Amsterdam Like a Local

Experience Amsterdam the local way with this insider's guide

Home to great art, an eclectic food scene and vibrant nightlife, this multicultural city is packed with treasures. It's not all about the Rijksmuseum and centuries-old canals. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals?

This insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Amsterdamers in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Relax at a canalside bruin café (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, check out the cutting-edge art and Europe's largest flea market at NDSM-Werf and take a bike ride through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord.

Whether you're an Amsterdamer looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam.