🇳🇱 4 Days in Amsterdam Masterlist

Know Before You Go

🎟 Amsterdam is one of those cities where you absolutely need to book tickets (especially museum tickets) in advance. There are several small but amazing museums that sell out in advance, even in the off-season! And unlike other countries, they don’t hold any tickets back for walk-up purchasing. When they’re gone, they’re gone. 

🚎 The city has reliable trams, buses, and basic metro. They offer day passes or hourly passes, so it depends on how much you plan to use the transport. I felt like the city was small enough to not use it much and so picturesque that I wanted to see it! We only used it when we hauled our luggage to and from the train station. Contactless purchase is usually available when you board, but to be on the safe side, I'd buy in advance at a metro stop, public transport machine, or online.

☂️ Be wary of the weather! Even if the forecast says no rain, bring rain gear. Especially waterproof shoes. There were times during my trip when the forecast said no rain when it was actively coming down. 

🚲 Bikes rule the road here. Look both ways, for bikes, every time. There are some streets too small for cars but still used by bikes, and visitors often make the mistake of walking in the middle, only to be fussed at by bikers! Just be aware, you don't have the right of way in Amsterdam. 

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