Amsterdam Planning FAQ

Plan your trip to Amsterdam: how to get here, get around, find tourist information, and more

Getting there

• How do I get to Amsterdam?
• How do I get downtown from the airport?
• Where's the Amsterdam train station?

Getting around

• What are the city layout and major neighborhoods of Amsterdam?
• How can I get around Amsterdam (buses/trams, Metro, tickets, taxis, canal boats)?
• Where can I rent a bike in Amsterdam?
• How can I get a city tour of Amsterdam?
  • City tours
  • Bike tours
  • Canal cruises

Basic tourist intel

• Where can I get tourist information in Amsterdam?
• What are the top sights in Amsterdam?
• Where can I find a great hotel in my price range?
• Where can I find something to eat?
• Where's the best shopping in Amsterdam?
• Is Amsterdam safe?

Only in Amsterdam...

• Is marijuana really legal in Amsterdam?
• What about the Red Light district; is prostitution really legal in Amsterdam?
• Is there really a sex museum in Amsterdam?
• I hear shopping for diamonds is a really big deal in Amsterdam.
• How can I cruise the canals?
• Can I tour the Heineken factory?
  

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