Excursions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not only a capital of the Netherlands and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe but also a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world (including English speakers). The average annual tourist flow has long exceeded the mark of 20 million people. A variety of excursions offered by local tour operators are always highly demanded. Indeed, here is a lot of sights to behold at any time of the year.

Amsterdam: basic information

The city has long been famous for its distinctive architecture, culinary and music festivals, picturesque bridges, chain of endless channels, as well as a love of freedom, cosmopolitanism, and love for bicycles.

Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North", here, along with the usual land and underground transport, you can easily use the services of a ferry, as well as book a ride on fancy boats and crafts. Here and there you can find floating houses with comfortable apartments, moored to the banks of the canals.

Sights and tours of the capital of the Netherlands

Amsterdam has an 800-year history, like many other European capitals, and is rich in unique cultural monuments and attractions.

A city tour will be the best proof of this. You can see both the old quarters, narrow cobblestone streets and courtyards with cozy houses, and listen to the fascinating stories of the guide about the formation and development of the city, its prospects, as part of a tour or being accompanied by a guide. In addition, you will learn a lot about outstanding citizens and famous personalities who wrote their names in the annals of the capital.

The approximate list of the most popular destinations among tourists:

• Dam Square with the Royal Palace, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, New Church and other historical buildings;
• Rembrandt Square with the eponymous Museum House;
• Leidseplein Square;
• Oudekerk and Nieuwe Kerk churches;
• Damrak Street;
• Museum Square with 4 Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum;
• World Heritage Concentric Channels;
• Coin Tower;
• Red Light District;
• Amsterdam Forest;
• Central City Library and others.

And this is not yet a complete list of places and attractions, preceptive for visiting by those who first arrived in the capital of the Netherlands. However, before traveling to Amsterdam, it is advisible to buy tickets and pay for the services of an English-speaking guide in advance. This will definitely give the opportunity to get on the desired tour and learn interesting facts from the guide, accompanying the group, preeminently in your native language.

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