Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Mark & Sabine
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

The hotel has 4 different restaurants inside: Ciel Bleu (French) with 2 Michelin stars, Yamazato (sushi) with 1 Michelin star, Sazanka (Teppanyaki, 1 star) and Serre (with classics from Ciel Bleu)
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Hotel Okura Amsterdam
333 Ferdinand Bolstraat
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The hotel has 4 different restaurants inside: Ciel Bleu (French) with 2 Michelin stars, Yamazato (sushi) with 1 Michelin star, Sazanka (Teppanyaki, 1 star) and Serre (with classics from Ciel Bleu)
Right next door you find Azmarino, an Eastern African restaurant which is very affordable and allows you to eat with your hands
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Restaurant Azmarino
6 Tweede Sweelinckstraat
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Right next door you find Azmarino, an Eastern African restaurant which is very affordable and allows you to eat with your hands
If you prefer a very good restaurant, but don't like the hassle that come with the Michelin-rewards, we recommend Le Hollandais. We guarantee a great evening.
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Restaurant Le Hollandais
41 Amsteldijk
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If you prefer a very good restaurant, but don't like the hassle that come with the Michelin-rewards, we recommend Le Hollandais. We guarantee a great evening.
Known from their shops in Belgium. Open daily from 8am, best for breakfast. The food is the real thing, but the service depends on the day. Try their classic eclairs with crunchy chocolate on top!
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Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis Troostplein
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Known from their shops in Belgium. Open daily from 8am, best for breakfast. The food is the real thing, but the service depends on the day. Try their classic eclairs with crunchy chocolate on top!
Need a serious start in the morning? Get your fresh eggs at Omelegg.
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Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand Bolstraat
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Need a serious start in the morning? Get your fresh eggs at Omelegg.
The best bakery in the neighbourhood is BBROOD. All breads are baked with sourdough and their bestseller is the one with spelt. Opens daily.
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BBROOD
192 Ms. van Riemsdijkweg
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The best bakery in the neighbourhood is BBROOD. All breads are baked with sourdough and their bestseller is the one with spelt. Opens daily.
For good fresh traditional homemade pasta, go to Spaghetteria. Open everyday from 17:00h. They have gluten free pasta as well.
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Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van Woustraat
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For good fresh traditional homemade pasta, go to Spaghetteria. Open everyday from 17:00h. They have gluten free pasta as well.
Fresh homemade pizza and excellent service. Good value for money. We favor their zucchini/parmesan/walnut pizza. Advisable to make a reservation.
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Renato's Pizzeria - De Pijp
32 Karel du Jardinstraat
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Fresh homemade pizza and excellent service. Good value for money. We favor their zucchini/parmesan/walnut pizza. Advisable to make a reservation.
Excellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
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Puccini Bomboni
17 Staalstraat
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Excellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
Best experience if you can get a spot on their sunny canal-side terrace. Food is good but simple.
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Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
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Best experience if you can get a spot on their sunny canal-side terrace. Food is good but simple.
Gastronomic hamburgers! also vegetarian ones and tasty side dishes. Yum!
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Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert Cuypstraat
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Gastronomic hamburgers! also vegetarian ones and tasty side dishes. Yum!
One of the best options for fresh take away pizza, but you can also eat there. Join a nice glass of wine while waiting.
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MangiAmore
12 Maasstraat
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One of the best options for fresh take away pizza, but you can also eat there. Join a nice glass of wine while waiting.
Do you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
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Zouthaven
1 Piet Heinkade
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Do you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
UBERhealthy salads and drinks in a nice atmosphere, also for take away.
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SLA
149 Ceintuurbaan
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UBERhealthy salads and drinks in a nice atmosphere, also for take away.
It is called a café but it has a proper kitchen. Chef's day menu accompanied with good wines.
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Reuring
99 Lutmastraat
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It is called a café but it has a proper kitchen. Chef's day menu accompanied with good wines.
Perfect spot for a great lunch in the neighbourhood.
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Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste Sweelinckstraat
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Perfect spot for a great lunch in the neighbourhood.
Very cozy slow food restaurant with jazzy (and sometimes live) music. They keep things simple. You can choose out of three fresh couscous dishes with pure flavors. You'll love it!
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CousCous Club
346 Ceintuurbaan
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Very cozy slow food restaurant with jazzy (and sometimes live) music. They keep things simple. You can choose out of three fresh couscous dishes with pure flavors. You'll love it!
Original Spanish tapas in authentic atmosphere. Recommended!
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Pata Negra
124 Utrechtsestraat
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Original Spanish tapas in authentic atmosphere. Recommended!
Get your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries, but Café Par Hasard next door offers great dishes combined with perfect service.
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Par Hasard
113-115 Ceintuurbaan
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Get your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries, but Café Par Hasard next door offers great dishes combined with perfect service.
Very nice Thai restaurant. Nothing fancy, just serving very good food.
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Krua Buppha Thais Restaurant
241 Van Woustraat
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Very nice Thai restaurant. Nothing fancy, just serving very good food.
When strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
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De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert Cuypstraat
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When strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
Opened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation!
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Sinne
342 Huis Ceintuurbaan
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Opened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation!
Perfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
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De Bakkerswinkel Oud-Zuid
68 Roelof Hartstraat
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Perfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
Good sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
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Corner Bakery
40 Johannes Vermeerstraat
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Good sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
Very tasty traditional Indian dishes and tandoor, extensive wine list and friendly service.
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Diya Indiaas Restaurant
240 Van Woustraat
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Very tasty traditional Indian dishes and tandoor, extensive wine list and friendly service.
Known for the best Surinam Roti of Amsterdam. The restaurant is very simple, therefore best for take away. Can be quite busy, but worth trying!
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Roopram Roti
4 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
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Known for the best Surinam Roti of Amsterdam. The restaurant is very simple, therefore best for take away. Can be quite busy, but worth trying!
Best DIM SUM! It can be quite busy, but it is worth waiting!
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Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
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Best DIM SUM! It can be quite busy, but it is worth waiting!
Old Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
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Restaurant 't Zwaantje
12 Berenstraat
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Old Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
Portugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
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Girassol
135 Weesperzijde
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Portugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Rewarded with a Michelin star this small restaurant has a fixed menu. Early reservation needed.
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Le Restaurant
26H Frans Halsstraat
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One of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Rewarded with a Michelin star this small restaurant has a fixed menu. Early reservation needed.

Shopping

Fresh fish, fruits and vegetables are available on the Albert Cuyp Market
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Рынок Альберта Кёйпа
Albert Cuypstraat
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Fresh fish, fruits and vegetables are available on the Albert Cuyp Market
Don't buy any cheese in tourist shops! This is the place to buy Dutch cheese in all it's varieties, but you can also get foreign ones here. You may even taste if you like.
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Kaashuis Tromp
90 Utrechtsestraat
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Don't buy any cheese in tourist shops! This is the place to buy Dutch cheese in all it's varieties, but you can also get foreign ones here. You may even taste if you like.

Essentials

This large grocery store provides all your needs
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AH Stadhouderskade
101 Stadhouderskade
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This large grocery store provides all your needs
One of the best butchers in town for good quality meat, patés and exclusive products. We love how they cut and wrap Mortadella (Italian style). Their chervil/garlic paté is one of our favorits!
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Slagerij De Leeuw | ambachtelijk slager, traiteur & deli
92 Utrechtsestraat
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One of the best butchers in town for good quality meat, patés and exclusive products. We love how they cut and wrap Mortadella (Italian style). Their chervil/garlic paté is one of our favorits!
Ever tried yoga in a 38-40 *C / 95-105 degrees room? It's only a one minute distance. Designed for all levels. You can rent a mat and towel.
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Bikram Yoga Amsterdam
426-430 Ceintuurbaan
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Ever tried yoga in a 38-40 *C / 95-105 degrees room? It's only a one minute distance. Designed for all levels. You can rent a mat and towel.
Brand new supermarket with organic and fairtrade products. No cash, card only.
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Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
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Brand new supermarket with organic and fairtrade products. No cash, card only.
Rawfood/superfood store. Yummy cononut yoghurt! They have a bar where you can order a 100% vegan meal and healthy juices. Also for yoga practice and spa/detox.
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Unlimited Health
1 A Waverveensepad
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Rawfood/superfood store. Yummy cononut yoghurt! They have a bar where you can order a 100% vegan meal and healthy juices. Also for yoga practice and spa/detox.
The nearest big modern spa, has eight saunas, various baths and whirlpools, and a 40 metre swimming pool. Located near the 'Amsterdam Forest': a nice parc for a walk or picknick.
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Spa Sport Hotel Zuiver
8 Koenenkade
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The nearest big modern spa, has eight saunas, various baths and whirlpools, and a 40 metre swimming pool. Located near the 'Amsterdam Forest': a nice parc for a walk or picknick.

Drinks & Nightlife

Looking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
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Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
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Looking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
Taste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
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Taste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
Just behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
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Wynand Fockink
31 Pijlsteeg
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Just behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
Café with good service and a terrace facing west (for a nice drink in the afternoon). They serve the best things from Amsterdam, like the beer from Brouwerij 't IJ and shrimp croquette from Holtkamp
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
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Café with good service and a terrace facing west (for a nice drink in the afternoon). They serve the best things from Amsterdam, like the beer from Brouwerij 't IJ and shrimp croquette from Holtkamp
Restaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
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Canvas
150 Wibautstraat
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Restaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
Leidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
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Лейдсеплейн
Leidseplein
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Leidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square
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Рембрандтплейн
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Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square

Arts & Culture

After 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
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Рейксмюсеум
1 Museumstraat
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After 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
The largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
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Музей Ван Гога
6 Museumplein
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The largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
Visit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
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Эрмитаж Амстердам
51 Amstel
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Visit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
The Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
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Музей Стеделийк в Амстердаме
10 Museumplein
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The Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
The Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning
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Дом Анны Франк
20 Westermarkt
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The Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning

Sightseeing

From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
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Де 9 Страатес
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From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
Community and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
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Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
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Community and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
Have a smooth and comfortable ride in one of their electric private boats. Silent and without exhaust fumes. No licence or experience needed! Costs vary from 79 to 115 euro for 3-4 hours.
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Boaty Rent a Boat Amsterdam
Jozef Israëlskade
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Have a smooth and comfortable ride in one of their electric private boats. Silent and without exhaust fumes. No licence or experience needed! Costs vary from 79 to 115 euro for 3-4 hours.

Entertainment & Activities

After (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!
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Rialto
338 Ceintuurbaan
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After (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!