Friends
Open to Bike ride along the canals
About Cycling around the city
Meet like-minded people in Amsterdam
On your own in Amsterdam? Check in for the days you're there, say what you're open to, and other travellers and locals who chose to be seen can ask to join. They see your city, never your exact spot.
Amsterdam charms solo travellers with its canals, museums, cycling culture and cosy brown cafés. The social vibe is open and easygoing, with plenty of English spoken everywhere. Travellers gather in the Jordaan, De Pijp and around Vondelpark.
Meeting people in Amsterdam: what works
- Join a free walking tour of the city centre or a canal cruise to meet other travellers.
- Rent a bike and explore like a local, but stick to bike lanes and follow traffic rules.
- Hang out in Vondelpark or Westerpark on sunny days, where locals gather for picnics and drinks.
- Visit markets like the Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp and the Noordermarkt in the Jordaan.
Stay safe
Never walk in the red bike lanes, as cyclists move fast, and watch for bike thieves and pickpockets around Centraal Station.
Meet in public places, tell a friend where you’re going, and never send money to someone you met online.
Cards people might post in Amsterdam
Examples of what you could be open to. Post your own in a minute.
Date
Open to Picnic in Vondelpark
About A sunny afternoon together
Ideas
Open to Rijksmuseum visit
About Dutch masters
Friends
Open to Brown café evening
About Dutch beer and conversation
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