Most of the experiences we had here were solid, with the exception of going through immigration…read moreupon arrival. The KLM Crown Lounge was spacious and well-appointed. We did have to wander around quite a bit to find the bar that contained liquor, but we were persistent! Airport was clean and all employees we encountered were pleasant. We waited about an hour and a half in a very hot line to clear immigration. None of the self-service kiosks were open. When the Schengen line was totally clear, I hoped they would start taking people from our line; no such luck. The gentleman who helped us was nice, but it took way too long to get to him. It is very convenient that the train station is right there in the airport, though I wish the platform system was made a bit more clear no the kiosks when buying tickets. For those of us who don't have this type of transit in our home cities (Los Angeles), it made transportation tough. In fact, we got on the wrong train and what should have been a 15 minute ride from Schiphol to Centraal became an hour-long detour in the broiling heat.

I had a very disappointing experience at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and unfortunately it happened…read moreon both my arrival and departure. I was traveling with my family, including my 22-month-old son and another young child. We waited in line for well over two hours, and by the time we got through, we were literally running to our gate and barely made our flight. The stress was overwhelming. What made the experience even worse was the lack of air conditioning. The terminal was extremely hot, my toddler was exhausted, crying, and struggling in the heat, yet there was no assistance to be found. When we tried to ask for help, the staff we encountered were rude and showed very little empathy. I understand that airports can be busy, but families traveling with small children should not have to endure hours in line without support, especially in uncomfortable conditions. This was by far the most stressful airport experience I've ever had, and because of it, I will avoid connecting through Amsterdam in the future. I sincerely hope Schiphol takes these concerns seriously and improves the experience for families and other travelers.

My fifth time catching a Delta flight out of Amsterdam. Two to Boston, one each to Detroit and JFK…read more Now I'm flying to the mothership, Atlanta. And unlike the first four times, I'm no longer a Diamond Medallion after a job change and significant downturn in my personal flying travel. This is how most passengers fly. My train to Schiphol was delayed so I didn't have time to hit up a lounge and I didn't have time to pick up anything along the way to the gate. It was a fast walk from the train platform, a priority queue at the ticket counter to check my bag (a ten day trip that was too big for a carryon plus two bottles of French wine), a rush through security and then more fast walking through terminals to the gate. I arrived in time to watch the Delta One cabin board. Fifteen minutes later, everyone was on the aircraft and the doors closed. It was organized chaos as too many passengers standing in the way ("gate lice") but the ground services team doing their best to keep an aisle clear. On board my Airbus 330, we pushed back on time, spent some time on the deicing pad, and then we were off on one of the closer-in runways (not the famous Polderbaan that seems halfway to London). On board service in the cheap seats was good from the flight attendants. We had drink services, lunch (I chose a decent cheese ravioli over a chicken curry hoping to avoid spilling it) and a light dinner (a cheese toastie). The wifi worked well, the power outlets worked well and while I didn't manage to sleep, I did get a doze in between movies on this ten hour flight. Improvements? Not much that's within the airline's control. The terminal could be roomier. The passengers could sit until it's time to board. Europe could be closer. Flights could be cheaper, I suppose. [Review 253 of 2024 - 93 in Netherlands - 21288 overall.]

Delta Loyal - Always and Forever! Not much room at this specific gate for boarding so there was a…read morelot of spillover into the aisles, but employees got folks moving and boarded quickly for an o time departure to Atlanta.

We used the Headout app to book this canal cruise, and then when we arrived at the Lovers Canal…read morecruise dock, it felt a little chaotic. Besides the ticket line, the signs were nonexistent. I had to ask two staff to tell us where to line up. Advice: show up 15 minutes before your scheduled cruise. We ended up going on a cruise that started at 6:20 once we got through the long line. (Our tix were for 6 p.m. yesterday). It was threatening rain, so I was grateful for the enclosed and heated cruise boat. Our captain was a careful driver; otherwise not really interactive. We were seated 3 people in from the window so I did not take many photos because the edges of the window would interfere. Earphones and a wall unit to plug in and select your language. The start of the recording was slightly out of sync with our trip. Fun to see a different perspective of the canals and canal houses. So much history and architecture to admire.

I took the 1-hour cruise and I was expecting some live explanation of the history and sightseeing,…read moreinstead it was a pre-recorded low-quality audio that made me sleepy. The tour destination is good but this specific one doesn't involve wine or food so I would have taken a different one.

We used Über almost exclusively on our visit to Amsterdam. The App worked just like it does in the…read moreUS and converted everything into Euros. We took Über about a dozen times and found it to be an easier way to get around, instead of the light rail trams which parallel the channels. We were here with another couple and we mostly had Mercedes-Benz Rs The drivers were all very friendly and knowledgeable about their city. Most spoke English and some French or German. But it really wasn't necessary, since Über had already plotted the route. Our wait times were usually ten minutes or so. Everything was door to door and first class.

I was not comfortable driving in Amsterdam and used Uber and taxis extensively. Would have been all…read moreUber except their wait times were quite long. Had some good conversations though.

Gerard ran such a wonderful tour! The food was amazing, I enjoyed the historical part of the tour…read moreas well. Even though it was raining, hailing, Gerard brought a lot of great, positive energy to the Jordaan! I highly recommend this tour with him. The food was filling and delicious.

My dad and I (from Chicago) did this on our first day in Amsterdam. The tastings were a great…read morevariety of styles and foods. Danielle was amazing - very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable! She shared a lot of history surrounding the origins of the foods and restaurants as well as notable areas and buildings we passed! Outside of the tour, she also provided a list of recommendations of places to eat and things to see, which was much appreciated! The only thing I would've liked a little more of was a more in depth description of the goods themselves - where they're sourced from and how they're made - maybe from the chefs at the restaurants themselves, as we've experienced in other food tours. Regardless, it was a great time and I would highly recommend to any tourists visiting!

Flagship Biking Tours was a great experience - we did the bike tour into the countryside with Skip…read more(excellent tour guide). This specific tour started in the city center and then moved to the countryside for a stop at a local farm with cheese and farm animals. Recommendation: stick to regular bikes and skip the e-bike option. The e bikes are expensive and are a bit of a hassle to keep turning back on after each stop. Bike ride was about 12 miles but very flat, so beginners will be fine. Flagship was very accommodating and due to an issue with our booking, was able to offer either a free boat tour or partial refund. Kind people, consider supporting the business!

I was so exciting book a canal cruise and we waited a few days when in Amsterdam do book one. After…read moreseeing the cute boats Flagship had I chose this company. I was so disappointed when it was time to board the boat to find we were on an enclosed vessel. To make matters worse we were first to board and were seated in a very small booth with another couple. Our table had plates of cheese to be handed out to passengers who had purchased a wine and cheese experience. When I made our reservation no where was it stated this was part of our cruise. So here we are breathing over plates of cheese that weren't for us. To make things worse we were seated next to the bathroom which kept getting used over the hour. Because it was an enclosed boat, I could only see if I cranked my neck to the left. Forget seeing anything out the opposite of the boat other than car tires from the cars parked along the canal. The guides were fine. I just wish I would have known which boat we were going to be on and wine and cheese were being served. I would have book a different boat.

Great location here for vegetarian type food! Enjoyed a GMO free menu and fast natural food!…read moreServers are amazing and friendly and the ambience is awesome next to a busy street with lots of small shops

You cannot chose a better dinner cruise in Amsterdam. The food is provided by a restaurant that…read morecaters to boats. The food was excellent. The staff was great fun and very professional. The boat is 100 years old and beautifully preserved. And there is no finer city to see than Amsterdam.

The canal cruise is a relaxing way to get to some major sites in Amsterdam. Stop 1 Rijksmuseum, Van…read moreGogh, Stedelijk and Moco museum area, Stop 2 Leidseplesh Square, bars, restaurants and theater area, Stop 3 Waterlooplein Square, National Opera house and flea Market area, Stop 4 Old Town and Red Light District, Stop 5 Maritime and Nemo Science Museum, Stop 6 A'bam Look-out, Stop 7 Central Station and Stop 8 Anne Frank House. Tickets can be purchased online for a 2 Euro discount or pay for a 24 hour pass (23 Euro) or a 48 hour pass (30.50 Euro). The complete canal tour without stops ixs about 2 hours. Social distancing is observed. I choose a starting point at Central Station. I suggest you bring your own headphones. The city of Amsterdam has 165 inter-connected canals. The combined length of the canals is 60 miles. While Venice has 400 bridges, Amsterdam has 3 times that amount. The ring of canals is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner cruises, sightseeing and candlelight cruises are also offered.

Amsterdam was originally founded in the 12th century as a fishing village named after the Amstel…read moreRiver. Over time, it developed into the current canal system which consists of 165 inter-connecting canals with a combined length of over 60 miles, and over 1,200 bridges (3 times as many as Venice). In 2010, the canal rings became part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Obviously, a visit to Amsterdam is definitely incomplete without a canal cruise. Holland International (not to be confused with the cruise line Holland America) offers a wide variety of canal cruises -- daytime sightseeing cruise, cocktail cruise, candlelight cruise, dinner cruise, etc. I would highly recommend the dinner cruise for 79 Euros per person (which includes wine served throughout the dinner) as a nice dinner in a good restaurant with wine costs just about as much. TIP: Book your reservation online, print out the confirmation and go to the ticket office early to exchange it for you boarding pass. There are no seat reservations and tables are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. So to get a table by the window, arrive half an hour or more early to be at the front of the line. There were 3 menu choices: meat, fish or vegetarian. We both opted for the meat menu, and here's what we got: The Amuse Bouche: Dutch herb-flavored poffertje with goat cheese and honey. Poffertjes are traditional Dutch small fluffy pancakes with a light, airy and somewhat spongy texture. Paired with the delicious goat cheese and a hint of honey, they definitely served the purpose of the "amuse" course, which was to stimulate the palate. Appetizer: Salad of baby potatoes with Parma ham, Amsterdam pickles. Those Dutch baby potatoes were so yummy and so naturally sweet. The dressing, made with fresh cream, was light and refreshing. The Parma ham, rich in flavor but not overly salty, was the perfect companion of the potato salad. Soup: Cappuccino from sweet red pepper. This was served the traditional Dutch way - in a glass coffee mug. You are supposed to drink it, just like you drink coffee, and not to spoon it. This tasted like a chicken based broth cooked with red pepper among other spices. It was absolutely delicious. WOW! Main Course: Veal escalope with cauliflower mousseline and asparagus. This dish was very flavorful and the veggies were so fresh and crispy. The only slight disappointment was that the veal was a bit tough and chewy. It might have been overcooked a bit. Personally I'm not a fan of a veal steak that thick. A thinly sliced scaloppini version might be better. Dessert: Strawberries with sabayon and a hint of tarragon. Sabayon is a French mousse-like creamy dessert that's light, slightly sweet, and with a hint of white wine. It's a refreshing pairing with strawberries which I really liked. Service has been awesome throughout the night and our wine glasses were refilled promptly and often. There was no guided tour or narration so you could enjoy your dinner and conversation. However, The boat did stop at various important landmarks where the captain would give us a quick history about the place and also allow for a picture opportunity. We were so glad that we took this dinner cruise on our first trip to Amsterdam, and I would highly recommend that you do the same on your first trip there. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.