The last time Anthony Bourdain was in Amsterdam was 40 years ago, and he slept in the park. Tony has just 36 hours to explore the city… this time with a slightly different mindset.
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Tony Also Recommends: Frederic Rentabike
"A bike rental place that specializes in inconspicuous bikes that won’t make you stand out like a tourist."
Brouwersgracht 78, 1013 GZ Amsterdam
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Dampkring Coffee Shop
Tony heads to one of the best coffee shops in Amsterdam, the Dampkring. He enjoys the atmosphere inside and discusses the culture and history of marijuana coffee shops in Amsterdam with Ron, Dampkring’s owner.
Handboogstraat 29, 1012 XM Amsterdam
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Tony Also Recommends: Electric Ladyland Museum
"A day-glow, fluorescent wonderland. Named after Jimi Hendrix’s last good album. It’s a cave built into the downstairs basement with, like, rocks and colors and … woah, the work of artist Nick Padalino."
Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 5, 1015 TB Amsterdam
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Tony Also Recommends: Albert Cuyp Market
For stroopwafel. "A warm thin cookie outside and buttery sticky sweet inside. Everyone loves stroopwafel."
Albert Cuypstraat, Oud-Zuid 010 201 8800 Amsterdam
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Tony Also Recommends: Vondelpark
"A great place to hang out after you order takeout."
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Tony Also Recommends: Koan Float
"Floating on a canal not to your liking? Try a sensory deprivation tank at Koan Float in the Centrum District."
Herengracht 321, 1016 AW Amsterdam
Tony's Tips on Foursquare
Check out Anthony Bourdain's tips for places to visit in each city that he travels to in The Layover and follow our lists on Foursquare to replicate his trip.
