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Amsterdam Guide Written by a Local

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    • Cruises overview
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Museums

Is pre-booking required for Amsterdam museums?

May 24, 2026 No Comments

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…

Transport

Bus 300 from Schiphol airport to Haarlem

May 23, 2026 No Comments

Get from Schiphol to Haarlem in just 45 minutes on direct bus 300. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, prices, and the timetable for 2026. Taking bus 300…

Day trips

How to get from Amsterdam to Volendam: day trip guide 2026

May 23, 2026 No Comments

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…

Things to do

Is Amsterdam expensive? Calculate your travel budget

May 23, 2026 No Comments

How expensive is Amsterdam? Here you can check prices in Amsterdam in 2026, including prices for transport, museums, food and drink, hotels and souvenirs, that will help you plan your…

Things to do

Red light district Amsterdam: rules and tips

May 23, 2026 No Comments

De Wallen, Amsterdam’s red-light district, is the most vibrant and internationally known part of the city. It offers legal window prostitution, sex shops, brothels, live shows, strip clubs, and a…

Transport

Schiphol airport railway station

May 22, 2026 No Comments

Amsterdam Schiphol railway station is located directly under the airport. In the arrival hall follow the Trains sign to the Schiphol plaza hall. There you can use twelve escalators and…

Day trips Transport

From Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach: travel by train, bus, car

May 22, 2026 No Comments

Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach place at North Sea, often called Amsterdam’s beach. In fact the distance between Zandvoort aan Zee and Amsterdam is 40 km. But there is…

Food Things to do

Rooftop restaurants in Amsterdam

May 22, 2026 No Comments

We have selected five cafés and rooftop restaurants in Amsterdam where you can drink coffee, have lunch and enjoy a great view of Amsterdam in 2026. Photos: Kristina Kutena Check…

Day trips Transport

Bus 316 from Amsterdam to Volendam

May 21, 2026 No Comments

If you’d like to explore Volendam at your own pace, take public bus line 316 from Amsterdam. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to…

Transport

How to get from Amsterdam airport Schiphol to the city center?

May 21, 2026 No Comments

Amsterdam airport Schiphol (AMS) is located 17 kilometers away from Amsterdam downtown. You can easily travel to the city center or your hotel by train, bus or taxi. In this…

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Welcome to the Amsterdam Explorer city guide! My name is Anastasia, and I live in the Netherlands since 2013. In this guide, I’ll inspire you to visit Amsterdam, discover hidden gems, and help you plan your trip.

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