Why should you discover Amsterdam …

… on a bike?

Thijs Bakker(chief cycling officer of We Bike Amsterdam): "I believe everyone that wants to really experience Amsterdam as it is should take a bike tour in the city. Cycling is the main way of transportation in Amsterdam. Amsterdammers bike to school, to work, to friends' places, to to theatres, to cinemas, to bars and restaurants. Bikes are the red cells running through the city's veins. Being on a bike makes it possible to really get into the city and peek beyond the touristy areas and to get a deeper feeling and understanding of this place."

… from a boat?

Jesse Cohen (co-owner and rear admiral of Those Dam Boat Guys): "Amsterdam was built to be seen from the water! At the height of its greatness, Amsterdam's iconic cityscape was the first thing visitors from around the world would see upon entering its walls. Not to mention, after the constant near-death experiences tourists encounter while dodging bikes, buses, taxis, cars, trams and flying stroopwafels, a peaceful boat ride is the perfect way to relax and focus on the weird and wonderful history and culture of Amsterdam without having to constantly stare death in the face."

… on foot?

Sergio Monni (owner & guide at FreeDam Tours): "Amsterdam is subdivided into rings. The mediaeval inner core is best done by foot. The 17th-century canal belt is best explored by foot or boat. The oldest part of the 17th-century canal belt is the prettiest to me. Here you will find the most picturesque, photogenic canal houses and views. The 19th-century ring is best done by cycling."

Jesse Cohen: "Hop on a boat and head over to Pllek or Ceuvel in Noord. Both can be approached by boat, and let's face it, that's way cooler than a bus. Both places have amazing food, and vastly different philosophies. One being more hipster and the other more hippie. Both awesome!"

Sergio Monni: "I decided on a place with a spectacular view and affordable prices: Blue Amsterdam. Or if you are afraid of heights, go to 'Hanneke's Boom' – a bohemian beer garden style hangout overlooking the old Harbour and the Nemo science museum."

A must-see, without which a visit to Amsterdam is not perfect.

Thijs Bakker: "It may be a cliché but one cannot visit Amsterdam without visiting the Rijksmuseum. The Rembrandt's and Vermeer's are among the world's finest paintings and on a cultural level the absolute pearls of our city."

Jesse Cohen: Nothing. Amsterdam is a city that lends itself to relaxation and many people forget that. There are 78 museums and you'll never see all of them, so pick a few that you'd like to spend time in, or simply ignore them completely and sit in a café, read a book and people watch. Amsterdam has long had a fascinating cross-section of humanity, so feel free to take a seat and watch the world go by.