Central Amsterdam is compact. The bus is most useful for the Museum Quarter (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum) and outer districts, while the boat shows the UNESCO-listed canal ring and gabled houses.
Our top pick: Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat
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Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat
Bus + canals. 3.9/5 from over 6,500 reviews.
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combo
3.6/5 from 90 reviews.
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Museum + bus: the Rijksmuseum combo includes a timed museum entry along with the bus.
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Frequently asked questions
Bus or boat in Amsterdam?
The boat for the canals, the bus for the museums and outer districts. A combined ticket covers both.
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