{"id":15504,"date":"2020-04-24T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?p=15504"},"modified":"2021-04-09T15:38:41","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T13:38:41","slug":"free-port-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/netherlands\/amsterdam\/free-port-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The alternative free port tour in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Port tours are almost a must when us landlubbers visit big seaport cities. We went on a boat tour in Amsterdam that was a little bit different and which allowed us to explore a lot.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Just behind Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam\u2019s main train station, countless blue and white ferries depart regularly and they are free. We decided to forego the traditional tours on the tourist boats and instead go on one of the free boat tours through the port of Amsterdam.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kostenlose-faehre-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kostenlose-faehre-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"kostenlose F\u00e4hre in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13956\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It has to be said that none of the ferries could match the comfort level on the tourist sightseeing boats. Also, information around what sights we were passing and who had built what was completely missing from the tour. But to be honest, we didn\u2019t mind at all. We stood at the railing of the ferry and had a great view of the port. And in our opinion, a huge advantage was that we could hop off the ferry at any stop to explore interesting areas on land.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free boat tour of the port of Amsterdam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 8 ferry lines in total that connect the city of Amsterdam with different destinations. We used three different ferry lines in Amsterdam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tour 1: Central Station to Buiksloterweg<\/li><li>Tour 2: Central Station to NDSM Shipyard<\/li><li>Tour 3: NDSM Shipyard to Pontsteiger<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All tours last between 5 and 15 minutes and depart frequently. The departure times are displayed on electronic timetables at the stops.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour 1: Central Station to Buiksloterweg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour is\nwithout a doubt the most popular one and with that also the busiest.\nIt departs from the middle jetty behind the station. <br>\nI stood at\nthe jetty in disbelief. The electronic display told us that the next\nferry would depart in 3 minutes. There was no ferry at the jetty yet.\nAnd then everything happened very fast. A ferry arrived, the barriers\nopened, a big crowed alights the boat \u2013 60 seconds till departure\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/run-auf-faehre-in-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/run-auf-faehre-in-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Run auf F\u00e4hre in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13960\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the last people leave the ferry the first pedestrians, motorbikes and cyclists make their way on board \u2013 we followed the crowd, an alarm sounded, the barriers closed and the ferry departed bang on time. I was mighty impressed!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the ride passengers can stay inside, sheltered from the elements, or enjoy the view on the deck.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/im-hafen-von-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/im-hafen-von-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Unterwegs im Hafen von Amsterdam - kostenlose Hafenrundfahrt in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13958\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip only takes 5 minutes and covers 400 meters. Almost too short to take it all in.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moderne-architektur-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moderne-architektur-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"kostenlose Hafenrundfahrt in Amsterdam - moderne Architektur\" class=\"wp-image-13962\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once arrived at Buiksloterweg one can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/niederlande\/amsterdam\/adam-lookout\/\">A\u2018DAMS Lookout<\/a> or the Cinematic Museum. Or go for a little walk along the embankment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour 2: Central Station to NDSM Shipyard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next day, we found ourselves at the jetties at Central Station once again. This time our destination was the NDSM Shipyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferry departs at the left jetty behind the station and takes 14 minutes to get to its destination. It is important to notice that this line departs less frequently than the first tour so plan some extra time to wait for the next ferry (depending on the time of day a ferry departs every 15 or every 30 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/u-boot-in-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/u-boot-in-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"U-Boot in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13961\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This tour is really worthwhile. There is so much to see during the trip, everything from modern buildings to an old submarine. The ferry is joined by or passes all sorts of other ships.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself a little time to wander around once you have arrived at the NDSM Shipyard, the final destination of the line. Why not go for a walk in the port area and explore the Botel. They say there are rooms in the letters on the ship. Or go for a coffee in one of the restaurants. If you would like to explore some street art, you are in luck too as there is plenty.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/streetart-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/streetart-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Streetart in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13963\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDSM Shipyard used to be the biggest shipyard in Europe. Mainly cargo and passenger ships were built here. The shipyard has been closed since 1984. New investors came and built art studios and offices here.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour 3: NDSM Shipyard to Pontsteiger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the NDSM Shipyard we took a ferry across the dock to the Pontsteiger Hotel in the Zeeheldenburt district. From here it is only a short walk to the Westergasfabriek.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crossing takes 7 minutes and depending on the time of day departures of the free ferries are every 20 or 30 minutes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hafeneindruecke-amsterdam.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vonortzuort.reisen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hafeneindruecke-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Hafen von Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-13959\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These free mini port boat tours were a most welcome alternative to the commercial boat tours for us. We might not have passed the big cranes but we did get to enjoy time at the destinations that we otherwise might not have had.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port tours are almost a must when us landlubbers visit big seaport cities. 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