A Trip to Amsterdam

Best guided tours

Amsterdam is full of attractions and is itself a mix of rich culture and astonishing history. Tourists can benefit from the Amsterdam City Card, which offers access to numerous museums and attractions, as well as free public transport, even on the canals. We begin our exploration the traditional Dutch way, that is by bicycle. We’ll take the two-hour guided tour through the famous districts. Of course, no visit to Amsterdam should be complete without taking a boat ride down the canals that offer a wonderful view of the city, especially during the night when they scenery is truly spectacular.

If you’re interested in learning about Amsterdam’s World War II story, the best way to do that is by going on a walking city tour where you’ll explore the Jewish district and learn about even more important cultural attractions, such as various synagogues. You can learn about the city’s most famous Jewish woman, Anne Frank, if you join a guided tour that will show you Amsterdam through her eyes.

Exploring the city’s liberal side is also full of adventures. You can learn more about it on a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour through the Red District that ends in the famous coffee shops where you’ll try your skills at rolling a joint. And while you’re at it, why not explore some of the city’s narrowest streets. Of course, you can also opt for the tour that includes only the district of courtesans, where you’ll observe the famous display windows of brothels. And if you want to delve deeper into prostitution in the Netherlands, then the museum concerned with the subject will warmly welcome you. It’s located in a former bordello. Or you can go on a two-hour walking tour to Red District bars or the rock district, Leidseplein, if you want some other ways to feel the city’s vibes. There’s lots of cheap drinks waiting for you and you’ll also get to meet the locals.

Where to see the artistic creations?

Amsterdam has many museums travellers will find interesting. Head to the museum of one of the most world-famous painters, van Gogh. Dive into the vast collection of his paintings, sketches and letters. To get a better understanding of his art, I recommend a guided tour. You can combine it with a professional tour of other important museums, such as the Rijksmuseum with its emphasis on the Dutch golden age in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can view more than 400 works of art in the museum with an online ticket that will save you the queuing at the entrance.

The city’s surroundings are also wonderful. There’s Keukenhof, the world’s largest spring park, less than an hour’s ride from the city by bus. The park is home to more than seven million blooming tulips from March to May.

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