Practical Amsterdam travel tips

A little planning makes Amsterdam much easier to navigate. You do not need to schedule every hour, but knowing how you will arrive, how you will move around and which areas you want to combine can save a lot of unnecessary travel time.

For getting around the city, start with our guide to public transport in Amsterdam. Arriving by car? Read the practical advice on parking in Amsterdam. Coming from Schiphol or another arrival point? Compare your airport transfer options.

Plan your route and arrival

Driving and traffic

If you plan to drive, check parking rules and options before you arrive. Our pages about Car Park IJDock and traffic disruption in and around Amsterdam can help with more specific journeys.

Costs and safety

Read our guide to Amsterdam tourist tax if you are booking accommodation, and our practical overview of safety in Amsterdam before your trip.

Once the practical side is sorted, continue to things to do in Amsterdam, things to see or the Amsterdam events calendar.

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What to expect

You’ll find insider tips from people who know Amsterdam well, as well as up-to-date information about what is happening in the city right now. We share inspiration for food, drinks, culture, events and day trips. Everything you read is based on our own experiences and we only recommend places we genuinely like.

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