Amsterdam is one of the most popular European cities to visit in the world. The beautiful canals, green parks, stressed-free atmosphere and obviously the red light discreet and coffee shops- all make it a desirable location to visit over and over again. Because many visitors tent to come back to Amsterdam for a second or third round, we gathered here some of the best hidden hot-spots which are not mentioned in the standard guide books but still worth visiting:
“Ctaste”: Dining in the Dark Restaurant. Address: Amsteldijk 55
1074 HX Amsterdam
Tel: +31-(0)6 22335366:
This is a truly unique experience for everybody! Enjoy an evening where you will be using your all senses—except seeing naturally!
The food is served by blind individuals and before entering the dark eating room, you will be welcome in the restaurant’s lounge area where you will get a wide explanation about the whole experience. For those of you who are allergic for some kinds of food—no need to worry—the waiter will give you the chance to inform him about things you simply cannot or do not want to eat.
“Café Vertigo”: Address: Vondelpark 3, Amsterdam, NH 1071 AA Netherlands:
This charming café could not be located in a better spot-right in the middle of the famous Vondelpark, underneath the Dutch Film Museum. Not only the location will blow you away but also the décor and the delicious food. The combination of the green surrounding, relaxed environment and the sounds of birds- will all make it an incredible after noon. The greatest advantage of this café is the option to visit the film museum after a pleasant lunch.
“Dark Amsterdam” walking tour:
This 2 hours tour takes place in the red light discreet area and you can be certain it is not the typical tourist Amsterdam sightsees! The tour will start with visiting the prostitution information centre where you will get an interesting insight about the Dutch attitudes, rules and regulation -towards this field. After the introduction meeting is finish, you will start exploring the red light district area- the Wallen. Your tour guide will take you to wander around the Zeedijk, (which in the past used to be a dangerous area and now it is one of the most lively places to have a drink and dinner in Amsterdam) afterwards you will continue strolling around in the old red light discreet narrow alleys and you will most likely finish somewhere in a central area. Please note that this tour is completely safe and you will be surprise how much you will learn for it!
“Dine with the Dutch”:
This is a must for those of you who like to get the full local experience! Just go on the net and register yourself in this website: www.dinewiththedutch.nl
Fill in your details and this remarkably smart system will be able to fit the most suitable family for you! The choices are tremendously broad: from a married gay couple to a large family with 5 children - everything is possible! After choosing your family you will get an invitation to a 3-course traditional Dutch meal. This will cost you 49 EUR per person including tax. Kids over the age of twelve will have to pay 25 EUR.
“Amstelkring Museum Our Lord in the Attic”- Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40
1012 Ge Amsterdam:
Behind the distinguishing facade of the canal house and in the in the center of the famous Red Light District, you will find the 17th-century residence and a completely hidden church. This church was built secretly from the 1578-1795 when Catholicism in Amsterdam was illegal. Today, this amazing spot is a successful location where art and religion exhibitions are being presented.
