The Rough Guide to Amsterdam

Practical travel guide to Amsterdam featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Amsterdam. The Rough Guide to Amsterdam also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Amsterdam, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Amsterdam covers: The Old Centre; The Grachtengordel; The Jordaan and Western Docklands; The Old Jewish Quarter and Plantage; The Eastern Docklands and Amsterdam Noord; The Museum Quarter and around; The outer districts; Day-trips.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Amsterdam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Koninklijk Paleis to family activities in child-friendly places, like Van Gogh Museum or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Anne Frank's Huis.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Amsterdam entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Amsterdam give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for going on a canalboat tour or exploring the city's stunning architecture and art galleries.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan, the Eastern Docklands and Amsterdam Noord's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Amsterdam, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Amsterdam, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Amsterdam, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Oude Kerk and the spectacular Brouwersgracht.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Grachtengordel, the Museum Quarter and many more locations in Amsterdam, reduce need to go online.