DK Amsterdam

Make your trip to Amsterdam extraordinaryMarvel at masterpieces at world-famous galleries and museums. Cycle past colourful buildings and tranquil waterways. Experience fields of bright tulips in springtime bloom. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Amsterdam to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city's buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover:our pick of Amsterdam’s must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Amsterdamthe best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Amsterdama lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Amsterdam in your pocket? Try Top 10 Amsterdam.

DK Eyewitness travel guides: award-winning guidebooks

Find your corner of Amsterdam with this essential travel guide to this historic city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you there
before you’ve even packed your case – stroll along atmospheric canals, reflect
at the Anne Frank House, explore the Rijksmuseum, or relax in Vondelpark. The
DK Eyewitness Guide to Amsterdam covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won’t miss a thing.

• Gorgeous, all-new color photography so you can imagine yourself there
• Reasons to love Amsterdam: world-class museums, canal cruising and funky street art – what will yours be?
• See Amsterdam from a different angle - 22 pages of fresh ideas for exploring the city
• A year-long calendar of events in Amsterdam gives a selection of local events and festivals for all seasons
• Sturdy, laminated pull-out city map gives transport information
• Expert advice covers the practical stuff: get ready, get around and stay safe
• Detailed, color maps help you navigate the city with ease
• Expert tips to make memories that last – where to snap and share the perfect photo, take in stunning views and escape the crowds
• The most authentic places to stay, eat, drink and shop
• Easy-to-follow walks and itineraries take you on a tour of each area, with plenty of eat and drink stops en route.
• Hand-drawn illustrations show the inside of the must-see attractions, including Oude Kerk, Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, and the Museum Willet-Holthuysen
• Covers Nieuwe Zijde, Oude Zijde, the Central Canal Ring and Eastern Canal Ring, Museum Quarter, Jordaan and the Western Islands, Plantage, Noord, plus sights beyond the city.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Amsterdam is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you create your own unique trip.

DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

Planning a shorter break? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam guide.

About DK Eyewitness Travel: For 25 years, DK’s beautifully practical Eyewitness guides have been combining inspiring ideas and expert advice with easy-to-read maps and vivid photography to inform and enrich your holiday. This year they have been given a stunning new look that you will love even more. DK is the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.