Amsterdam Tourism

177 Guides in this pillar

WWII Amsterdam: Occupation, Resistance & Liberation Complete Guide (2026)

Amsterdam’s World War II history is one of the most consequential and tragic chapters in modern European history. Five years…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 8 min

Amsterdam’s flea markets and antique shops are the city’s secret retail therapy — from the Waterlooplein flea market, open six…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 7 min

A day trip to The Hague from Amsterdam takes you to the Netherlands’ political capital and most underrated city —…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 6 min

The Nine Streets (De 9 Straatjes) is Amsterdam’s most photogenic shopping district — a charming 3×3 grid of tiny streets…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 5 min

First time in Amsterdam? Most rookie mistakes are avoidable — but only if you know about them. We’ve compiled 25…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 8 min

Amsterdam’s free ferries to Noord are one of the city’s best-kept transit secrets — comfortable, completely free for pedestrians and…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 7 min

Amsterdam food tours have exploded since 2015 — there are now 20+ operators offering walking tours, bike tours, brewery crawls,…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 6 min

Family-friendly hotels in Amsterdam can be hard to find — many canal houses have narrow staircases, no lifts, and small…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 8 min

This is an honest visitor guide to the Red Light District (De Wallen) — Amsterdam’s most photographed and most misunderstood…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 9 min

Amsterdam laws for tourists are progressive and tolerant — but they have tightened significantly since 2023. Cannabis is regulated (5g…

Updated October 26, 2026 · 10 min