The magic of Armsterdam
#En route Netherlands ~~~Magic via Amsterdam Let's take a tour throughout Amsterdam Amsterdam Itinerary: Day 1 Take a Free walking tour A great way to orient yourself to the city is with a walking tour. You can learn some history, find out where the major sights are, and explore all those winding canals. I think free walking tours are a wonderful first activity in any city. Do a canal tour Amsterdam is a city tied to the water; it grew around its canals and the taming of the Amstel River. The canals of Amsterdam are incredibly beautiful, and there’s nothing like seeing the city from a boat. Skip the big canal boat tours you see around the city — they’re overpriced. You can instead hire a private boat for about 50 EUR an hour. The boats are small, the tours more intimate, and your captain can give you a personalized tour. If you can split the cost with some other travelers, you’ll get a cheaper and more hands-on experience. If you don’t want to do a private tour, expect to pay arou...