I amsterdam City Card review: is it worth it + savings calculator
The I amsterdam City Card is worth buying if you plan to visit 4+ museums and use public transport in Amsterdam. A 72-hour card costs €115 and can save you…
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Day trip to Haarlem from Amsterdam: things to do, eat & stay
Visit the beautiful city of Haarlem, located just 15 minutes from Amsterdam. It’s a must-see if you like art, history, culture and shopping. In our guide we’ve selected the best…
Light Festival 2026/2027 in Amsterdam
Which Amsterdam Light festival cruises are the best? Amsterdam Light Festival is a famous winter festival of art, light and water in Amsterdam. Historical buildings, bridges and sculptures in the…
Day trip to Efteling from Amsterdam
Efteling is the most visited attraction in the Netherlands – and one of the best day trips you can do from Amsterdam with kids. The park is 110 km away,…
From Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach: travel by train, bus, car
Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach town on the North Sea coast, 40 km from Amsterdam. It is often called Amsterdam’s beach. Despite the distance, you can reach it in…
How to use public transport in Amsterdam?
Public transport in Amsterdam is operated by GVB and covers trams, buses, metro and ferries. How does public transport work? It’s very easy to use — and in this guide…
Rembrandt house museum in Amsterdam: tickets, prices & tips
The Rembrandt House Museum is located at Jodenbreestraat 4 in Amsterdam, in the actual house where Rembrandt van Rijn lived and worked from 1639 to 1658. The museum is open…
Museumkaart vs I amsterdam Card: which should I buy?
Museumkaart vs I amsterdam City Card: which Amsterdam museum pass saves you more money? I have been living in the Netherlands for the past 13 years and have used both…
Is pre-booking required for Amsterdam museums?
Are there any museums in Amsterdam that would you recommend pre-booking tickets for? We hear this question a lot from travelers. While most of us want to keep our plans…
Amsterdam tourist tax in 2026: rates, calculator & tips
If you stay in a hotel in Amsterdam in 2026, you will pay a tourist tax of 12,5% of the room price (excluding VAT). Tourist tax is a municipal tax…