Things to do in Amsterdam
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Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise
€20
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour
€21
Per adult
Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter Small-Group Walking Tour
€29
Per adult
Heineken Experience Admission Ticket
€20
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
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Dam Square
4/5(2,088 reviews)
Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
Van Gogh Museum
4.5/5(723 reviews)
This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.
Anne Frank House
4.5/5(778 reviews)
See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.
Rijksmuseum
4.5/5(901 reviews)
This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.
Madame Tussauds
4/5(146 reviews)
Feel like a guest at a VIP party: get your photo taken with Hollywood A-Listers and world leaders in this interactive waxworks museum.
Heineken Experience
4.5/5(478 reviews)
Learn how a well-known Dutch beer is made, then drink a sample at this famous former brewery.
Areas of Amsterdam
Schiphol
Get behind the scenes of this well-connected international airport, browse its prestigious art museum and have a meal on its panoramic roof with a real plane on top.
Red Light District
5/5Exceptional!(1 area review)
For at least 600 years, locals, sailors and travelers have come to this part of Amsterdam for adult entertainment in the many bars, brothels and eateries.
Zaandam
See how a traditional windmill works and marvel at this picturesque small city’s unique mix of modern and old typically Dutch architecture.
Canal Ring
4.5/5Wonderful!(972 area reviews)
Visit these semi-circular canals built in the 17th century to see why Amsterdam got the nickname “The Venice of the North.”
Amsterdam North
4/5Very Good!(88 area reviews)
Cross the river IJ to find one of Amsterdam’s most artistic and innovative neighborhoods, with trendy facilities and art hubs in former warehouses and ultra-modern buildings.
Zuidoost
4/5Very Good!(206 area reviews)
For big entertainment, visit this multicultural district, home of the Amsterdam ArenA, Heineken Music Hall and the forested Gaasperpark where you can enjoy watersports.
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