Hotel was beautiful. Included tours were great. Enjoyed a canal cruise and the Ann Frank house. Transportation around town was easy once you figure out the tram system. ...
Amsterdam was dirty, the people were rude, and bicyclist were even ruder (if that's possible). Bikes had no regard for traffic laws, traffic lights, or people in crosswalks. The canal cruise we took was very perfunctory and actually boring.
Very disappointing city. ...
Had never been to Amsterdam and the trip ended in Amsterdam so, why not?
It was busy and bustling with lots to see; it was also a bit crowded and could have been cleaner.
But this is not necessarily a complaint; more of an observation.
Am glad we got to explore Amsterdam. ...
We chose this port to start our cruise because I have a friend nearby that we could stay with to get over jet lag. There is also a ton of things to do in Amsterdam and most people speak English so that makes things easier. ...
Canal cruise - great.
Keukenhof Gardens - tulip season pretty.
Did a food tour separate from cruise - fantastic!
Anne Frank house - a must see. Buy tickets well ahead of time.
Pancake Bakery restaurant near the Anne Frank house was delicious! ...
Amsterdam is a great city to visit, and is extremely walkable. Do yourself a favor, though, and don't follow the crowds that walk from Centraal Station to the Dam Square. Take side streets to avoid the less congested, touristy areas. ...
River cruise started here, port was easy to access--walkable from Centraal Station if needed. Arrived one day before King's Day (April 28). Partying started that night. Public transport pretty much ceases on 28th because of large crowds in center of town. King's Day was fine in the morning but it got increasingly crowded during the afternoon when it was almost impossible to cross a busy ...
