Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands
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Bike cobblestone streets, cruise on charming canals, and stop and smell the tulips: with Rick Steves on your side, the Netherlands can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Amsterdam and the Netherlands Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Van Gogh museum and Rembrandt's home workshop, to cozy "brown" cafés How to connect with local culture: Explore Amsterdam by bicycle, sample distinctive Dutch cheeses, and chat with a friendly local over beer brewed from 1,000-year-old recipes Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a pint of beer Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Dutch phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, Alkmaar and Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, Marken, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, the Historic Triangle, Flevoland, Keukenhof, Aalsmeer, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands . Spending less than a week in Amsterdam? Try Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam . Review: Indespensible guide book - I have been to 30 countries around the world. However, this was going to be my first trip to the Netherlands. I actually got four other guide books out of the library on the Netherlands, but they didn't have Rick Steves book. Therefore I read the other four, cover to cover, then purchased the RS book to take with me on my trip. In my opinion Rick Steves is equal to, or superior than, any of the other books I read. One thing for sure, Rick recommends that if you do your homework you will have a great trip. I wholeheartedly concur. I like to think of myself as an experienced world traveler. My recommendations are that if you're going to South America, the South American Guide Book is indespensible. (It's been published for decades, and is thick, but compact. Last one I saw was bound in a red hard back binding. If you're going to Asia, then you'll have to make your own decision about which guide book to get. But DO learn enough of the language of the country you are going to, or you'll end up having a difficult time. AND finally, if you're going to somewhere in Europe, get a Rick Steves guide book. They cover every imaginable detail, and provide enough information to insure that you will have a stupendous trip. Review: Can’t travel with anyone else! - If you aren’t traveling with Rick Steves you are missing out. His books are absolutely the best. We get one for every major city we plan to stay in for more than 2 days. If it’s a pass through city on a longer tour of the area, we get the book for the entire country. For understanding and visiting a city tho, his city books are the best. You get all the best sights with hints about the best time to visit, prices, and any issues or problems you might encounter. The very best part are the “city walks” he has in the book. Be sure you take the Red Light walk and the City walk. They are fantastic.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 564 Reviews |
R**N
Indespensible guide book
I have been to 30 countries around the world. However, this was going to be my first trip to the Netherlands. I actually got four other guide books out of the library on the Netherlands, but they didn't have Rick Steves book. Therefore I read the other four, cover to cover, then purchased the RS book to take with me on my trip. In my opinion Rick Steves is equal to, or superior than, any of the other books I read. One thing for sure, Rick recommends that if you do your homework you will have a great trip. I wholeheartedly concur. I like to think of myself as an experienced world traveler. My recommendations are that if you're going to South America, the South American Guide Book is indespensible. (It's been published for decades, and is thick, but compact. Last one I saw was bound in a red hard back binding. If you're going to Asia, then you'll have to make your own decision about which guide book to get. But DO learn enough of the language of the country you are going to, or you'll end up having a difficult time. AND finally, if you're going to somewhere in Europe, get a Rick Steves guide book. They cover every imaginable detail, and provide enough information to insure that you will have a stupendous trip.
C**F
Can’t travel with anyone else!
If you aren’t traveling with Rick Steves you are missing out. His books are absolutely the best. We get one for every major city we plan to stay in for more than 2 days. If it’s a pass through city on a longer tour of the area, we get the book for the entire country. For understanding and visiting a city tho, his city books are the best. You get all the best sights with hints about the best time to visit, prices, and any issues or problems you might encounter. The very best part are the “city walks” he has in the book. Be sure you take the Red Light walk and the City walk. They are fantastic.
C**7
Perfect for 1st time traveler's!
This travel guide is a great investment, especially if it's your first time travelling! It has a map of Amsterdam attached to the back cover, a list of all the attractions, list of places you HAVE to see, should TRY to see and some that'll be worth your while. It contains points of interest in EACH city in Amsterdam, schedules of the operating times at each attraction, and recommendations of what time you should visit each attraction to avoid long lines.
K**N
Helpful information not found elsewhere
I made a short trip to Amsterdam to see the Vermeer exhibit a few months ago. This book and the accompanying map was really, really helpful. I also spent a lot of time researching on the internet, most of it not necessary. With this book and perhaps watching a YouTube video or two on using their transportation systems, you'll be good. :)
L**E
Great Help
As with all of Rick's books this one is all you need for a trip. Has places to see. Loads of tips. Maps included. Only one that explains how to find "coffee" shops and even tells you which one to go to. Would not think of visiting a city without Rick's book.
S**F
A view of Amsterdam from the pro traveler
Another very well done Rick Steves book. He basically tells you everything you need to know. Sometimes it's more information than you can handle and not something you read like a novel. These are always a must buy if you are going to Europe for an extended period of time and want to make the most of a city visit.
P**N
Gift for client
But these travel books for my clients Rick does a great job in his travel books
J**N
Rick's guides are the best
Rick's guides are the best
F**A
Nobody beats Rick Steves
EDIT: I did exactly the same itinerary he suggests in the book and wow....even though I bought an old edition, it was still good enough to be used for 2022. What a beautiful country and Rick was spot on.
A**A
Could not fulfill my expectation
Very little information compared to the price of the book.
J**N
A must have to visit Netherlands the first time
Very detailed. The maps are very useful especially as it is very difficult to find a street map large enough. Have not yet visited the Netherlands, but the book helps me a lot in planning my itineraries. Will give more information on my return from the Netherlands.
R**E
the best!
if you are going to buy a information book, this is the only one you need, I purchased the soft cover book over the ebook, so that I could share it with my family
L**L
Very good book. Informative and well-written
A straightforward and helpful guide. Well thought out and exactly the information needed to plan a good trip.
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