Flower Market Tours and Activities

Flower Market
Flower Market
Flower Market
Flower Market showing interior views, flowers and markets
Flower Market


Amsterdam’s historic Singel canal provides the picturesque backdrop for one of the city’s most vibrant and sweet-smelling attractions.

Amsterdam’s world-famous Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) first set up its floating stalls on the historic Singel canal in 1862. Since then its iconic pontoons have provided one of the city’s most flamboyant photo-opportunities, as well as a fragrant and colourful place to while away the hours people-watching and enjoying the atmosphere of this busy market.The stalls sell an ever-changing variety of cut flowers and bulbs, depending on the time of year. Amsterdam’s famous tulips are springtime favourites with locals and visitors alike, summer brings sweet-smelling roses, and every December the displays are given over to Christmas trees and decorations. Lilies and carnations are other seasonal favourites, while you can also purchase bulbs and seeds to grow your own tulips, daffodils and narcissus. There are even marijuana plants and cannabis kits, but don’t forget that you might not be allowed to take them back to your home country, so check first with the stallholders before risking a purchase.As well as admiring the colourful floral displays, visitors can browse among the pretty stalls for other popular local products such as the easily spotted blue and white Delfts Blauw porcelain, or pick up a pair of brightly painted traditional wooden clogs as a souvenir. Don’t be frightened to barter on the price it’s all part of the market experience! Top up your energy levels with a toasted cheese sandwich at the café, then buy a generous slice of tasty Gouda or Edam to take home.The Bloemenmarkt is situated between the bridges of Koningsplein and Muntplein and is open daily, although the area can get very crowded especially at peak periods, so leave plenty of time for a thorough visit. The market is easily accessible by tram or bus from Central Station, but don’t bring a car unless absolutely necessary as parking in the city centre is in very short supply. If driving is the only option, it’s a good idea to leave the car in a park-and-ride on the outskirts and head into the centre by public transport.

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It's worth going but since I went in November nearing winter there wasn't that much real flowers to see. Probably better during spring and summer months

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Accommodation located very close. Many souvenir shops.

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