Explore Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is famous for it,s canals, beautiful houses, coffee shops and Red Light District, but there,s plenty more to do and see in Amsterdam than most visitors realise.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands but most people are fluent in English and as a tourist you can get by without knowing any Dutch.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Lunch for two people will be around 10€ (R197) and dinner will be approximately 20€ (R396).
Drinks
A domestic beer in Amsterdam will be around 3€ (R60) and 5€ (R99). Red wine per Bottle will be around 8€ (R156) to 13€ (R255), depending on the quality.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis start at around 3€ (R59) and 2€ (R39) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Bus and tram ticket prices are determined by their validity period. Tickets valid for 24 hours are priced at around 7€ (R140) and tickets for 3 days 34€ (R672). Tram and bus prices are the same.

Things to do in Amsterdam

The top attractions to visit in Amsterdam are Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, The Jordaan, A,dam Lookout, Body Worlds, Vondelpark, and Moco Museum. You can also cycle to hidden gems, try herring from a herring cart, see windmills, countryside and beaches, cruise past canal houses and bridges, catch the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord’s renovated shipyard, or indulge in waterfront music, art and food in an up-and-coming neighbourhood.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles
  • Typhoid
  • All Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Warm hat and jacket
  • German phrasebook
  • Power bank
  • Universal adapter
  • First Aid Kit
  • Camera
  • Travel documents
  • Waterbottle
  • Raincoat
  • Comfortable shoes
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Amsterdam need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.