AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best museums in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
$24 ticket for Amsterdam’s Upside Down Museum: 25 upside-down rooms, free photo downloads, and a café Freakshake.
Most Popular“I loved everything, from the excellent customer service from the host at the entrance to the fancy areas for pictures. loved the fact that you can download all your pictures. and the staffs were ready to assist where possible”
Step inside Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel. Learn sex-work history and real stories via audio.
“Really good experience learning about how the red light district and the prostitutes work. It’s a very eye opening experience!”
A fast-track ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam near Dam Square. See a car-part robot, illusions, and a great rooftop view.
“Lots of interactive things to do through the museum and a different themes through every turn from one seat cinemas to the jungle to a disco scene. Great for all ages a must do when passing through and good if you've visited other Ripleys sites.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus an audio UNESCO canal cruise with 21 languages. Flexible boarding near Hard Rock Café, about $47.
“The museum was crowded, which was expected, but easy admission and the art was obviously great. It was a nice surprise to see pieces from friends and inspirations of Van Gogh. But the real treat was the canal tour. After walking all day, it was a welcome relief to sit and drift. It was a…”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio. Save time, see top sights fast.
“We never got to canal cruise. Van Gogh museumwas amazing. I highly recommend the audio tour.”
Fast-track NEMO Science Museum Amsterdam: hands-on exhibits, chain reactions, lab experiments, and rooftop views for all ages.
“Perfect! Lot's of fun a lot's of new facts about Amsterdam. However, the game takes a little longer than 2 hours (because it involves quite a walk - which is also perfect!).”
Priority entry and a private 2.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour in English, with an all-day ticket to see more at your pace.
“Very nice and educational. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and relatable. Learned a lot and would recommend highly”
Prebooked Moco Museum tickets in Amsterdam’s Museumplein. See up to 50 Banksy originals, plus modern art, audio guide, and time to browse.
“Such a great, small museum! Very eclectic collection and really enjoyed all the Banksy and Warhol. Would definitely recommend if you have some extra time!”
Semi-private Van Gogh Museum tour with reserved entry, a small group, and a guide to connect the art to Vincent’s life.
“Frank was an amazing guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and moved through the museum at a good pace. We didn’t feel rushed. Really enjoyed this tour!”
Cannabis Museum Amsterdam entry ticket: 3 floors of hands-on hemp learning, myths vs science, and a goodie bag.
“Loved this place, we were able to spend over an hour here, there was one woman who worked there who was so friendly and accommodating Would definitely recommend and go back one day”
Visit Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet, a cat-only art museum on the Herengracht canal. See Rembrandt and Picasso plus resident cats.
“For cat lovers it's a mustgo in Amsterdam. There is so much art and all of its about cats and it's incredible. Love it so much.”
Step into Dutch WWII resistance at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam with an audio guide, interactive exhibits, and stories from occupation and beyond.
“Loved the audio guide - easy to follow. Real life stories made it come to life.”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour with pre-reserved tickets and an art historian guide, staying power after the tour included.
“Our guide Stan was excellent. Extremely personable and displayed a great knowledge of Van Gogh. Would recommend him to anyone interested in this tour.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio. Save time, but check cruise instructions.
“Im giving this tour 5 stars strictly off the Van Gogh museum itself even though there was SO much difficulty getting in and we didnt get the boat tour portion that we paid for. Upon arrival prior to the start of the tour the van gogh attendants said that the Viator tickets wouldn't scan and…”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from the Anne Frank House area with a heated boat, live skipper stories, multilingual audio, photo deck, toilet.
“Very friendly guide, who talked in English, Dutch and Italian. A nice relaxing cruise, excellent value for money!”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
