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Amsterdam travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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Common scams in Amsterdam

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Amsterdam, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Amsterdam — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Amsterdam

6 places worth your time in Amsterdam, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Amsterdam →

Top food to try in Amsterdam

6 dishes to eat in Amsterdam, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Amsterdam →

Traditions and customs in Amsterdam

5 customs and traditions in Amsterdam — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Amsterdam →

Getting around Amsterdam

How to travel around Amsterdam — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Amsterdam: transport and taxi apps →

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