Discover Untourist Amsterdam, a unique program aimed at reducing the negative impact of excessive tourism in the city while improving relations between visitors and locals. Created with the goal of promoting sustainable tourism, this initiative is set to increase the number of visitors to Amsterdam to almost 29 million in the next decade. Despite the recent global events, including the Netherlands' decision to promote itself as a destination in Europe starting in 2020, the government is actively seeking ways to involve local residents in tourism-related activities. Join the movement and experience Amsterdam like a true local with Untourist Amsterdam.

Marriage is one of the main activities created by Untourist Amsterdam. In this unique program, a resident of Amsterdam will marry a visitor in a 35-minute ceremony. The ceremony includes everything, from the rings to a special dress for the occasion, and of course, the famous wedding vows.

This symbolic marriage comes with a "honeymoon" through all the less-known places in Amsterdam. It is a great opportunity for the visitor to get a significant match with a local, as it provides a chance to know how locals act and learn more about the city. The program was created with the main purpose of decreasing the negative effects of excessive tourism that the city has been experiencing for years.

Despite the fact that the program is expected to increase the number of tourists in the coming years, the way the program was conceived has allowed for a more positive perspective. Sabine Linz, the co-founder of Untourist Amsterdam, explains that "it's a new way to think about tourism that is really useful for Amsterdam and other cities that are dealing with the same problem." With this initiative, Amsterdam hopes to improve the relations between visitors and locals and increase the number of visitors to almost 29 million in the next decade.

Overall, the program represents a new way of thinking about tourism, one that focuses on a more meaningful and authentic experience for visitors. By getting to know a local and experiencing the city in a different way, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of Amsterdam and its culture. The program is just one of many initiatives that are aimed at making tourism more sustainable and beneficial for both visitors and locals.

Untourist Amsterdam offers a range of activities that help tourists explore the city in a more positive way. These activities are listed in The Untourist Guide to Amsterdam, which will be available from June 2019.

Apart from the symbolic marriage ceremony, the program also promotes marijuana dates for those who are interested in learning about the herb's cultivation and extraction processes. A local guide will take visitors to an urban farm to experience the process first-hand.

Through the Untourist Amsterdam program, tourists can explore Amsterdam with a local's perspective and experience the city's lesser-known places and activities. The program is a unique way to engage with the local culture and community and to gain a deeper understanding of the city. For more information, visit their website at The Untourist Guide to Amsterdam.