Floating Flower Market

Amsterdam's Floating Flower Market, or Bloemenmarkt, is the world's only floating flower market, operating from houseboats along the Singel canal since 1862, selling over 2,000 types of bulbs annually. This 15-barge stretch offers 70% cheaper souvenir bulbs than the average Amsterdam shop, with prices starting at €3 for ten tulip bulbs. It outperforms #5 Amsterdam Tulip Museum by allowing immediate bulb purchases for home gardening, a practical advantage for 60% of shoppers seeking souvenirs. With 1.5 million visitors each year, it remains the top destination for bulk flower buying, despite limited on-site education about tulip history.