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Hop on with De Blauwe Engelen: free city tour through the city
Are you visiting ’s-Hertogenbosch and looking for an easy way to get around? Then hop on with De Blauwe Engelen – the free electric city shuttles from the Gastvrij ’s-Hertogenbosch Foundation. From November 1st, they run every half hour from the station on a fixed route through the city center. Especially for visitors, with a smile and a touch of city history.
Where is the bus right now?
Where and when?
- Starting point: Stationsplein ’s-Hertogenbosch
- Tuesday to Saturday: every 15 minutes, between 9:45 AM and 4:15 PM
- Sunday (and in winter): every 30 minutes, between 9:45 AM and 2:30 PM
- No service on Mondays
- A full loop takes about 30 minutes
- Max. 8 people per shuttle
- Transport is at your own risk
Hop on freely, anywhere in the city
De Blauwe Engelen follow a fixed route, but you can hop on and off almost anywhere. See the shuttle coming? Just wave your hand (for example, with the brochure) and the driver will stop for you. Along the way, they often tell you something about the city – sometimes with a nice anecdote. The route passes recognizable spots such as the Museum Quarter, the Parade, Museum Slager, the St. Jansbolwerk, the Zwanenbroedershuis, St. John’s Cathedral, Museum Kruithuis, and the boarding points for our boat tours.
The route
Stationsplein, Sint Janssingel, Vughterstraat, Achter het Stadhuis, Verwerstraat, Oude Dieze, Triniteitstraat, Theater aan de Parade, Sint Jan, Museum Slager, Choorstraat, Papenhulst, Hekellaan, Hinthamerstraat, Sint Josephstraat, Zuid-Willemsvaart, Jan Heinstraat, Handelskade, Tolburgstraat, Pastoor Kroonstraat, Sint Geertruikerkhof, Orthenstraat, Visstraat, Stationsplein
Frequently asked questions
Is the city tour through Den Bosch really free?
Yes, the city tour by De Blauwe Engelen is free. You can ride along for free in an electric city bus through the city center of ’s-Hertogenbosch. Tips are welcome; these proceeds are used for things like bus maintenance and foundation facilities.
Where does the free city tour start?
The route starts and ends at Stationsplein in ’s-Hertogenbosch. You can board there, but also along the route whenever you see the bus and the driver can stop safely.
Do I need to book for the city tour?
How does the hop-on hop-off system work?
You can hop on along the route and hop off wherever you want, as long as the driver deems it safe. See the bus coming? You can signal with a hand gesture that you would like to ride along.
How long does the city tour take?
A full trip takes about half an hour. During the ride, the drivers show important buildings, streets, and sights in the city and tell you about the history of ’s-Hertogenbosch.
When does the free city bus run?
What does the city tour pass by?
Can I see live where the bus is driving?
Yes, thanks to the track & trace system, you can see where the bus is driving at that moment. This is handy if you want to hop on along the way or estimate when the next bus will pass by.