If you do not plan to be a hermit, and also if you want to move around a lot, which is free with public transportation tickets. There are some choices like the Card that provides free admission to sights like museums or an inexpensive 24-hr travel ticket for 8 euros to get you anywhere. You can still scrimp somewhat with a GVB Multi-day ticket Or if you are planning to stay put for quite a long while there then GVB Reloadable Travel Cards might be the best way to go about it. Just bear in mind it should only be used in the defined zones above or areas of similar categorization. This is why get to and from the airport or locations even more remote are not covered. Below is a brief overview of all of the public transport card in Amsterdam so that you can be sure you get the one that best suits your visit. Possible to purchase any of the time-based travel cards from trams and buses, stations and even allover the city.
Amsterdam has a small area apart from being compact and hence, it is easy to engage in vigorous walking. Although there are a number of car rental providers in the city, you can easily walk around and if you get weary, the public transport facilities are available to hire to all parts of the city.
Not only are trams and buses cheap in Amsterdam but they also get you where you need to go in a short time.
What was previously a 20 euro taxi trip will cost 2.80 euros by tram, and you’d necessarily arrive sooner. If you do really need a car, take Uber but again, it will be just as fast as walking around the city.
Of course, if you would like to move around like a real local, then let me tell you it is all about the bikes here. They are the primary means of doing so and really are the best way to try and see all of them. There is also a wide availability of bikes for rent all in town and they costs as low as 7.50 euros per day.
Helpful Tip:
Be careful in bike lanes! Do not forget that everyone is cycling to work. You would not walk in the middle of a street or halt your car at anytime or anywhere. The same respect that riders show to bike lanes should be accorded to him and to other riders.
BUIKSLATERWEG This trip is the smallest of the three boat tours. This will lead you that to EYE Film Institute and the A’DAM Toren Observation deck of course. This is where the famous “I amsterdam” was sited but that was recently removed and is set to be replaced by a mobile version that is currently undergoing restoration. It takes every six minutes for the boat to leave. UPLEIN This tram is 15 and this one will take you through the residential area of Amsterdam and on your way there you can spot many small shops. It departs for a trip every 10 minutes. NDSM WERF This one is my fave! From this point degree of difficulty is much farther out than the previous two choices. As soon as you are moving out of shore side you will see an idealized image of industrial harbor. They come every 30 minutes or so, but if you have the time to spare, it is fun to wait for them.