Getting Around

By Car

Don't bring your car into the city if you can avoid it. Getting around Amsterdam by car is usually slower than it is by bicycle or a tram or bus. And due to expensive fees, driving can also be quite costly as well.  In the centre you will have to pay for parking from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. every day of the week and from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. Around centrum, fees decrease from 5,00 per hour to 2,50 per hour.

There are also safety issues associated with driving in the city. If you have a foreign license plate, you may be more..

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By Boat

The best way to see Amsterdam is by boat! From the canals you have the best view on Amsterdam. You can rent a boat with friends, family or colleagues and spend a few hours or an entire day cruising through the Amsterdam canals.  You can rent a boat in Amsterdam as a company outing, for a party, a dinner, a launch of a new product, a team building experience or just with some friends and family. You could see the Prinsengracht concert, Queens day, the Amsterdam gay pride or many other Amsterdam events from your own private boat. You can either opt for a more..

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By Bike

Windmill de Gooyer
photo by: Ondrej Pastirik

Amsterdam is a compact city; most distances can be walked, if they can't be walked they can be biked. Bikes are therefore the most effective way of getting around Amsterdam. If you walk through the city, you see as many as 700,000 bikes, all seem to be worn down, half broken and protected with enough locks to guard Fort Knox. Nevertheless, about 100,000 bikes are stolen each year in this city.

If you stay longer than a week in the city, you might consider buying your own bike. A good second hand bike should cost you about 70 Euros. People in the street will approach more..

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By Foot

amsterdam tour
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The very best way to see Amsterdam is still by foot, and the second best way is by bicycle. A scenic city walk will bring you to the best places in the old city center. Of course there's the red light district, but don't forget the old harbor, city towers, hidden churches, canals, and museums -- places that you may miss if you're too busy driving. Explore Amsterdam by foot -- everyone does!

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By Public transport

Public transport, especially if you stick to the center, is excellent in Amsterdam. Trams have many routes and tend to be as frequency as 5 to 10 times an hour. Busses tend to deal with less accessable destinations of the way places in the city. At night (after 01:00 Am), night busses take over so you can always get around but they are not as freguent as the trams. There is even a subway or metro but this is only of much use to people who live in the suburbs of the city.

Unlimited travel by GVB tram, bus and metro

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By Taxi

photo by: Tornike (Geo)

Taxis are rather expensive in Amsterdam and you're not supposed to hail them down, but find a taxi stand and call from there. They are not very cheap and sometimes they take you the long way to a destination so it cost you even more money, if nessecary avoid taking taxis. Late at the night the Taxi queues can be very long and you can be waiting for up to 30-40 mins for a cab.

For taxis, TCA Tel. 6777777 is the old monopolist. Taxi Direct is the new competitor and slightly cheaper: 0900-0724.

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by GPS !

As far as I know Amsterdam is the only town where you can rent a GPS navigator and let it help you to find your way. Besides the obvious things like museums etc. it also lists the places nearby you did not know where there, like cool bars, shops, restaurants, architecture etc. all with a vivid descriptions why these places are worthwile.

Wonder why this service is not available in other cities,...

www.citynavigators.com