things to do in amsterdam

A Real Look at Amsterdam’s Historic Walking Tour for 2025

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A Real Look at Amsterdam’s Historic Walking Tour for 2025 I really wanted to find a tour in Amsterdam that felt, you know, a bit more real and less like a school trip. This 2025 ‘Historic Amsterdam Walking Tour’, which is sort of focused on the Royal Palace and the flea markets, really seemed like it might be the perfect thing. To be honest, I was a little tired of tours that just show you the big-ticket items from behind a pane of glass on a bus. The promise of this one, frankly, was a ground-level look at the city, …

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Amsterdam Historical Walk Review: Uncovering the City with a Local Pro

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Amsterdam Historical Walk Review: Uncovering the City with a Local Pro So, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Amsterdam a few times now, and you know, you start to think you’ve got the city all figured out. I had done the canal cruise, stood in line for the big museums, and had more than my fair share of stroopwafels. Basically, I’d checked the main boxes. But honestly, there was always this little feeling that I was just skimming the surface, just seeing the pretty postcard version of the city. That is that, the real spirit of the place, the stories …

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Interactive Sailing Day Amsterdam 2025: A Hands-On Review

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Interactive Sailing Day Amsterdam 2025: A Hands-On Review You know, lots of people visit Amsterdam and they stick to the canals. And look, the canals are really great, they truly are. But there is a totally different water experience waiting just a little outside the city limits. Honestly, it’s an experience where you can actually feel the wind and work with it. The 2025 ‘Interactive Sailing Day’ is sort of all about that feeling. So, I went to check it out to see if it’s genuinely as hands-on as it claims. I mean, the idea is that you get away …

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Spirited Union Cocktail Workshop Amsterdam: A 2025 Review

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Spirited Union Cocktail Workshop Amsterdam: A 2025 Review So, you are thinking about finding something a little different to do in Amsterdam, right? Honestly, beyond the canals and museums, the city has these hidden spots that are pretty special. Spirited Union is definitely one of them, just a little off the main tourist drag. Well, if you’re curious about their botanical rum distillery and have been looking at their cocktail workshops for 2025, I mean, you’ve basically come to the right place. As a matter of fact, I went to check it out myself to see what the experience is …

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