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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@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Hey everyone!! I hope you enjoy this week's video all about Amsterdam travel tips and must-knows. Let me know in the comments if there's any others you'd add, and thanks again to Airalo for sponsoring this week's video. You can try them here & use the code WANDER3 for a discount! go.airalo.com/HappytoWander

@biginfluencer5252 3 ай бұрын

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 😂😭

@smallspaceprepping 2 ай бұрын

Great video! You always do such a great job highlighting your travels!!

@mariep237 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I’ve been researching for months and I learned quite a few new things.

@sherryschumacher1881 3 ай бұрын

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!

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels to Amsterdam 🫶

@soontareetrakoolmeenuk2803 Ай бұрын

It's really helpful!! Thank you so much

@sanderdeboer6034 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Siriusly_Sirius 9 күн бұрын

Or a wee bit farther out like Delft, or Leiden, or Utrecht, or... 😅

@kadeembest4752 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for this!!

@rhuxley5130 20 күн бұрын

This helpful stuff kid👍🏻well done

@taskintaskiran2806 25 күн бұрын

Very useful video, thanks 👍

@rsbff4521 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@carableu 3 ай бұрын

Great information! Thank you…

@LeighJT 10 күн бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks 😊

@emmabailey-wright7501 Ай бұрын

Thanks this is really useful

@hollandboy9240 2 ай бұрын

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.

@butenbremer1965 3 ай бұрын

For me, as a German born European citizen, Amsterdam just happens to be the greatest city on Earth to visit for various reasons.....

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Do you have any favourite places or activities you’re willing to share? :)

@butenbremer1965 3 ай бұрын

@@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....

@butenbremer1965 3 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander Sure I have: Please do make sure to pay a visit to "Anne Frank Haus"!

@iontrandafir5762 3 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander Bunga Bunga and wapping

@Walkwithmee Ай бұрын

what a great video! greetings from Amsterdam 🤗

@cocoreo89 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@sandravalls1 3 ай бұрын

You're the best! Thank you!

@debzap6517 Ай бұрын

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 🇨🇦

@mathclass1357 13 күн бұрын

I plan to go at the end of July.

@user-gy1pz6mq4n 18 күн бұрын

As an Englishman who's been to Amsterdam, I really loved everything about it and the Dutch are great folk 😊

@kvybi17 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for speaking more slowly in this round of videos.

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for noticing!!! 🫶

@ambika999 3 ай бұрын

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.

@sanderdeboer6034 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ambika999 3 ай бұрын

@@sanderdeboer6034 Well I did originally think about Haarlem but I will be staying in Zaandam. Amsterdam is too expensive.

@sanderdeboer6034 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Itsme-hp9wz 2 ай бұрын

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?😅

@CedrickCarreon Ай бұрын

My dream city

@Annie__230 3 ай бұрын

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?

@nesta841 3 ай бұрын

Does the eSIM allow me to use in Amsterdam and also Brussels?

@TheVTrider 2 күн бұрын

Just got back from Amsterdam & had 2 or 3 close calls while 'standing' in the bicycle lane! - I won't make that same mistake next time.

@EVL-xj5vc 2 ай бұрын

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.

@suparokr949 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great info! Tried using your code and it didn't work. Thought you should know

@TitaNaBusy 3 ай бұрын

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 ☺️

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

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 🫶

@TitaNaBusy 3 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander Thank you so much. ❤️ How come i use different code, the CHRIST….and not the WANDER3?

@jd3422 3 күн бұрын

Don't overlook the possibility of doing a home exchange with somebody in Amsterdam. I did a three-week exchange with a family living in de Pijp. Fabulous! No, no, no - do not stay for only a few days. Try for a minimum of a week, if not more.

@dennisvdwerf 2 ай бұрын

If you pay with your card for public transport, do not forget to check out...

@AlbertusForster-ln1go 2 ай бұрын

Mum was born there ❤

@johnkom2339 25 күн бұрын

Where were all these videos when we took our european trip 4 years ago? Not here! We went there as part of a Gate1 group tour and were booked into a hotel in the center city. We found out about the constant flow of bicycles the hard way since a main path went right in front of our hotel. It was a long way to get to the museums. All in all the portion of our stay in Amsterdam was okay but not exceptional.

@sunnyballet 3 ай бұрын

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?

@OffTrackProductions 3 ай бұрын

Now make this kind of video about every other city in the world please.

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Haha I would love to!! Slowly making my way through the ones I’ve visited 💪 let me know if you have any requests!

@MiaHessMusic 3 ай бұрын

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??

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

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!

@MiaHessMusic 3 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander thank you for your kind reply!! I really appreciate it!! I always worry about security with my phone. LOL!

@AI-Records24 Ай бұрын

A VPN won’t affect your sim in any way, it will make your internet connection worse though and take up data! There’s no safety concerns with them, only if you use public wifi should you use a VPN, or as the channel owner says, when accessing something in a country you aren’t in eg US Netflix in UK😁

@javaprivateexception6188 Ай бұрын

Van Stapele cookies is not available to order online. Pity

@Leonardo-ql1qu 2 ай бұрын

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!

@alexgee4709 27 күн бұрын

Yeah but it doesn’t seem to be the case.. staying for a week and notice that everytime.

@Leonardo-ql1qu 27 күн бұрын

@@alexgee4709 Alex, I apologize! Amsterdammers are not very good at obeying the rules. Incidentally, last week, this very issue was raised in the municipality. It was even suggested to give in to the cyclists and cars and remove the right of way for pedestrians. For better or worse, this is Dutch pragmatism in action!

@AnaStevenTravel 3 ай бұрын

We had a boat accident in Amsterdam. Online on our Chanel. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful city.

@EVL-xj5vc 2 ай бұрын

Is it easy to find public toilets? It is so difficult in Paris I was dehydrated there.

@cranky-old-guy 15 күн бұрын

Every big clothing store has public toilets (sometimes you have pay 50 - 70 cent), at Bijenkorf (Dam square, city centre) its free. Almost every McDonalds / Burger Kings / KFC have payed public toilets. Restaurants / bars have toilets (but often only for their own clients). At Amsterdam Central Station (river side) you have a big public toilet (payed). There is also one called 'the restroom' in the city centre.

@vladimirkhoziainov847 3 ай бұрын

Which restaurant did you go for rice table

@cranky-old-guy 13 күн бұрын

There are many chinese/asian/surinam restaurants especially in China Town (next to Amsterdam Central Station)

@daviddrupa1638 2 ай бұрын

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

@Leonardo-ql1qu 2 ай бұрын

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!

@gregasper5211 11 күн бұрын

❤

@TheKing24game 24 күн бұрын

my phone doesn't support esim 😢

@vladimirkhoziainov847 3 ай бұрын

I'll. Be in Amsterdam next wk Which part of Amsterdam is the inverted yellow house?

@ktay2124 3 ай бұрын

Would you happen to know how slow or fast the immigration and customs lines are upon arrival in Amsterdam?

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

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

@ktay2124 3 ай бұрын

No problem, thank you for replying. The flight is early morning before 9 am in early April.

@sunflowerfields4409 3 ай бұрын

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? 😅

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

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!

@sunflowerfields4409 3 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander WOW!! You're a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much!

@orlandopotts4819 3 ай бұрын

Are there taxi’s there

@cranky-old-guy 15 күн бұрын

Please don't use taxi's. Very expensive. Amsterdam is a very small city, we have very good public transportation (train, bus, tram, metro/subway, pont/ferry). And Uber is cheaper.

@EVL-xj5vc 2 ай бұрын

Did you travel alone there? i wonder how safe it is for a solo female traveller...

@cranky-old-guy 15 күн бұрын

Some tips when visiting Amsterdam (as a single or couple) Amsterdam is a very safe city, but it slowly becomes worse. The city also slowly becomes less liberal. My rules as an (older) Dutch/Amsterdam (m) person are: - do not walk outside at night (or late in the evening) - only walk where there are other people - never walk through dark narrow streets - watch out in traffic, car's, taxies, motors, fatbikes, cyclists don't obey the traffic rules - if someone wants to ask you something, just say "Sorry" and keep walking - do not buy drugs from streetvendors - there are a lot of pickpockets and beggers - if you have just met someone in a bar/restaurant, don't go to his/her house (or even car) and other default stuff when travelling like: - your handbag needs to be closed with a zipper - coat pockets also need to be closed with a zipper - your backpack has to be locked with a small lock - keep your handbag in from of you - hide your jewelry, expensive watches - don't keep your smartphone / wallet in your backpocket - remove your airplane tags from your suitcases / backpack and bags (everybody can see you are a tourist, put the tags inside the bag) I'm sorry to say the following - if you are part of the lqbtq2+ community please watch out showing it. The city is still very liberal, but it slowly becomes less. In the evening, at night, when there are less people close by, please stop showing it. I'm really sorry to had to say this. The city is slowly becoming less liberal, and from time to time something bad happens. And also - the closer you are to the city centre the more expensive it becomes (hotel, food and drink prices can double) - please do not visit Amsterdam for the drugs - coffeeshops don't sell coffee, for coffee you go to a café, or bar, or restaurant - if you haven't used drugs in your own country please don't start using it here (you would not be the first one who jumps from his/her hotel window to his/her death under influence of drugs) - please don't eat spacecake (it's not a normal cake, you can get bad hallucinations) - if you buy some drug souvenirs, or pipes, or seeds, please watch out, what here is allowed, is probably forbidden in your own country (you don't want to be sniffed by a drug dog at arrival in your own country) I hope I haven't frightened you. (when I was younger, when travelling, I always had a pedometer with a panic alarm attached to my belt) Amsterdam is still very safe, also for singles. Great city to visit as a tourist (a few days), but not so good to live in anymore. Enjoy your stay. (this started as a 4 line reply)

@EVL-xj5vc 14 күн бұрын

@@cranky-old-guy thank you so much for taking the time to type this. I know you mean well 🙂

@tictok8508 3 ай бұрын

I went to go for the girls

@skeller61 2 ай бұрын

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.

@alazzawi8815 23 күн бұрын

Why nobody talks about using cars. A train is way expensive if you travel with family traveling through Europe. With all gas , toll and parking still the car is cheaper option for families. In my case a family of 5 the train ride back and forth cost a fortune.

@cranky-old-guy 15 күн бұрын

I (old cranky guy, born and raised, and still living in Amsterdam) hate (really hate) when people say that pedestrians don't have right of way in Amsterdam. That is NOT true. It depends on the traffic situation. Pedestrians often have right of way but will not get it. The bigger the city in the Netherlands, the more impolite the people are in traffic (especially Amsterdam). Why should I give you right of way, if I know there are no consequences for breaking the rules. Amsterdam is a 'rules are for fools' city, great for visiting as a tourist, also great for partying (e.g. during your university time), but unlivable when you start having children or get older.

@najtirreg 3 ай бұрын

kzfaq.infoGd9d4q6WvUY?feature=shared Amsterdam live - "De Dam".

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Looks so peaceful right now at night 🤩

@yoonchongong8914 2 ай бұрын

Lovely video but can can you talk slower. and the screen move to another very fast. I got rewind every now and then.

@emmabailey-wright7501 Ай бұрын

You can change the speed of KZfaq videos in the video settings

@lorenzonewhouse6552 2 ай бұрын

Love your info, primo. But I wouldn’t recommend Airalo. Too complicated to set up. Not user friendly. Unless you’re a wizard!

@manteltje 3 ай бұрын

Just skip the cookies, I have lived in Amsterdam all my life and have never heard of the place 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s just for tourists

@HappytoWander 3 ай бұрын

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

@Leonardo-ql1qu 2 ай бұрын

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!