AMSTERDAM TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 30+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Amsterdam + What NOT to Do!
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:30 AMSTERDAM TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
5:54 AMSTERDAM TRANSPORT TIPS & GETTING AROUND
11:29 AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTION TIPS
17:41 AMSTERDAM FOOD & DRINK TIPS
22:27 FINAL AMSTERDAM TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Wondering what not to do in Amsterdam? This Amsterdam travel tips video summarizes all the important must-knows before visiting Amsterdam for the first time, from how to get the best deals on tickets and transport to how to avoid tourist traps and make the most of a short time in Amsterdam!
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My tip is to book a hotel in nearby Haarlem, a beautiful quit city just 18 min by train from Amsterdam central station. Cheaper and beter hotel accommodation, great restaurants and even close to the dunes and beach.
4:40 it takes 1-2 days to see Amsterdam, it takes 2-4 to fall in love and any longer than that you’ll never want to leave 😂😭
Great video! You always do such a great job highlighting your travels!!
I've been looking forward to this video ( and the next) since I'm planning on going to Amsterdam in a few weeks. Great video!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels to Amsterdam 🫶
I am living in Nederland Amsterdam 15 year.your information very helpful tourist almost everything your telling good🌷I Love Amsterdam ❤🎉 I from srilanka I am living Amsterdam.
It's really helpful!! Thank you so much
Great video! I’ve been researching for months and I learned quite a few new things.
You're the best! Thank you!
Very helpful, thanks!
I'll be visiting Amsterdam at the end of August for the first time. Your video has great information and I feel it has been so helpful. I'm so excited 😆😆😆😆. Thank you 🇨🇦
Great information! Thank you…
Very helpful!
Thanks this is really useful
At 22:57 min. Important correction: At zebra crossings in The Netherlands, pedestrians DO have right of way over cyclists, cars, and even trams (!). Furthermore, when crossing a street, pedestrians ('traffic') have right of way over 'drivers' (from the same or opposite direction) that make a left or right turn!
what a great video! greetings from Amsterdam 🤗
For me, as a German born European citizen, Amsterdam just happens to be the greatest city on Earth to visit for various reasons.....
Nice! Do you have any favourite places or activities you’re willing to share? :)
@@HappytoWander Sure I do! Please visit the "Anne Frank Haus", it's an absolute must visit place of Amsterdam.My most favorite place of all in GER....
@@HappytoWander Sure I have: Please do make sure to pay a visit to "Anne Frank Haus"!
@@HappytoWander Bunga Bunga and wapping
Thank you for the video!☺️ I have a question: which places are the most safe for tourists, especially for booking hotels? And which districts should be avoided?😅
very good video.Lots of important information. We are visiting in June for the first time. How is the weather during the end of June?
1. Is the tap in tap out capped like it is in London?
2. Does the day ticket cover areas outside of central eg: from Zaandam over to the Afas Live arena?
Such an informative video! I’m traveling to Amsterdam next month and might consider the eSIM now thanks to you. I’m also excited to pre book my cookies lol😂 I refuse to wait on long lines for instagram foods.
Please look into getting a hotel in nearby Haarlem, which is only 18 minutes away by train from Amsterdam CS. Cheaper an better accommodation, and a chance to experience one of the best cities in the Netherlands. Utrecht is also an option, but 30 minutes by train.
@@sanderdeboer6034 Well I did originally think about Haarlem but I will be staying in Zaandam. Amsterdam is too expensive.
@@ambika999 Ah, Zaandam! My hometown! Yes, great choice, only 8 minutes to Sloterdijk, 12 minutes to CS. And many hotels next to the train station. Zaandam is just not that pretty, but does have all the amenities! Hope you have a nice time here! I live next to dam square in Zaandam! Near the Tsar Peter house, which is a lot less popular since the war in Ukraine obviously.
Thank you for speaking more slowly in this round of videos.
Thanks for noticing!!! 🫶
Hi Ms Christina, thank you so much for these helpful tips. Excited for my tour in Amsterdam next month. ❤️ Will see if i can use the esim in my iphone. Been wondering what data i can use in Europe. Hopefully esim will work ☺️
You’re very welcome!! I think most new phones are compatible with eSIMS so long as they’re unlocked. I hope it works out for you - it’s so much easier than switching out a physical SIM card. Safe travels 🫶
@@HappytoWander Thank you so much. ❤️ How come i use different code, the CHRIST….and not the WANDER3?
Does the eSIM allow me to use in Amsterdam and also Brussels?
I don't book air bnb these days unless I really have no hotel options. Just too many rules like you pointed out and I want drop off my luggage when I arrive early but air bnb doesn't allow it.
Great video.
Question: I've heard that eSims are somewhat risky. Do you need a VPN to be on the safe side?
Question: Can you please define "day bag?" What is your take on a day bag??
Hi thanks for watching! I haven’t heard of safety concerns re: eSIMS before so I’m not sure about which risks you’re referring to, but I will say I haven’t had any issues! I don’t typically use a VPN unless I’m trying to access something country specific but I suppose that couldn’t hurt for an extra layer of security.
And for me my day bag is simply what I bring out with me for the day - usually this will be a cross body purse with enough space for my camera. Sometimes if I’m bringing more stuff I’ll have a small backpack but as I mentioned, in Amsterdam they often make you check larger bags into lockers so I bring a smaller one out whenever possible. Hope that helps!
@@HappytoWander thank you for your kind reply!! I really appreciate it!! I always worry about security with my phone. LOL!
Which restaurant did you go for rice table
Is it easy to find public toilets? It is so difficult in Paris I was dehydrated there.
Mum was born there ❤
Van Stapele cookies is not available to order online. Pity
Absolutely positively steer clear of the I Amsterdam card! It is virtually worthless and is very confusing / difficult to use.
They promise so much and make it so complicated to redeem / use. TRUST ME!
I’ve been there
If you pay with your card for public transport, do not forget to check out...
Did you travel alone there? i wonder how safe it is for a solo female traveller...
At 21:50 min.: Dutch cheeses are world famous and very well known. The Netherlands are the second largest exporter of cheese in Europe, and the second largest exporter of agricultural produce in the world!
Are there taxi’s there
We had a boat accident in Amsterdam. Online on our Chanel. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful city.
Now make this kind of video about every other city in the world please.
Haha I would love to!! Slowly making my way through the ones I’ve visited 💪 let me know if you have any requests!
I'll. Be in Amsterdam next wk
Which part of Amsterdam is the inverted yellow house?
Would you happen to know how slow or fast the immigration and customs lines are upon arrival in Amsterdam?
Oof that’s a tough one! I honestly think it would depend on when your flight is. I’ve flown through there a few times and don’t recall ever waiting too long but that’ll really depend on when you go. Sorry for the vague reply haha
No problem, thank you for replying. The flight is early morning before 9 am in early April.
What do you know about vegetarian options in Amsterdam? I'm ok living on cheese and stroopwaffels (sp?)...and no, I'm not kidding, but if there are more vegetarian options, I'd love to know. Yes, I can google them, but why not ask the pro first? 😅
Wow I feel weirdly qualified to answer this because I’ve been to Amsterdam a few times with a vegetarian friend :) you can actually get vegetarian/vegan versions of many Dutch specialties!! We had vegan Bitterballen at Cafe de Sluyswacht, I remember most of the menu at Pllek was veggie too, and we even did a vegetarian Rijstafel at Long Pura Restaurant. So yes don’t worry - lots of veggie options!
@@HappytoWander WOW!! You're a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much!
I enjoyed your video, thanks! I do wonder why you are so averse to saying marijuana, especially since the prohibition is gradually lifting. Even Germany just passed a legalization law.
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Amsterdam live - "De Dam".
Nice! Looks so peaceful right now at night 🤩
I went to go for the girls
Love your info, primo. But I wouldn’t recommend Airalo.
Too complicated to set up.
Not user friendly. Unless you’re a wizard!
Lovely video but can can you talk slower. and the screen move to another very fast. I got rewind every now and then.
You can change the speed of CZcams videos in the video settings
Just skip the cookies, I have lived in Amsterdam all my life and have never heard of the place 🤷🏼♀️ it’s just for tourists
Haha fair enough. The cookies ARE good but I wouldn’t wait ages in line for them. They’re also quite pricey! But worth a try, I guess if you’re nearby haha
HappyMyAss! At 4:30 min, To suggest that a three or four day visit (let alone one or two) is enough for a city like Amsterdam is nothing short of an insult! Not even two years are enough to discover every beautiful aspect of the most influential city in modern history. One or two days in any major American city might be enough, but don't reduce centuries old European cities to tourist attractions and theme parks that can be abused by half-witted people that happen to have the money to come to these places!
should show less of her