Amsterdam Canal Bus Hop-On Hop-Off

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Getting around Amsterdam is a breeze with a hop-on hop-off Canal Bus Day Pass. The boats operate a regular service along Amsterdam's canals, following three routes: the Green Line, Red Line and Blue Line. While you cruise, an on-board commentary provides interesting information about Amsterdam.

You have the choice of a 24 hour or a 48 hour pass. Hop-on or off as often as you like at 14 stops located near Amsterdam's major museums, attractions and shopping centers.

Do you want to skip the long lines at Heineken Experience or Van Gogh Museum?
Amsterdam Canal Bus Hop-On Hop-Off offers optional upgrades to include skip the line access to the Heineken Experience or Van Gogh Museum. Go to the front of the queue at these top-selling Amsterdam museums without having to wait in line.

In addition to the city's buildings and canals, Amsterdam has been an important center for European arts since the 17th century, and its museums are among the best in the world. In the Van Gogh Museum, you'll find the largest collection of the artist's paintings. And the Heineken Experience is an interactive tour of the city's most well-known brewery. You'll even be able to brew your own beer!

USD $30.54

Review by: Rita B	April 2012
This was a nice way to spend the day. Stay on and just enjoy the scenery or get off and visit the sites. It was a little confusing as to where to get on but a friendly shop keeper helped us.

Review by: Aviva S	March 2012
In spite of the rain , I enjoyed the trip . Very good. I recommend it !

Review by: ruth	March 2012
bus canal was good...saw interesting things and commentary was excellent. we added the heineken brewery experience to the tour and that was the highlight for us, well worth going to

Review by: Andrew R	January 2012
First bus didn't stop. The next day the scheduled bus didn't appear. Either it was cancelled or just went past, we don't know. Could have and should have been much better.

Review by: RAYMOND	December 2011
Very useful to see all Amsterdam highlits

Review by: SET	November 2011
canal bus hours are very seldom, walking on foot or the trams are recommended.Maybe a 1 hour canal cruise should be a better option in order to see the city from that perspective, but hop on hop off,as means of transportation, is not necessary.

Review by: geprocop	October 2011
This is the best way to see Amsterdam. The boats do not run as advertised,at times it could be an hour or more between trips. You need to check the times. I lost a connection because a boat was late.

Review by: Donna P	October 2011
very enjoyable and informative

Review by: Michelle B	October 2011
A great way to avoid the traffic on the hop-on-hop-off bus as you don't have to wait for lights etc on the canal bus. However the boats only come around every half an hour and it was fun trying to find a spot to exchange our voucher for this tour.

Review by: Michael R	September 2011
As it turns out the 24 hour pass that I bought was only useful until 5:00 p.m. when the service ended for the day._br/_ THAT INFORMATION WOULD HAVE BEEN USEFUL TO KNOW PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. BECAUSE (1) I FOUND MYSELF A LONG WAY FROM THE TRAIN STATION IN A CITY I HAD NEVER BEEN IN BEFORE AND HAD TO FIGURE OUT A DIFFERENT MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO GET THERE, (2) I HAD INTENDED TO RIDE THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL MORE HOURS INTO THE EVENING AND (3) IT ISN'T LIKELY THAT I WOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE PASS HAD I KNOWN THAT I WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT FOR 2 OR 3 HOURS.

Review by: jenny doran	September 2011
This was a good way to get around Ansterdam. However, sometimes we were left waiting for canal buses that didn't turn up. Still an interesting experience.

Review by: VENKAT G	September 2011
Excellent. The best way to visit Amsterdam. There are boat stops at all relevant places. Though our trip was kind of spoilt by the rain but the boat ride was nice

Review by: Revelyn R. F	September 2011
Nice way of seeing the city. Can be a bit of confusing at times but it was good

Review by: E David E	September 2011
A wonderful way to be introduced to this fascinating city.

Review by: Nancy G	September 2011
Loved this mode of transportation! Great way to see the city!

Review by: Randy	September 2011
Such an easy way to get around the city. We booked a 2 day pass and used it to go everywhere. Note: If you like Chinese food, make sure to take the red line to the Sea Palace a huge pagoda-like restaurant in the middle of the river. The food was excellent and it was really fun to be dropped off and picked up right at the door.

Review by: Bilal A	August 2011
It was nice going on a canal cruise, if you're taking photos, the windows are usually not clean so try to ask them to open the canopy for clear shots.

Review by: Carolyn B	August 2011
It's a great way to see the city and get around to the sites.

Review by: golfgal	August 2011
You need to get off at the stops and walk around to see Amsterdam. The canal bus gives you a lovely view of the canals

Review by: Edward H	August 2011
Terrible, only part of one line offered our day due to parade in town. we should have been told.

Review by: EuroTrip	August 2011
We found using the Canal Bus very accommodating and we were able to be dropped off near by many attractions.

Review by: IAIN M	August 2011
Good value for money, excellent way to see the sites and drivers very pleasant.

Review by: Genevieve D	July 2011
This was our favorite except we couldn't do it all. It stopped at 7:00 and we had one more canal to go.

Review by: Allan D C	July 2011
It was a great experience. This was a wonderful and very easy way to see the city and get a feel for its layout and attractions without wasting time trying to find them yourself.

Review by: Patrick B	July 2011
Perfect, everything as promised.

Review by: Michelle W	June 2011
Great way to get around the city. Luckily it was a lovely sunny day we took the canal bus.

Review by: gene1747	June 2011
Best way to get around Amsterdam. We want to go back and soon. Too much to see. Great trip.

Review by: Jon L	June 2011
Decent, good way to get bearings on the city

Review by: Erin O	June 2011
I highly recommend you purchase the Grand Tour as one can easily walk the Express Tour.

Review by: H. Lynn R	June 2011
Great and worth the money.

Review by: Brenda V	June 2011
great way to view the city from the canals but schedule didn't run as frequently as hoped

Review by: Armand M	May 2011
Excellent way to get around Amsterday.

Review by: Damian	May 2011
48 hour pass is the way to go. Cheapest way to get to all the sites and sample all the coffee shops delights around the city of Amsterdam!

Review by: Neil	May 2011
The only way to go. Did the complete tour the first morning to get our bearings and went from there. A really easy way to get around the city as they cover every major point of interest.

Review by: Peter D	May 2011
Areally great experience

Review by: Stephanus V	May 2011
Excellent way to explore Amsterdam. Boats a bit cramped by number of occupants

Review by: Wendy S	May 2011
This was great way to relax after a long plane trip from Australia (27 hours). We saw plenty and guides were informative and helpful - unfortunately one of the boats broke down and we had to find our own way back to our hotel but it was all good fun.

Review by: Farooq Nadeem Chaudhry	May 2011
Cruising through canal is a remarkable way to see the beauty of Amsterdam. But the limitation with this package is that the canal bus hop-on and off service finishes well before dusk, and one remains unable to see Amsterdam with lights on.

Review by: Stuart H	May 2011
We made our way to Central Station to board the canal bus. It was very busy and large queue gathered because canal bus was not running to timetable. Unfortunately there was no organization for queuing system which allowed people to jump the queue which was very frustrating for those of us that had been waiting nearly an hour. Once on the canal bus however the trip was very enjoyable and the commentary very informative - if they could sort the boarding system I would have rated higher.

Review by: Ihor P	May 2011
See Amsterdam from the canals is charming and offers another view

Review by: David K	May 2011
Had already walked everywhere before taking the canal cruise. Not much gained.

Review by: thomas Y, United States of America	June 2010
good way to get a feel of the city before venturing out....

Review by: yahya y, Malaysia	June 2010
My wife and me enjoyed the package very much. It was interesting and wonderful experience. Worth for money. Clean boat and friendly crews.

Review by: Sanda G, Switzerland	May 2010
Very pleasant experience. Friendly drivers and convenient routes.

Review by: Jennifer H, United States of America	April 2010
Loved it! Well worth the money. We bought the 2 day and it was our primary transportation throughout the city. It was so easy.

Review by: Vasiliki S, Greece	January 2010
Sailing in the Canals was a wonderful experience! It was comfortable and warm on board, while it was snowing and freezing outside! The recorded guiding information was really helpful and I've had the chance to take some really nice snapshots. It did save me time as well as being convenient. When in Amsterdam, you have to try it!

Review by: Mirja N, Finland	December 2009
This was a fantastic way to see all of amsterdam The hop on hop off boats were on time, the staff was friendly and the tickets were not a problem to use.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	November 2009
A one hour boat ride through Amsterdam and able to hop off and on when you like.

Review by: Marion D, United Kingdom	October 2009
It's a brilliant way to see the city thoroughly enjoyed it.

Review by: Carl S, United Kingdom	September 2009
We booked the two day offer and were glad that we did as we could travel on all three lines which covered most of the city. A lovely way to see Amsterdam without the threat of getting run over by a bicycle!