Amsterdam Tours and Trips 2023/2024

• Old Centre of Amsterdam is a medieval labyrinth composed of bridges, canals and gorgeous buildings that have remained largely undamaged since the times they were first constructed.
• Amsterdam is home to some of the most famous museums in Europe, including the Rijksmuseum, which hosts a vast collection of artwork from Dutch Golden Age, and the Van Gogh Museum, dedicated to one of the greatest artists of all times.
• Anne Frank House is one of the most important historical sites in the city. Seeing as it’s highly visited year-round, it’s advised to purchase your tickets in advance.
• The city’s Red Light District is considered by many to be one of Amsterdam’s absolute must-visits.

• Even though Amsterdam has an efficient tram and subway network, if you want to explore the city like a local, it’s best to do so the essential Dutch way – by cycling!
• Whenever you feel like you need to escape the hustle and bustle, head over to Vondelpark, one of the most beloved green getaways for tourists and locals alike.
• Amsterdam is a super-popular tourist spot regardless of the season, but if you want to strike that perfect balance of nice weather and lesser crowds, try booking your stay in spring (April and May) or fall (September and October). This is your best chance to visit all the famous sites without hour-long waits, and even find decent accommodation deals.

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. With its progressive and liberal policies, Amsterdam has earned quite the reputation as a pioneering city in many aspects. It is also a relatively diverse city with people from all races, ethnicity and religions living together in harmony and peace.

Top 3 attractions in Amsterdam:

• Rijksmuseum: This recently-renovated, internationally-renowned museum hosts an immense collection of Dutch art from the Old Masters as well as art from the former Dutch colonies in South East Asia.
• Vondelpark: The largest park in Amsterdam is popular among locals and visitors alike where people relax, play sports on the grass, bike along pathways, eat and drink
• Bloemenmarkt: The only floating flower market in the world where flower-stalls float on the Singel canal

Other things to do and see in Amsterdam:

• Take a boat tour of the city that boasts of an extensive canal network which is more than 100 kms in length and encompasses 1500 bridges.
• Rent a bike and see Amsterdam, the bicycle capital of Europe with its many bike paths and parks.
• Visit the dozens of museums and art galleries in the city including Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Schutters Gallery, Rembrandt House Museum and Anne Frank House.
• Enjoy the beauty and elegance of classic buildings of Amsterdam like the Royal Palace, Stadsschouwburg (City Theater), Central Station, Concertgebouw (City Philharmonic), Post Office or the Magna Plaza, and St. Nicolaaskerk. Amsterdam also has a reputation for having weirdly-shaped modern buildings like the EYE, Silodam, Muziekgebouw, Arcam and NEMO.
• Spend your time amidst greenery and peace in one of the many parks that adorn this beautiful city like Vondelpark, Beatrixpark, Museumplein, Sarphatipark and Oosterpark.
• Spend your evenings in one of the many craft beer bars in Amsterdam, which has lately seen a surge in new brew-pubs. Some popular choices include Cafe Gollem, ‘t Arendsnest, Cafe Belgique and In De Wildeman.

The climate of Amsterdam:

• Amsterdam is a port city that is strongly influenced by the North Sea and the moderating effects of the Gulf Stream which creates a cool oceanic climate.
• The best time to visit Amsterdam is during the summer months from late May to early September. Amsterdam has average highs in the lower twenties and average lows around 12° C. The city gets a lot of sunshine throughout the summer
• Winters are chilly with average highs around 5-9° C and average lows about 1-3° C. Amsterdam get a very poor level of sunshine during the winters
• Amsterdam remains wet for most of the year with an average rainfall of 63.8 mm per month and 217 wet days per year. The driest month is March and the wettest is August.

Currency:

• The official currency of the Netherlands is the Euro and most businesses will not accept US Dollars or GB Pounds.
• It is advisable that you change currency beforehand or carry a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) that can be used in the Netherlands.

Whether you are a travel-junkie or a casual tourist, you will find something that you love and like in Amsterdam. No matter what background you come from, you are sure to enjoy one or more aspects of this vibrant city.