Netherlands
Amsterdam Travel Guide
Canal rings, Rembrandt, and a liberal soul
Arts & CultureHistoryArchitectureFood & Dining
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
Highlights included in EME itineraries
Food & Dining2h
Albert Cuyp Market
Amsterdam's largest and liveliest street market since 1905 — fresh stroopwafels, Dutch herring, Surinamese roti, and kibbeling from over 250 stalls in De Pijp neighbourhood
History1h
Begijnhof
Step through a narrow doorway off the Spui to find a hidden medieval courtyard of tiny gabled houses, once home to a lay sisterhood and now one of Amsterdam's most peaceful secrets.
Architecture1.5h
Canal Cruise
See Amsterdam as it was meant to be seen — from the water. 17th-century merchant houses, 1,500 bridges, and houseboats glide past
Music & Nightlife2h
Concertgebouw
One of the world's most acoustically perfect concert halls, this 1888 neo-Renaissance venue hosts free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays where you can hear the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra rehearse.
Arts & Culture3h
Rijksmuseum
The Dutch Golden Age in one building — Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's Milkmaid, and 8,000 masterpieces in a stunning neo-Gothic palace
Food & Dining3h
Tony's Chocolonely Super Store
Build your own chocolate bar, explore the colourful factory-style store, and learn how Tony's is making chocolate 100% slave-free. Best visited in the morning before the crowds
Planning Your Amsterdam Itinerary
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Currency
EUR
Language
Dutch
Visa
Schengen visa for non-EU citizens. 90 days in 180-day period.
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