Siteseeing Tours

Excursions by Boat, Bike, Bus or Car

Boat tours
Discover Amsterdam from the water!

A canal cruise is a must to explore and discover Amsterdam. Float leisurely along the canals and under the bridges and admire the unique architecture and street life.

Canals & boats tripping
Many of Amsterdam's canals were filled in around the start of the 20th century, mainly for sanitary reasons. As beautiful as it usually is, there's nothing like seeing Amsterdam by boat, the city becomes even more picturesque: the houses look impossibly higgledy-piggedly, leaning, looming and jostling on both sides of the canal; bridges arch over the water, some of them opening for tall water traffic; and you get to spy on all those magnificent houseboats, ranging from restored barges overflowing with tomato plants and cats peeking from the portholes to sleek purpose-built 'arks' with feature windows and sundecks.

There are numerous tourist boats doing the rounds, and it's also possible to rent a pedal boat , if you're feeling energetic. Of course, if the canals freeze over in winter, the boats get stuck and there's skating to be had. Amsterdam frozen over is a wonderful place: the locals dust off their ice skates, children and dogs scramble around, and vendors sell hot chocolate, glühwein and soup.

City walks

With so many stories and so much history, Amsterdam is the type of city you should discover on foot.

When you have toured the city, seen the sights and explored the museums, you need a comfortable retreat where you can put your feet up and relax. Serviced accommodation in Amsterdam from Citybase Apartments gives you that much appreciated comfort of home in a bright, spacious Amsterdam apartment.

Bus tours
Amsterdam by bus
Bus excursions in the surrounding of Amsterdam

Bike Tours
Amsterdam by bike

Amsterdam by taxi
Alternative taxi services by bike, canalboat, motor, car, or horse.

a list of popular Amsterdam sights and attractions