Kuekenhof Gardens on our own

[tdl60]

We arrive on April 5 at approximately noon into Amsterdam to go on the Viking Rhine Getaway cruise.  We will then be shuttled by Viking to our river cruise ship.  Does anyone know if it is possible to do a tour of Kuekenhof Gardens that afternoon on our own?  Is there any company in Amsterdam that would take us there and back?  

[NanciEA]

You can absolutely go on your own, although you will want to check on how late the buses run. If you are arriving at the airport (Schipol), it would be great for you if you could send your luggage on to the ship and go directly to the gardens. It is about 20 minutes from the airport. Otherwise visit the Kuekenhof website for the information on the Express Bus from Amsterdam. Our ticket required us to change buses at the airport, which is super easy. You exit one and the one to the gardens is right there. Buy the combined ticket for the bus and the entrance fee. When you arrive the bus drops you off right at the entrance. Because you already have an entrance ticket you go right in. 

[sharkster77]

7 hours ago, NanciEA said:

You can absolutely go on your own, although you will want to check on how late the buses run. If you are arriving at the airport (Schipol), it would be great for you if you could send your luggage on to the ship and go directly to the gardens. It is about 20 minutes from the airport. Otherwise visit the Kuekenhof website for the information on the Express Bus from Amsterdam. Our ticket required us to change buses at the airport, which is super easy. You exit one and the one to the gardens is right there. Buy the combined ticket for the bus and the entrance fee. When you arrive the bus drops you off right at the entrance. Because you already have an entrance ticket you go right in. 

Also be sure to find out what time the ship is sailing, and when the safety drill will be held.

[tdl60]

Thanks for your information.

[ural guy]

tdl60-  Good luck with this, the extra effort you make will be well worth, the gardens are fantastic.