4 guys go to Amsterdam.. what to do? What to see?

hollydays

I like to stay at hotels within the old canal ring as it's very picturesque.

knightstyle

Last time we went we stayed in Harlem, a quiet area a few km away with good frequent trams to centre of town.

graham73

Heineken museum is great - I seem to recall it cheap to get in and you get a few free beers on the way round too!

Can't add to much more anyone else has said. It's a lovely city and great to just stroll around.

skint_chick

Another vote for the Heineken museum, canal boat trip, Rijksmuseum

and these
http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/what-to-do/top-20-things-to-do-in-amsterdam

I always stay in the Ibis Amsterdam centre stoppera - it's by Waterlooplein, takes about 15 mins to walk to the centre down some interesting shopping streets (or subway if you're feeling lazy) is very quiet at night and is by a supermarket for snacks and drinks.

skintpaul

Thanks for all, very useful!

jonesMUFCforever

graham73 wrote: »

Heineken museum is great - I seem to recall it cheap to get in and you get a few free beers on the way round too!

Can't add to much more anyone else has said. It's a lovely city and great to just stroll around.

18euro each - one free drink within tour another at the end using a wristband with buttons on which they are supposed to take off but they never asked me!:D

oliveoyl

You can skip the queues if you buy Anne Frank tickets in advance

Walking tours are a good way to get your bearings and see things of interest - the 'free' one is not bad (works on tips - pay what you like), but they do try to sell you tickets for the other tours and it gets a bit boring after a while.

If you go to the Rijksmuseum then it's worth a 10/15 minute walk up the road for grub at De FoodHallen

Noordermarkt on Saturdays is worth a look

Mind the bikes! Most of the big roads have cycle roads running at the side, which can be confused for pavements.