Description:
Rough Guides Pocket Amsterdam is a compact travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Amsterdam's canal-side neighbourhoods, world-class museums and lively local culture - including highlights such as the Canal Ring, Museumplein and the Jordaan.
It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and ready-made itineraries to practical travel advice, independent recommendations, full-colour maps, a handy travel phrasebook, a pull-out city map and a free eBook.
Perfect for city breaks and long weekends, it combines concise neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that helps you organise your time before you travel.
This Amsterdam travel guide covers:
- The Canal Ring and Old Centre - Historic waterways, classic bridges, churches and landmark city views
- Dam Square and the Red Light District - Royal sights, old lanes, museums and atmospheric evening streets
- The Jordaan and Western Canals - Independent shops, courtyard gardens, markets and neighbourhood cafes
- Museumplein and Vondelpark - Major art museums, green spaces, concert halls and elegant avenues
- De Pijp - Food markets, restaurants, bars and relaxed local street life
- Amsterdam Noord and the Eastern Docklands - Ferries, modern architecture, creative venues and waterfront dining
- Day trips - Easy excursions to Haarlem, Zaanse Schans, Delft, beaches and tulip fields
The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook, pull-out map and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Amsterdam with confidence.
Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Pocket Amsterdam.
Brief description: Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.