Ah, Amsterdam. From picturesque canals, to delightfully narrow homes and stylish people speeding by on bikes, spending a long weekend here is a memorable experience.
I was fortunate to end a 10-day trip in Europe in Amsterdam over 4th of July. While celebrating America’s freedom from the British was not on the agenda, here is what I would recommend to stay, what to see and where to eat and drink for a few days.
What To See
Sandemans Free Walking Tour As I was a solo traveler for my time in Amsterdam, I opted for a free group walking tour from Sandemans. I’ve done a few trips solo and my general rule is to find some sort of activity that’s social each day. It could be a walking tour, eating at the bar at a lively restaurant, but it helps to have some casual conversations with people.
As for the walking tour, I enjoyed it. It was the first thing I did in Amsterdam and it helped me to get my bearings. We went through the Red Light District, saw the Anne Frank House, and much, much more. While the tour is free, the guides do work on tips, so be prepared to give them 10 euros or so per person for their time. You can also put down a small fee to reserve a specific tour time, but FYI, that $$$ does not make its way to the guides (or so our guide told us).
