The capital of the Netherlands is among the finest and most popular tourist destination and could be reached by land, air and sea. There are many cheap flights to Amsterdam from various destinations within Europe, as well as many direct flights from other continents and they usually use the Amsterdam airport Schiphol, which is the fourth biggest one in Europe and is placed just several kilometers outside the city center. The airport is connected to the city’s main railway station through a direct rail link and trains run on every ten minutes. There are also airport shuttle buses that also run on every ten minutes and serve more than a hundred hotels within the city. Of course, there are also limousines and taxis, which can be booked in advance.
This photo of Schiphol-Oost
Now, once in Amsterdam, one will find out that the city is a great place for walking and all major sites are easy to reach from your Amsterdam apartment, since they are so close to each other and to the center of the city. Still, there is public transport available as well and it is perfectly arranged. Nevertheless, biking is the preferred means of transportation in Amsterdam and is the only way to really experience the city. Actually, bicycling in Amsterdam what locals are used to. There are many special bike paths and many companies that offer bicycle rental.
The public transport company of the city covers tram, metro and bus services and it operates on a chip card OV, which could be valid for different periods of time. Such cards could be bought at supermarkets and at the stations. They allow people to travel for an unlimited period of time on all means of transport for the duration of the card and for that reason they are especially good for the individual tourists and offer an economical way for the travelers to explore the city. Now that you have the card, you should note that the finest way to see the city of Amsterdam is by tram. Another option could be the city buses, which with one could reach the suburbs as well. The city buses work longer hours and actually, there are night buses too, which run until 7 am in the morning. The metro is very convenient as well, but is not good for those who want to go on some sightseeing.
Like in every big European city, there are tourist buses in Amsterdam as well. They are done in traditional American school buses, which are painted in red. They offer guided tours through the city that last for almost two hours. Besides tourist buses, there are also canal boats, which run on every 40 minutes and cover three different routes, covering all the main city attractions. There are also taxi companies operating in Amsterdam, but it is always better to call in advance. In addition, there are also bicycle taxis, which are something that has to be tried. 
Driving a car in Amsterdam is not really recommended to tourists, though there are many offices of rental car companies. Even so, driving in Amsterdam is tough and parking is even worse.
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