Amsterdam Water Travel
Not surprisingly, there are several modes of water travel in Amsterdam. In addition to public ferries, canal buses travel between Centraal Station and the Rijksmuseum, every 25–45 minutes – fares vary between the different service providers. The special Museum Boat departs from Prins Hendrikkade, every 30 minutes in summer and every 45 minutes in winter, stopping off at the city’s main museums. This costs €13.50.

Canal taxis, which can carry up to 40 passengers, are also available. They can either be hailed from the canal-side or ordered in advance daily 0800–0100, from Water Taxis. The smallest taxi costs €75 for the first 30 minutes and €60 for each subsequent 30 minutes within the city limits. Alternatively, visitors can hire pedalos (also known as canal bikes) and boats to explore the canals. These are available from Canal Bike, Weteringschans 24, which have 100 canal bikes and are open daily 0900–1800.

A four-person canal bike costs €8 per person per hour, if there is only one or two passengers, and €7 per person per hour, if there are three or four passengers. A deposit of €50 per canal bike is required. Canal Bike also organises group tours of Amsterdam and Utrecht.

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Taxis in Amsterdam
Rather than hailing a taxi in the street, it is more usual in Amsterdam for one to either order a taxi by phoning the Central Taxi Office or pick one up at a taxi rank, which are located at Centraal Station, Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. Taxis, which have an illuminated ‘taxi’ sign on the roof, usually come quickly – unless it is raining or a Friday or Saturday night. Although they provide a good service, taxis are relatively expensive. The starting fare is €2.90, with every kilometre costing €1.80 – regardless of the time of day or night – for the first 25 kilometres and then €1.30 thereafter. A meter indicates the fare, on top of which a small tip will be appreciated.

Limousines In Amsterdam
There are a number of limousine companies in Amsterdam, offering airport transfers and hourly or daily hire. Two possibilities are CS Limousine Service . Prices start at €110 for an airport transfer or €75 per hour, plus and extra €1.40 per kilometre travelled over 15 kilometres. Many of the drivers provide an informal guide service.

Bicycles & Bikes In Amsterdam
There are bicycle lanes that are marked out by white lines but cyclists will still need to watch out for cars, trams and pedestrians. Bicycles can be hired from Bike City, Bloemgracht 68–70 in Westerkerk 3721; Damstraat Rent-A-Bike, Damstraat 20–22 and Macbike Too, Marnixstraat 220..