Hop-on hop-off
The best Amsterdam hop-on hop-off tickets
One bus loop, canal boats, bus-and-boat tickets and combos with the Heineken Experience, the Rijksmuseum and the Xtracold Icebar. Here is which Amsterdam hop-on hop-off ticket to buy, with honest advice on finding the stops, how long you may wait and whether it beats a €10 day ticket for the tram.
See our 6 picks
The best hop-on hop-off ticket in Amsterdam is the canal boat ticket from €28, rated 4.4 from 11 reviews, with 8 stops on the water. The bus loop has 10 stops, including the Heineken Experience, Museum Square and Leidseplein, and runs from 10:00 to 17:00. Bus tickets are rated lower, under 4.0. Two of the combo tickets can’t be refunded.
- 6
- tickets compared
- from €28
- lowest price per person
- ★ 4.3
- best rating with 50+ reviews (52)
- 4 of 6
- free cancellation
Our 6 picks for hop-on hop-off tickets
Boats first, then the bus tickets rated under 4.0, then two combos you can’t refund. The commentary on all six is an audio guide, not a live guide.
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from €28 per person Our top pick 24 or 48 hours 4.4 (11) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off canal boat, 24 or 48 hours
Ride the canal boats as often as you like, with 8 stops and an audio guide in 18 languages. Boats run from 9:30 to 19:45, and the last one leaves stop 1 at 17:45. It starts at Stationsplein 10, by Centraal. Kids aged 4 to 13 need a child ticket, and kids up to 3 ride free.
Best for The canals at your own pace
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from €45 per person 24 hours 4.3 (52) reviews on GetYourGuide
24-hour hop-on hop-off boat and Xtracold Icebar
A day on the canal boats plus fast-track Icebar entry with 3 drinks. Warm clothing is lent to you inside. In summer, boats come every 20 to 25 minutes. In winter, they run daily from 10:00 to 17:15. Under-18s may not enter the Icebar.
Best for Adults who want the Icebar too
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from €30 per person 24 or 48 hours 3.9 (6,543) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off bus and boat, 24 or 48 hours
Bus and boat in one ticket, with a city map, Wi-Fi and free walking tours in the app. The bus runs from 10:00 to 17:00, and a loop takes 60 to 75 minutes. Boats run from 9:30 to 19:45. Attraction tickets are not included.
Best for Both bus and boat
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from €28 per person 24 or 48 hours 3.9 (34) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off bus, 24 or 48 hours
The bus only, with an audio guide in 18 languages. It starts at De Ruijterkade, and the free app shows live departure times. Groups of 10 or more may not all fit on one bus. Wheelchair users must be able to get on and off alone.
Best for The bus loop only
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from €61 per person 24 hours 4.2 (94) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off bus and Heineken Experience
A 24-hour bus ticket plus fast-track entry to the Heineken Experience, with one beer or soft drink. You must be 18 or over to enter, even with an adult. Be there 15 minutes before your time slot. This ticket can’t be refunded.
Best for Adults who plan to visit Heineken
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from €43 per person 24 hours 3.6 (90) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hop-on hop-off bus and Rijksmuseum
A 24-hour bus ticket plus a timed Rijksmuseum ticket. Enter within 2 hours of your start time, then stay as long as you like. The multimedia tour is not included. The Rijksmuseum alone costs €25 on its own site. This ticket can’t be refunded.
Best for A Rijksmuseum day with a bus loop
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Amsterdam hop-on hop-off tickets compared
| Ticket | From | Duration | Free cancellation | Bus or boat | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hop-on hop-off canal boat, 24 or 48 hours | €28 per person | 24 or 48 hours | Yes, 24 h | Boat | The canals at your own pace | The best rating here: 4.4, though from only 11 reviews. |
| 24-hour hop-on hop-off boat and Xtracold Icebar | €45 per person | 24 hours | Yes, 24 h | Boat + Icebar | Adults who want the Icebar too | Rated 4.3 from 52 reviews, the boat plus a cold bar in one ticket. |
| Hop-on hop-off bus and boat, 24 or 48 hours | €30 per person | 24 or 48 hours | Yes, 24 h | Bus + boat | Both bus and boat | Honest note: rated 3.9 on GetYourGuide, under 4.0. It is the only ticket with both bus and boat. |
| Hop-on hop-off bus, 24 or 48 hours | €28 per person | 24 or 48 hours | Yes, 24 h | Bus | The bus loop only | Honest note: rated 3.9 from 34 reviews, under 4.0. |
| Hop-on hop-off bus and Heineken Experience | €61 per person | 24 hours | No, non-refundable | Bus + Heineken | Adults who plan to visit Heineken | Rated 4.2 from 94 reviews. Book it only when your date is sure. |
| Hop-on hop-off bus and Rijksmuseum | €43 per person | 24 hours | No, non-refundable | Bus + Rijksmuseum | A Rijksmuseum day with a bus loop | Honest note: rated 3.6 from 90 reviews, the lowest here, and non-refundable. |
Hop-on hop-off canal boat, 24 or 48 hours
€28 per person24 or 48 hours 4.4 (11)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Bus or boat
- Boat
- Who it suits
- The canals at your own pace
- Why we picked it
- The best rating here: 4.4, though from only 11 reviews.
24-hour hop-on hop-off boat and Xtracold Icebar
€45 per person24 hours 4.3 (52)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Bus or boat
- Boat + Icebar
- Who it suits
- Adults who want the Icebar too
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.3 from 52 reviews, the boat plus a cold bar in one ticket.
Hop-on hop-off bus and boat, 24 or 48 hours
€30 per person24 or 48 hours 3.9 (6,543)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Bus or boat
- Bus + boat
- Who it suits
- Both bus and boat
- Why we picked it
- Honest note: rated 3.9 on GetYourGuide, under 4.0. It is the only ticket with both bus and boat.
Hop-on hop-off bus, 24 or 48 hours
€28 per person24 or 48 hours 3.9 (34)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Bus or boat
- Bus
- Who it suits
- The bus loop only
- Why we picked it
- Honest note: rated 3.9 from 34 reviews, under 4.0.
Hop-on hop-off bus and Heineken Experience
€61 per person24 hours 4.2 (94)
Details
- Free cancellation
- No, non-refundable
- Bus or boat
- Bus + Heineken
- Who it suits
- Adults who plan to visit Heineken
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.2 from 94 reviews. Book it only when your date is sure.
Hop-on hop-off bus and Rijksmuseum
€43 per person24 hours 3.6 (90)
Details
- Free cancellation
- No, non-refundable
- Bus or boat
- Bus + Rijksmuseum
- Who it suits
- A Rijksmuseum day with a bus loop
- Why we picked it
- Honest note: rated 3.6 from 90 reviews, the lowest here, and non-refundable.
- None of the six include pickup. You get on at any stop, and the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app shows where the stops are.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
The hop-on hop-off Amsterdam bus: route, times and tickets
Amsterdam has one hop-on hop-off bus loop, run by City Sightseeing, with 10 stops. The first bus leaves stop 1 at 10:00 and the last at 17:00.
A full loop takes 60 to 75 minutes. The operator does not say how often buses come, so use the app’s live times.
Tickets last 24 or 48 hours. The commentary is an audio guide in 18 languages.
Is a hop-on hop-off tour in Amsterdam worth it?
It is worth it if you want commentary and a seat while you see the sights. It is not the cheapest way to get around.
A GVB day ticket costs €10 for trams, buses, metro and ferries for 24 hours, with no commentary. Our guide to Amsterdam public transport explains how it works.
Amsterdam hop-on hop-off bus route map: the stops
The bus loop has 10 stops. For all of them and live departure times, the listings send you to the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app, so download it before you start.
The operator names these four on its own site:
- Stop 4
- Gassan Diamonds
- Stop 7
- Heineken Experience
- Stop 8
- Museum Square
- Stop 9
- Leidseplein
By boat: the hop-on hop-off canal boat
The canal boat is the best-rated hop-on ticket here. It has 8 stops on the water and runs from 9:30 to 19:45.
The last boat leaves stop 1 at 17:45, so start early. On the Icebar ticket, summer boats come every 20 to 25 minutes.
Want one cruise instead of a day pass? Amsterdam canal cruises start from €12.
Combo tickets: Heineken, Rijksmuseum and the Icebar
Three tickets add an attraction to the hop-on bus or boat. Two of them can’t be refunded.
The Heineken combo adds fast-track entry and one drink. The Heineken Experience lets in only people aged 18 and over, even with an adult.
The Rijksmuseum combo adds a timed museum ticket. The museum alone costs €25. Compare it with other Amsterdam museum tickets.
The Icebar combo adds 3 drinks in the Xtracold Icebar. Entry there is strictly 18 and over.
Other bus tours in Amsterdam
For a live guide instead of an audio track, compare the other tours Amsterdam offers, including a private minivan tour with hotel pickup.
That minivan tour takes up to 4 people for 3 hours, from €525 per group.
Tips for hop-on hop-off in Amsterdam
Download the app first
The City Sightseeing Amsterdam app shows the stops and live departure times. The listings send you there.
Start before noon
The last bus leaves stop 1 at 17:00, and the last boat at 17:45. A late start leaves little time.
Under 18? Skip two combos
The Heineken Experience and the Xtracold Icebar only let in people aged 18 and over.
Two of the six can’t be refunded
The Heineken and Rijksmuseum combos can’t be refunded. The other four cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
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