If this is your first trip to Amsterdam, make it a top priority to take one of the daytime canalboat trips when you first get there. Some are large and seat maybe 50 people, others are smaller and take maybe 10 or 12, but they are an excellent overview of Amsterdam and it's history. Our guide ... Read review
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Advantages: You get a leisurely cruise through the canals, and the guides are excellent at telling you the history of Amsterdam and pointing out interesting places and architecture Disadvantages: bit blowy outside in cooler weather if youre on one of the open ones
If this is your first trip to Amsterdam, make it a top priority to take one of the daytime canalboat trips when you first get there. Some are large and seat maybe 50 people, others are smaller and take maybe 10 or 12, but they are an excellent overview of Amsterdam and it's history. Our guide gave us a running commentary in three languages, about the history and culture of the city, and pointed out numerous places of interest and idiosyncrasies along ... ...two hours long, and are a tranquil island in the hubbub of the hustle that is life in Amsterdam. We were enthralled by the different fascias of the buildings, marvelling at their age and ornate decorations in stone and wood. We learned why the houses are so tall and narrow, because the taxes were paid on the footage of the width. And we were also told that just because the front is old doe not mean the rest of the house is. When the foundations fail, ... more
If this is your first trip to Amsterdam, make it a top priority to take one of the daytime canalboat trips when you first get there. Some are large and seat maybe 50 people, others are smaller and take maybe 10 or 12, but they are an excellent overview of Amsterdam and it's history. Our guide gave us a running commentary in three languages, about the history and culture of the city, and pointed out numerous places of interest and idiosyncrasies along the way. The trips are usually an hour to two hours long, and are a tranquil island in the hubbub of the hustle that is life in Amsterdam. We were enthralled by the different fascias of the buildings, marvelling at their age and ornate decorations in stone and wood. We learned why the houses are so tall and narrow, because the taxes were paid on the footage of the width. And we were also told that just because the front is old doe not mean the rest of the house is. When the foundations fail, the houses are rebuilt, but the front has to remain! Who'd have thought it? We enjoyed our daytime trip immensely, but for sheer beauty ...
We also took a candlelit cruise - ah, romance in this city of extremes. Champagne and hor dóevres, and a couple of candle bowls flickering at each table. We sailed the same maze of canals, but the buildings were aglow from within, the bridges ablaze with hundreds of coloured lights. It was magical. the same city as we'd passed through in the day, but looking magical in the dark night.
I'd advise couples to take both cruises, they are so different and give you a chance to see a different side of the city. Families with school age children would enjoy the daytime trip, as there was more to see. They are both well worth the money and offer excellent chances for photos to remember your holiday in Amsterdam, by.
Advantages: They're incredibly good for taking pictures to show the relatives Disadvantages: None I can think of
...was going, purely as one canal street looks like the next. The canal tour provided a very welcome distraction.
The tour I undertook was on a museum-boat, which is a service that runs from the middle of the city and around all it's key areas, in a state of total relaxation. As you travel along the canals, you can truly appreciate the strength and diversity of Dutch architeture, as well as hearing the city's history in either English, French or German ... ...advantage of using this line is that you can buy a day ticket, which means you can get on and off their boats as often as you like during that day, and simply have to queue at the stop for the next one. This enables you to make the most of the experience, as you get to hear the history of the attractions, then get to go and experience them for yourself. This also means, if you're unlikely to find somewhere again, you can get off to save you the trouble ...
nicolap 12.11.2001 (13.11.2001)
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Advantages: freindly helpful people Disadvantages: didnt stay long enough!!!!!!
As a first time visitor to amsterdam a couple of years ago i was awe struck by the magniicent scenery and easy of how to get around the city the people in the cafes and bars are so friendly and spo are the local police which is an advantage when you get lost!!!!!!!
The main eye opener for some one from glasgow is the red light district.....its an eye opner even for some one my age!!!! the amazing fact is that the tourism service actualy lead tours ...
dannym 12.07.2000
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