Take A Flight To Amsterdam And Enjoy A Whirlwind Trip With These Top Tips

Amsterdam is bursting with history, world-class attractions and mouth-watering cuisine. With so much to do, you’ll want to spend as long as possible on your visit, but if time is tight then you can still pack plenty in thanks to the city’s convenient transport and compact nature. In preparation for your flight to Amsterdam, here are some top tips to help you get the most out of your experience.

Be Prepared: Decide which attractions you plan to visit before you take a flight to Amsterdam so that you’re well prepared. Book ahead where possible. Tickets to the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and more can be booked in advance via the venues’ websites. You’ll not only be able to avoid the queues when you visit, but could find yourself saving a bit of money too.

Pedal Power: Hire yourself a bicycle for the day and you’ll be able to cover twice as much territory when compared to walking around the capital. Red cycle lanes can be found skirting nearly every street in the Dutch capital. Popular MacBike has the largest number of bike-rental locations all over town. Alternatively, hire your wheels from Bike City in the Jordaan – their bikes don’t advertise their company logo so you’ll look like a local, not a tourist.

Find Your Way: Make sure you take along a decent map, which will save endless time and wrong turns! Don’t be afraid to ask for directions when you get lost – because you will get lost. But frankly losing and finding your way is part of the fun, and you never know what hidden gems you might stumble upon along the way.

Dine In Time: The Dutch capital offers a wide range of top quality restaurants. For the more exclusive venues it could be worth reserving your table as soon as you step off your flight to Amsterdam. Queue times can be long in the more popular restaurants so it’s advisable to plan ahead. Of course, if you prefer to take a more laid back approach, you can always wander through the streets until something takes your fancy. Stumbling across an unexpected treasure of a restaurant can be very rewarding!