In Amsterdam, the bicycle is as much a cultural treasure as any museum. The city’s flat terrain makes it ideal for getting around on two wheels. Bikes first pedaled onto the city’s streets during the late 19th century; in the 1960s, the first bike-share program was invented here, founded by members of the anti-establishment Provo movement—short for “provocateur”—whose aim was to reduce air pollution created by cars. The program did not last, but the bicycle did, and cycle lanes were soon added to the street. Today, the city is home to hundreds of thousands of bikes.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Discover Amsterdam in the most leisurely manner, via one of its famous glass-topped canal boats.
Amsterdam’s Golden Age
Peruse the work of the Dutch Masters, cruise Amsterdam’s charming waterways and visit a patrician museum.
Delft Walking Tour & Porcelain Ware
Enjoy a city walking tour, then visit a Delftware factory to see up close how the famed porcelain is made.
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