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City Sightseeing Amsterdam - discover all the things to do in this cultural city Discover the city with City Sightseeing's 9 Hop On Hop Off stops, located about the city. Marvel at the original works of the famous Dutch artist in the renowned Van Gogh Museum and Contemplate the heart-rending history of the Jewish community with a visit to the home of the diarist Anne Frank. There are plenty of museums to explore including the Amsterdam's Historisch Museum, Rembrandt House Museum, Madame Tussauds, the Diamond Museum and the Jewish Historical Museum. Other must-see attractions include the Amsterdam Dungeon, the Royal Palace, and Madame Tussauds. You won't be short of things to do in Amsterdam Stake a bet at the Casino, relax in the Hard Rock Café, meander through the Red Light District or encounter the Heineken Experience. If you're looking for souvenirs and gifts, take a stroll around the many shops and boutiques and also discover the multi-ethnic spirit of Amsterdam at the Flower Market and Flea Market. ​Amsterdam Ice Bar Your combination ticket also includes Amsterdam's Xtracold Icebar. By far the coolest attraction in town, fashioned  completely from ice – with frozen furniture, walls and even glasses! You’ll be given special thermal clothing and gloves to wear before you step into the frosty bar with a temperature of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 10 degrees Celsius)! Once inside, spend 30 minutes relaxing at leisure, enjoying either a Smirnoff cocktail or Heineken beer; or take part in a 3D ride experience over icebergs and along steep cliffs in a frozen landscape.

Take a cruise with us around in Europe's largest natural harbour, home to the town of Poole, the golden beaches of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Your ticket includes: 70 minutes cruise around Poole Harbour   Departure Pier - Poole Quay From either open deck seating or comfortable saloon you will see stunning views of the exceptional landscape that surrounds it.  Your 70 minute trip will start on charming Poole Quay with its old buildings and buzzing atmosphere.  Next you will go past Brownsea Island, home to wildlife and picturesque Brownsea Castle, built to protect against French invasions. After that comes the Sandbanks Peninsula and the luxurious houses of the ‘Golden Mile’. Then you will tour the great natural expanse of the harbour. Fronting onto beautiful scenery it helped inspire classics like Lord of the Rings.  Important notice: Passengers can't disembark and embark at Brownsea Island. The cruise goes around Brownsea Island and won't stop at Brownsea Island. 

Free leaflets available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Polish. DINING / REFRESHMENTS Irish tea room offering tea, coffee, homemade scones and wonderful porter cake.   SHOPPING Gift shop selling souvenirs, books and craft items.  PARKING Free car and coach parking on-site. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Partially wheelchair accessible but assistance would be required on rough paths and terrain and at exhibits. Accessible toilet available.      

Tour Highlights Numerous stops for photos The five mile (8 km) tour route explores the eastern section of the 1017 acre (411 ha) park on winding trails and bike routes. The transformation starting in the 1870's of a bleak sand dune area in into the lush park you see today. The Music Concourse and Temple of Music The California Academy of Sciences and the deYoung Museum The California Academy of Sciences and the deYoung Museum William Hammond Hill and John McLaren's vision for the park The Conservatory of Flowers San Francisco Botanical Gardens Stow Lake and Strawberry Hill The Dahlia Gardens Pioneer log cabin and many other hidden gems!   Rider Requirements: Rider must be 12 years or older and weigh 100lbs – 250lbs (45-113 KG) No pregnant guests. Not recommended for some guests over age 70 or with mobility, motor control or recent surgeries. Under 18 with parents or guardian. No backpacks or bags can be worn on the tour.      Enjoy riding an eco-friendly Segway, see more sights than you could cover on foot, and have lots of fun! Help keep the park less congested with bus traffic!

Kensington Palace, Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey The tour begins with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married. To Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. We'll see the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial. Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard We head to St James' Park and Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Accompanied by a military band, a detachment of the Queen's Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace to change with the old guard. Then have a chance to enjoy lunch at a traditional London Pub.** St Paul's Cathedral We take you on a guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its magnificent dome. The Cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, more recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Diamond Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The Tower of London and Crown Jewels Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past 1000 years it has been a Royal Palace, an armoury and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Beefeaters who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past. We will visit the Crown Jewels, including the magnificent solid-gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-I-Noor. Then to Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard.  We will then have a chance to enjoy lunch at a traditional London Pub. Thames River Cruise (from 1 April 2016) City Cruises operate a regular service between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier. You have the choice to take the River Cruise and end your tour at Westminster Pier, or take the cruise on another day and go with your guide back to Victoria. River Cruise Tickets are one-way from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier (or vice versa).                * Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions we will visit Horseguards Parade. ** Lunch not included in the tour price. Sunday in London. Due to church services, St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sunday. We will stop for photographs and spend longer in the Tower of London.

Important Information Open from 10:00 to 17:00. Last admission is 16:00 Duration approx. 90 mins Please be advised that narrow heels cannot be worn onboard. Address: Alexandra Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT Voucher to be exchanged at the above address.  Not valid for special ticketed events. HMS Caroline is closed on 24, 25 and 26 December.