Amsterdam Hop On Hop Off Bus

The Amsterdam sightseeing bus is an optimal way to explore Amsterdam's main attractions. The open-topped, double-decker bus provides excellent views during the tour along with a boat trip along the canals.

Sightseeing Bus Details

This hop-on hop-off bus follows a 65-minute route, stopping at significant sites around the city, with pre-recorded commentary in English about the sights encountered.

Key stops include Vondelpark, Royal Theatre Carré, Heineken Experience, Jewish Museum, and Westerstraat Market.

Schedule & Frequency

The red line operates from 10 am to 5 pm, with buses every 20 minutes.

Sightseeing Boat

If you opt for the boat trip along Amsterdam's canals, it features a 2-hour route where you can hop on and off at various stops.

The boat journey goes through the historic canals, with stops near Anne Frank's House, Van Gogh Museum, Royal Palace, Hard Rock Café, and the Red Light District.

Schedule & Frequency

The sightseeing boat departs from stop 1 of the sightseeing bus, operating from 9:30 am to 5:45 pm with a frequency of every 45 minutes.

How Does It Work?

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the time it is first used. For instance, a 24-hour ticket activated on Monday at 3 pm will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm.

During this period, you can hop on and off the buses as often as desired, enabling visits to attractions like Vondelpark or the first Heineken distillery.

If you've booked the boat trip option, you may also hop on and off at any stops during the ticket's validity.

All bus tickets remain valid for 3 months from the booking date.