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Train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal: 17 minutes, runs every 10 min, ~€5.90. Bus 397 (Amsterdam Express) goes to Museumplein. Taxis cost €40–55.
Trams, metro, buses and ferries run by GVB. Contactless tap-on/tap-off works on every vehicle. 24-h ticket €9, 48-h €15.
Bike lanes are the law. Never walk on red asphalt — that’s for bikes. Always look both ways twice. Rentals: MacBike, Yellow Bike (~€15/day).
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I amsterdam City Card includes 70+ museums + GVB transit. Worth it if you visit 3+ museums in one day. Avoid street ticket sellers.
Amsterdam is generally safe. Watch pockets in Centraal/Dam crowds. Ignore street drug sellers (always fake or dangerous). Emergency: 112.
Weather changes by the hour. Always carry a light layer + small umbrella. Rainy plan: museums, Foodhallen, brown cafés, covered Bloemenmarkt.
Lockers at Centraal Station (€7–10/day). Luggage drop apps: Stasher, Radical Storage. Most museums have free coat check.
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A 1-hour cruise is the easiest intro to the canals. Go at sunset. Avoid loud party boats — pick small open or covered tours from Centraal/Anne Frank.