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Amsterdam

Canals, bicycles and world-famous museums

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Best timeApril to May for tulips; June to September for long, mild days
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Discover Amsterdam

Amsterdam is best seen from the water. Its ring of 17th-century canals, lined with tall, narrow merchants’ houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a canal cruise is the perfect way to start.

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The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum hold some of the most famous paintings in the world, and the Anne Frank House tells an unforgettable story. In spring, the tulip fields and Keukenhof gardens burst into colour just outside the city.

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Your Amsterdam trip

Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.

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See & do

The best of Amsterdam

Must-see

  1. Canal RingThe UNESCO-listed 17th-century heart of the city.
  2. Anne Frank HouseThe hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary.
  3. VondelparkAmsterdam’s favourite park for walking and cycling.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Canal cruiseGlide past the canal houses and bridges of the old city.
  2. 02
    Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh MuseumRembrandt’s Night Watch and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
  3. 03
    Zaanse SchansWindmills, clog-makers and cheese farms just outside the city.
  4. 04
    Keukenhof gardensSeven million spring flowers, open mid-March to mid-May.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to May for tulips; June to September for long, mild days.

Climate. Mild maritime: summers around 22°C, winters around 6°C, with rain possible all year.

Travel info

Good to know

DARAmsterdam

Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with connections via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or Nairobi. The centre is 20 minutes by train.

Nearest airport
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Currency
Euro (EUR); cards preferred almost everywhere
Languages
Dutch; English spoken almost everywhere
Time zone
Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities, including Tanzanian passport holders, need a Schengen visa: apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.

Questions

Before you go to Amsterdam

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We know Amsterdam well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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When can I see the tulips?
From late March to mid-May. Keukenhof gardens are open in that window. Book early, it’s a popular time.
Do I need to book the Anne Frank House?
Yes, tickets are released online weeks ahead and sell out. We book them with your trip.

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