Amsterdam Guided Tour and Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam guided tour and canal cruise Continue After gathering at the venue and meeting the guide, you will begin your journey on a comfortable small boat that will guide you through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. You can listen to anecdotes and stories about the sights as you enjoy the true journey of discovery on the water. Throughout the tour, you will pass by the 17th century canal houses, numerous scenic bridges, the church of Wester and the home of Anne Frank. In addition to the captain, a German-speaking city guide will be on board to talk about the channel's trip live in a personal and passionate manner, without the use of headphones. Sit back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and let the city impress you with a half-ready boat. The tour will take place in all weather conditions, as the boat can be adapted to the weather. In addition, the boat is equipped with an electric motor that allows a quiet and environmentally friendly journey. Sailing through the city's canals is an Amsterdam way of life. Come and experience this authentic Dutch experience! Of course, everyone knows about cafes - but what else is interesting to do in Amsterdam? The capital of Holland is a hub for happy cyclists, lazy beers at the canal and art lovers. As you start planning what to see, here are ten activities you can't miss. Whether you've read the diary or not, Anne Frank's House is a must-visit. If you want to avoid tourist traffic, book in advance and jump to the front line. By boat or by land, you will not be able to escape Amsterdam's famous canal ring. Go for a walk, take a tour of the ferry or see the people in the bar from the canal. The Van Gogh Museum is home to the world's largest Van Gogh collection, and one of the most popular museums in the world. Even artistically uninterested love for modern architecture (and free Wi-Fi). Find your way to Museumplein, a museum quarter in the city centre. Three museums, lunch concerts at Concertgebouw, lots of shops and grassy green spaces. The National Museum of Holland boasts works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Plan to arrive first thing or in the afternoon - or book a Rijksmuseum ticket in advance to skip the queue. If you are looking for a museum, souvenir, or some risky nightlife: The Red Light District is sure to delight and entertain. Founded in 1864, Heineken is now one of the largest beer producers in the world. Carefree, fun, historical excursion takes 90 minutes. The Heineken Experience ticket includes two beers. On a part-time wedding chapel for Dutch monarchs, the New Church is Holland's most important church and historic cornerstone in Amsterdam. Between coronations, check out their rotating exhibits. For the history of the city visit named the Amsterdam Museum. Teach yourself on everything from famous Amsterdamers to fashion and Some exhibits are interactive! Amsterdam go to a bohemian area filled with cafes, bars and restaurants. Go before lunch and spend a late night wandering through Albert Cuypmarket. Head from Amsterdam and take an air-conditioned bus to the open-air museum of Saanse Chance. Admire the historic windmills and other typical architecture and watch live demonstrations of traditional craftsmen at work to see how authentic clogs are made. Get some free time to explore on your own before traveling through the distinctive polders (land reclaimed from the water) from Beemster. Continue Edam to see the tranquil canals lined with beautiful 17th century buildings, including the Carillon Tower and The Town Hall. Learn how Edam cheese is made and try some on a nearby farm. A visit to the fishing village of Volendam will end, where you can buy souvenirs or put on a traditional Dutch costume in a photo. Stroll through the oldest parts of the village to discover attractions such as the wooden Stolphoevekerk before returning to Amsterdam. Finally, finish your day with a selection of two attractions: the ultimate 5D VR flight experience over the Dutch countryside or a relaxing canal cruise to admire Amsterdam's most famous sights. The cruise passes through all of Amsterdam's most famous landmarks and you will come across the canal houses of the Golden Age, Westerkerk, and the home of Anne Frank. The unique 5D flight experience not only show you the Netherlands, it allows you to live. Experience breathtaking movies that give you a breathtaking view from the air and new insights into how the Netherlands was created. Thanks to the amazing special effects projected onto the huge domed screen, you'll feel like you're hovering over the must-see sites in the Netherlands. Tour boats will soon be free of emissions, as well as the city's bus fleet. By 2025, all buses in Amsterdam will be electric. It's all well and good, but anyone who's ever been to this fabulous city knows that there are a whole bunch of diesel boats to contend with, too. Fortunately, progress has been made on this front as well. According to a report over by the BBC, the city's fleet of 150 sightseeing boats will all go electric by 2025. This means that the operators of the fleet are gradually taking on the negligible task of switching powertrains - priced from 189,000 to 287,000 U.S. dollars, and takes about 3 months per boat. Fortunately, ship operators should see a return on their investment within about 12 years. But I hope that the city government and/or financial markets provide some form of reasonable funding to help smooth out what is undoubtedly a difficult transition in terms of cash flow Business. This is not the first time we've heard of Dutch channels going electric, and it certainly beats using them as a quality The car dumps the grounds, so I'll be looking with interest to see how this crossing rolls out. If we really end up with all the electric buses and canal boats, in a city that is already famous for its cycling culture, then it can serve as a beacon for what a sustainable transport policy looks like in a dense urban environment. It's true that not all cities have channels to work with, but that's not really the point. Amsterdam demonstrates that a sensible, coordinated mobility strategy must start with the city's assets and then work with those assets towards zero emissions. As you wander through Amsterdam - whether by bike, boat or on foot - you are bound to lose yourself in the canals. The three main major canals (Heerengracht, Keiersgracht and Prinsengracht) cut out the city's concentric, water horseshoes and offer hours of sightseeing. But some of our favorite places in Amsterdam exist along its small canals. Here, find our favorite small Amsterdam canals and charming bridges, buildings and attractions that will make them yours, too. 01 of 09 Dennis Fisher Photography/Getty Images Address Reguliersgracht, 1017 Amsterdam, Netherlands Seven (or eight, depending on which ones you think) humpback, illuminated bridges that cross this quiet canal are the quintessential Amsterdam and make for the perfect image. Mostly residential, Reguliersgracht is home to several small cafes and restaurants and one of the most charming small hotels in the city, aptly named The Seven Bridges Hotel. Where to find it: In the belt of the Eastern Canal of Amsterdam, near Rembrandtplayn. 02 of 09 Peter Adams /Getty Images Address Leidsegracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands This channel offers a quiet respite from a busy street in one block with the same name (Leidsestraat). The canal houses at Leidsegracht are some of Amsterdam's most beautiful, with their neck gables resting on tree-lined streets and brick walls. Some of the best viewpoints include looking north to see the back side and the high spires of de Krijtberg church and looking west at the intersection of the great Canal Keizersgracht. Where to find it: In the belt of the Central Canal of Amsterdam, near Leidseplin. 03 of 09 Paulo Amorim /Getty Images Address Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands Not quite as small as some of the other channels on the list (some sections are wide enough for houseboats on both sides), the brewery channel is home to dozens of fine examples of 17th-century Dutch architecture, including several former warehouses (now apartments) with huge windows and painted, arched shutters. The area, Jordaan, evokes a laid-back feeling that you will find here. Where to find it: In the belt of the Western Canal of Amsterdam, near Noordermarkt. 04 out of 09 Greuel/Getty Images Address Of Bloomgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands Who Wouldn't Want to Channel Channel A flower canal? The quiet Bloemgracht is the reason so many people want to live in this part of the Jordaan district. Among its beautiful canal houses is the step-gabled No 87-91, which dates back to 1642. Where to find it: In the belt of the Western Canal of Amsterdam, near Westerkirk. Continue to 5 of 9 below. 05 of 09 Thomas Janisch/Getty Images Address Egelantiersgracht, 1015 Amsterdam, Netherlands Just like nearby Bloomgracht, Egelantiersgracht (named after a type of wild briar or honeysuckle) is the epitome of a calm, tree-lined canal in a residential area. It is also home to one of our favorite little cafes, Cafe 't Smalle (on the corner with Prinsengracht). Where to find it: In the belt of the Western Canal of Amsterdam, near Westerkirk. 06 of 09 Emreturanphoto/Getty Images Address Groenburgwal, 1011 Amsterdam, Netherlands If you wander through the somewhat confusing streets of the old city center and you come through the kind of canal that stops you in your tracks and you're looking for your camera instantly, you may have arrived at Groenburgwal.