Things to do in Amsterdam

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Amsterdam

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Things to Do in Amsterdam

Fill your days with nature, canal cruises, and culture-packed afternoons at the many museums like the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum.

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Top Attractions in Amsterdam

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  • James W
    44 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum is very busy so you have to use your imagination to picture what the building was like when the Frank family were in hiding there. We paid extra for the programme before going around the museum - this was a waste of time: we learned nothing new and it was focused on the few children who were there at the same time.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • 907blaked
    Tampa, FL1,449 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam for me personally. I thought the museum was very well organized, and a great variety of work from van Gogh was on display. We got advance tickets for 9 AM so that we could get it before the museum got too busy, because it was definitely crowded by 10 AM. We visited in March, and I can only imagine how busy it gets in the summer.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • 907blaked
    Tampa, FL1,449 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As everyone else says, this is an amazing museum with so much stuff that you can barely see in one day. With that said, the app was very difficult to use, and so we ended up not using it. Not sure if the official audio guide from inside the museum would have been better. We got our tickets several weeks in advance for 9 AM, and it was a good thing because the museum got considerably busier by 10 AM or so. Their collection of decorative parts was particularly enjoyable.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • carolineannekennedy
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spring is coming! Visiting Vondelpark during the spring season is a wonderful experience. This iconic park is blooming with snow drops and other spring flowers right now. We had a lovely stroll in the sun and enjoyed a take away coffee from one of the carts in the park. My 2 year old played with the ducks near the pond. When you walk here you know: life in Amsterdam is good. So don’t hesitate to visit this park if you want a peaceful getaway right next to the hustle and bustle of the city center.
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • Shannon
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place with lovely food and the Anne frank museum! Lovely place to have a nice walk around and not too busy like central Amsterdam!
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • 907blaked
    Tampa, FL1,449 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a interesting place to visit in Amsterdam, different from the big art museums. It really brings to life the reality of the Protestant Reformation, and how life in the Netherlands used to be. The audio guide is excellent, and the museum is well organized. It took us about one hour to go through, and we were not rushing. Definitely a must-do while you are in Amsterdam.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Busker999
    Tonbridge, UK985 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very well.organised tour with both history, process for brewing, tasting and interactive (you become a beer....) shame only 1 pump.of heneiken silver. Was hoping for more of the breweries range.
    Written 23 February 2024
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  • Yilei2014
    Tucson, AZ71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We got there pretty late in the afternoon. It was dark already when we took a train from airport hotel to downtown. We can feel the Christmas atmosphere. Tourist boat in the canal is running. A public event was ongoing near the Centraal on Palestine human right. It is such a vibrant city.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Margot W
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent exhibition with a wealth of information from people involved in the resistance. Well worth a visit if you are interested in WW2 history. Good to get another country’s perspective of the war.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Nathan&Gemma
    London, UK89 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit when you come to Amsterdam, it is all part of the culture!

    The canals are beautiful and the actual area itself is nice. This is where you will see the various small “windows” where the ladies are within. It does have that strange feeling, however the general atmosphere was good.
    Definitely worth a visit.
    Written 10 February 2024
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  • Ilja B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great and friendly welcome by Arjen! Interesting experience. Nice teambuilding activity. Will come back soon, looking forward to it.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Anna B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent collection of animals, insects, etc. All housed in interesting and suitable conditions. Overall the collection was in well kept and historic parkland.
    Choice of eating facilities, enjoyed both lunch and a final cup of tea and cake.
    The zoo particularly appeared to cater for families, discovery activities, etc. A playground for children within the zoo offered relaxing fun.
    Written 8 March 2024
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