The Old & New Side of Amsterdam

This tour takes you to the oldest part of town as well as past some of the main city center sights.
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    Dam Square, Amsterdam

    Dam Square

    One of the most well-known and important locations in the city with its notable buildings and frequent events.

    Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

    Royal Palace of Amsterdam

    The official residence of Queen Beatrix. Attractive, magnificent and remembering building.

    Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

    Nieuwe Kerk

    The church built in the 15th century no longer serves for masses but for public exhibitions, organ recitals and coronations of the Royal Family.

    Three Little Bottles, Amsterdam

    Three Little Bottles

    The oldest tasting house in town, opened by the Bootz distillery on June 29th, 1650. It specializes in jenever (Dutch gin).

    De Bijenkorf Department Store, Amsterdam

    De Bijenkorf Department Store

    An upscale department store offering many prestigious brands in clothing, accessories, beauty, food, and home.

    National Monument Amsterdam, Amsterdam

    National Monument Amsterdam

    This obelisk-shaped World War II memorial was erected in 1956 to commemorate the casualties of World War II and subsequent armed conflicts.

    Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam

    Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Amsterdam

    Small and expensive wax museum. Celebrities with a waxen stare. Realistic look.

    Amsterdams Historisch Museum, Amsterdam

    Amsterdams Historisch Museum

    If you want to familiarise yourself with the history of Amsterdam, this museum is an ideal place! The artefacts displayed here are very interesting.

    Begijnhof, Amsterdam

    Begijnhof

    A nice place where you can walk among small, pretty buildings and green lawns. It was constructed in the Middle Ages.

    Spui Square, Amsterdam

    Spui Square

    A nice square with a statue of a small boy, Het Lieverdje (the Little Darling) that should represent a typical Amsterdam kid.

    Golden Bend, Amsterdam

    Golden Bend

    This group of buildings is spread along the canal. It is one of the most upscale neighbourhoods in Amsterdam.

    Waag, Amsterdam

    Waag

    Built in 1488, this edifice, a part of town's walls, served as a ‚weigh house‘ and later as a museum or a theatre.

    He Hua Temple, Amsterdam

    He Hua Temple

    If you walk around the Chinatown, make sure you don't miss out on this traditionally built Buddhist temple.

    Oude Kerk, Amsterdam

    Oude Kerk

    Amsterdam's oldest parish church, consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht. It stands in De Wallen district.

    Red Light District, Amsterdam

    Red Light District

    A truly atmospheric quarter devoted to the sex-oriented business. Visit at night to get the best experience.

    Hotels in Amsterdam

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    Dam Square Apartments

    Dam Square Apartments

    Rates from: $268.527

    NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

    NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
    ★★★★★ *****

    Rates from: $228.5

    Rho Hotel

    Rho Hotel
    ★★★ ***

    Rates from: $300

    Krasnapolsky Apartments

    Krasnapolsky Apartments

    Rates from: $149

    Old City Amsterdam Bed and Breakfast

    Old City Amsterdam Bed and Breakfast

    Rates from: $98.1

    Hotel De Gerstekorrel

    Hotel De Gerstekorrel
    ★★ **

    Rates from: $79

    Swissôtel Amsterdam

    Swissôtel Amsterdam
    ★★★★ ****

    Rates from: $139

    Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw

    Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw
    ★★★★ ****

    Rates from: $135

    Dam Square Experience Apartment

    Dam Square Experience Apartment

    Rates from: $0

    Hotel V Nesplein

    Hotel V Nesplein
    ★★★★ ****

    Rates from: $179

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