BEST THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP (2024) | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • Full written guide w/ more details (and a free map): happytowander.com/things-to-d...
    Follow me on Instagram: / happytowander
    Watch next:
    • AMSTERDAM TRAVEL TIPS ...
    • NETHERLANDS TRAVEL TIP...
    Amsterdam Tickets & Links Mentioned (Affiliate Links Below):
    Note - many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: happytowander.com/privacy/
    ➡️ I amsterdam Card: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Canal cruise w/ bottomless wine and cheese: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Rijksmuseum: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Stedelijk Museum: www.getyourguide.com/stedelij...
    ➡️ Van Gogh Museum Ticket: www.getyourguide.com/van-gogh...
    ➡️ STRAAT Street Art Museum: www.getyourguide.com/straat-m...
    ➡️ Anne Frank House: www.annefrank.org/en/museum/t...
    ➡️ Jewish Cultural Quarter: jck.nl/en
    Other Helpful Amsterdam Tickets (Affiliate Links Below):
    ➡️ Amsterdam 1 - 7 Day Transport Ticket: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Amsterdam Travel Ticket: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Go City Explorer Pass: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    ➡️ Go City All Inclusive Pass: www.getyourguide.com/amsterda...
    More Helpful Amsterdam Resources:
    ➡️ Things to do in Amsterdam: happytowander.com/things-to-d...
    ➡️ Amsterdam fun facts: happytowander.com/amsterdam-f...
    ➡️ General Netherlands travel tips: happytowander.com/netherlands...
    ➡️ Top Amsterdam food experiences: happytowander.com/amsterdam-f...
    ➡️ Best canal cruises in Amsterdam: happytowander.com/amsterdam-c...
    ➡️ I amsterdam card review: happytowander.com/i-amsterdam...
    ➡️ Amsterdam to Keukenhof day trip guide: happytowander.com/keukenhof-f...
    OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES
    Note - many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: happytowander.com/privacy/
    ➡️ My favourite travel credit card - Wise: {Referral Link} happytowander.com/Wise
    ➡️ My go-to eSIM {Affiliate Link} - Save $3 w/ the code CHRIST99027: happytowander.com/Airalo
    ➡️ Where I search hotels {Paid Link}: www.booking.com/index.html?ai...
    ➡️ Where I search flights: www.google.com/travel/flights
    ➡️ Where I compare/book transport in Europe {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/omio
    ➡️ My go-to travel insurance {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/WorldNomads
    ➡️ Where I book activities/tours {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/GetYourGuide
    ➡️ Where I find rental cars {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/DiscoverCars
    Looking for the best things to do in Amsterdam and Amsterdam activities that are a bit more off the beaten path? This Amsterdam travel guide includes tips, ideas & tourist traps in Amsterdam to avoid, plus insights into Amsterdam hidden gems.

Комментарии • 47

  • @HappytoWander
    @HappytoWander  2 месяца назад +8

    Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy today's video all about the best things to do in Amsterdam. Let me know in the comments if there are any other activities you'd add, and as I mentioned in the video, you can find the link for my free map at the end :)

  • @butenbremer1965
    @butenbremer1965 2 месяца назад +17

    Thank you sooooo much for addressing the Anne Frank House!! Not many RUclips travel related channels covering AMS have done so in the past. Anne Frank was a GER girl born in Frankfurt, the city I've been residing in for 30+ years now. I don't remember the number of times I visited that important site of World History..... When I was in school, it was mandatory for GER students to read "The Diary Of Anne Frank" in either GER or History class. This is such a wonderful video on my most favorite city in all of Europe! 😍🥰I'm GER btw...

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  2 месяца назад +5

      I’m so surprised to hear that, because to me Anne Frank House is one of the most important places in the city!! we also read her diary in Canada as part of our schooling, so maybe that’s why I see it as so significant. In any case, thanks so much for the lovely comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🫶

  • @sandravansuch9669
    @sandravansuch9669 Месяц назад +1

    Probably the best video I have seen on Amsterdam! You cover so much and explain it so well both verbally and visually. The street art area looks so cool, Anne Franks home is on my list, and you gave so many things I would not have known to look into doing. I will bookmark this video for when I make it there. How many days to you thing it takes there to get through most of these spots you mention? Going to look for other videos you have done because of the great content you put out. Thanks!

  • @sunflowerfields4409
    @sunflowerfields4409 2 месяца назад +3

    OMG... I need to take notes! I only have 3 days in Amsterdam but I already booked the Anne Frank House (yes, I stayed up until 1:00am to get the tickets 6 weeks in advance) and I'm going on the wine and cheese boat ride. Don't care how touristy it is. Cheese Museum is on my list, well... because cheese. :) You have some great ideas to add! I will be looking into them for sure. You will NOT find me in the pigeon place nor will your find me swinging from any high places either virtually or for real. Nope. I'm SO excited to go and see the beautiful city! Stroopwaffels and fries are going to make up a large part of my diet there. I can't resist. You've given me some really great ideas of places to see while I'm there. Ever thought of being a tour guide? You're amazingly knowledgable. As for figuring out how to see the tulips, it's mind boggling almost to the point where I don't know if I want to bother. 😳 That was one of the huge reasons I wanted to visit Amsterdam but now I'm thinking maybe not.

  • @NeziswaMncayi
    @NeziswaMncayi 25 дней назад

    You just got me more excited for my upcoming trip🙃, can’t wait to try the food.

  • @beaudacious_10
    @beaudacious_10 Месяц назад

    Awesome video, so many things I had no idea about!

  • @slewis7
    @slewis7 День назад

    Outstanding video. Thanks!

  • @yoururbanchic
    @yoururbanchic Месяц назад

    Awesome video thank you!

  • @ems9097
    @ems9097 2 месяца назад

    amazing video, pronunciations, information, the whole lot!

  • @zilla8783
    @zilla8783 2 месяца назад +2

    YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER !!!! I’m heading here in April and this map is perfect ! Thank you 😁

  • @skru2476
    @skru2476 2 месяца назад +1

    This is a GREAT compilation

  • @figureskating2724
    @figureskating2724 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for your lovely video. It is very helpful. We are planning to go in two months and this video has helped us. You have a beautiful speaking voice. Any suggestions for cheap souvenirs. We saw one video that showed keychains for 1 euro and was wondering if there were more like that in Amsterdam. Thanks for your assistance.

  • @christinagibson1886
    @christinagibson1886 10 дней назад

    Looks really beautiful ❤

  • @classicrise1
    @classicrise1 Месяц назад

    i was just there. nice video.

  • @JasonRamosNJ
    @JasonRamosNJ 2 месяца назад

    I love the canal cruise but I just cant drink anything. Unless the have a WC!

  • @m.connor7123
    @m.connor7123 21 день назад

    Would love to hear about the Royal Concertgebouw. It’s a beautiful concert space and my son loved performing there. I would like to visit it.

  • @nefariou5
    @nefariou5 9 дней назад

    Many thanks for this video (and the Amsterdam Travel Tips for First Timers video), it was instrumental in my holiday planning!
    Especially: the rijksmuseum grounds, floating flower market, beginhof, albert cuyp market, vondelpark and travel/booking tips.
    A few things I'll mention in case they save anyone else time: ndsm/art museum was completely empty when we went, zero art (aside from the anne frank picture outside) so the ferry to NDSM Werf was a complete waste of time for us.
    The free rooftop views suggested: the Nemo Science museum and Library, were in my opinion a waste of time, we spent hours going to central station, walking to these places and going up to the roofs, only to find the views were massively underwhelming. The view from the library is blocked by concrete and a glass panel, and the whilst the nemo roof is not obscured, you're so far out from central amsterdam there's nothing really viewable, except i suppose the roof of the old church - from a distance.
    Also, you suggest trying the different fried snacks, but hunting around for them in amsterdam seems like a lost cause, aside from the chips it's next to impossible to find these things. I looked every place we walked past. Even in the albert cuyp market, aside from stroopwaffles and herring and chicken, it's just falafel, falafel, falafel everywhere.
    Also special thanks for the map, it was very useful, especially with the ability to toggle the layers of what to show!

  • @TonyNes64
    @TonyNes64 17 дней назад

    I would add a bike tour in the Amsterdam Bos (forest)
    It sounds very appealing !

  • @chikmadphik
    @chikmadphik 2 месяца назад

    Can you please put next video on Oslo or Stockholm or Copenhagen?
    Also including what/where to shop would be a great addition

  • @florak87
    @florak87 Месяц назад

    Which day tickets cover airport zaanse schans , zandam , Central and return schiphol airport

  • @doubledown4957
    @doubledown4957 Месяц назад

    Hi, would like to ask can you fly a small drone in amsterdam? do I need to get a special permit? Thanks

  • @azrahnvazkor4597
    @azrahnvazkor4597 Месяц назад +1

    Hi, largest park in Amsterdam is Amsterdamse Bos and not Vondelpark. But I agree Vondelpark is nicer for a tourist to visit.

  • @gabster2049
    @gabster2049 2 месяца назад +2

    Question - should I learn some Dutch before traveling to Amsterdam? I have a year before I go, so now is the time to learn if I should!

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi!! Honestly, you will get by absolutely fine with English. Amsterdam is very used to tourists and most Dutch people in customer service roles speak it perfectly. It’s of course polite to learn some basics like thank you, but I wouldn’t stress too much about taking formal lessons unless you really wanted to!

  • @florak87
    @florak87 Месяц назад

    What is the day ticket cover zaanse schans
    I have plan for day trip
    I will arrive 9am and return 11am
    Would you please help me which travel ticket can cover amsterdam city centre and zaanse schans and return schiphol

  • @anaishernandez2557
    @anaishernandez2557 2 месяца назад

    19:38 What a great recap video 🎉🎉
    Thank you so much

  • @TravelonlineWalk
    @TravelonlineWalk 2 месяца назад

    Do you plan to visit Valencia too?

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  2 месяца назад

      Someday!! But no plans in the immediate future. It looks really nice though :)

  • @yaowsers77
    @yaowsers77 2 месяца назад

    I'm always up for a boat ride as long as there's no waves! I took the Uber boat on the thames and I absolutely loved it.
    Funny enough, I make ebilskivers which are those little pancakes you mention in the video. Lol I fill mine with things like preserves, pastry cream, and ganache! Oh man, the ones with ganache, served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Those are amazing!

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  2 месяца назад +1

      Oh yum that sounds so good!!! I love that you make them haha it’s be a daaangerous game for me if I knew how to 😂

    • @yaowsers77
      @yaowsers77 2 месяца назад

      @@HappytoWander lol you have to have the special pan. It's a good thing it's a bit time consuming (small pan). Deters me from making them! It's been a few years. Might have to make some this year 😁

  • @yofo-0075
    @yofo-0075 2 месяца назад

    Do you know what is really the best in Amsterdam by getting off the train like crazy, quickly visiting all the shops and then enjoying how beautiful Amsterdam is

  • @zyzzyvacation
    @zyzzyvacation 12 дней назад

    What about the world famous (and perfectly legal) Cannabis Museum and miscellaneous Cannabistros around the city? 🤔🚬😟🚬

  • @romelul8309
    @romelul8309 Месяц назад

    ✡️🪬✡️🪬✡️🪬✡️🪬

  • @rocingersol5060
    @rocingersol5060 2 месяца назад +3

    Please don’t treat the women in the windows as a tourist attraction. And the RLD isn’t just prostitution and weed smoking. It’s the oldest part of the city, full of mideivel architecture and tourist attractions such as Our Lord in the Attic, the Oude Kerk, and great restaurants. That being said, I just finished my 13 visit in 13 years, and I’ve barely set foot in the RLD in several years, unless just passing through.

  • @davidgibbs2109
    @davidgibbs2109 Месяц назад

    Misses literally loads of hidden gems, and just tells us the things everyone already knows, has this lady even been to Amsterdam 😆

    • @CedarTres
      @CedarTres 29 дней назад

      What did she miss? Really thinking about buying a trip for next week

    • @davidgibbs2109
      @davidgibbs2109 28 дней назад

      @@CedarTres Amsterdam bos, for the blossom trees, there is an artwork by Keith Haring about a mile from the center, Harlem which is gorgeous, noord Amsterdam for its artwork and graffiti, the further outside the horseshoe you go the canals are beautiful, willow trees and parks

  • @romelul8309
    @romelul8309 Месяц назад

    🪬✡️🪬✡️🪬✡️