Tourist taxes in hotels (Amsterdam and the area)
In almost all municipalities in Netherlands, you have to pay tourist/ city tax if you stay there overnight. Taxes are used to improve the city and its facilities. The tourist…
Amsterdam Explorer
KLM houses walk in Amsterdam
There are hunderds of popular walking routes and day itineraries in Amsterdam (we also have a few!). But how about a creative one? You have probably heard about the KLM…
Giethoorn tours: book a day trip from Amsterdam
Giethoorn, often called the Dutch Venice, is located 121 kilometers away from Amsterdam. Travelling from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by public transport takes about 2 to 2,5 hours one way. For…
Travel to Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, an old fisherman’s village, and Marken, a former island in the Zuiderzee, are two must-see places the Netherlands. Here’s our guide on how to travel to Volendam and Marken…
Prices in Amsterdam: calculate your travel budget
How expensive is Amsterdam? Here you can check prices in Amsterdam in 2025, including prices for transport, museums, food and drink, hotels and souvenirs, that will help you plan your…
Best time to visit Keukenhof in 2026
In 2026 Keukenhof is open from 19 March to 10 May. It stays beautiful the whole season. But most travellers want to visit Keukenhof during special festival events and during…
Madame Tussauds museum in Amsterdam: plan your visit
Madame Tussauds is the second largest museum in Amsterdam. Its collection of wax figures includes celebrities, icons and historical figures. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Madame Tussauds offers a…
How to pay for public transport in Amsterdam? Tickets & passes
How to pay for the tram in Amsterdam? Here’s an overview of Amsterdam’s public transport tickets and prices for 2025. Whether you need a single tram ticket or a 3-day…
Winter in Amsterdam: things to do
Let’s be honest – you need to be lucky to see white winter in Amsterdam. The photos of Amsterdam in snow above and below where taken by a talented photographer…
Night buses in Amsterdam
Public transport in Amsterdam operates 24 hours a day. From 06:00 till midnight you can use city trams, buses or metro. Later you can take a night bus. There are…