Our 4 Favourite Amsterdam Bus Tours

1.Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,034 reviews · 8 hours · from $32Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Expect windmills, a clog-making demonstration, cheese tasting, colorful harbors, and stories about land reclaimed from the sea. English and Spanish guides include Bea, Holly, Carly, and Bianca on recent departures.

“Visiting in January, the heated coach was incredibly convenient—much better than navigating the cold public transport! Volendam was the highlight; it felt like a vibrant local island. The fried fish there was outstanding—tender, crispy, and honestly better than any I’ve had in the UK! Edam was also fascinating; we learned so much about Dutch history and culture. The Windmill Village (Zaanse Schans) is stunning and a must-see. Despite the drizzle, it was a beautiful experience. Don't miss the hot chocolate and fresh Stroopwafels—they are absolutely mind-blowing! Pro tip: You’ll visit a cheese factory, but keep in mind that the same brand is available everywhere in Amsterdam city centre. No ne...”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5,667 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

See Amsterdam from two useful angles: a city bus covering central sights and a canal boat passing the grand waterways. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, use the multilingual audio guide, and hop off near the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Heineken Experience, Gassan Diamonds, and Amsterdam’s famous canals. The bus route runs daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

“Great option. We crossed from bus to boat. The only issue is it is difficult to find the #1 bus stop. Just go behind the train station and head towards the cruise boat passenger terminal. Look for a tiny ticket seller with HOHO flags. Take the canal boat to see the Anne Frank Huis. Then take the canal boat back to Train Station to get the bus.”

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3.Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,836 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Build your own Amsterdam sightseeing route with a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus, canal boat, or combined pass. Hear commentary in 16 languages, visit Gassan Diamonds for free, and stop near the Museumplein, Heineken Experience, Jordaan, Jewish Cultural Quarter, and major canals. Check boat availability in winter before booking.

“Typical hop on hop off experience. Sometimes hard to find pick up spots. Headphones somewhat helpful but could be more descriptive of what you’re seeing.”

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4.Bruges bus tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $77

Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned bus with a Spanish-speaking guide. Walk from Minnewater Lake through the Begijnhof, old squares, canals, churches, and medieval streets, then enjoy about two hours of free time for food, shopping, and photos. Guides such as Pau, Eduardo, Lorena, and Blanca have led recent departures.

“Amazing tour, excellent guide Lorena, very knowledgeble, interesting facts, very flexible, accurate ittenaray. Great experience and more tan anough time to see Bruges.”

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