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| |  | | | | | THE I AMSTERDAM CARD Are you going to Amsterdam to become acquainted with its culture and to enjoy the food in one of the many restaurants? The I amsterdam Card is just the thing for you! The Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board has developed this card. It entitles you to free admission to almost all the city's famous museums. In addition, many restaurants and attractions give 25 percent discount.Another great extra: free travel on trams, buses and subways. You also get 25% discount on a trainticket Airport Schiphol-Amsterdam. One way or return!The I amsterdam Card is available for 24 hours (EUR 33,00), 48 hours (EUR 43,00) or 72 hours (EUR 53,00). The card comprises a Transportation Ticket, a Chip Card (for free admission to the museums) and a I amsterdam Guide (a voucher booklet for discounts at restaurants and attractions). The information is in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The I amsterdam Card is available from the local tourist information (VVV) offices. The I amsterdam Card is valid from January 1 2005 through December 31 2005.Click here for more detailed information STRIPPEN CARD The 'Strippen Card' is valid throughout the country for travel on buses, trams and subways. It is also valid on trains which travel within the city boundaries of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague/Zoetermeer. Holland has been divided into transportation zones with set tariffs. To travel one zone you have to pay two 'strips'. You pay an extra 'strip' for each subsequent zone. Within the same zone you may change within a time limit mentioned on the back of the card. You can buy a 'Strippen Card' with 15 strips (EUR 6.50) or with 45 strips (EUR 19.20). For children aged 4 to 11 and persons with a Pas-65 you can buy a reduced fare card (EUR 4.30). You can buy 'Strippen Cards' at railway stations, in post offices, department stores and tobacconists. You can also buy it on the tram or bus, but the price is quite a bit higher. DAY TICKETS In some cities your best bet is a one-day travel card. This is valid on all public transportation. A special 'Strippen Card' with eight strips (EUR 6.40) entitles you to tour these cities by tram, bus or subway for a whole day and night. For two of these 8-strippen cards you can tour the whole country by bus for a day. Day tickets are available from tram and bus drivers and at subway stations. If you wish to spend more time in one of the larger cities in Holland, we recommend you buy the local tickets available for all means of public transportation. |
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