Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Amsterdam!
• Comfortable double-decker open-top city shore excursion buses!
• Climate-controlled buses with Wi-Fi and Wheelchair access!
• Convenient stop near the cruise ship pier!
• Easy to use system map of Amsterdam City!
• Audio narration on the bus - available in 18 languages!
• A total of 10 Bus stops at the must-see sites!

Amsterdam is a city filled with things to do and interesting places to visit. There are endless options available; from museums to historical to the unique, ones you choose!

There is so much to see and do in Amsterdam, you will want to get an early start. There are 11 stops on the bus route and one is nearby to the cruise ship terminal. Guests may choose to stay on the bus for the full route which takes approximately 65 minutes or hop off at any of the stops to explore. Then just hop back on the next bus by - the buses run every 20 minutes.

Guests can listen to a commentary that is available in 18 different languages; headsets are provided onboard. Please see the link below for a route map so you can start planning your day.

You cannot leave Amsterdam without seeing at least these 3 iconic places. Bus stop 1 (Bus Route) takes you to the Central Station. It is a Gothic/Renaissance Revival building featuring a cast iron platform roof spanning approximately 43 yards (40 mt). Take a walk around and get the feeling of Amsterdam's everyday life. Enjoy the Heineken Experience, an interactive experience where you can learn about the brewing process of this famous Dutch beer.

The route covers all aspects of Amsterdam: culture, history, and nightlife. To stock up on culture, hop off to visit the Royal Theatre Carr, a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. Or choose to hop off at the Rijksmuseum, to delve into the glories of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and the Dutch masters. You can get to see the Van Gogh Museum too. The Artis Royal Zoo also contains an aquarium and a planetarium. The entrance fees to the attractions along the route are not included.

There is also a Hop On Hop Off Boat Ride that can be combined with the bus or done separately. Please click on the links to read more.

RED ROUTE

From 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. The full circuit is 65 minutes and runs every 30 minutes.

1. Central Station (van Gogh Cafe/Lovers)/Prins Hendrikkade 25
2. Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
   
3. The National Maritime Museum
4. Gassan Diamonds
5. Jewish Historial Quarter
6. Royal Theatre Carré
7. Heineken Experience
8. Museum District
9. Leidseplein / Vondelpark
10. Jordaan / Westerpark

Please download a copy of the route map here. You will receive another on the bus.

What is included?

• Round route on Amsterdam with on/off privileges for 24 hours.
  
• Comfortable double-decker open-top city shore excursion buses.
  
• Climate-controlled buses with Wi-Fi and Wheelchair access.
  
• Convenient stop near your Amsterdam cruise ship terminal.
  
• Easy-to-use system map of Amsterdam City.
  
• Audio narration on the bus - available in 18 languages.
  
• A total of 11 bus stops at the must-see sightseeing sites.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
• Mobile or Paper vouchers are accepted.
  
• Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. The buses cannot safely accommodate two or more occupied wheelchairs, so if there is already a wheelchair user on the bus that you want to board, unfortunately, you’ll need to wait for the next bus. The wheelchair spaces accommodate wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high. If your wheelchair is larger than this it will not be possible to fit into our buses.

Where we meet

For the Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Sightseeing Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over Amsterdam City. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
  
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time for the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.
• The ticket is only available to be used within 3 months from the moment of booking.
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.