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From picturesque canals and historic neighbourhoods to world-class museums, hotels, transport and day trips: discover everything you need to plan a trip to Amsterdam, with practical tips, itineraries and up-to-date information.

Things to see in Amsterdam

Recommended itineraries

Historic gabled houses framing a street in Amsterdam’s Nine Streets area at sunset
Amsterdam in 1 Day: Canals, Old Town & Rijksmuseum
A realistic first visit with a canal-belt walk, one...
Montelbaanstoren tower reflected in the Oudeschans canal in Amsterdam on a sunny day
Amsterdam in 2 Days: Historic Canals & an Art-Filled Second Day
An old-centre walking day followed by the Museum Quarter,...
Zuiderkerk tower rising at the end of Groenburgwal canal in Amsterdam at sunset
Amsterdam in 3 Days: Canal Belt, Masterpieces & Jewish Heritage
Balance the old centre and major art collections with...
Gabled houses, arched bridge and moored boats at Brouwersgracht and Prinsengracht in Amsterdam in daylight
Amsterdam in 4 Days: Classic Sights & a Journey Across the IJ
Add ferries, waterfront architecture and NDSM street...

Guides and tips

Historic Amsterdam canal at sunset
Photography & Crowds: Better Stops Without Blocking the City
Plan daylight, viewpoints and short routes while respecting...
Couple riding bicycles along a tree-lined city street on a sunny day
Cycling for Visitors: When to Rent, What to Check & When to Walk
Decide whether a rental bike suits your trip, with...
Amsterdam skyline at sunset, with the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and illuminated buildings beside the water
Rooftop Bars: Where to Go for the View, Drinks & an Outdoor Table
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Outdoor café in Amsterdam with glasses of beer on a terrace and tourists walking along the street
Budget Choices: Where to Spend, What to Skip & How to Compare
Build a realistic trip budget around your own museum,...

Most popular tickets and attractions

Tickets for the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House and Amsterdam’s most popular attractions.

Everything for your trip to Amsterdam

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Tours and guided visits
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Hotels and accommodation
A sightseeing boat cruising past a brick bridge and canal houses in Amsterdam at sunset
Canal Cruises: Classic Boats, Open Sloops & Departure Points
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National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam beneath a clear blue daytime sky, with the Royal Palace behind
Walking Tours: Old Town Stories, Canals & Private Walks
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Woman on a bicycle beside an Amsterdam canal and traditional canal houses in daylight
Bike Tours: City Highlights, Parks & Countryside Rides
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Dutch bitterballen served with mustard on a white plate in Amsterdam
Food Tours: Dutch Tastings, Jordaan & Local Stories
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Neighborhoods

Dutch poffertjes with butter and icing sugar served on a plate at Groot Melkhuis in Amsterdam Vondelpark
What to Eat in Amsterdam: Dutch Dishes, Snacks & Local Food Traditions
Understand Dutch pancakes, herring, bitterballen, apple...
Dutch stamppot made with mashed potatoes and vegetables, served with sausages and bacon on a restaurant table
Traditional Dutch Restaurants in Amsterdam: Stamppot, Stews & Local Menus
Find Amsterdam restaurants serving Dutch cooking and...
Customers at the counter and sandwich display inside Eetsalon Van Dobben in Amsterdam, photographed in 2009
Amsterdam Street Food: Herring, Fries, Stroopwafels & Market Stops
Build a practical snack route around real Amsterdam...
Homemade apple pie with whipped cream on a wooden café table at Café ’t Papeneiland in Amsterdam’s Jordaan
Where to Eat in the Jordaan: Dutch Cafés, Apple Pie & Canal-Street Dinners
Find a meal or café stop around Noordermarkt, Brouwersgracht...

Experiences to enjoy in Amsterdam

Guided tours, canal cruises, food experiences and hand-picked activities to discover Amsterdam from a different perspective.

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