Best for
Food lovers, market browsers, anyone wanting a local neighbourhood feel
Time needed
1–2 hours
Worth it?
Yes — a genuinely local, non-touristy market experience
Skip if
You're visiting on a Sunday, or crowded street markets aren't your thing
About Albert Cuyp Market
The Albert Cuyp Market has run along Albert Cuypstraat since the Amsterdam municipality established it in 1905, initially as a Saturday-evening affair before expanding to a daily market by 1912. Named after the 17th-century Dutch landscape painter, it has grown into the largest and busiest outdoor market in the Netherlands, with around 260 stalls stretching the length of the street through De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's liveliest and most diverse residential neighbourhoods.
The market mixes traditional Dutch market staples — fresh fish, cheese, flowers, fabric and cheap clothing — with the genuinely multicultural character of De Pijp itself: Vietnamese spring rolls, Surinamese snacks and Middle Eastern spice stalls sit alongside stands making stroopwafels pressed and filled to order, a noticeably better version of the packaged supermarket kind most tourists know.
Read the full storyShow less
Unlike more curated tourist markets, this is primarily a working neighbourhood market that locals actually shop at for weekly groceries, which shows in the pricing and the crowd — mixed generations, genuine haggling at some stalls, and a rhythm that has little to do with tourism.
De Pijp itself, radiating out from the market street, is worth extending into: a dense grid of cafés, small independent shops and bars that rewards continuing to explore once the market stalls thin out toward either end of the street.
What to See: Highlights
- 1Around 260 stalls, the largest daily street market in the Netherlands
- 2Stroopwafels pressed and filled to order
- 3A genuinely multicultural mix reflecting De Pijp's diverse residents
- 4Fresh fish, cheese, flowers and fabric alongside street food
- 5Running continuously since 1912
Skip the Queue — Book Tickets Online
Same admission, instant confirmation. Compare prices across platforms.
Affiliate disclosure — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Insider Tips
Go hungry — the street food is the highlight for most visitors
Closed Sundays — plan around it
Weekday mornings are calmer than Saturday afternoons
Bring cash — many stalls don't take cards
Extend into De Pijp's side streets once you've walked the market itself
Book a Guided Tour
Get the most from your visit with a local expert guide.
Affiliate disclosure — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Getting There
Albert Cuypstraat, 1073 BD Amsterdam
Open in Google Maps →- 1Tram 3, 4, 12, 24 or 25 to Ceintuurbaan or Albert Cuypstraat, in the heart of De Pijp.
Where to stay
Hotels in Amsterdam
Compare prices across hundreds of hotels near this attraction — from budget hostels to luxury stays. Free cancellation on most rooms.
Affiliate disclosure — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Powered by Booking.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you visit.
Is Albert Cuyp Market worth visiting?+−
How long does a visit to Albert Cuyp Market take?+−
Who is Albert Cuyp Market best for?+−
Do I need to book anything in advance to visit Albert Cuyp Market?+−
Is Albert Cuyp Market included with the Amsterdam city pass?+−
Should You Visit?
Visit if...
- You want to eat your way through a genuinely local market
- You're curious about De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's most diverse neighbourhoods
- You enjoy browsing fresh produce, fabric and cheap finds
- You're visiting on a weekday or Saturday (not Sunday)
Skip if...
- You're visiting on a Sunday when the market is closed
- Crowded, bustling street markets aren't your style of travel
