Things to do in North Holland

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional windmill by a canal with boats and historic buildings in the background.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and buildings.
A lively street with various restaurants and cafes, including a steakhouse and a sports cafe.
A park with people sitting and walking on a path surrounded by trees.
A traditional windmill and a row of houses with red roofs.

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I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

€67
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

€27
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

€23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Heineken Experience Amsterdam Ticket With 2 Drinks

Heineken Experience Amsterdam Ticket With 2 Drinks

€25
per adult
Heineken Experience Amsterdam Ticket With 2 Drinks
Hard Rock Cafe Dining with Priority Seating

Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam Dining with Priority Seating

€31
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam Dining with Priority Seating
Brussels and Bruges from Amsterdam Guided Tour

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

€199
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
Utrecht: Museum Speelklok Entry Ticket

Utrecht: Museum Speelklok Entry Ticket

€17
per adult
Utrecht: Museum Speelklok Entry Ticket
Skip-the-Line Van Gogh Museum PRIVATE TOUR with Expert Guide

Van Gogh Museum TOUR with Expert Guide

€159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Van Gogh Museum TOUR with Expert Guide
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

€35
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 3234 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1228 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €79 per adult
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Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 555 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €34 per adult
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Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 505 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult
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Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €26 and current price is €22 per adult
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Dam Square

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Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.
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A canal with historic buildings and a bridge.

Amsterdam City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, trees, and historic buildings.

Canal Ring

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings along the water.

Amsterdam

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Hoofddorp

A cobblestone street lined with bicycles, a canal, and historic buildings.

Alkmaar

Bicycle parked in front of the canal in Amsterdam

Amstelveen

An airplane flying over a sea of clouds with a bright sun in the background.

Badhoevedorp

A vast heather field with a winding path.

Bussum

A canal with boats, a car, and historic buildings with a church tower.

Haarlem

A historic tower with a clock, a traditional boat docked at a pier, and a waterfront with buildings.

Hoorn