Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands (Fourth Edition)

Bike cobblestone streets, cruise on charming canals, and stop and smell the tulips: experience the Netherlands with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands you'll find:

Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Amsterdam and the Netherlands

Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites

Top sights and hidden gems, from the Van Gogh museum and Rembrandt's home workshop, to cozy "brown" cafés

How to connect with local culture: Explore Amsterdam by bicycle, sample distinctive Dutch cheeses, and chat with a friendly local over beer brewed from 1,000-year-old recipes

Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight

The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a pint

Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums

Detailed maps for exploring on the go

Useful resources including a packing list, a Dutch phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading

Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down

Complete, up-to-date information on Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, Alkmaar and Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, the Historic Triangle, Flevoland, Keukenhof, Aalsmeer, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, and more

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands.

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