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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Things to Do in Amsterdam

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Most booked tours and tickets in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

4.833,534 reviews1h
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option

4.931,852 reviews1h
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

4.919,001 reviews1h 30m
Amsterdam Anne Frank Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Amsterdam Anne Frank Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

4.813,753 reviews1h
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

5.06,729 reviews3h 30m
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

5.06,687 reviews1h
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

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

4.86,526 reviews6h 30m
Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

4.95,948 reviews1h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Amsterdam's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Amsterdam

  1. 1Anne Frank House
  2. 2Rijksmuseum
  3. 3Van Gogh Museum
  4. 4Canal Ring
  5. 5Vondelpark
  6. 6Jordaan District
  • Explore the world's finest collection of Dutch Masters at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, where Rembrandt's Night Watch and Van Gogh's Sunflowers await.
  • Experience a city designed around bicycles and canals—where cars are an afterthought, and the best way to explore is by bike or boat.
  • Discover Anne Frank's hiding place and understand a chapter of history that still resonates, in one of the world's most visited house museums.

Tickets and passes in Amsterdam

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

4.32,846 reviews5h 30m
Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

4.51,318 reviews9h
Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry & Shuttle Bus with Flexible Return

4.61,224 reviews4h

Food and drink experiences in Amsterdam

10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks

10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks

4.94,485 reviews3h
Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

4.93,125 reviews1h
Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

4.82,968 reviews1h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

4.96,896 reviews1h
Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems

Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems

4.94,537 reviews3h
Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

4.63,970 reviews1h

Hidden gems in Amsterdam

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Begijnhof

A hidden medieval courtyard of 14th-century houses, once home to a lay Catholic sisterhood. One of Amsterdam's quietest and most atmospheric spots, accessed through an unmarked door.

Hortus Botanicus

One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 to grow medicinal herbs for the plague. Now a tranquil escape with ancient trees, glasshouses, and a legendary 300-year-old coffee plant.

Electric Ladyland

The world's only museum dedicated to fluorescent art, hidden in a basement. Psychedelic, eccentric, and utterly unique—the owner gives enthusiastic personal tours.

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic)

A 17th-century canal house with a full Catholic church hidden in the attic—built when Catholicism was banned but tolerated if practiced discreetly.

Brouwerij 't IJ

A craft brewery housed at the base of a windmill, with outdoor seating and excellent beers brewed on-site.

Day trips from Amsterdam

Keukenhof & Tulip Fields

40 minutes by bus (seasonal, March-May)

The world's largest flower garden comes alive each spring with 7 million bulbs in bloom. Beyond Keukenhof, rent a bike and ride through the commercial flower fields—endless stripes of color stretching to the horizon.

Zaanse Schans

20 minutes by train to Zaandijk

A living windmill village where traditional Dutch crafts continue—watch cheese being made, clogs being carved, and mustard being ground. Touristy but genuinely atmospheric, especially early morning.

Haarlem

15 minutes by train

Amsterdam's elegant smaller sibling, with a stunning central square, world-class Frans Hals museum, and charming shopping streets. Perfect for those who find Amsterdam overwhelming.

Plan your Amsterdam trip

Things to do in Amsterdam: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?+

Top sights include Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Canal Ring. Away from the crowds, try Begijnhof and Hortus Botanicus.

What are the most popular tours in Amsterdam?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese (4.8 stars, 33,534 reviews); Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option (4.9 stars, 31,852 reviews); Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack (4.9 stars, 19,001 reviews).

How much do tours in Amsterdam cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €15 and €94 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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