Exploring Top Attractions by Bike Taxi: The Ultimate Museum Tour

Introduction:

There is no better way to see Amsterdam than with a bike taxi. Not only are you traveling with an eco-friendly mode of transportation but it’s a fun, quick, and easy way around the city – especially if you’re trying to see all that you can in one day in the Dutch capital. Whether it’s your first time to Amsterdam or you’re an experienced bike taxi goer, if you want to see everything comfortably and in style, you’ll want to try a bike taxi. We will look at why bike taxis are the ultimate choice for getting from museum to museum and seeing Amsterdam’s best attractions.

Top Attractions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is known for its urban community feel and rich culture full of world-class museums, incredible architecture, and beautiful canals. Here, we’ll narrow our focus to a closer look at some of the more notable attractions in the city:

Van Gogh Museum

• Why Go: This world-renowned museum has the largest collection of Van Gogh’s works, making it a must for art lovers to explore. Explore over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters by the artist, as well as in-depth information on his life, times and legacy; who was this historical character Van Gogh, and why did hundreds of years of people follow him into the modern world?
• Highlights: Sunflowers, The Bedroom, and Wheatfield with Crows.
• What You Need to Know: We’re at the Van Gogh Museum in Museumplein right beside the Rijksmuseum.

Rijksmuseum

• Why Visit: The Rijksmuseum has more than 8,000 works of art to view, many by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals.
• Highlights: The Night Watch, The Milkmaid, and an astonishing collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.
• Location: This museum is located in Museumplein, right next door to the Van Gogh Museum.

Anne Frank House

• Why Visit: The Anne Frank House is a real historic museum that provides an intimate and haunting glimpse into the life of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family during WWII and wrote a famous diary. You can visit in memory of the Holocaust and acknowledge the astounding capacity of human life and spirit to persevere.
• Highlights: The annex where Anne and her family hid, and the powerful exhibition of Anne’s life and legacy as it relates to WWII.
• Location: Prinsengracht, a lovely canal-street location in central Amsterdam.

Stedelijk Museum

• Why Visit: If you enjoy modern and contemporary art, the Stedelijk Museum is a massive collection of contemporary, avant-garde, design, and new media. You will see works by all-time greats, such as Picasso, Mondrian, or Warhol, and whatever you view by those artists will be a celebration of creativity and artistic expression through time.
• Highlights: The works of Piet Mondrian, Karel Appel, Andy Warhol. It also has temporary exhibitions and showcases new contemporary art.
• Location: At Museumplein – a great stopping point after the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum.

Vondelpark

• Why Visit: Vondelpark is the most famous park in Amsterdam. It is a huge green space, pleasant to meander through, or lay back and relax. There is plenty of space to roam around, and you can bike or have a picnic. A point of interest for tourists, but also for locals and everyone in between. It’s ideal for a tranquil stroll or cycling after a day of excited sightseeing, which will even help offset the day!
• Highlights: Beautiful ponds, lush greenery, and some open-air cafes. During summer you may find live acts or outdoor theatre shows as well!
• Location: It is placed close to downtown, which is accessible by foot or bike.

Dam Square

• Why go: The centrepoint of Amsterdam: all surrounding by landmarks and exploits to shop and explore. It’s the atmosphere. The mixture of stunning architecture, street entertainers, and just generally busy people walking to shop or explore Amsterdam is awesome.
• The highlights: The Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the Nieuwe Kerk (new church).
• Location: In the city centre which is a central point for a lot of tourists.

Canal Cruise

• Why go: The canals in Amsterdam are probably its most iconic feature. A canal cruise offers a unique perspective of the beautiful canal houses, bridges, and build-up of Amsterdam from the water. You can choose from a traditional boat tour, a private tour, or you can enjoy a dinner cruise to luxuriate the experience!
• The highlights: The beautiful canal houses and bridges of Amsterdam, and the beauty of the city from the water.
• Location: Canal cruises can be booked from several points around the city, mostly from the Dam Square and Rijksmuseum.

Heineken Experience

• Why go: For beer lovers visiting the Heineken Experience is a great pleasure. The experience is a self-guided tour through the original Heineken brewery! This interactive tour provides an explanation of the history of one of the world’s most popular beers and the brewing process, with tastings along the way.
• Highlights: The historical information about Heineken, the beer-making process, and the interactive aspect of beer-tasting.
• Location: Stadhouderskade, near the Rijksmuseum.

Jordaan District

• Why Visit: This district is one of the most stunning and desirable parts of Amsterdam! The quaint streets, trendy boutiques, art galleries, and quaint cafes make Jordaan a great area to take your time exploring.
• Highlights: The Anne Frank House is located here, as well as the colourful Noordermarkt, and lots of independent shops and galleries.
• Location: West part of the city centre along the canals.

NEMO Science Museum

• Why Visit: This is a fun interactive science museum that’s great for families or museum-goers interested in sciences and technology! With experiments and hands-on exhibits, it will be a great way to spend a few hours.
• Highlights: The rooftop terrace has amazing views of the city, and interactive science exhibitions will be fun for everyone.
• Location: Oosterdok, near the city centre.

Museum Transfers made easy:

One of the great advantages of taking a bike taxi in Amsterdam is the ease of transferring from museum to museum! You don’t have to worry about finding parking or dealing with crowded public transport, a bike taxi takes you right to the entrance of the museum you chose, maximizing your enjoyment of the museum and minimizing stress!

Bike taxis are particularly suitable for people that want to get to multiple museums in a day. Whether it is from the Van Gogh Museum to the Rijksmuseum, or to visit many galleries in the area of Museumplein, a bike taxi quickly and comfortably gets you to your destination.

Private Tours:

If you want to elevate the museum experience, you can engage a private bike taxi tour. With your own bike taxi driver, a private bike taxi is a quick and comfortable way to not only see the museums in Amsterdam, but also the neighbourhood and hidden secrets! If you’re interested in history or the arts, a private bike taxi will allow you to shape your day and make the most out of your time in the city.

Winding your way through Old Town Amsterdam:

The Old Town is the most picturesque part of Amsterdam, with its narrow cobblestone streets, historical buildings, and quaint canals. It can be quite difficult navigating this area with lots of people, narrow alleys, and few signs, but with bike taxis, you experience the charm of Amsterdam without having to walk long distances, or trying to find public transport stops, and you can just relax and take in the sights while a local takes you through all the winding streets!

You’ll Be Fastest to Get Transport in the City Center

Whether you’re pressed for time, or just want to maximize your day in Amsterdam, a bike taxi will get you from A to B fastest in the city center. Regular taxis get caught in traffic jams or can’t navigate the many one-way streets, while bike taxis can navigate and cut through the disarray of the city, getting you quickly from one museum to another.

If you’re on your way to see the most famous attractions, or you just want to get a long ride in through the beautiful and quaint streets of Amsterdam, bike taxis zoom by you quickly in the city center.

Conclusion:

If you’re in Amsterdam, you can see and do a lot more than if you are on a tour of museums, thanks to a bike taxi. Not only does it mean you travel faster, and more efficiently, but you also have a lower carbon footprint in using a bike taxi and you can have much lower stress by experiencing much of Amsterdam’s sights and feel like you are getting a good voyage while avoiding the congested Amsterdam streets. Next time you plan an adventure in Amsterdam, consider the option of hopping on a bike taxi during your traveling for a fabulous new experience and sightseeing!