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The best way to explore Amsterdam and get a feel for the city. Travel along the waterways on a comfortable boat and hop-on and hop-off at any of the 14 stops which are located near the major museums, attractions and shopping areas.

• Unlimited use of the Red, Green, Orange and Blue Canal Bus routes for 24 hours
  
• English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish and Italian recorded commentary on the Canal Bus

The Amsterdam Canal Bus is a fun way to explore this delightful city and provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to get their bearings. The comfortable boats operate along four routes, taking you to the best known landmarks and attractions including the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and Rembrandt House. There are 20 stops around the city and you can hop on and hop off the Canal bus at any of these stops for the duration of your ticket. Spend as much time as you wish to explore, sightsee or shop before boarding the next boat to continue your cruise. During the winter season the boats depart approximately every 40 minutes and during the summer boats depart every 20 minutes. Your pass is valid on the Green, Red and Blue Line for either 24 or 48 hours and onboard the canal bus, there is multilingual commentary offering an interesting overview on the famous Amsterdam sites.  

Hop-on and hop-off any of the canal cruise routes around Amsterdam:

Green line - The Original Cruise - Central Station West, Anne Frank House/Prinsengracht, Rijksmuseum/Van Gogh Museum, Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein, Rembrandt House, Central Station West
It’s the perfect introduction to 17th-century Amsterdam. Be amazed by the beautiful views of the canals, the wealth of bridges - including the Skinny Bridge - the magnificent merchants’ mansions, the gables and the houseboats. Soak up the atmosphere of the Golden Age and hop off to visit the Jordaan and the famous ‘Nine Streets’ districts.

Red line - Top-5 Museum Cruise - Central Station East, Sea Palace, City Hall, Hermitage, Rijksmuseum/Vam Gogh Museum, Leidseplein, Anne Frank House/Keizersgracht, Central Station East
This cruise stops at Amsterdam’s most-visited museums, such at the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, the Hermitage and the Amsterdam Historical Museum. Hop off within easy walking distance of the many museums, but also hop off to shop in the famous Kalverstraat. Visit Dam Square and discover the historical buildings, restaurants, hotels and bars around.

Blue line - Water Sensations Cruise - Central Station East, NEMO, Passenger Terminal, Artis Zoo, Plantage, Hermitage, City Hall, Gassan Diamonds, Central Station East
This cruise spotlights Amsterdam’s wealth of attractions in and around the water. Enjoy the Oosterdok area with its impressive former Dutch East India Company (VOC) warehouse - now the Netherlands Maritime Museum - and marvel at the ‘Amsterdam’, a replica of the VOC East Indiaman vessel. Admire the stunning contrast with the cutting-edge 21st-century buildings under construction. Visit the Plantage, a stylish residential area with many parks, gardens and spacious graceful houses. You’ll pass the historic harbour, large cruise ships (in season), the Montelbaans Tower and the Entrepotdok with its old warehouses.

Orange line - Grand Canal Cruise - Central Station West, Passenger Terminal, Maritime Museum, Dapper Market, Tropenmuseum, Albert Cuyp Market, Rijksmuseum/Van Gogh Museum, Leidseplein, Central Station West
This extensive canal cruise provides a spectacular overview of Amsterdam’s unique riches, from the historic city centre’s monuments to state-of-the-art 21st-century architecture. You’ll glide past a windmill, warehouses, two of the busiest street markets, museums and take in the IJ, Amsterdam’s former docklands now transformed into an innovative vibrant urban district.

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Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day.

Canal Buses are not easily accessible for wheelchairs. A wheelchair lift is not available to customers and to access to the boat is via a set of stairs.The Canal Bus does not run on December 25 or January 1 until 12pm noon.

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