Amsterdam stag party information
... I am due to be a 'best man' again and I WILL be using StagWeb again for the stag do! Thank you!...John Gill, 16/09/2011
Amsterdam is a great city that has all the good things you'd expect from a capital such as culture, fantastic food and outstanding nightlife, but is still quite small and the canals mean that there's less traffic so it's relatively quiet for such a big city.
As Holland is home to many breweries (Grolsch and Heineken being the most famous), you can expect some top quality beer that will really make the trip worthwhile! Amsterdam has so much to offer stag groups besides the obvious (red light district and 'smoking cafés') and a great way to see the sights is on a canal boat tour. Amsterdam is a laid-back city that can party as hard as the best of them, so it will suit you no matter what kind of stag party you're after!
Amsterdam facts & figures
| language: | Dutch |
| population: | 742,951 |
| time difference: | GMT+1 |
| flight time: | 75mins from Bristol |
| currency: | Euro (€) |
| tipping: | 10% is standard for good service, taxis round up to nearest 10. |
| not to be missed: | brewery dinner, strip dinner, target shooting |
| visas: | not required for British passport holders, varies for other nationalities (see here for more info) |
| immunisation/ vaccination: | none required |
| must have: | travel insurance (including health) |
| should have: | european health card |
getting around Amsterdam
Trams provide the best way to get around Amsterdam (map) and run regularly until 12:15am.
City Buses are primarily used to reach outlying suburbs and after the trams have stopped running. Night buses run from midnight until 7am with routes connecting to Central Station, Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein.
The Metro (tube) is fast but is only useful if you need to travel far outside the city centre or to the Amsterdam Arena.
Bicycling in Amsterdam is a way of life for most Dutch and still the best way to get around. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city and few hills to conquer. A number of companies offer bicycle rentals for around €8 per day with discounts for longer rentals.
Taxi stands are available at most tourist hubs including Dam Square Central Station. Hailing a taxi is quite difficult and virtually impossible on weekends, but cab service is generally prompt if you call ahead (city cab: 0900.677.7777). Rides cost €1.80 per km regardless of the time of day and a 5%-10% tip is expected.
For a truly Dutch taxi twist, catch one of the many bicycle taxis around the city. The pedal powered taxis can carry up to two people and are actually cheaper than conventional.
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