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...
Inside this guide you will find:
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
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.
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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Höhe: 191 mm
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Dicke: 15 mm
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978-1-914515-20-0 (9781914515200)
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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