Amsterdam: Private or Public Walking Tour

Enjoy a 1.5 hour private or public walking tour of Amsterdam with a small (private) group of maximum four travelers and a guide. The small group size makes it easy to explore this gorgeous but busy city and enhances the feeling of escaping mass tourism. Learn about the city's interesting history and cultural life. You will certainly be impressed by the city's architectural beauty with static and imposing canal houses, its people and its relaxed, open-minded atmosphere. The easiest way and place to meet your guide is at the National Monument on Dam (Dam Square) since you truly cannot overlook the giant white pillar. Dam is the heart of the city and the place where the Amsterdammers built a dam over the river. Because this is where the city originated one could say that this is where all the magic happened. Nowadays the beautiful square is a symbolic location because it houses important national symbols such as the National Monument, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), and the Royal Palace. Follow your guide who leads the way through quaint alleyways with cobble-stoned streets where no other tourists are to be found. In the Dutch 17th century Holland was incredibly wealthy and powerful. The architectural heritage from those colonial dark days is seen all over this compact city, just like its classical character with gorgeous canal houses and historical houseboats. Admire the Waag, a medieval, fairytale-like building that once served as the gate to Amsterdam and other important sights such as Anne Frank House and the Westerkerk (Wester Church). Make sure to have enough space on your phone to take hundreds of photos because no matter where you look there will be something picturesque to see. Wander a bit off to take that perfect shot, because with the headsets that are used during the tour you can hear your guide even from a distance. Be surprised about Dutch culture and enjoy the entertaining stories your spontaneous and enthusiastic guide shares with you and learn about the city’s vibrant history and the dynamic between history, tolerance, religion, and pragmatism. Curious? Book below and be sure to enjoy a high-quality, off-the-beaten-path walking tour full countless of marvelous views.

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Great tour! We had just landed from a long international flight and it was just what we needed to stretch our legs and see all the sights in Amsterdam! Everyone rides bikes everywhere and it was fun to have a great guide to take us to all the top places to see! A big thank you yo Sebastian-he was a wonderful guide!

Ret is the perfect guide for a bike tour in Amsterdam. He gave us all the important information about the city and its history. The 3 hours tour passed without any boredom or tiredness. The city is perfect, highly recommended for a bike tour, and Ret is th best guide u could have.

Group was small and your guide was very nice. Great way to see the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

I literally downloaded the app and paid for the pass stood at the bus stop it was so easy.

Friendly and informative and great way to see the city!