Secret Amsterdam Guide Book : Hidden gems and unique things to do in Amsterdam

Step beyond the canals and café terraces. Wander past the postcard views. Discover the Amsterdam that hides in plain sight.

Let Secret Amsterdam: An Unusual Guide lead you far from the familiar crowds of the Rijksmuseum or Anne Frank House. This captivating, alternative guidebook uncovers the city’s most intriguing corners – quirky architecture, eccentric museums, hidden courtyards, and secret green sanctuaries.

Explore unexpected gems like the medieval charm of Begijnhof, tucked quietly behind busy streets, or descend into the curious world beneath the city at the Houseboat Museum. Seek out offbeat collections and little-known institutions, from niche cultural archives to intimate galleries that most visitors never find. With over 125 unusual and overlooked places, this is the perfect companion for curious travellers, urban explorers, and Amsterdammers who think they’ve seen it all.

Whether you love the weird, the whimsical, the peaceful or the peculiar, you’ll find something unforgettable:

• Slip down hidden alleys like the Jordaan’s secret hofjes, where calm courtyards bloom behind unassuming doors
• Step inside the tiny Our Lord in the Attic museum, a clandestine church concealed within a canal house
• Drift through the tranquil Westerpark gardens, a leafy escape far from the city’s bustle
• Look up to spot strange sculptures, ornate gables, and playful details adorning Amsterdam’s historic buildings

Ready to see Amsterdam differently? Step this way and unlock the city’s most curious secrets with Secret Amsterdam: An Unusual Guide.