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Getting around in
Amsterdam |
 Amsterdam
is truly a biking
paradise; it is pure
delight to cover the
whole cycling,
especially in summer.
Almost everywhere there
are separate bike paths
so feel free to rent a
bike from one of the
many Bike Rental place
in and outside the
center and hit the road.
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If you decide to take a
bike, remember to
properly lock your bike,
otherwise for sure you
will not find it back!
The center of Amsterdam
is completely flat so
just get lost in the
narrow street, stroll
along the canals, and
give yourself the
opportunity to discover
this remarkable city on
foot. If time is
pressuring and you want
to move around faster in
a comfortable way, than
use public transport!
There is a 4 line metro
that is pretty reliable
and fast, as well as
tones of bus and tram
routs that will take you
to every corner of the
city. Tickets can be
purchased when getting
on a bus or tram;
however you can save
some money if you buy a
strippenkaart in
advance, from any post
office, vending machines
in the metro and train
stations, tobacconists
or supermarkets. They
are valid on all types
of public transport
vehicle, as well as on
NS trains and trains
running to Schiphol
airport! Remember always
to stamp your
strippenkaart! If you
are unsure about how
many strips you need for
your journey, just ask
around! A strippenkaart
of 15 strips costs
€6.90. |
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Visiting Amsterdam by
car can cause some
headaches! Getting
stressed from heavy
traffic, tones of
cyclists and pedestrians
and lack of (expensive)
parking space are just
some of the problems
that might come up. If
you do do come by car,
park in a garage, and
travel further by public
transport in order to
enjoy your vacation or
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Another option is to get
a one Day Pass for €7 or
a 2, 3, 4 day pass for
€11.50 € respectively
14.50/3 days and
€17.50. Don't forget to
stamp it before your
first journey. Plentiful
but probably the most
expensive way of getting
around the city are
with Taxi. Be sure to
use legal cabs! Hailing
them on the streets will
definitely work, as well
as calling them! The
initial fare it €7, 50
fortunately it includes
the first two kilometers
of travel and there is
no charge for waiting in
traffic. An alternative
way is the Tuk-Tuks, a
Thai-influenced
transportation service
using three-wheeled,
open-air power-driven
vehicles. For sure a
unique experience!
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