Netherlands

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

Common scams in Amsterdam

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

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

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

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

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

2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Amsterdam that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

1 emergency services in Amsterdam you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Amsterdam — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Scam entries describe patterns reported in an area. They are not findings of fact, and they do not allege wrongdoing by any named business.