Compared with other European cities, Amsterdam is a small city.(about 750.000 people)
Therefore Amsterdam is best to be explored by foot or tram..
You need a 'strippenkaart' to travel in the bus, tram or metro.
These tickets are sold in train- and metro stations, tobacco shops or post offices.
You also can buy a strippenkaart immediately from the driver or conductor.
However then you pay allmost double the price of a prepurchased ticket.
An office of the Tourist Board is inside the Central Station as just outside the train station.
At the Central Station Square you also find a 'Tickets & Info' office of the GVB (City Public Transportation).
Main attractions in Amsterdam are the Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt) and Van Gogh Museum at the Museum Square
Several trams go this direction. For example tram number 5, which stops also at the Leidseplein
The Dam Square is just 10 minutes walk from Central Station.
There are dozens of coffee shops in central Amsterdam: walking downtown you can't miss them.
Leaving Central Station, canal boats are on the right. The Red Light District is on the left.
The Anne Frank House can be reached with tram 13 or 17, less than 30 minutes walk from Central Station.
The Keukenhof flowergarden is 45 minutes by train/bus from Amsterdam.
Many hotels can book tours for you if you prefer not to go on your own.
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