There's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to find your typical Amsterdam sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. Your day out in Amsterdam won't be complete without a visit to Holland's most popular street market. Since 1905 the "Cuyp" fascinates Amsterdam's inhabitants as well as culinary amateurs, passers-by or people looking for a bargain, making a day trip or tourists. With it's 260 market stands, Albert Cuyp is Holland's largest street market offering a variety of things to see.
The Albert Cuyp street market is situated in the heart of the 19th century quarter De Pijp, Amsterdam's "Quartier Latin". It's numerous exotic shops, workshops and handicraft business as well as cosy pubs and restaurants give this quarter it's lively and varied character.