First Time in AMSTERDAM? Wish I Knew! (Must-See, Tips & Traps)
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First time in Amsterdam? Oh, you’re in for a treat —but it’s not just tulips and canals. Wish I Knew this before my visit! Watch out for big mistakes, tourist traps, and even hefty fines. This no-nonsense guide will help you avoid 3 BIG mistakes, skip 5 tourist traps, discover 2 hidden gems and explore Amsterdam’s Top 10 attractions with tips from my 13 years as a tour guide. Plus, I’ll share how to navigate the city like a local. Knowing where to go, how to get around and booking ahead is key to making the most of your time in this amazing city. Amsterdam Content: 00:00 What To Expect 00:31 Red Light District 00:58 Big Mistake #1 01:19 Heineken Experience 01:48 Watch Out for Bikes 02:19 Dam Square 02:44 A’dam Lookout 03:05 Free Ferry 03:19 Rembrandtplein 03:37 Big Mistake #2 03:56 Big Mistake #3 04:20 Jordaan 04:40 Anne Frank House 05:05 Public Transport 05:39 Van Gogh museum 05:57 Rijksmuseum 06:26 Canal District 06:51 The Nine Streets 07:14 Zaanse Schans 07:38 Taxi Scams 07:57 Street Dangers 08:16 Cheese Shops 08:32 Tulip Scams 08:47 Booking Scams My Favorite AMSTERDAM Experiences & Tickets (affiliate links): ENTIRE LIST: https://gyg.me/B2AdFH34 ENTRY TICKETS Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket - https://gyg.me/QPKOe9im Royal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide - https://gyg.me/DDadgghC Heineken Experience Ticket - https://gyg.me/wLdDa51E Van Gogh Museum Ticket - https://gyg.me/dqEv7lPs Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket - https://gyg.me/3zBOdYX8 GUIDED TOURS Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour - https://gyg.me/K4FAj9A6 Red Light District Tour - https://gyg.me/uTB8C6Rx Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour - https://gyg.me/k0FKlrI0 Guided Bike Tour City Centre - https://gyg.me/dXYSGrOK Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - https://gyg.me/qMF7TTfc WATER ACTIVITES Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option - https://gyg.me/5Daphz4Q City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - https://gyg.me/RW4JGBSk Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise - https://gyg.me/rYUzi4MD Covered Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option - https://gyg.me/0TMsK0nb Evening Canal Cruise - https://gyg.me/yxoSO5am Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options - https://gyg.me/Vg24uBI7 BUNDLE City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum - https://gyg.me/6SUkkcFR City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket - https://gyg.me/TdZoYJeZ DAY TRIPS Volendam & Zaanse Schans Live Guided Tour - https://gyg.me/afTcSHTw Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip - https://gyg.me/FCBjVL8W aanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - https://gyg.me/snvpr5Qw If this guide helped you out, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. If you have any questions about Amsterdam, leave them in the comment section. Also share your thoughts, your ideas and your experience about Amsterdam. Thank you, Rok Goes Around
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