Let Marco Polo Amsterdam guide you around this wonderful country.Explore Amsterdam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in the Dutch capital. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer...Narrow houses leaning against each other at slightly crooked angles, a cyclist crossing a bridge on a squeaky bicycle, people sitting out in the sun in front of the corner cafe and enjoying their coffees; in the distance the jolt of a tram lumbering along the Leidseplein.Your Marco Polo Amsterdam Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from unusual nights on a houseboat, buildings with breath-taking views and coffee at a 17th century hangout Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best `only in' Amsterdam experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Amsterdam either on foot or by bike. The tours are themed - so if food is your thing then bring a big appetite for a wonderful wander from one fine food shop to another, or strap on your boots for a full day tour exploring Amsterdam's glorious architecture, canals and shopper's paradise Amsterdam in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Useful Dutch phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Amsterdam has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy....

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Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing ‘tourist'. Born around 1254 into a wealthy Venetian merchant family, at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia and was one of the first westerners to visit China. When he returned he recorded his extensive travels by publishing a book which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, possibly the first ‘travel guide' ever published!Marco Polo's travels have since inspired countless adventurers to set off and see the world. It is reputed that Christopher Columbus set off across the Atlantic with a copy of Marco Polo's original book. It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo Travel Publishing to provide the best guides, maps, atlases, and phrasebooks to help you explore the world. We hope our guides and maps will inspire you to set off on your own adventures.

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Let Marco Polo Amsterdam guide you around this beautiful city.

Explore Amsterdam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Amsterdam has to offer.

Narrow houses leaning against each other at slightly crooked angles, a cyclist crossing a bridge on a squeaky bicycle, people sitting out in the sun in front of the corner cafe and enjoying their coffees; in the distance the jolt of a tram lumbering along the Leidseplein. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover the best of Amsterdam.

Your Marco Polo Amsterdam Guide includes:

• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from unusual nights on a houseboat, buildings with breath-taking views and coffee at a 17th century hangout
• Best of – find the best things to do if you're traveling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Amsterdam experience
• Sightseeing – all the top sights are organized by area, so you can easily plan your trip
• Discovery Tours - Tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Amsterdam either on foot or by bike. The tours are themed - so if food is your thing then bring a big appetite for a wonderful wander from one fine food shop to another, or strap on your boots for a full day tour exploring Amsterdam's glorious architecture, canals and shopper's paradise
• Amsterdam in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip
• Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations
• Useful Dutch phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by

• Pull-out map – we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.
  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Amsterdam has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

  Zusammenfassung
  Experience all of Amsterdam's attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places and night spots, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget.

  Inhalt
  Marco Polo Top Highlights 2 Top ten highlights Best of Amsterdam 8 ... when it rains 9 ... on a budget 10 ... with children 11 ... classic experiences Get to know Amsterdam 14 Discover Amsterdam 19 At a glance 20 Understand Amsterdam 23 True or false? 26 SIGHTSEEING 30 De Wallen 39 Grachtenring & Jordaan 44 Waterlooplein & Plantage 49 Oud Zuid & de Pijp 53 Other sights 56 Around Amsterdam 58 Eating & Drinking 74 Shopping 86 Going Out Active & Relaxed 100 Sport & wellness 102 Festivals & events 104 Sleep well Discovery Tours 110 A day in the Golden Age 114 Tasty Amsterdam 119 A village in the city 123 Modern waterside architecture Good to know 128 City Break Basics Arrival, Getting around, Emergencies, Essentials, Weather 136 Dutch words & phrases Don't be lost for words 138 Holiday vibes Books, films, music & blogs 140 Travel pursuit Marco Polo's holiday quiz 142 Index & Credits 144 Dos & Don'ts How to avoid slip-ups and blunders