subject: Take A Flight To Amsterdam For A Whirlwind 24 Hours [print this page] Amsterdam is bursting with history, world-class attractions and mouth-watering cuisine. There's certainly plenty to see, but if you happen to be short on time while on holiday it's still possible to make the most of the Dutch capital thanks to its compact nature and strong transport network. In just 24 hours you can get a great flavour of the city. Before you take your flight to Amsterdam, take into account these top time-saving tips to get the most out of your whirlwind trip.
Plan ahead: Decide which attractions you plan to visit before you take a flight to Amsterdam so that you're well prepared. Book ahead where possible. Tickets to the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and more can be booked in advance via the venues websites. This will not only save you queuing time, but possibly money too!
Pedal Power: Hire yourself a bicycle for the day and you'll be able to cover twice as much territory when compared to walking around the capital. Red cycle lanes can be found skirting nearly every street in the Dutch capital. Head to popular MacBike, which has bike-rental locations all over town, or hire your wheels from Bike City in the Jordaan whose bikes dont advertise their company logo so you can feel more like a local, rather than a tourist.
Find Your Way: Make sure you take along a decent map, which will save endless time and wrong turns! Dont be afraid to ask for directions when you get lost because you will get lost! But of course that is all part of the fun, and you never know what hidden gems you might find along the way.
Dine In Time: Look up the citys range of restaurants for your evening meal and if you find somewhere you like, why not go ahead and book a table before you even take your flight to Amsterdam. Queue times can be long in the more popular restaurants so it's advisable to plan ahead. Of course, if you prefer to take a more laid back approach, you can always wander through the streets until something takes your fancy. Stumbling across an unexpected treasure of a restaurant can be very rewarding!
