Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Canal Boat 24h or 48h

Two Days, Two Ways: Buses & Boats Through Amsterdam's Canal Belt

You board a red bus and ride to any stop that interests you (the Museum District, Anne Frank House area, or Leidseplein), then switch to a canal boat whenever you want without buying another ticket. Your 24 or 48 hours include audio commentary, a free diamond museum visit, and app-based walking tours. Download the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app before you arrive so you can track buses and boats in real time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amsterdam by bus and boat

• Board Hop-On Hop-Off bus
• Visit Rijksmuseum
• Stop at Dam Square
• Explore Anne Frank House area
• Hop off at Leidseplein
• Switch to canal boat
• Cruise Amsterdam Canal Ring
• See Magere Brug
• Visit NEMO Science Museum
• Return to boarding point

The experience

Stepping onto one of the iconic red buses, you're already moving through Amsterdam in a way that makes sense: no navigation, no guessing which bridge leads where. The hop-on hop-off system means you control the pace: ride past the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, jump off at Dam Square, then board again when you're ready. The 24- or 48-hour ticket gives you unlimited access to both the bus routes and the canal boats, so you're not locked into one mode of transport. Audio commentary plays in 16 languages, and the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app lets you track where the next bus is and access free walking tours without downloading anything extra.

What sets this apart is the water component. Most city tours stick to streets. This one sends you gliding through the UNESCO-listed canal belt on actual boats. You board behind restaurant Loetje and drift past the Magere Brug, the Amstel River, and the narrow facades that make Amsterdam feel like it's floating. The transfer between bus and boat is designed to be seamless. You're not hunting for a different ticket office or waiting in a separate queue. One ticket, two entirely different perspectives of the same city. The boats run their own schedule, so you can spend the morning on land, grab lunch at Albert Cuyp Market or Dapper Market, then switch to water in the afternoon.

Gassan Diamonds is included with your ticket, which saves you the decision of whether it's worth the entry fee. You just walk in. The walking tours through the app work the same way: they're there if you want them, but you're not obligated to follow a group or a set time. If you're traveling with small children, they can ride in a stroller on the bus, and infants sit on an adult's lap. The WiFi on the bus means you can check the live location of your next boat or look up what's actually worth stopping for instead of just hopping off at every landmark.

What’s included

• 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus and canal boat ticket with unlimited access to both routes.
• audio commentary in 16 languages.
• free visit to Gassan Diamonds.
• free walking tours via the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app.
• city map.
• WiFi on buses.

Options for this experience

7 options

24hr Bus Ticket00:00Unlimited use of the Amsterdam hop-on hop-off bus for 24 hours, counted from the moment you first use it.

24hr Boat Ticket00:00Unlimited use of the Amsterdam hop-on hop-off boat for 24 hours, counted from the moment you first use it.

24-hour bus and boat combinationNo fixed timeHop on and off both the bus and the boat as often as you like for 24 hours. The clock starts when you first board either the bus or the boat.

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1-hour canal cruise plus hop-on hop-off bus (24 hours)34 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00

48hr Bus TicketNo fixed timeUnlimited use of the Amsterdam hop-on hop-off bus for 48 hours, counted from the moment you first use it.

48hr Boat TicketNo fixed timeUnlimited use of the Amsterdam hop-on hop-off boat for 48 hours, counted from the moment you first use it.

48-hour bus and boat combination00:00Hop on and off both the bus and the boat for 48 hours. The 48 hours begin when you first board either the bus or the boat.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day35 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 00:00

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Turkish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours & Tickets

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to cover Amsterdam's main landmarks (from the Museum District to the Anne Frank House area) without arranging separate transport or worrying about timing. The ticket's flexibility means you set the pace, and the boat routes let you see the canal belt from the water without booking a separate cruise.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I use the ticket on both buses and boats on the same day?

Yes. Your single ticket covers unlimited access to both the bus routes and canal boats for the duration you choose: 24 or 48 hours. You can switch between them as many times as you want.

What languages is the audio commentary available in?

Audio commentary is available in 16 languages, and you can select your preference when you board.

Is Gassan Diamonds included, or do I pay separately?

Gassan Diamonds is included with your ticket at no extra cost.

How do I access the free walking tours?

Download the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app before your trip. The walking tours are available through the app and don't require booking in advance.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on the bus?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

Where do I board the canal boats?

Canal boats board behind restaurant Loetje. Your ticket is valid for the boat route as part of your hop-on hop-off access.

Is there WiFi on the buses?

Yes, WiFi is available on the buses so you can check live bus and boat locations using the app.

Do I need to book the walking tours in advance?

No. The walking tours are accessible through the app and can be joined at any time during your ticket validity without advance booking.