World’s ‘most beautiful’ tram ride through the heart of a picturesque city

A tram journey in a popular European city has been ranked one of the best in the world, and it is less than two hours away from the UK.

Whilst Amsterdam is more notable for its many canals and bicycles, the Dutch capital has a thorough network of trams, with Line #2 recently being called one of the best journeys of its kind.

Silvia Causin from the accessible tour company AmsterdaMobile, highlighted that the journey gives visitors easy access to a wide range of attractions the city has to offer.

She explained: “Amsterdam has 14 tram lines and among these there is a special one, Line #2. It has in fact been defined by National Geographic in ‘Journeys of a Lifetime’ as one of the most beautiful in the world.

“Why did the famous magazine put this line in its world top 10? Because it takes travellers to many of the major tourist attractions in the city of Amsterdam.”

Starting at Amsterdam Central Station, Line #2 begins by taking tourists to the historic centre of Dam, where they are able to visit the Royal Palace, National Monument, and the New Church.

The tram then goes on to Leidseplein, a vibrant square offering plenty of restaurants and nightclubs, and Museumplein, where visitors can learn about Van Gogh or listen to the orchestra at the Concertgebouw.

From there, tourists who are looking to bag some souvenirs can stretch their legs in Cornelis Schuystraat, home to a wide range of boutique and designer stores, before the tram terminates in Valeriusplein, a residential area that features two nearby hotels.

Whilst a trip on Line #2 offers plenty of stops to help visitors see many of Amsterdam’s top locations, the journey itself also gives tourists a chance to soak in some of the local scenery.

Between stops, passengers will get a panoramic view of a wide variety of historic buildings and cross every canal located in the city.

Tourists visiting Amsterdam can pay for a single journey via the OV card system, however the easiest way to pay for fares is by purchasing a GVB day ticket, giving passengers unlimited travel on all trams, city buses and the metro for a 24-hour period for €9 (£7.50).

Alternatively, tourists taking a city break in the Hungarian capital of Budapest can also take a beautiful tram journey by riding on Line #2.

Running along the Pest side of the famous Danube River, Line #2 not only gives passengers a scenic waterside view of the historic city but stops off at a number of popular sites, includin the Hungarian Parliament, Central Market Hall, and Freedom Bridge.

Many travel experts advise tourists to travel on this tram at night, with many of the popular buildings lit up to look their best. However, no matter when they take a ride, Budapest’s trams are very affordable, with a 24-hour pass priced at 2,500HUF (£5.15).