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Amsterdam Drift
Amsterdam Drift in Mario Kart Tour
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2022)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
(Booster Course Pass, Wave 4) (2023)
Cup(s) Fruit Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Amsterdam Drift
Map of Amsterdam Drift from Mario Kart Tour
Amsterdam Drift 2
Map of Amsterdam Drift 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Amsterdam Drift 3
Map of Amsterdam Drift 3 from Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Amsterdam Drift in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Mark
1:48.580 DaisyPrancerWoodSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Rie
1:19.135 Shy GuyFlame RiderOff-RoadSuper Glider

Amsterdam Drift is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is set in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Like with a majority of the game's other city courses, this course has three routes: Amsterdam Drift, Amsterdam Drift 2, and Amsterdam Drift 3. The first route debuted in the city's namesake tour, the Amsterdam Tour, the second route debuted in the Metropolitan Tour, and the third route debuted in the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour. The first route takes players through the Zaanse Schans and the streets of central Amsterdam, the second route takes players into the canals of the city, and the third route takes racers through the Keukenhof tulip fields and some parts of central Amsterdam. Amsterdam Drift is the first city course to have all three of its routes released in the same year, which would be followed by Athens Dash, Rome Avanti, and Madrid Drive in 2023. Additionally, the first route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two.

Portions of this course are set underwater in the canals of Amsterdam, making this the only city course with mandatory underwater driving, and the third city course with underwater driving altogether, after Los Angeles Laps and Singapore Speedway.

Amsterdam Drift appears as the first course of the Fruit Cup in the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Amsterdam Drift's course layout in relation to its other layoutsAmsterdam Drift 2's course layout in relation to its other layouts
Amsterdam Drift 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
This city course's routes in relation to each other.

Amsterdam Drift[edit]

In the standard layout, racers start the course on Damrak street, in between the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and De Bijenkorf, while they head towards Amsterdam Centraal Station before making a right turn. After that, racers make a left turn while they pass the Montelbaanstoren, followed by going underneath the NEMO Science Museum and through the IJtunnel. They then glide over a river acting as both the IJ in Amsterdam and the Zaan at the Zaanse Schans, in between the mills Het Jonge Schaap and De Zoeker while avoiding their sails. Racers then make their way to a dirt road with Monty Moles and a shortcut ramp. Houses and windmills resembling those found on the Zaanse Schans appear in the background of the area. The course eventually leads to a dash panel, making racers jump onto a ferry. This is followed by another jump from the ferry onto the paved road again. Racers then go down the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal street, which leads right behind the Royal Palace, along with Hotel Die Port van Cleve and the Former Amsterdam Main Post Office (currently a shopping mall known as Magna Plaza). Along this road, there is a moving tram which drivers can run into for a trick. The road makes a gradual left, transitioning into the Rokin street and going past Gebouw Industria, before leading to the finish line.

The course also appears as Amsterdam Drift R (reversed), Amsterdam Drift T (with ramps), and Amsterdam Drift R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R and T variants, racers drive on top of the NEMO Science Museum. In the T and R/T variants, racers can briefly drive underwater. In the T variant, the Monty Moles along the dirt road are replaced with Goombas. In the R/T variant, there is a stationary dash panel ramp truck near the moving tram, and the ferry is moved; racers use a glide ramp to cross the river the first time, though the gliding section at the second river crossing is removed.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Amsterdam Drift tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Amsterdam Drift.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Amsterdam Drift and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Amsterdam Drift tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Amsterdam Drift from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Daisy Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Larry Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Aviator)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Toadette (Sailor)White Tanooki MarioWiggler Mii Racing Suit Blooper ShuttleCupid's ArrowDaikon RocketFlower KartGold BruiserGold StandardGold Wild SluggerGoo-Goo PinkGreen LightningPinch HitterProp KartRainbow StreetleSakura Hop RodWatermelon KartYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame Candlelight Flight CakeCat ParafoilFestive HollyGold 8-Bit GliderGold Cloud BalloonsHome-Field GliderIcy Mario's MustacheMagic ParasolMagniflying GlassMario's MustacheSpringtime CraneWonderful Wings Cat Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Happi)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg)Yoshi (Reindeer) Armored RiderCoral Jet CruiserDolphin DrifterDouble-DeckerGold BunnyGold Sweet RideLime Tea CoupeOrange StreamlinerPineapple 1PrancerRose QueenSakura Sports CoupeSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Star BroomStrawberry Soft SwerveWild Gold 8-Bit Super GliderBright BalloonsBlack StarchuteGlittering ParasolLuigi ParafoilMint & Berry BalloonsNabbit ParachuteRainbow BellsRecord SetterSky-High FlyerSunny Surf MasterYoshi's Cookies
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Yoshi Blue Shy GuyPurple Koopa (Freerunning) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi Flower GliderPlaid Ribbon
Amsterdam Drift R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cat Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Fairy)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Peach (Vacation)Petey Piranha (Gold)Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Wiggler Black Cat CruiserBlue Crawly KartCoconut 1Daikon RocketFireflyFish Bone FerryFlower KartGold PaintsterGold Sweet RidePrancerSneekerStrawberry Soft SwerveSweet RideWhite Turbo BirdoWild GoldWild Wiggler Bright BalloonsCat ParafoilChocolate PretzelDaisy GliderGlittering ParasolGold Boo MasksLuigi's MustacheMosaic StarchutePink Magniflying GlassRainbow BellsSmiley Flower GliderTulip CorsageVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsYoshi's Cookies Baby Rosalina (Detective)Green Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Classic)Mario (Chef)Mario (Samurai)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPeach (Yukata)Pink Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitToadette Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver)Yoshi Mii Racing Suit Bright BunnyDragonfly**Fast FrankGold BruiserGold Hop RodGold Lunar CruiserGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Green LightningGreen SpeederInferno FlyerMacharonQueen BeeRoaring RacerSilver Cupid's ArrowWatermelon KartWild Slugger Bright GliderCandlelight Flight Cake**Gold 8-Bit GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Eggshell GliderGold Tulips**Green SproutHome-Field GliderIcy Mario's MustacheMelon & Banana BalloonsPink Checkered GliderRose ParasolWaluigi's MustacheWario's Mustache
Birdo (Green)Blue Shy GuyLight-blue YoshiPink Toad (Pit Crew) Green Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew)Rosalina 8-Bit Jumping Luigi
Iggy Cheep Charger
Amsterdam Drift T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaChargin' ChuckDaisy (Farmer)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitMario (Chef)Mario (Golf)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Silver Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing SuitWiggler Black Turbo YoshiCarrot KartDolphin DrifterDragonflyGold DriverGold Hop RodGreen Double-DeckerHoliday SpeederHuffin Puffin EggLime Tea CoupeMoo Moo OffroaderPineapple 1Prop KartSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Tropical Truck 8-Bit Fire FlowerBlack Cat ParafoilBright RibbonFire Manta GliderGreen SproutLuigi ParafoilMagniflying GlassMario's Hat BalloonNew Year's 2023Para-PaniniPink Bubble BalloonRoyal ParachuteYukata Ribbon Birdo (White)Blue Mii Racing Suit**Bronze Mii Racing SuitDaisy Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Koopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Morton Mii Racing SuitPeach Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha (Gold)Rosalina (Volendam)**Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Egg Hunt) Coconut 1Combo CruiserDaikon RocketFireflyFlower KartFlowery BadwagonGold Paintster**Goo-Goo PinkOrange StreamlinerPink CometPink SpeederPurple BunnySports Coupe 2022Warrior WagonWhite Fast Frank**Wiggler EggWild Black 8-Bit Super MushroomButterfly PrismGold Tanooki ParafoilGold Tulips**JellychuteMagic ParasolMario's MustachePink Checkered GliderRoyal FlushStrawberry CrêpeTulip Corsage***Vanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWhite Waves Origami GliderWonderful Wings
Light-blue Turbo Yoshi LakituLight-blue Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew)Wario Blue Flower Glider
Amsterdam Drift R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo Mii Racing SuitCat ToadDaisy Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Daisy (Thai Dress)Gold Mii Racing SuitGreen Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitPeach (Happi)Peach (Yukata)Penguin ToadetteRosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam)Toadette (Astronaut)Toadette Mii Racing Suit Black Cat CruiserBright GirlFlower KartFlowery BadwagonGold Lunar CruiserGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Green SpeederMagma BroomPink SpeederPink WingSakura Sports CoupeSports Coupe 2022Warrior WagonWild BlackWild WigglerYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Super MushroomAutumn LeavesBlack Toe-Bean BalloonsButterfly PrismGold Candlelight FlightGold Eggshell GliderGolden GliderJellychuteMeteor BalloonsMint & Berry BalloonsNew Year's 2022Royal FlushSky-High FlyerWhite Waves Origami Glider Baby Rosalina (Detective)Dr. PeachLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Classic)MeowserPeach (Vacation)Red Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Toadette (Sailor)White Tanooki Mario Blooper ShuttleBlue Sub ScooterCarrot KartCombo CruiserCupid's ArrowGold Capsule KartGold Paintster*Gold StandardGold Wild SluggerGreen Apple KartJumbo Jetter**Moo Moo OffroaderQueen BeeSilver Flower KartSneekerTropical TruckWild Slugger 8-Bit GoombaBlack Cat ParafoilBright RibbonDolphin Great SailFire Manta GliderGold Boo MasksGold Home-Field GliderGold Penguin WingtipGold UmbrellaGolden WingsMario's Hat BalloonMosaic StarchuteSakura Origami GliderSmiley Flower GliderWario's Mustache
Birdo (Orange)Light-blue YoshiOrange YoshiWaluigi Dasher II
Baby Daisy
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toad Cup challenge from the Amsterdam Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on Amsterdam Drift Regular MKT Icon Daisy.png
Daisy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 12
  • 15
Amsterdam Tour The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Luigi Cup challenge from the Metropolitan Tour, a Time Trial challenge set on Amsterdam Drift Regular Wendy O. Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Wendy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:56.00
  • 1:48.00
  • 1:42.00
Metropolitan Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Luigi Cup Challenge from the Amsterdam Tour; a Snap a Photo challenge set on Amsterdam Drift T T Rosalina (Volendam) from Mario Kart Tour
Rosalina (Volendam)
Flower Kart from Mario Kart Tour
Flower Kart
Rose Parasol from Mario Kart Tour
Rose Parasol
Peach (Vacation) from Mario Kart Tour
Peach (Vacation)
Sweet Daytripper from Mario Kart Tour
Sweet Daytripper
Pink Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Flower Glider
  • 2 or more drivers
  • A Jump Boost
  • Take a photo
Amsterdam Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Daisy (Fairy) from Mario Kart Tour
Daisy (Fairy)
Prancer from Mario Kart Tour
Prancer
Daisy Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Daisy Glider
Spring Tour Nabbit Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Nabbit Cup

Amsterdam Drift 2[edit]

In the standard layout, the racers start the course on Damrak street, in between the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and De Bijenkorf, but unlike the first Amsterdam Drift, racers now head away from Amsterdam Centraal station, where they then take a slight right turn before heading into the canals of the city. Racers take a sharp left turn in the canals and maneuver in between many Jet Pipes. A serpentine turn is taken before heading to a straightaway. Here, there is a fork in the road where players can either go straight ahead then take a 90 degree left turn, or immediately take a 90 degree left turn then take a right turn after. If going straight, racers can choose to use an air current to briefly jump out of the water onto a boat in the canal before driving back in. When both routes meet up again, they lead to a ramp that leads out of the canal again, and back to the surface outside the Amsterdam Centraal Station. One final left turn is taken before reaching the finishing line.

The course also appears as Amsterdam Drift 2R (reversed), Amsterdam Drift 2T (with ramps), and Amsterdam Drift 2R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the Metropolitan Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2022 Anniversary Tour. In the T and R/T variants, racers are forced to go straight at the fork in the road. In the R/T variant, racers can use a glide ramp to glide over a large part of the canal section.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Amsterdam Drift tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Amsterdam Drift 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Amsterdam Drift 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Amsterdam Drift 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Amsterdam Drift 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Blooper Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitGold Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitPenguin MarioPenguin ToadettePetey PiranhaPetey Piranha (Gold)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam)Santa Mii Racing SuitToadette (Explorer)Toadette (Sailor) Black CarriageBright GirlCream Cat CruiserCupid's ArrowDaikon RocketDark Hop RodFrost WingGold Capsule KartGold Hop RodGray Cat CruiserKarp KartPink Capsule KartRainbow TaxiSakura Hop RodSakura Sports CoupeSilver Cupid's Arrow Bright RibbonCream Toe-Bean BalloonsGold Candlelight FlightGold Home-Field GliderGold TulipsGreen SproutMeteor BalloonsNabbit ParachutePolka-Dot Manta GliderSecret ScrollSilver Manta GliderSmiley Flower Glider Blue Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaGreen Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Morton Mii Racing SuitNabbitPara-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina Mii Racing SuitToad (Party Time)Toadette (Astronaut)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWigglerWigglerMiiRacingSuit Blue Crawly KartCheep SnorkelDreamy EggFlower KartGold Cheep SnorkelGold Cupid's ArrowGold QuickshawHoliday SpeederHuffin Puffin EggPineapple 1Piranha PipesRainbow StreetleRoaring RacerSilver Flower Kart**Sweet DaytripperSweet Ride***Yellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame Cheep Cheep MasksChocolate PretzelFire Manta GliderGalaxy GliderGold Eggshell GliderIcy Mario's MustachePink Bubble BalloonPiranha Plant BalloonsShip's WheelStealth GliderSunny Surf MasterTulip Corsage**White Waves Origami Glider***Wonderful Wings
Birdo (Orange)Light-blue YoshiRed Toad (Pit Crew) Birdo (Light Blue)Green Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew) Pink Turbo YoshiSuper Blooper
Amsterdam Drift 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitGold Koopa (Freerunning)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Swimwear)Morton Mii Racing SuitNabbitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPenguin MarioRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Toad (Party Time)White Mii Racing Suit Coconut 1Daikon RocketDolphin DrifterDreamy EggFast FrankGold Hop RodGold PipesGold Soft SwerveGreen SpeederPaintsterParty-WingPiranha PipesSakura Sports CoupeSilver Flower KartWhite Fast FrankYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Super GliderDolphin Great SailFlying EaselGold Eggshell GliderIcy Mario's MustacheMosaic StarchuteNew Year's 2022Pink Checkered GliderPink Magniflying GlassPolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Surf MasterTulip Corsage Daisy (Farmer)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitMario (King)*Mario (Satellaview)PeachettePeach (Explorer)Petey Piranha (Gold)Penguin ToadetteRosalina (Swimwear)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Silver Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)White Tanooki Mario Black CarriageBright GirlCoral Jet CruiserCream Cat CruiserCrimson Hop RodDark Hop RodDesert Rose WagonFrost WingGold Cupid's ArrowJade Hop RodKarp KartRoaring RacerStar BroomSteel DriverWhite Turbo BirdoWild WigglerYellow Sub Scooter Cheep Cheep MasksCream Toe-Bean BalloonsGlittering ParasolGold Cloud Balloons**Gold Penguin WingtipGolden GliderGreen SproutMario Bros. ParafoilMeteor BalloonsPara-PaniniShip's WheelSilver Manta GliderWavy Great Sail
Light-blue Shy GuyOrange Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Luigi Gold Blooper
Amsterdam Drift 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Swimwear)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Mario (Golf)Mario (King)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPenguin ToadetteRosalina Mii Racing SuitTanooki RosalinaToadette (Astronaut)Wiggler Mii Racing Suit Blue Sub ScooterCheep SnorkelCoral Jet CruiserCream Cat CruiserDesert Rose WagonFlower KartGold EagleGray Cat CruiserPineapple 1Pink Capsule KartPink CometStrawberry Soft SwerveSweet RideWhite Turbo Birdo Chocolate PretzelGalaxy GliderGlittering ParasolGold Cloud BalloonsGreen SproutMelon & Banana BalloonsPink Gold MeteorsPiranha Plant BalloonsPretzel GliderRainbow Flappy WingsSunny Surf MasterWavy Great SailWonderful Diamond Baby Mario (Koala)Baby Peach (Cherub)Blooper Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Yukata)Fish Bone Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitMario (Chef)Mario (Satellaview)Mario (Swimwear)Pastry Chef Mii Racing Suit***PeachettePeach (Vacation)Penguin MarioRosalina (Chef)**Rosalina (Swimwear)Rosalina (Volendam) Black DozerCrimson Hop RodCupid's ArrowDolphin DrifterGold BunnyGold DriverGold Fish Bone FerryGold Sushi RacerMacharonMoo Moo OffroaderRainbow StreetleSakura Hop RodSilver Cupid's ArrowSilver Flower Kart*Steel DriverSweet DaytripperYellow Offroader 8-Bit Super MushroomBlooper WingtipFlying FlappersGold Manta GliderGold Penguin WingtipJellychuteManta GliderMeteor BalloonsMosaic StarchutePolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Candlelight FlightSilver Manta GliderTulip CorsageWhite Waves Origami Glider**
Pink Turbo Yoshi Ice BroLight-blue YoshiPurple Koopa (Freerunning) Gold Blooper
Amsterdam Drift 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo (White)Blue Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Larry (Wintertime)Mario (King)Pauline (Rose)Peach Mii Racing SuitPink Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki MarioWiggler Cupid's ArrowDaikon RocketFlower KartGold Cupid's ArrowGold Fish Bone FerryGoo-Goo PinkJumbo JetterMoo Moo OffroaderPineapple 1Piranha PipesRainbow StreetleStrawberry Soft SwerveSweet RideTropical TruckWiggler Egg 8-Bit GoombaCat ParafoilFlying FlappersGreen SproutIcy Mario's MustacheJellychuteMario Bros. ParafoilPink Checkered GliderPiranha Plant BalloonsSecret ScrollStealth GliderTulip Corsage Blooper Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadetteCaptain ToadCastle Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Daisy Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitMario (Chef)Mario (Swimwear)NabbitPeach (Wedding)Peach (Wintertime)Petey PiranhaRosalina (Halloween)Tanooki RosalinaToad (Tourist)** Black Carriage**Black Penguin SliderCact-BCarrot KartCoral Jet CruiserFestival GirlFish Bone FerryGold EagleGold Hop RodGold PipesGold Soft SwerveGreen Cat CruiserGreen SpeederPink DozerRainbow TaxiRose TaxiSilver Warrior WagonYellow Offroader Autumn LeavesCream Toe-Bean BalloonsDolphin Great SailFire Manta GliderGold Candlelight FlightGold Checkered GliderGolden Glider**New Year's 2023Pink Magniflying GlassRainbow Flappy WingsRose ParasolRoyal ParachuteSmiley Flower GliderWonderful Diamond
Green Toad (Pit Crew)
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Yoshi Cup challenge from the Metropolitan Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 2 Regular Pink Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (passive)
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (aggressive)
Metropolitan Tour The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toadette Cup challenge from the Metropolitan Tour; a Glider Challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 2 Regular Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 250
  • 550
  • 650
Metropolitan Tour The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
Spring Tour The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Rosalina Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Cat Peach Cup challenge from the 2022 Anniversary Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 2 Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
Anniversary Tour (2022) The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup

Amsterdam Drift 3[edit]

This route begins in the same place as the other routes, on Damrak, only facing away from the Amsterdam Centraal station, like with Amsterdam Drift 2. Racers take a slight right before entering a canal. Instead of going left like they would on Amsterdam Drift 2, racers go straight ahead to continue through the canal before turning left and coming out in the Keukenhof tulip fields. Racers avoid Piranha Plants while serpentining through the field before driving through the Rijksmuseum. Racers take a sharp right in front of the Bloemenmarkt before taking an even sharper left to re-enter the streets of central Amsterdam. Racers drive past the National Monument, then come across a moving tram which can give a Jump Boost if driven into (like the first route for the city), before taking two last 90 degree left turns to the finish line. Amsterdam Drift 3 is the only city course route so far to debut in a Team Rally.

The course also appears as Amsterdam Drift 3R (reversed), Amsterdam Drift 3T (with ramps), and Amsterdam Drift 3R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R and T variants, the Piranha Plants are gone; in the R variant, there are instead goats in the Keukenhof section. In the T variant, there are instead Monty Moles in the section, and there is a glide ramp just before racers encounter the moving tram. In the R/T variant, the moving tram is gone.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Amsterdam Drift tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Amsterdam Drift 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Amsterdam Drift 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Amsterdam Drift 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Amsterdam Drift 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Luigi (Painter)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Vacation)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Toad Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Egg Hunt) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Blue Sub ScooterCapsule KartChocolate Banana MinibusCoral Jet CruiserGold Wild SluggerGrand BadwagonPink CometPink SpeederPiranha PipesRose TaxiSakura Sports CoupeSilver Flower Kart Bright BalloonsGold Cloud BalloonsGold Mario's Hat BalloonGolden GliderGreen SproutIcy Mario's MustachePara-PaniniRainbow BellsSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsTulip CorsageWonderful Wings Chargin' Chuck (Gold)Light Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Metal MarioPeach (Wedding)Peach Mii Racing SuitPenguin LuigiWendy Mii Racing SuitWiggler Blooper ShuttleBlue Crawly KartCream ClassicDolphin DrifterGold Double-DeckerGold Sweet RideGold TricksterGoo-Goo BuggyGreen Double-DeckerGreen-Yellow Capsule KartPink SneekerStrawberry Soft SwerveSwift TalonTiger BruiserWatermelon KartWhite Fast Frank Calico ParafoilCandlelight Flight CakeChocolate PretzelCream Toe-Bean BalloonsGold Eggshell GliderGold TulipsRose ParasolTropical BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWavy Great SailWhite Waves Origami GliderWicked TopazWiggler ParachuteYoshi's Cookies
Blue Shy GuyBlue YoshiGreen Toad (Pit Crew)PeachPink Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo Yoshi
Amsterdam Drift 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Birdo (White)Chargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dr. LuigiMario (Satellaview)Pauline (Rose)Penguin MarioPink Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Wiggler Black CarriageBlooper ShuttleBright GirlCleanup HitterCream ClassicDolphin DrifterGold Shielded SpeedsterGrand BadwagonGreen Double-DeckerPurple BunnySilver Cupid's ArrowSwift Talon Dolphin Great SailFlying FlappersGold Eggshell GliderPara-PaniniPink Checkered GliderPretzel GliderWavy Great SailWhite Waves Origami GliderWiggler ParachuteWonderful Garnet Cat ToadFish Bone Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Classic)Penguin LuigiPink Gold PeachSpike Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario Cact-BChocolate Banana MinibusGold BruiserGold Capsule KartGold Double-DeckerGold DriverGold Kiddie KartGold Soft SwerveGoo-Goo GoldRose TaxiSakura Sports CoupeWiggler Egg Bright BalloonsCalico ParafoilCandlelight Flight CakeCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFire Manta GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Flappy WingsGold Manta GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGolden GliderGreen SproutIcy Mario's MustacheLuigi's Hat BalloonMelon & Banana BalloonsSuper Mario Kart Glider
Green Turbo Birdo
Amsterdam Drift 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Light Blue Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Luigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Painter)Mario (SNES)Peach (Wedding)Penguin LuigiWendy Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit Blue Crawly KartBlue SpeederCoral Jet CruiserGold Kiddie KartGold Soft SwerveGold Sweet RideGoo-Goo GoldGreen-Yellow Capsule KartPink SneekerSilver Flower KartWiggler Egg Candlelight Flight CakeGold Flappy WingsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Manta GliderJellychuteLuigi's Hat BalloonMelon & Banana BalloonsMosaic StarchuteTropical BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWicked TopazWonderful Wings Daisy (Thai Dress)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserPenguin MarioPink Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitToadette Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Blue Sub ScooterBright GirlCapsule KartCleanup HitterGold Bullet BlasterGoo-Goo BlackGrand BadwagonPink CometPink Speeder**Piranha PipesRainbow StreetleSilver Cupid's ArrowWhite Fast Frank Bright RibbonDolphin Great SailFlying FlappersGlittering GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold TulipsGreen SproutIcy Mario's MustacheMario Bros. ParafoilPink Checkered GliderSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsTulip CorsageWaluigi's MustacheWhite Waves Origami GliderWonderful Garnet
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Toad (Pit Crew) Green Turbo Birdo Blue Yoshi
Amsterdam Drift 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Mario Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Toadette (Sailor)White Tanooki MarioWigglerWiggler Mii Racing Suit Blue Crawly KartBlue SpeederBlue Sub ScooterChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCleanup HitterDolphin DrifterGold Double-DeckerGoo-Goo BlackGreen Double-DeckerRainbow StreetleSilver Cupid's ArrowSwift TalonTiger BruiserWhite Fast Frank Calico ParafoilChocolate PretzelCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFlying FlappersGlittering GliderJellychutePink Bubble BalloonTulip CorsageWaluigi's MustacheWiggler ParachuteWonderful DiamondWonderful Garnet Birdo (White)Builder LuigiBuilder ToadetteDolphin Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Chef)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Wiggler (Gold) Black CarriageBlack SneekerBoo PipesCoral Jet CruiserDaikon RocketFish Bone FerryGold DriverGold PaintsterGold Sweet RideGold Wild SluggerGoo-Goo BuggyHoliday SpeederKamek's Zoom BroomPink SpeederPiranha PipesSilver Flower KartWatermelon Kart 8-Bit Super GliderFire Manta GliderGlittering ParasolGold Eggshell GliderGold Flappy WingsLuigi's Hat BalloonPara-PaniniPretzel GliderSilver StarchuteSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsTropical BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWavy Great SailWonderful Wings
Birdo (Green)Blue Shy GuyLight-blue YoshiYellow Yoshi Dasher II
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Bowser Jr. Cup challenge from the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 3 Regular MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 25
  • 35
Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr. Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Lemmy Cup challenge from the 2023 Anniversary Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 3 Regular Driver Mario (King) Yoshi (Kangaroo) Pauline Rosalina (Volendam) Daisy (Thai Dress) Luigi (Lederhosen) Peach (Kimono) N/A Anniversary Tour (2023) Lemmy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lemmy Cup
Kart Monarch Kart Yellow Offroader Yellow Taxi Flower Kart Tuk-Tuk Kart Fast Frank Sakura Quickshaw
Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the 2023 Anniversary Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Amsterdam Drift 3 Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 4
  • 8
  • 12
Anniversary Tour (2023) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

In-Game screenshot of Tour Amsterdam Drift as part of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Tour Amsterdam Drift in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Amsterdam Drift returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass, where it appears as the first course of the Fruit Cup. It is an expanded and combined version of the three routes for the course in Mario Kart Tour, and has received significant visual upgrades compared to how it appeared originally. The music has been shortened by four measures; a jaw harp, bells, and whistling have been added to the instrumentation, and the vocals play for an additional bar in the portion preceding the loop. The canal section is much more saturated than before, and is now a vibrant blue hue when underwater. The water itself is also more transparent when viewed from the surface. The boat above the canals now faces the opposite direction to accommodate for the route now being done backwards. The minimap has also been rotated 90° counterclockwise.

The course begins with the first route for the course, with racers starting on the Damrak street, driving past the Amsterdam Centraal Station and the Montelbaanstoren before turning left and gliding to the Zaanse Schans. Racers pass the windmills before eventually turning back into the city, passing a tram as they do. The trams knock over racers that hit them, much like the trains in Super Bell Subway and N64 Kalimari Desert. After a sharp left turn, they reach lap 2.

The second lap is based on Amsterdam Drift 2R. The fork in the canal now only uses the road that goes straight ahead, leaving the other way blocked off (similar to Amsterdam Drift 2R/T); however, racers can still access a boat located atop the canal. Racers maneuver in between Jet Pipes before coming out of the water and reaching lap 3.

The third and final lap begins with Amsterdam Drift 3R; racers turn right twice and pass another tram, before following a road connecting the first and third routes (which is unused in Tour). Racers are then lead to Amsterdam Drift 3, facing the route's regular direction, as they enter the canals again. Players come out at the tulip fields, avoiding Piranha Plants until they drive under the Rijksmuseum and the Bloemenmarkt. After a few sharp turns, racers finally reach the finishing line.

Unlike most other courses using arrow fields, Amsterdam Drift can be driven in reverse for a time without Lakitu picking up drivers, with the third lap route being used; however, unlike N64 Kalimari Desert and Tour London Loop, this does not trigger any unusual behavior.

Tour Amsterdam Drift is one of three courses from Mario Kart Tour to appear in the fourth wave, alongside Tour Bangkok Rush and Tour Singapore Speedway. It is the only one that is not in the Boomerang Cup. Amsterdam Drift's appearance in the Booster Course Pass also makes it one of five courses in the Mario Kart series that allow racers to run into other racers going in the opposite direction, the others being Luigi Circuit in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, DS Peach Gardens, Tour Paris Promenade, and Tour Rome Avanti.

Sponsors[edit]

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Tour game.
    • Yes, it's true―this course is modeled after the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. What a scenic view of windmills and tulips!
    • This course changes each lap, and there's even an area where you head down into the canals. Water situation!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): No time to mill around - Amsterdam Drift awaits!
    Today, we're shining the spotlight on a course released as part of the fourth wave, which is available now: Amsterdam Drift.
    First appearing in the smart device title Mario Kart Tour, this picturesque course set in and around the Dutch capital will take you past windmills and across fields of tulips, as well as many other famous sights. What's more, the route changes from lap to lap, with some sections even diving into the city's iconic canals - but don't let that dampen your enthusiasm!
  • Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer: Set in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this beautiful course features the characteristic windmills and tulips.[1]

Changes from real life[edit]

  • Amsterdam Centraal is moved much further inland.
  • Zaanse Schans is moved 11km southeast to the other bank across the Amsterdam "IJ" river.
  • The tram stops are now blue instead of dark gray.
  • Keukenhof is moved 25km northeast to the outskirts of Amsterdam.

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Amsterdam Drift[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Amsterdam Drift.
Screenshots[edit]

Amsterdam Drift 2[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Amsterdam Drift 2.
Screenshots[edit]

Amsterdam Drift 3[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Amsterdam Drift 3.
Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アムステルダム ブルーム[?]
Amusuterudamu Burūmu
Amsterdam Bloom
Chinese 阿姆斯特丹漂流[?]
Āmǔsītèdān Piāoliú
Amsterdam Drift
Dutch Afslag Amsterdam[?] Amsterdam Exit
French (NOA) Escapade à Amsterdam[?] Escapade to Amsterdam
French (NOE) Virée à Amsterdam[?] Trip to Amsterdam
German Ausfahrt Amsterdam[?] Amsterdam Exit
Italian Amsterdam in derapata[?] Amsterdam Drifting
Korean 암스테르담 해류[?]
Amseutereudam Haeryu
Amsterdam Current
Portuguese (NOA) Amsterdã Acelerada[?] Accelerated Amsterdam
Deslizes em Amesterdã[?] Sliding in Amsterdam Nintendo Music
Portuguese (NOE) Deslizes em Amesterdão[?] Sliding in Amsterdam
Russian Заезд в Амстердаме[?]
Zayezd v Amsterdame
Check-in in Amsterdam
Spanish (NOA) Ámsterdam acelerada[?] Accelerated Amsterdam
Spanish (NOE) Derrapes en Ámsterdam[?] Drifts in Amsterdam

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 15, 2023. (Archived July 15, 2023, 10:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)