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15 Best Amsterdam Experiences

Amsterdam’s best days out.

The 15 experiences travellers remember most from Amsterdam. The cruises, museums, tastings and days out worth building a trip around.

15 Best Amsterdam Experiences

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Where You’ll Meet and How Boarding Feels (Step Up, Mobile Ticket, No Panics)
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Covered Amsterdam saloon boat with Dutch Gouda, mustard, and unlimited beer or wine. 1 hour, guide stories on UNESCO canals.

Most Popular 5.0

“There is no local agent to contact if you need help locating the starting point for the event. As a result, we were late getting to the boat and missed the evening canal light tour.”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - The Route You’ll Actually Care About: From Anne Frank Area to the Canal Ring
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Electric small-group canal cruise in Amsterdam with live guide, blankets, and an unlimited drinks & bites option for about 1 hour.

5.0

“The trip was a fun ride rather than a detailed commentary of Amsterdam which was fine. Drinks kept flowing and the hosts were friendly and engaging. Don't go thinking that there will be no need to eat after, the snacks were fine but small. A good trip thanks.”

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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket - A 90-minute self-guided route with an English anchor
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Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket

3.Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket

Tour the former Heineken brewery with a 90-minute self-guided experience, Brew U ride, pint pouring tips, and 2 drinks.

4.6

“The tour was great and perfect time! Our both tour guides Susuna and Lucas were amazing. Recommend if you don’t have a full day! Or what to do something else during the day !”

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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket - Getting there from Amsterdam: tram 2, 5, and 12 to Rijksmuseum
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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

4.Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket

Reserve-entry Rijksmuseum ticket in Amsterdam: Rembrandt and Van Gogh highlights, 800 years of Dutch art, cloakroom, and free Wi‑Fi.

4.7

“It was great experience but I would be more happy with places to drink water not from hand but maybe plastic cup or something similar.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - Start near the Anne Frank House: how the route sets you up
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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - Getting On Board: Two Start Docks and an Easy Walk
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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

6.Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

1.5-hour Amsterdam canal cruise at night with audio guide and optional wine and snacks. See lit bridges, UNESCO canals, great value.

4.4

“Big thank you to our captain Peter, his introduction was hilarious and was a great guide. I would recommend this tour as it really is a beautiful city at night when it's all lit up.”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - Getting to the dock: the south-of-center logistics
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - Famous Landmarks From the Water: Anne Frank Area, Churches, and Bridges
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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

8.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

90-minute electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and live English narration.

5.0

“This cruise was everything it promised and more. Our Captain J-P, was welcoming, knowledgeable and the perfect host. We got to see so much of Amsterdam from the canals and learnt much of its history. We were on the 4pm cruise so the drinks flowed, the bridges lit up and the boat was warm and…”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - Getting settled: open boat setup, comfort, and what to bring
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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

9.Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

1 to 1.5 hours on a 100% electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live commentary, landmark sights, and an unlimited drinks option.

4.6

“Amazing boat ride! Our guide, Leia, from Spain, was very informative and cheerful! Loved every second of it. Had the unlimited beer and wine package, worth every penny. Also, couldn't have asked for better weather!”

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour - Zaanse Schans Windmills: The Icon Meets the Real Stuff
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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

10.Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam cheese tasting, clog-making, plus Volendam and Marken. A guided North Holland day trip from Amsterdam.

4.6

“Bianca was a great guide, we had a really nice driver as well, and the bus was very comfortable! I loved all of the stops, and got some cheese to take with me! (It has an excellent shelf life!). Pay attention to times you need to meet back up, because we lost a few people…”

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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks - Getting There Near Rembrandtplein Without Stressing Your Timeslot
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Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks

Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - UNESCO canals: what you’ll actually see from the water
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

12.Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station through UNESCO canals, with audio in 19 languages and views of gables, churches, and bridges. $18.

4.2

“The audio tour was informative and engaging. From a value-for-money perspective, I imagine it might be the best option - all other tours I saw were more expensive but, to their advantage, smaller with live narrators. The audio guide came in many languages which of course meant tours were more accessible and went more frequently.…”

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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer - Getting to This is Holland: the ferry shortcut and the “arrival day” calm
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Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

13.Amsterdam: Keukenhof Ticket and Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer

Keukenhof gardens from Amsterdam with official entry and roundtrip shuttle every 30 minutes. Flexible return, fast pickup.

4.7

“Instructions were clear on how to get the tickets and coach transfer. The coach was clean and comfortable. The gardens were beautiful and we had an enjoyable day with easy transfer back to the city centre. I highly recommend this experience.”

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Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - Meet at the Anne Frank House area, start on time, and wear real shoes
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Anne Frank’s Story – Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Meeting at the Portuguese Synagogue: history you can still step into
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

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