Five Places to Visit in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a historic city full of culture that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime—it’s full of surprises around every corner.

1. CANAL CRUISE

Get a feel for the history and layout of Amsterdam’s canals by boat. Take a tour of the canals, and travel through the canals of the city.It is very easy to find a tour for a boat as canals are across whole city of Amsterdam. Usually it is starting from €15 to €35 per person depends on boat and food/drinks if include.

2. Red Light District

Contrary to what a lot of people might assume, the Amsterdam Red Light District has a friendly atmosphere and isn't as dangerous as it used to be. It is actually a safe area as many policemen and private bodyguards are always on duty.

When to go to Red Light District Amsterdam?
During the day, the district is less lively and even less attractive as the more messy aspects reveal themselves in natural daylight. Although there are women tapping on the windows even during the light hours, most of the action takes place around 11pm. The district is swarming with crowds and the red neon lights illuminate the canals. The atmosphere lives until around 2am or 3am when the streets get emptier and businesses shuts down.

3. ALBERT CUYP MARKET

It’s the largest market in all of The Netherlands and has been around since 1905. Come hungry and try some local cheeses and dutch Stroopwafels. You can also score some great souvenirs here. It is open from 9:00 am to about 5 pm, on Mondays through Saturdays (no Sundays).

4. MUSEUMS

Amsterdam is a town of art. There are many famous artists that have come out of Amsterdam including Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gough. You can see their pieces in some of the museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gough Museum, or Hermitage Museum. If you are more of a modern art lover, check out the Moco Museum.

5. WINDMILL

De Gooyer: an urban windmill icon in the heart of Amsterdam. De Gooyer stands proud and tall. It’s not fighting the elements anymore and you can’t go inside, but it still offers a cool peek into Dutch history, right in the middle of the city’s hustle and bustle.

Zaanse Schans: a windmill wonderland Hop on a short train ride and you’ll find Zaanse Schans, a village dotted with windmills spinning against the sky. Each one’s got its own story and job—like De Huisman, storing spices, De Gekroonde Poelenburg sawing wood, or De Kat grinding paint.