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We bought a two-day pass with City Discovery and spent the entire time traversing the canals of Amst


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We bought a two-day pass with City Discovery and spent the entire time traversing the canals of Amsterdam. Luckily for us, the canal boats stopped right at the Ij River in front of the Movenpick Hotel where we were staying, so we just hopped on every morning and spent the entire day seeing the city. I think we went over every single canal. We particularly enjoyed seeing all the houseboats berthed in the canals and the people who lived on them just going about their business. The sheer number of bikes in Amsterdam is also amazing, and it was fun to see people of every age biking everywhere. We peeked at the Red Light District (during the day – we weren t brave enough to venture there at night), tasted cheese and the scrumptious local pancakes in Dam Square hard rock hotel offers orlando , and saw a windmill in the heart of the city.
I think hop on/hop off tours can be great ways to explore a new city. I just don t like to spend too much time on them. But it s a good way to get your bearings before taking off of on your own. And, as you said, they re easy and convenient in getting you from one major spot to another.
Tour buses of any kind is a great idea! I can t tell you how much I ve probably missed seeing because I was busy reading maps or the GPS trying to figure out where to go next. I have been known to hop on a city bus and take a round trip just so I can see the town. However, on a tour you can learn SO much. Looks like you ve been to some awesome places.
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