Things to Do in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is small, flat and busier than its size suggests: the city counted 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025 against a 20 million ceiling it wrote into its own tourism ordinance. Which means the question is rarely what to see. It is what to book ahead, and when to be standing there.

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Best Things to Do in Amsterdam Right Now

These are ranked by the ratings and review counts on the live listings, shown exactly as the operators report them. Nothing here is a paid placement, and nothing is ranked by what it pays. A few entries are free to join and say so.

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Van Gogh Museum Ticket

4.7 57,096 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · As one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum draws over a million visitors each year.

As one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum draws over a million visitors each year. With this ticket,discover over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters from Van Gogh at your own pace.

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Small Group, Local Guide

5.0 6,546 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1-hour small-group open boat canal cruise from Central Station with local skipper commentary in English (optional drink extra) on Amsterdam highlights including Dancing Houses and Skinny Bridge.

1-hour small-group open boat canal cruise from Central Station with local skipper commentary in English (optional drink extra) on Amsterdam highlights including Dancing Houses and Skinny Bridge.

from $23.06per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A market stall stacked with whole wheels of Dutch cheese, a paper cone of fried snacks held up in the foreground and shoppers blurred behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ten Tastings, Food And Culture

5.0 1,157 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Discover Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on a guided foodie adventure.

Discover Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on a guided foodie adventure. Taste your way through the city on a guided walking tour with a local, tasting eight typical Dutch foods as you admire some of the city's highlights.

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A guide gesturing toward a row of tall gabled merchant houses while a group of adults listens from the cobbles opposite, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Essential Walk, Adults Only

4.9 2,496 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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The interior of a smart canal boat with leather bench seating, a tray of small bites and tall glasses on the table, wide windows onto the water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Luxury Cruise, Drinks And Bites

4.9 31,736 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1-hour cruise on an electric luxury boat (open in summer, covered in bad weather) through Amsterdam canals with live guide; optional unlimited drinks and snacks.

1-hour cruise on an electric luxury boat (open in summer, covered in bad weather) through Amsterdam canals with live guide; optional unlimited drinks and snacks.

from $23.13per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A low glass-roofed canal boat with passengers seated at small tables along the windows, drinks and snacks in front of them, gliding past tall narrow brick canal houses in Amsterdam

Ninety Minutes, All Inclusive

4.9 18,656 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 90-minute all-inclusive canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and typical Dutch snacks on an electric boat (open or closed depending on season).

90-minute all-inclusive canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and typical Dutch snacks on an electric boat (open or closed depending on season).

from $29.65per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A guide and six visitors on an arched bridge over a narrow canal at night, red-tinted light lying on the water and the old brick facades, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Red Light District, Small Group

4.9 9,142 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · red light sold on the operator's own listing, 1h 30m: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group.

red light sold on the operator's own listing, 1h 30m: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group.

from $26per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A guide talking to four visitors on a narrow pavement beside a canal, bicycles leaning on the railing and tall houses reflected in the water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Anne Frank Walk, Small Group

4.9 4,680 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Get to know one of Amsterdam’s most important facets on this guided tour through the Jewish Quarter, immersing yourself in World War II history, Jewish culture, and the story of Anne Frank.

Get to know one of Amsterdam’s most important facets on this guided tour through the Jewish Quarter, immersing yourself in World War II history, Jewish culture, and the story of Anne Frank. The tour is available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, or French.

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A guide leading a compact group along a tree-lined canal, tall narrow houses with iron hoisting beams above them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Essential Introductory Walk

4.9 4,166 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Small-group walking tour of central Amsterdam highlights (Damrak, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Chinatown etc.) with local guide providing history and recommendations.

Small-group walking tour of central Amsterdam highlights (Damrak, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Chinatown etc.) with local guide providing history and recommendations.

from $5.81per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
Six passengers on an open canal boat with cushions and a plate of snacks between them, passing a row of moored houseboats on a narrow canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Two Hours, Small Group, Snacks

4.9 2,841 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 2-hour small-group (max 14) electric sloop cruise with open bar (beer, wine, etc.) and Dutch snacks like bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels.

2-hour small-group (max 14) electric sloop cruise with open bar (beer, wine, etc.) and Dutch snacks like bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels.

from $71.09per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A varnished wooden saloon boat with brass fittings and a low canvas canopy moored on a quiet canal, glasses set out on the cabin table inside, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Classic Saloon, Drinks Included

4.8 33,435 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1-hour cruise on a classic wooden saloon boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with live guide commentary; optional upgrade includes Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks.

1-hour cruise on a classic wooden saloon boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with live guide commentary; optional upgrade includes Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks.

from $19.56per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A small group of six listening to a guide on a quiet canal bridge with a tall brick church tower rising behind them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Anne Frank Story, One Hour

4.8 15,104 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Find out more about Anne Frank on a small-group or private guided walking tour of Amsterdam, led by an expert guide.

Find out more about Anne Frank on a small-group or private guided walking tour of Amsterdam, led by an expert guide. Discover the city’s centuries-old Jewish Quarter in a small group setting while your guide weaves in anecdotes about Anne Frank's life and World War II.

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Stacked yellow wheels of Dutch cheese on wooden shelves in a small timber farm shop, Edam, Netherlands

Edam Cheese, Windmills, Marken

4.8 5,559 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken · day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 6h 30m: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken.

day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 6h 30m: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken.

from $45per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
An open canal boat on a wide waterway at sunset, low orange light spread across the water and the passengers in silhouette along the benches, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sunset Cruise, Drinks Optional

4.8 4,737 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · evening cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks.

evening cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks.

from $23per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A darkened theatre with rows of seats suspended in front of an enormous curved screen filled with soft blue aerial light, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands

Flight Experience Over Holland

4.8 4,207 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience the Netherlands in a way you’ve never imagined with "THIS IS HOLLAND", The Ultimate Flight Experience in Amsterdam.

Experience the Netherlands in a way you’ve never imagined with "THIS IS HOLLAND", The Ultimate Flight Experience in Amsterdam. This award-winning attraction combines storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and breathtaking visuals to take you on a fully immersive journey across the country’s most ic

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A towering steel-framed industrial hall on a former shipyard, abstract colour on hanging metal panels and a raw concrete floor, a single visitor looking up, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands

STRAAT Street Art Museum

4.8 2,441 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum.

Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum. Admire a collection of more than 180 artworks by 170+ artists, providing a fair reflection of the variety of styles, techniques, motifs, content, and locations found in street art.

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A vast vaulted museum hall with a high decorated ceiling and tall arched windows, visitors crossing the polished stone floor far below, bare walls, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

4.7 33,205 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others.

The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others. Visitors can admire Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, which takes pride of place in a beautifully lit hall allowing visitors to en

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A softly lit lounge boat with deep cushioned benches and low tables on a canal at dusk, a few passengers seated with their backs to the camera, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Smoke And Lounge Boat Cruise

4.7 9,862 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam.

Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam. Sip on your favourite drink and smoke.

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A darkened former industrial hall flooded with projected abstract colour and moving light, visitors standing as silhouettes on the open floor, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Klimt Exhibition Entry Ticket

4.7 9,566 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Make the most of your time in Amsterdam by taking a trip to the innovative Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive digital art centre located in the Westergas park.

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam by taking a trip to the innovative Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive digital art centre located in the Westergas park. With your timed-entry ticket, discover the life and masterpieces of Gustav Klimt, at Fabrique des Lumières in a whole new way.

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A monumental seventeenth-century sandstone palace with a heavy classical facade filling one side of a wide open square, people crossing the paving in front of it, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Royal Palace With Audio Guide

4.7 9,124 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Enter the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and explore the regal building with an audio guide in your chosen language.

Enter the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and explore the regal building with an audio guide in your chosen language. Learn the history of the 17th-century monument, still used for state visits, award ceremonies and other royal receptions to this day.

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A modern low canal boat with a small bar at the stern, a crew member pouring a drink while passengers sit along the open sides, gabled houses behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Local Guide, Bar And Bites

4.7 6,128 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · canal cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites.

canal cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites.

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A group of cyclists on upright city bikes riding along a canal-side lane, the guide at the front turning to look back at them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Three Hour City Bike Tour

4.7 5,890 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Ready to discover Amsterdam’s best sights in just 3 hours? Hop on one of our iconic red Amsterbikes and explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, all with a friendly, expert guide riding by your side.

Ready to discover Amsterdam’s best sights in just 3 hours? Hop on one of our iconic red Amsterbikes and explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, all with a friendly, expert guide riding by your side. Your adventure starts at the lively Harbour of Amsterdam, with breathtakin

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Rows of tall polished copper brewing kettles under a vaulted brick ceiling in a converted historic brewery, visitors walking between them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Heineken Experience, Rooftop Option

4.6 39,581 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Visit the iconic Heineken Experience in the heart of Amsterdam and discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous beers.

Visit the iconic Heineken Experience in the heart of Amsterdam and discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous beers. Housed in the original historic brewery, this interactive attraction brings over 150 years of brewing heritage to life through engaging exhibits, multimedia displays, an

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A wooden board of sliced Dutch cheese and two glasses of wine on a small table inside a traditional saloon boat, the canal and brick facades through the window, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Saloon Boat With Cheese Option

4.6 31,369 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Step aboard a beautiful traditional Amsterdam saloon boat from the late 19th century, carefully restored and now powered by a quiet electric engine.

Step aboard a beautiful traditional Amsterdam saloon boat from the late 19th century, carefully restored and now powered by a quiet electric engine. Some of our historic boats have been sailing the Amsterdam canals since 1902, offering a truly authentic canal cruise experience.

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An empty modern football stadium seen from the lower tier, banks of red and grey seats rising around a bright green pitch under a closed roof, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tour

4.6 9,968 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience the excitement of the Johan Cruijff ArenA on this tour.

Experience the excitement of the Johan Cruijff ArenA on this tour. During the tour, you walk at your own pace to explore the stadium and meet the guides along the route who will tell you information about the exclusive areas of the stadium.

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A nineteenth-century city zoo with mature plane trees, gravel paths and ornate brick animal houses around a still pond, families walking, Amsterdam, Netherlands

ARTIS Royal Zoo Entry

4.6 6,243 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world.

Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Something special happened this summer: The new ARTIS-Aquarium is open! Dive into the fascinating underwater world of the ARTIS Aquarium and discover ecosystems up close.

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A rooftop observation deck high on a tower above a wide river, visitors at the glass railing looking out over low rooftops and harbour water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A'DAM Lookout, Drink Included

4.6 5,109 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam.

A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam. See the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, and the unique Dutch polder landscape.

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Passengers on an open-topped canal boat holding beer and wine glasses, bottles and a cooler on the bench beside them, a tree-lined canal sliding past, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unlimited Drinks Canal Cruise

4.5 26,504 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100 percent electric canal cruise.

Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100 percent electric canal cruise. Take in incredible views of the city’s famous landmarks from the water and enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee, free of traffic.

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A harbour front of green and white wooden houses with fishing boats moored along the quay, Volendam, Netherlands

Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken

4.5 20,839 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken · day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 5.5 hours: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour.

day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 5.5 hours: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour.

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A gallery of lifelike wax figures posed on low plinths under warm spotlights, visitors moving between them, central Amsterdam, Netherlands

Madame Tussauds Ticket

4.5 13,141 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Step into the world of Madame Tussauds, full of glitter and glamour! There's a lot on the agenda for you as a supertalent! Grab a coffee with George Clooney before heading into the studio for a duet with Justin Bieber.

Step into the world of Madame Tussauds, full of glitter and glamour! There's a lot on the agenda for you as a supertalent! Grab a coffee with George Clooney before heading into the studio for a duet with Justin Bieber. NikkieTutorials will make you shine with a special digital make-over, so you're r

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A canal boat moving through the dark with the lit windows of gabled houses and the lights strung along the bridges reflected on black water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Evening City Lights Cruise

4.4 23,214 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Cruise through Amsterdam at night and enjoy the illuminated canals in a relaxed setting, with the option to add wine, drinks, or snacks on board.

Cruise through Amsterdam at night and enjoy the illuminated canals in a relaxed setting, with the option to add wine, drinks, or snacks on board.

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A glass-topped canal boat pulling away from a wooden mooring stage on a broad canal, passengers still stepping aboard from the quay, brick gables behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Three Docks, One Hour Cruise

4.3 21,335 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals on a 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages.

Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals on a 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages. Admire historic landmarks, charming bridges, and canal houses from the comfort of the boat!

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A grand nineteenth-century townhouse with tall windows and a small railed front garden, now a small modern-art museum, seen from the pavement opposite, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Moco Museum, Banksy Included

4.3 11,775 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Moco Museum Amsterdam is a leading museum dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, located in the heart of the Museum District.

Moco Museum Amsterdam is a leading museum dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, located in the heart of the Museum District. Discover an iconic collection of modern, contemporary, digital, and immersive art, featuring world-famous artists such as Banksy, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Mic

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What Each One Includes

The same products, side by side, so a two-hour walk and a full-day coach trip can be compared on price, length and what the ticket actually covers rather than on the wording of a listing.

AttractionBest forAreaTicket fromRating
Ten Tastings, Food And Culture Discover Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on a guided foodie adventure. Amsterdam $92 ★ 5.0
Small Group, Local Guide 1-hour small-group open boat canal cruise from Central Station with local skipper commentary in English (optional drink extra) on Amsterdam highlights including Dancing Houses and Skinny Bridge. Amsterdam $23.06 ★ 5.0
Essential Walk, Adults Only free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Jewish Quarter And WWII Story free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Red Light District, Small Group red light sold on the operator's own listing, 1h 30m: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group. Amsterdam $26 ★ 4.9
Anne Frank Walk, Small Group Get to know one of Amsterdam’s most important facets on this guided tour through the Jewish Quarter, immersing yourself in World War II history, Jewish culture, and the story of Anne Frank. Amsterdam $33 ★ 4.9
Luxury Cruise, Drinks And Bites 1-hour cruise on an electric luxury boat (open in summer, covered in bad weather) through Amsterdam canals with live guide; optional unlimited drinks and snacks. Amsterdam $23.13 ★ 4.9
Two Hours, Small Group, Snacks 2-hour small-group (max 14) electric sloop cruise with open bar (beer, wine, etc.) and Dutch snacks like bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels. Amsterdam $71.09 ★ 4.9
Ninety Minutes, All Inclusive 90-minute all-inclusive canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and typical Dutch snacks on an electric boat (open or closed depending on season). Amsterdam $29.65 ★ 4.9
Essential Introductory Walk Small-group walking tour of central Amsterdam highlights (Damrak, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Chinatown etc.) with local guide providing history and recommendations. Amsterdam $5.81 ★ 4.9
Most Reviewed Free City Walk free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Flight Experience Over Holland Experience the Netherlands in a way you’ve never imagined with "THIS IS HOLLAND", The Ultimate Flight Experience in Amsterdam. Amsterdam $26 ★ 4.8
Edam Cheese, Windmills, Marken day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 6h 30m: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken. Zaanse Schans $45 ★ 4.8
Anne Frank Story, One Hour Find out more about Anne Frank on a small-group or private guided walking tour of Amsterdam, led by an expert guide. Amsterdam $22 ★ 4.8
STRAAT Street Art Museum Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum. Amsterdam $24 ★ 4.8
Sunset Cruise, Drinks Optional evening cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks. Amsterdam $23 ★ 4.8
Classic Saloon, Drinks Included 1-hour cruise on a classic wooden saloon boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with live guide commentary; optional upgrade includes Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks. Amsterdam $19.56 ★ 4.8
Countryside Windmill Bike Ride null Countryside outside Amsterdam $52.06 ★ 4.8
Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others. Amsterdam $31 ★ 4.7
Van Gogh Museum Ticket As one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum draws over a million visitors each year. Amsterdam $31 ★ 4.7
Smoke And Lounge Boat Cruise Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam. Amsterdam $25 ★ 4.7
Royal Palace With Audio Guide Enter the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and explore the regal building with an audio guide in your chosen language. Amsterdam $15 ★ 4.7
Local Guide, Bar And Bites canal cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites. Amsterdam $26 ★ 4.7
Three Hour City Bike Tour Ready to discover Amsterdam’s best sights in just 3 hours? Hop on one of our iconic red Amsterbikes and explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, all with a friendly, expert guide riding by your side. Amsterdam $42 ★ 4.7
Klimt Exhibition Entry Ticket Make the most of your time in Amsterdam by taking a trip to the innovative Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive digital art centre located in the Westergas park. Amsterdam $20 ★ 4.7
A'DAM Lookout, Drink Included A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam. Amsterdam $24 ★ 4.6
Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tour Experience the excitement of the Johan Cruijff ArenA on this tour. Amsterdam $32 ★ 4.6
ARTIS Royal Zoo Entry Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Amsterdam $34 ★ 4.6
Heineken Experience, Rooftop Option Visit the iconic Heineken Experience in the heart of Amsterdam and discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous beers. Amsterdam $23 ★ 4.6
Saloon Boat With Cheese Option Step aboard a beautiful traditional Amsterdam saloon boat from the late 19th century, carefully restored and now powered by a quiet electric engine. Amsterdam $16 ★ 4.6
Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 5.5 hours: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour. Zaanse Schans $34 ★ 4.5
Madame Tussauds Ticket Step into the world of Madame Tussauds, full of glitter and glamour! There's a lot on the agenda for you as a supertalent! Grab a coffee with George Clooney before heading into the studio for a duet with Justin Bieber. Amsterdam $19 ★ 4.5
Unlimited Drinks Canal Cruise Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100 percent electric canal cruise. Amsterdam $23 ★ 4.5
Evening City Lights Cruise Cruise through Amsterdam at night and enjoy the illuminated canals in a relaxed setting, with the option to add wine, drinks, or snacks on board. Amsterdam $21 ★ 4.4
Three Docks, One Hour Cruise Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals on a 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages. Amsterdam $15 ★ 4.3
Moco Museum, Banksy Included Moco Museum Amsterdam is a leading museum dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, located in the heart of the Museum District. Amsterdam $20 ★ 4.3
Red Light District Uncovered free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Giethoorn, Volendam, Windmills day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 10 hours: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour. Giethoorn $161 ★ 4.8
Giethoorn Guided Day Trip Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including 1-hour boat cruise through canals, drive past polders and dikes with round-trip transport. Giethoorn $100.80 ★ 4.8
Rembrandt House Museum Welcome to Rembrandt’s historic home! Explore his living room, art collection and atelier. Amsterdam $23 ★ 4.7
Dungeon Entrance Ticket The Amsterdam Dungeon is an uniquely thrilling attraction that will whisk you way back into the Netherlands’ most perilous past. Amsterdam $22 ★ 4.7
Red Light, Coffee Shops red light sold on the operator's own listing, 2 hours: Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour. Amsterdam $27 ★ 4.7
Clogs And Cheese, Small Group Small-group tour to Zaanse Schans including windmills visit, cheese farm tasting and clog-making demonstration with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam. Zaanse Schans $50 ★ 4.7
Keukenhof Tulips And Windmills Discover the beauty of the Dutch spring on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans $107 ★ 4.6
Pizza Cruise, Unlimited Drinks Discover Amsterdam's canals on a boat with Wi-Fi and a toilet. Amsterdam $40 ★ 4.5
Stedelijk Modern Art Museum Step into the heart of modern and contemporary art and design at the Stedelijk Museum. Amsterdam $26 ★ 4.4
NEMO Science Museum Ticket Enjoy a day at NEMO Science Museum, the largest science museum in the Netherlands, designed for everyone with a curious mind. Amsterdam $25 ★ 4.4
Bruges Day Trip, Boat And Beer Leave the energy of Amsterdam behind and discover the timeless beauty of Bruges, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bruges $47 ★ 4.4
City Card With Transport Discover Amsterdam with the official I amsterdam City Card. Amsterdam $78 ★ 4.3
Tulips, Windmills And Cheese Full-day tour from Amsterdam visiting Keukenhof Gardens (tulips/flowers), Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese-making workshop/tasting and wooden shoe demonstration (optional canal cruise extra). Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans $198 ★ 5.0
Anne Frank Footsteps Walk free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
City Origins, Two Hours free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
STRAAT Museum Admission Pre-booked admission ticket to STRAAT Museum for Street Art at NDSM Wharf (self-guided visit to warehouse exhibits). Amsterdam $25.45 ★ 4.8
Medieval City Walls Walk free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Red Light History And Secrets free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
City Centre Free Walk free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
City History, Origins Onward free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 45 minutes. Amsterdam Free, tip based Free entry
Four Villages, Seven Hours Day trip visiting Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Edam with round-trip bus transport and English-speaking guide from Amsterdam. Zaanse Schans $41.38 ★ 4.7
Sightseeing Bus Pass And Cruise Amsterdam on the listing ★ 4.3
Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague THE GRAND HOLLAND TRIO: THE HAGUE, DELFT & ROTTERDAM Experience the political, historical, and modern heart of the Netherlands! This high-value day trip is crafted to discover The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam, allowing for in-depth and dynamic exploration. Rotterdam $63 ★ 4.2
Upside Down Museum Ticket Amsterdam on the listing ★ 4.1

Nine Kinds of Things to Do in Amsterdam, Compared

Not every visit wants the same shape. The roster splits into kinds a visitor would recognise, and the number above is counted from the products themselves rather than chosen: a boat is not a museum, and a day out to the windmills is not an afternoon in the Jordaan.

Canal Cruises Boat trips through the canal ring, from short open-boat hops to evening cruises with a drink and dinner sailings. 13 options Museums and Galleries Timed-entry tickets and guided visits for the big collections, where the booking rules matter as much as the art. 10 options Day Trips From Amsterdam Full and half days out to the windmills, the cheese towns, the tulip fields and the coast, coach or train based. 10 options Landmarks and Viewpoints Single sights and high places you buy a ticket for, rather than a guided tour with a group and a meeting point. 7 options Walking Tours Guided walks on foot through the centre and De Wallen, small groups, two hours or so, no transport involved. 5 options Bike Tours Guided rides on the city's own terms, either through the centre or out through the countryside north of the IJ. 2 options Food, Drink and Tasting Tastings, brewery visits and walking food tours, where the stops are the point and the walking is the frame. 2 options City Passes and Multi-Entry One ticket covering several venues plus transport, worth the money only above a certain number of entries. 2 options Free Walking Tours GuruWalk tours of the centre: free to book, and you tip the guide whatever the walk turned out to be worth. 10 options

Canal Cruises

Boat trips through the canal ring, from short open-boat hops to evening cruises with a drink and dinner sailings.

Classic Saloon, Drinks Included

4.8 33,435 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1 hour · 1-hour cruise on a classic wooden saloon boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with live guide commentary; optional upgrade includes Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks.

1-hour cruise on a classic wooden saloon boat through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals with live guide commentary; optional upgrade includes Dutch cheese and unlimited drinks.

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A small open canal boat carrying eight or nine passengers with a guide standing at the tiller, passing under a low arched brick bridge on a narrow canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Small Group, Local Guide

5.0 6,546 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1-hour small-group open boat canal cruise from Central Station with local skipper commentary in English (optional drink extra) on Amsterdam highlights including Dancing Houses and Skinny Bridge.

1-hour small-group open boat canal cruise from Central Station with local skipper commentary in English (optional drink extra) on Amsterdam highlights including Dancing Houses and Skinny Bridge.

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The interior of a smart canal boat with leather bench seating, a tray of small bites and tall glasses on the table, wide windows onto the water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Luxury Cruise, Drinks And Bites

4.9 31,736 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1-hour cruise on an electric luxury boat (open in summer, covered in bad weather) through Amsterdam canals with live guide; optional unlimited drinks and snacks.

1-hour cruise on an electric luxury boat (open in summer, covered in bad weather) through Amsterdam canals with live guide; optional unlimited drinks and snacks.

from $23.13per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
Six passengers on an open canal boat with cushions and a plate of snacks between them, passing a row of moored houseboats on a narrow canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Two Hours, Small Group, Snacks

4.9 2,841 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 2-hour small-group (max 14) electric sloop cruise with open bar (beer, wine, etc.) and Dutch snacks like bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels.

2-hour small-group (max 14) electric sloop cruise with open bar (beer, wine, etc.) and Dutch snacks like bitterballen, cheese, stroopwafels.

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A low glass-roofed canal boat with passengers seated at small tables along the windows, drinks and snacks in front of them, gliding past tall narrow brick canal houses in Amsterdam

Ninety Minutes, All Inclusive

4.9 18,656 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 90-minute all-inclusive canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and typical Dutch snacks on an electric boat (open or closed depending on season).

90-minute all-inclusive canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and typical Dutch snacks on an electric boat (open or closed depending on season).

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An open canal boat on a wide waterway at sunset, low orange light spread across the water and the passengers in silhouette along the benches, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sunset Cruise, Drinks Optional

4.8 4,737 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · evening cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks.

evening cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise w/ optional drinks.

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A softly lit lounge boat with deep cushioned benches and low tables on a canal at dusk, a few passengers seated with their backs to the camera, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Smoke And Lounge Boat Cruise

4.7 9,862 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam.

Enjoy one of the most relaxing smoke-friendly lounge boat tours in Amsterdam. Sip on your favourite drink and smoke.

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A modern low canal boat with a small bar at the stern, a crew member pouring a drink while passengers sit along the open sides, gabled houses behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Local Guide, Bar And Bites

4.7 6,128 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · canal cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites.

canal cruise sold on the operator's own listing, 1 hour: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites.

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A wooden board of sliced Dutch cheese and two glasses of wine on a small table inside a traditional saloon boat, the canal and brick facades through the window, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Saloon Boat With Cheese Option

4.6 31,369 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Step aboard a beautiful traditional Amsterdam saloon boat from the late 19th century, carefully restored and now powered by a quiet electric engine.

Step aboard a beautiful traditional Amsterdam saloon boat from the late 19th century, carefully restored and now powered by a quiet electric engine. Some of our historic boats have been sailing the Amsterdam canals since 1902, offering a truly authentic canal cruise experience.

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Passengers on an open-topped canal boat holding beer and wine glasses, bottles and a cooler on the bench beside them, a tree-lined canal sliding past, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unlimited Drinks Canal Cruise

4.5 26,504 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100 percent electric canal cruise.

Admire Amsterdam’s picturesque waterside landmarks on a 100 percent electric canal cruise. Take in incredible views of the city’s famous landmarks from the water and enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee, free of traffic.

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A canal boat moving through the dark with the lit windows of gabled houses and the lights strung along the bridges reflected on black water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Evening City Lights Cruise

4.4 23,214 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Cruise through Amsterdam at night and enjoy the illuminated canals in a relaxed setting, with the option to add wine, drinks, or snacks on board.

Cruise through Amsterdam at night and enjoy the illuminated canals in a relaxed setting, with the option to add wine, drinks, or snacks on board.

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A glass-topped canal boat pulling away from a wooden mooring stage on a broad canal, passengers still stepping aboard from the quay, brick gables behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Three Docks, One Hour Cruise

4.3 21,335 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals on a 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages.

Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals on a 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages. Admire historic landmarks, charming bridges, and canal houses from the comfort of the boat!

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A table on a covered canal boat set with a whole pizza on a wooden board and glasses of beer, passengers eating as the canal slides past the window, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Pizza Cruise, Unlimited Drinks

4.5 3,046 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Discover Amsterdam's canals on a boat with Wi-Fi and a toilet.

Discover Amsterdam's canals on a boat with Wi-Fi and a toilet. Combine New York pizza and drinks with an evening canal cruise.

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Museums and Galleries

Timed-entry tickets and guided visits for the big collections, where the booking rules matter as much as the art.

Van Gogh Museum Ticket

4.7 57,096 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · As one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum draws over a million visitors each year.

As one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum draws over a million visitors each year. With this ticket,discover over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters from Van Gogh at your own pace.

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A towering steel-framed industrial hall on a former shipyard, abstract colour on hanging metal panels and a raw concrete floor, a single visitor looking up, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands

STRAAT Street Art Museum

4.8 2,441 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum.

Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum. Admire a collection of more than 180 artworks by 170+ artists, providing a fair reflection of the variety of styles, techniques, motifs, content, and locations found in street art.

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A vast vaulted museum hall with a high decorated ceiling and tall arched windows, visitors crossing the polished stone floor far below, bare walls, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

4.7 33,205 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others.

The Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Van Gogh, and others. Visitors can admire Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, which takes pride of place in a beautifully lit hall allowing visitors to en

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A darkened former industrial hall flooded with projected abstract colour and moving light, visitors standing as silhouettes on the open floor, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Klimt Exhibition Entry Ticket

4.7 9,566 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Make the most of your time in Amsterdam by taking a trip to the innovative Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive digital art centre located in the Westergas park.

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam by taking a trip to the innovative Fabrique des Lumières, an immersive digital art centre located in the Westergas park. With your timed-entry ticket, discover the life and masterpieces of Gustav Klimt, at Fabrique des Lumières in a whole new way.

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A grand nineteenth-century townhouse with tall windows and a small railed front garden, now a small modern-art museum, seen from the pavement opposite, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Moco Museum, Banksy Included

4.3 11,775 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Moco Museum Amsterdam is a leading museum dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, located in the heart of the Museum District.

Moco Museum Amsterdam is a leading museum dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, located in the heart of the Museum District. Discover an iconic collection of modern, contemporary, digital, and immersive art, featuring world-famous artists such as Banksy, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Mic

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A tall seventeenth-century brick canal house with red-painted shutters and a stepped gable, narrow and pressed between its neighbours, seen from the street corner, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rembrandt House Museum

4.7 3,753 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Welcome to Rembrandt’s historic home! Explore his living room, art collection and atelier.

Welcome to Rembrandt’s historic home! Explore his living room, art collection and atelier. It was here that he created his greatest masterpieces.

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A wide white gallery with a bare polished floor and a smooth curved white overhang visible through the tall window, two visitors at a distance, Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Stedelijk Modern Art Museum

4.4 1,850 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Step into the heart of modern and contemporary art and design at the Stedelijk Museum.

Step into the heart of modern and contemporary art and design at the Stedelijk Museum. Located on Amsterdam’s iconic Museumplein, next to the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum is the Netherlands’ premier destination for modern and contemporary art and design.

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A huge green copper-clad building rising out of the water like a ship's prow, people sitting on its wide stepped roof terrace above the harbour, Amsterdam, Netherlands

NEMO Science Museum Ticket

4.4 3,410 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Enjoy a day at NEMO Science Museum, the largest science museum in the Netherlands, designed for everyone with a curious mind.

Enjoy a day at NEMO Science Museum, the largest science museum in the Netherlands, designed for everyone with a curious mind. Explore the world of science and technology.

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The interior of an enormous former shipbuilding warehouse with tall steel roof trusses and daylight from high windows, large painted panels standing in rows, visitors small in the space

STRAAT Museum Admission

4.8 222 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Pre-booked admission ticket to STRAAT Museum for Street Art at NDSM Wharf (self-guided visit to warehouse exhibits).

Pre-booked admission ticket to STRAAT Museum for Street Art at NDSM Wharf (self-guided visit to warehouse exhibits).

from $25.45per person, live price on the listing Check availability →

Day Trips From Amsterdam

Full and half days out to the windmills, the cheese towns, the tulip fields and the coast, coach or train based.

Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken

4.5 20,839 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken · 5 hours 30 minutes · day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 5.5 hours: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour.

day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 5.5 hours: Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour.

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Stacked yellow wheels of Dutch cheese on wooden shelves in a small timber farm shop, Edam, Netherlands

Edam Cheese, Windmills, Marken

4.8 5,559 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken · day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 6h 30m: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken.

day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 6h 30m: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken.

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A wooden footbridge arching over a narrow canal between thatched cottages and clipped green gardens, Giethoorn, Netherlands

Giethoorn, Volendam, Windmills

4.8 812 reviews on the listing

Giethoorn, Volendam and Zaanse Schans · day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 10 hours: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour.

day trip sold on the operator's own listing, 10 hours: Giethoorn, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans Tour.

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A thatched farmhouse on its own small island beside a narrow reed-lined canal, an arched wooden footbridge and a low whisper boat drifting past, Giethoorn, Netherlands

Giethoorn Guided Day Trip

4.8 575 reviews on the listing

Giethoorn, Overijssel · Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including 1-hour boat cruise through canals, drive past polders and dikes with round-trip transport.

Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including 1-hour boat cruise through canals, drive past polders and dikes with round-trip transport.

from $100.80per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
Rows of unpainted wooden clogs on a workbench in a timber workshop with wood shavings across the floor, Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

Clogs And Cheese, Small Group

4.7 2,868 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans · Small-group tour to Zaanse Schans including windmills visit, cheese farm tasting and clog-making demonstration with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam.

Small-group tour to Zaanse Schans including windmills visit, cheese farm tasting and clog-making demonstration with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam.

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A wide field of tulips in straight coloured stripes running to the horizon under a big cloudy sky, the bulb fields south of Haarlem, Netherlands

Keukenhof Tulips And Windmills

4.6 1,337 reviews on the listing

Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans · Discover the beauty of the Dutch spring on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans.

Discover the beauty of the Dutch spring on a full-day guided tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Visit the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, admire millions of blooming tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, explore historic windmills, taste authentic Dutch cheese and watch a traditional clo

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A quiet canal in the old centre of Bruges, Belgium, stepped brick gables reflected in still green water and a small open boat passing under a stone bridge

Bruges Day Trip, Boat And Beer

4.4 2,375 reviews on the listing

Bruges, Belgium · Leave the energy of Amsterdam behind and discover the timeless beauty of Bruges, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Leave the energy of Amsterdam behind and discover the timeless beauty of Bruges, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through cobbled streets, admire peaceful canals lined with historic houses, and experience the fairy-tale atmosphere that has made

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Long beds of red and yellow tulips in full flower beside a curving path and a small canal, a low windmill at the far end of the garden, Keukenhof, Netherlands

Tulips, Windmills And Cheese

5.0 3 reviews on the listing

Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans · Full-day tour from Amsterdam visiting Keukenhof Gardens (tulips/flowers), Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese-making workshop/tasting and wooden shoe demonstration (optional canal cruise extra).

Full-day tour from Amsterdam visiting Keukenhof Gardens (tulips/flowers), Zaanse Schans windmills, cheese-making workshop/tasting and wooden shoe demonstration (optional canal cruise extra).

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Green and white timber windmills standing along a grassy river bank under a wide sky, a wooden plank walkway in the foreground, Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

Four Villages, Seven Hours

4.7 127 reviews on the listing

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken · Day trip visiting Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Edam with round-trip bus transport and English-speaking guide from Amsterdam.

Day trip visiting Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken and Edam with round-trip bus transport and English-speaking guide from Amsterdam.

from $41.38per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A skyline of angular glass towers above a wide grey river with a white cable-stayed bridge crossing it, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague

4.2 2,642 reviews on the listing

Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague · THE GRAND HOLLAND TRIO: THE HAGUE, DELFT & ROTTERDAM Experience the political, historical, and modern heart of the Netherlands! This high-value day trip is crafted to discover The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam, allowing for in-depth and dynamic exploration.

THE GRAND HOLLAND TRIO: THE HAGUE, DELFT & ROTTERDAM Experience the political, historical, and modern heart of the Netherlands! This high-value day trip is crafted to discover The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam, allowing for in-depth and dynamic exploration. This Grand Tour is focused entirely on in-de

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Landmarks and Viewpoints

Single sights and high places you buy a ticket for, rather than a guided tour with a group and a meeting point.

Madame Tussauds Ticket

4.5 13,141 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Step into the world of Madame Tussauds, full of glitter and glamour! There's a lot on the agenda for you as a supertalent! Grab a coffee with George Clooney before heading into the studio for a duet with Justin Bieber.

Step into the world of Madame Tussauds, full of glitter and glamour! There's a lot on the agenda for you as a supertalent! Grab a coffee with George Clooney before heading into the studio for a duet with Justin Bieber. NikkieTutorials will make you shine with a special digital make-over, so you're r

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A darkened theatre with rows of seats suspended in front of an enormous curved screen filled with soft blue aerial light, Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands

Flight Experience Over Holland

4.8 4,207 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience the Netherlands in a way you’ve never imagined with "THIS IS HOLLAND", The Ultimate Flight Experience in Amsterdam.

Experience the Netherlands in a way you’ve never imagined with "THIS IS HOLLAND", The Ultimate Flight Experience in Amsterdam. This award-winning attraction combines storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and breathtaking visuals to take you on a fully immersive journey across the country’s most ic

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A monumental seventeenth-century sandstone palace with a heavy classical facade filling one side of a wide open square, people crossing the paving in front of it, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Royal Palace With Audio Guide

4.7 9,124 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Enter the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and explore the regal building with an audio guide in your chosen language.

Enter the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and explore the regal building with an audio guide in your chosen language. Learn the history of the 17th-century monument, still used for state visits, award ceremonies and other royal receptions to this day.

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A rooftop observation deck high on a tower above a wide river, visitors at the glass railing looking out over low rooftops and harbour water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A'DAM Lookout, Drink Included

4.6 5,109 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam.

A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam. See the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, and the unique Dutch polder landscape.

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An empty modern football stadium seen from the lower tier, banks of red and grey seats rising around a bright green pitch under a closed roof, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tour

4.6 9,968 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Experience the excitement of the Johan Cruijff ArenA on this tour.

Experience the excitement of the Johan Cruijff ArenA on this tour. During the tour, you walk at your own pace to explore the stadium and meet the guides along the route who will tell you information about the exclusive areas of the stadium.

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A nineteenth-century city zoo with mature plane trees, gravel paths and ornate brick animal houses around a still pond, families walking, Amsterdam, Netherlands

ARTIS Royal Zoo Entry

4.6 6,243 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world.

Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Something special happened this summer: The new ARTIS-Aquarium is open! Dive into the fascinating underwater world of the ARTIS Aquarium and discover ecosystems up close.

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A dim theatrical cellar set with heavy timber beams, straw across the floor and lantern light, a costumed figure half lost in shadow, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dungeon Entrance Ticket

4.7 3,202 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · The Amsterdam Dungeon is an uniquely thrilling attraction that will whisk you way back into the Netherlands’ most perilous past.

The Amsterdam Dungeon is an uniquely thrilling attraction that will whisk you way back into the Netherlands’ most perilous past. See, hear, feel and (ahem) smell the chillingly amusing characters of the ‘bad old days’ as they come to life before you.

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Walking Tours

Guided walks on foot through the centre and De Wallen, small groups, two hours or so, no transport involved.

Anne Frank Story, One Hour

4.8 15,104 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 1 hour · Find out more about Anne Frank on a small-group or private guided walking tour of Amsterdam, led by an expert guide.

Find out more about Anne Frank on a small-group or private guided walking tour of Amsterdam, led by an expert guide. Discover the city’s centuries-old Jewish Quarter in a small group setting while your guide weaves in anecdotes about Anne Frank's life and World War II.

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A guide and six visitors on an arched bridge over a narrow canal at night, red-tinted light lying on the water and the old brick facades, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Red Light District, Small Group

4.9 9,142 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · red light sold on the operator's own listing, 1h 30m: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group.

red light sold on the operator's own listing, 1h 30m: Guided Red Light District Tour in a Small Group.

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A guide talking to four visitors on a narrow pavement beside a canal, bicycles leaning on the railing and tall houses reflected in the water, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Anne Frank Walk, Small Group

4.9 4,680 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Get to know one of Amsterdam’s most important facets on this guided tour through the Jewish Quarter, immersing yourself in World War II history, Jewish culture, and the story of Anne Frank.

Get to know one of Amsterdam’s most important facets on this guided tour through the Jewish Quarter, immersing yourself in World War II history, Jewish culture, and the story of Anne Frank. The tour is available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, or French.

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A guide leading a compact group along a tree-lined canal, tall narrow houses with iron hoisting beams above them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Essential Introductory Walk

4.9 4,166 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Small-group walking tour of central Amsterdam highlights (Damrak, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Chinatown etc.) with local guide providing history and recommendations.

Small-group walking tour of central Amsterdam highlights (Damrak, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Chinatown etc.) with local guide providing history and recommendations.

from $5.81per person, live price on the listing Check availability →
A narrow old lane in the medieval centre at night, warm and red window light reflected on wet cobbles, a small group walking away from the camera, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Red Light, Coffee Shops

4.7 4,541 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · red light sold on the operator's own listing, 2 hours: Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour.

red light sold on the operator's own listing, 2 hours: Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour.

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Bike Tours

Guided rides on the city's own terms, either through the centre or out through the countryside north of the IJ.

A group of cyclists on upright city bikes riding along a canal-side lane, the guide at the front turning to look back at them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Three Hour City Bike Tour

4.7 5,890 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Ready to discover Amsterdam’s best sights in just 3 hours? Hop on one of our iconic red Amsterbikes and explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, all with a friendly, expert guide riding by your side.

Ready to discover Amsterdam’s best sights in just 3 hours? Hop on one of our iconic red Amsterbikes and explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, all with a friendly, expert guide riding by your side. Your adventure starts at the lively Harbour of Amsterdam, with breathtakin

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Food, Drink and Tasting

Tastings, brewery visits and walking food tours, where the stops are the point and the walking is the frame.

A market stall stacked with whole wheels of Dutch cheese, a paper cone of fried snacks held up in the foreground and shoppers blurred behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ten Tastings, Food And Culture

5.0 1,157 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Discover Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on a guided foodie adventure.

Discover Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on a guided foodie adventure. Taste your way through the city on a guided walking tour with a local, tasting eight typical Dutch foods as you admire some of the city's highlights.

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Rows of tall polished copper brewing kettles under a vaulted brick ceiling in a converted historic brewery, visitors walking between them, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Heineken Experience, Rooftop Option

4.6 39,581 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Visit the iconic Heineken Experience in the heart of Amsterdam and discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous beers.

Visit the iconic Heineken Experience in the heart of Amsterdam and discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous beers. Housed in the original historic brewery, this interactive attraction brings over 150 years of brewing heritage to life through engaging exhibits, multimedia displays, an

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City Passes and Multi-Entry

One ticket covering several venues plus transport, worth the money only above a certain number of entries.

A city tram crossing a canal bridge with passengers stepping aboard at the stop and bicycles racked along the railing, Amsterdam, Netherlands

City Card With Transport

4.3 4,349 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Discover Amsterdam with the official I amsterdam City Card.

Discover Amsterdam with the official I amsterdam City Card. Visit world-class museums and attractions for free, get unlimited access to Amsterdam's public transport, and enjoy a free canal cruise.

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Free Walking Tours

GuruWalk tours of the centre: free to book, and you tip the guide whatever the walk turned out to be worth.

Most Reviewed Free City Walk

4.9 9,527 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 2 hours 30 minutes · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Essential Walk, Adults Only

4.9 2,496 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Anne Frank Footsteps Walk

4.9 133 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Medieval City Walls Walk

4.8 70 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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City Centre Free Walk

4.8 4 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Find Your Things to Do in Amsterdam in Three Questions

Answer three questions and the list below narrows to what fits. It is a plain list to begin with, on purpose: name, price, rating and one line each, so you can read the whole roster before you have answered anything. Pick your answers and the matches move to the top and open out.

1. What do you want to do?
2. How long do you want to be out?
3. What are you happy to pay?

Answer three questions and this list rebuilds itself around your answers.

  1. Van Gogh Museum Ticket from $31★ 4.7 57,096Museums Check availability →
  2. Heineken Experience, Rooftop Option from $23★ 4.6 39,5811 hour 30 minutes · Food and Drink Check availability →
  3. Classic Saloon, Drinks Included from $19.56★ 4.8 33,4351 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  4. Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket from $31★ 4.7 33,205Museums Check availability →
  5. Luxury Cruise, Drinks And Bites from $23.13★ 4.9 31,7361 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  6. Saloon Boat With Cheese Option from $16★ 4.6 31,3691 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  7. Unlimited Drinks Canal Cruise from $23★ 4.5 26,5041 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  8. Evening City Lights Cruise from $21★ 4.4 23,2141 hour 30 minutes · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  9. Three Docks, One Hour Cruise from $15★ 4.3 21,3351 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  10. Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken from $34★ 4.5 20,8395 hours 30 minutes · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  11. Ninety Minutes, All Inclusive from $29.65★ 4.9 18,6561 hour 30 minutes · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  12. Anne Frank Story, One Hour from $22★ 4.8 15,1041 hour · Walking Tours Check availability →
  13. Madame Tussauds Ticket from $19★ 4.5 13,141Landmarks Check availability →
  14. Moco Museum, Banksy Included from $20★ 4.3 11,775Museums Check availability →
  15. Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tour from $32★ 4.6 9,9681 hour 15 minutes · Landmarks Check availability →
  16. Smoke And Lounge Boat Cruise from $25★ 4.7 9,8621 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  17. Klimt Exhibition Entry Ticket from $20★ 4.7 9,566Museums Check availability →
  18. Most Reviewed Free City Walk Free, tip what you like★ 4.9 9,5272 hours 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  19. Red Light District, Small Group from $26★ 4.9 9,1421 hour 30 minutes · Walking Tours Check availability →
  20. Royal Palace With Audio Guide from $15★ 4.7 9,124Landmarks Check availability →
  21. Small Group, Local Guide from $23.06★ 5.0 6,5461 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  22. ARTIS Royal Zoo Entry from $34★ 4.6 6,2431 day · Landmarks Check availability →
  23. Local Guide, Bar And Bites from $26★ 4.7 6,1281 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  24. Three Hour City Bike Tour from $42★ 4.7 5,8903 hours · Bike Tours Check availability →
  25. Edam Cheese, Windmills, Marken from $45★ 4.8 5,5596 hours 30 minutes · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  26. A'DAM Lookout, Drink Included from $24★ 4.6 5,109Landmarks Check availability →
  27. Sunset Cruise, Drinks Optional from $23★ 4.8 4,7371 hour · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  28. Anne Frank Walk, Small Group from $33★ 4.9 4,6802 hours · Walking Tours Check availability →
  29. Red Light, Coffee Shops from $27★ 4.7 4,5412 hours · Walking Tours Check availability →
  30. City Card With Transport from $78★ 4.3 4,3491 to 5 days · City Passes Check availability →
  31. Flight Experience Over Holland from $26★ 4.8 4,2071 hour · Landmarks Check availability →
  32. Essential Introductory Walk from $5.81★ 4.9 4,1662 hours 30 minutes · Walking Tours Check availability →
  33. Rembrandt House Museum from $23★ 4.7 3,753Museums Check availability →
  34. NEMO Science Museum Ticket from $25★ 4.4 3,4101 day · Museums Check availability →
  35. Dungeon Entrance Ticket from $22★ 4.7 3,2021 hour · Landmarks Check availability →
  36. Pizza Cruise, Unlimited Drinks from $40★ 4.5 3,0461 hour 30 minutes · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  37. Clogs And Cheese, Small Group from $50★ 4.7 2,8683 hours 30 minutes · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  38. Two Hours, Small Group, Snacks from $71.09★ 4.9 2,8412 hours · Canal Cruises Check availability →
  39. Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague from $63★ 4.2 2,6429 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  40. Essential Walk, Adults Only Free, tip what you like★ 4.9 2,4961 hour 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  41. STRAAT Street Art Museum from $24★ 4.8 2,441Museums Check availability →
  42. Bruges Day Trip, Boat And Beer from $47★ 4.4 2,37512 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  43. Stedelijk Modern Art Museum from $26★ 4.4 1,8502 hours to 1 day · Museums Check availability →
  44. Countryside Windmill Bike Ride from $52.06★ 4.8 1,6744 hours · Bike Tours · Leaves the city Check availability →
  45. Jewish Quarter And WWII Story Free, tip what you like★ 4.9 1,3642 hours · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  46. Keukenhof Tulips And Windmills from $107★ 4.6 1,3379 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  47. Ten Tastings, Food And Culture from $92★ 5.0 1,1573 hours 30 minutes · Food and Drink Check availability →
  48. Giethoorn, Volendam, Windmills from $161★ 4.8 81210 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  49. Red Light District Uncovered Free, tip what you like★ 4.9 6351 hour 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  50. Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from $100.80★ 4.8 5757 to 8 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  51. City History, Origins Onward Free, tip what you like★ 4.7 2291 hour 45 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  52. STRAAT Museum Admission from $25.45★ 4.8 2221 to 2 hours · Museums Check availability →
  53. Sightseeing Bus Pass And Cruise ★ 4.3 193City Passes Check availability →
  54. Red Light History And Secrets Free, tip what you like★ 4.8 1441 hour 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  55. Anne Frank Footsteps Walk Free, tip what you like★ 4.9 1332 hours 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  56. Four Villages, Seven Hours from $41.38★ 4.7 1277 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →
  57. City Origins, Two Hours Free, tip what you like★ 4.8 1132 hours · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  58. Medieval City Walls Walk Free, tip what you like★ 4.8 701 hour 30 minutes · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  59. Upside Down Museum Ticket ★ 4.1 14Museums Check availability →
  60. City Centre Free Walk Free, tip what you like★ 4.8 42 hours · Free Tours See this free tour on GuruWalk →
  61. Tulips, Windmills And Cheese from $198★ 5.0 39 hours · Day Trips · Leaves the city Check availability →

Free Things to Do in Amsterdam

Some of the best hours in this city cost nothing: the ferries behind Centraal are free and run all night, the Begijnhof courtyard is free to walk into, and the free walking tours below are run by independent guides on GuruWalk, who are paid by whatever you decide the walk was worth at the end.

Most Reviewed Free City Walk

4.9 9,527 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 2 hours 30 minutes · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Essential Walk, Adults Only

4.9 2,496 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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A guide and a dozen visitors standing quietly on a canal-side pavement in front of tall narrow brick houses, a church tower rising above the rooftops, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Anne Frank Footsteps Walk

4.9 133 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

See this free tour on GuruWalk →

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Medieval City Walls Walk

4.8 70 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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City Centre Free Walk

4.8 4 reviews on the listing

Amsterdam, Netherlands · free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours.

free, pay-what-you-want walking tour on GuruWalk, 2 hours.

Free to join, you decide the tip at the end.

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Things to Do in Amsterdam With Kids

Children change the arithmetic: queues matter more, and so does how far a place is from a tram stop. These pages cover what works with a pushchair, what has to be booked ahead, and where the free ferries are worth a whole afternoon.

Things to Do in Amsterdam When It Rains

It rains here in every month of the year, which is why the indoor list is not a consolation prize. These are the museums, covered markets and boat trips that are genuinely better on a wet afternoon than a dry one.

Things to Do in Amsterdam at Night

The city's own sensors show the red-light lanes filling long after the shopping streets have emptied, which tells you most of what you need about timing an evening here. These pages cover what is open late, what is worth booking, and what to skip.

Things to Do in Amsterdam in One Day

One day is enough for the canal ring and one big museum, and not enough for two. These plans are built around walking distances that are real and opening times that are checked, so the day holds together instead of looking good on paper.

Things to Do in Amsterdam by Neighbourhood

The canal ring, the Jordaan, De Pijp, the museum quarter and the districts across the IJ each read differently on foot. Pick the one you are staying in, or the one you have an afternoon for.

Things to Do in Amsterdam by Season

Season decides more here than in most cities. Keukenhof opens only between 19 March and 10 May, the canals are a different proposition in January, and the quiet months are the ones where a ticket can still be bought the same morning.

Things to Do in Amsterdam on the Map

Distances here are short and deceptive: a canal that looks like a shortcut on a phone map is often a bridge and two corners away. Every pin below sits on a real surveyed position, numbered so no two labels overlap.

Where the day starts, and the thirty-four mapped points around it A true-scale plot of 35 real coordinates read from OpenStreetMap, north upwards. Dam Square is the ringed point. Every other point is one mapped place, coloured by which set it belongs to and numbered to match the cards below. The grid squares are 2 km across. Ten points sit within a few metres of a neighbour, so they have been nudged apart just far enough to stay readable. A dashed line runs back to the true position. Distances on the cards are straight-line figures between the mapped coordinates, not road distances and not walking times. Rijksmuseum, mapped point 11 Van Gogh Museum, mapped point 22 Anne Frank House, mapped point 33 Stedelijk Museum, mapped point 44 Moco Museum, mapped point 55 Rembrandt House, mapped point 66 NEMO Science Museum, mapped point 77 Eye Filmmuseum, mapped point 88 Scheepvaartmuseum, mapped point 99 Heineken Experience, mapped point 1010 Royal Palace, mapped point 1111 Westerkerk, mapped point 1212 Oude Kerk, mapped point 1313 Begijnhof, mapped point 1414 Magere Brug, mapped point 1515 Centraal Station, mapped point 1616 Portuguese Synagogue, mapped point 1717 De Gooyer Windmill, mapped point 1818 A'DAM Lookout, mapped point 1919 Vondelpark, mapped point 2020 Hortus Botanicus, mapped point 2121 Artis Royal Zoo, mapped point 2222 Albert Cuyp Market, mapped point 2323 Bloemenmarkt, mapped point 2424 Foodhallen, mapped point 2525 Jordaan, mapped point 2626 De Pijp, mapped point 2727 Red Light District, mapped point 2828 Museum Quarter, mapped point 2929 NDSM Wharf, mapped point 3030 The Plantage, mapped point 3131 Oud-West, mapped point 3232 Westerpark, mapped point 3333 Eastern Docklands, mapped point 3434 Dam Square
  • North is up. The bar on the map shows 1 km.
  • Swipe the map sideways to reach the outermost points.
  • Canals, water, roads and parks: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions About Things to Do in Amsterdam

The questions visitors actually ask, answered in a sentence or two each, with the full answer a click away. Anne Frank House is the one worth reading before anything else: it sells only through its own official site, and no reseller has tickets for it, whatever a listing says.

Is Icebar Worth It?

The Icebar is one of Amsterdam's most-marketed attractions and one of its most divisive. This is the honest breakdown of what you get, what it costs, and who it is really for.

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Who Is Henk Schiffmacher?

Amsterdam calls Henk Schiffmacher its tattoo king, a nickname earned over decades of inking everyone from locals to world-famous musicians and building a museum around the craft itself.

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Why Is Utrecht So Famous?

Utrecht is famous for the Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, for canals with a unique second water level lined with wharf-cellared cafés, and for a compact medieval centre that locals insist out-charms Amsterdam.

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What Is a Dutch Staircase? Amsterdam's Steep Steps Explained

The Dutch staircase is the one feature of Amsterdam's canal houses that every visitor remembers, usually after climbing it with a suitcase. Here is what it is, why it looks like a ladder, and how to handle it.

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Do And Don'ts In Amsterdam?

Amsterdam rewards visitors who follow a handful of local rules and punishes the ones who ignore them. This is the short list of do's and don'ts, with verified prices, official booking rules and the etiquette the city genuinely enforces.

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Is 3 Days In Amsterdam Too Much?

Three days is not too much for Amsterdam. It is the sweet spot: enough for the big museums, a canal cruise and a neighbourhood or two, without the fatigue that a fifth day brings.

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Is Crime A Problem In Amsterdam?

Amsterdam receives millions of visitors a year and most of them never have a single problem. This is the honest picture of what crime here looks like for a tourist, which areas deserve ordinary caution, and which worries you can safely put down.

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What Is A Must Buy In Amsterdam?

Amsterdam souvenir stalls sell a lot of junk. Here is the short list of things genuinely worth buying, where to get the real version, and what to leave on the rack.

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How Busy Is Amsterdam Right Now?

Amsterdam counted 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, against the 20 million ceiling written into its own Verordening Toerisme in Balans, a ceiling the city has since argued in court is an aspiration it cannot be forced to enforce. The pressure is real, and it is not spread evenly: it lands on a handful of streets at a handful of hours.

Car parks are the fastest public read on pressure in the centre: the city publishes free spaces against capacity for 67 garages, refreshed about once a minute.

02,0484,09600:00: about 1,449 people an hour01:00: about 939 people an hour02:00: about 423 people an hour03:00: about 224 people an hour04:00: about 146 people an hour05:00: about 118 people an hour06:00: about 152 people an hour07:00: about 268 people an hour08:00: about 677 people an hour09:00: about 944 people an hour10:00: about 1,509 people an hour11:00: about 2,375 people an hour12:00: about 3,120 people an hour13:00: about 3,522 people an hour14:00: about 3,723 people an hour15:00: about 3,907 people an hour16:00: about 4,058 people an hour17:00: about 4,096 people an hour18:00: about 3,979 people an hour19:00: about 3,835 people an hour20:00: about 3,793 people an hour21:00: about 3,647 people an hour22:00: about 3,254 people an hour23:00: about 2,340 people an hour00:0006:0012:0018:0023:00
Average people an hour past the sensor on Damstraat, De Wallen, by hour of day. Busiest at 17:00 with about 4,096 people an hour, quietest at 05:00 with about 118.

The shape repeats on every street the sensors cover, but the timing does not. Damrak peaks earliest, at 15:00, because shopping streets empty when the shops shut. Oudezijds Achterburgwal peaks at 21:00, when the evening crowd arrives and the day crowd has not left. Book anything that starts in the centre outside those hours and you are walking a different city.

People an hour past each sensor, averaged over the 28 days of 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-28
StreetAreaBusiest hourPeople an hourQuietest hourPeople an hour
Kalverstraat City centre 16:00 4,824 06:00 79
Damstraat De Wallen 17:00 4,096 05:00 118
Damrak City centre 15:00 3,183 04:00 81
Oudezijds Achterburgwal De Wallen 21:00 3,093 06:00 74

Footfall: Crowd Monitor, Gemeente Amsterdam (data.amsterdam.nl), hourly sensor records for 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-28, the last full month of an archive that ran to 2024-03-28. Live garage occupancy: the City of Amsterdam parking feed. Overnight-stay and ceiling figures: gemeente Amsterdam and CBS.

Where to Stay in Amsterdam

Where you sleep decides how much of your day goes to trams. These are properties with real guest scores, grouped by the part of the city they put you in rather than by star rating.

Upper end

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam

Museum Quarter, Oud Zuid

A converted landmark building on Paulus Potterstraat, in the Museum Quarter.

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Mid-range

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre

City centre

On Nieuwezijdskolk, a short walk from Centraal Station. Useful if your first morning is a canal cruise leaving from the station docks.

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Boutique

Boutique Hotel Albus Amsterdam Centre

City centre

A small hotel on Vijzelstraat, inside the canal ring.

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Apartments

Nova Apartments Amsterdam

Oud Zuid

Self-contained apartments and studios on Nicolaas Maesstraat, which suits families and anyone staying long enough to want a kitchen.

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Budget

Hans Brinker Hostel Amsterdam

City centre, near Leidseplein

Private rooms and shared dorms on Kerkstraat, by Leidseplein.

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What Visitors Say

Reviews left on the operators' own booking listings, quoted word for word and attached to the exact product they were written about. The GuruWalk quotes review an independent guide's free walk, not this site.

“The tour was beautiful and provided a lovely combination of information, humour and relaxation. We didn’t opt in for the wine and cheese but were very envious of those who did. We had an excellent captain and very delightful hostess, Alecia.”

Deanna_T, operator-listing review of Classic Saloon, Drinks Included

“Excellent tour. Got to see the Drunken Houses, houseboats, and The Red Light District, and a lot of architecture. Captain Lon gave us lot of info on the history of Amsterdam. We also had beautiful weather for our cruise (thank you Mother Nature!). Everyone in our group felt it was the highlight of our stay in Amsterdam.”

Michelle_S, operator-listing review of Ninety Minutes, All Inclusive

“Bring cash some of places will not take cards. I did not have any issues our guide told us which restaurant only took cash. Jay did great job talking to us on way they made the ride enjoyable. If you get him you will be happy. Liked how he called us all family”

Penny_B, operator-listing review of Giethoorn Guided Day Trip

“You bike about 27 miles round trip. The scenery is beautiful-e bikes are awesome! We made several stops out and back. Our guide Anne was outstanding! Loved the cheese and wooden shoe demonstration.”

Nancy_H, operator-listing review of Countryside Windmill Bike Ride

“Daan was funny, charismatic and had a lot of annecdotes about the city. I would recommend the tour with him”

Sriranga, GuruWalk review of the guide who leads Most Reviewed Free City Walk

“Pedro provides a unique outsider-insider perspective on the Jewish quarter, including personal connections to the subject. The tour was serious and very moving. We appreciated Pedro’s knowledge and approach to the tour, along with the chosen stopping points. Highly recommend this tour with this guide.”

Ruth, GuruWalk review of the guide who leads Jewish Quarter And WWII Story

“Felipe is friendly and gives a lot of interesting information throughout the tour. We enjoyed and recommend!”

Amanda, GuruWalk review of the guide who leads Essential Walk, Adults Only

“A very informative tour; we learnt a lot about the city’s history and culture. Great riding pace, suitable for all ages and physical conditions. The guide was excellent!”

Zoja, operator-listing review of Three Hour City Bike Tour

“Excellent experience! Roman was absolutely the best at what he does. Warm welcoming, managed our group well, knowledgeable of the area and its rich history, and found us an amazing array of delicious food to enjoy. A uniquely wonderful experience that will leave you full of local eats and history. Lots of fun at each stop as well!”

Dona or Tim, operator-listing review of Ten Tastings, Food And Culture

Day Trips Beyond Amsterdam

The Netherlands is small enough that half the country is a day trip. The real question on each one is how much of the day goes to travel and how much to the place itself, which is what these pages answer.

Getting Around Amsterdam

Almost everything in the centre is walkable, which is why the transport decision is usually about the trips that are not: the airport, the districts north of the IJ, and the day you leave the city entirely. These pages cover what each option costs and when a pass stops paying for itself.

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