
Lively squares
and canal-side streets

Historic churches
and hidden chapels

Sculptural fountains
and water features

Van Gogh and modern art
with local stories
Explore the canal belt, step inside world-famous museums, discover historic churches and slow down in Amsterdam’s squares and parks.
Plan museum time slots, canal walks and a manageable daily route, with practical advice for your first stay in Amsterdam.
Plan journeys around Amsterdam by tram, metro, bus and train, and check the best connection for your route and arrival point.

Windmills and wooden houses by the Zaan
with countryside tours from Amsterdam

Village canals and small-boat trips
with guided day tours from Amsterdam

Trade city canals for windmills, village waterways and open countryside. Compare routes, travel time and the stops included before choosing a day trip.
Explore day trips from Amsterdam, from the working windmills of Zaanse Schans to Giethoorn’s village canals. Compare independent travel with organised excursions, including train and bus connections, boat activities, paid visits and time at each destination.