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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam [2025]
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Van Gogh Museum
4.8
/5
1540 reviews
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From AU$ 47.01
Based on 65,624 reviews
Museum Quarter | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +31-20-5705200
Address: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Home to over 200 classic Van Gogh oil paintings
Dutch & Japanese design fusion museums
Saved by 1482 users1169 positive reviews
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I’d recommend you to come around 9:00 and go to upper floors to see highlights of the collection without the crowd.
Brilliant tour! Make sure you book in advance as spots fill days in advance
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Rijksmuseum
4.7
/5
750 reviews
9.5
From AU$ 45.20
Based on 48,245 reviews
Museum Quarter | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +31-20-6747000
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Take the escalator to the promenade for panoramic atrium views
Family art workshop & collection insights
Saved by 826 users601 positive reviews
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Really nice experience.. you'll spend at least 3hour Inside because it was biggest museum in Amsterdam. I guess
Free for those under 18, 25 euros for adults. Reservations are relatively easy, but quite crowded. The treasures are all on the second floor, where they're being restored by the Night Watch, so they're not very visible through the glass. There are still many familiar masterpieces, but after looking at too many paintings, they're all the same. There are a lot of Chinese tourists here, and the staff are polite, so it's worth spending a few hours here to check in.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruises
4.5
/5
307 reviews
9.2
From AU$ 21.70
Based on 10,476 reviews
Amsterdam Oud Zuid | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +31-20-6760302
Address: Please refer to the booking information for the specific boarding location
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Take a Night Canal Tour and Enjoy a Dreamy Light Show
Cruise past Anne's House & more
Saved by 843 users238 positive reviews
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Buy a cup of coffee or tea before boarding and enjoy your leisure time.
Feel the customs and customs of Amsterdam on the water, see historical relics, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beam bridge, and listen to the past and present.
Before boarding, I thought what was there to see in Amsterdam. After the boat started: this experience was still good, and I could calm down and savor life.
The Prince's Canal, Anne's House, West Church, "Dentures of Amsterdam", whether serious, deep, or funny, RMB 127 is still worth it.
This boat is relatively basic and cost-effective; you can also try a more expensive boat full of colorful flower decorations, take pictures, and the most important thing is that there are wine waiters on the boat, and you can order wine/drinks.
There were a lot of people queuing at the boarding point at the central station, and the cruise ship was basically full. Everyone was given a headset on board, which was plugged into the headphone jack next to them. They said there would be Chinese explanations, and there were indeed Chinese explanations, but they didn't say a word in total. The cruise ship was on the water for a full hour.
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Red Light District Amsterdam Centrum
4.4
/5
91 reviews
8.8
Based on 31,890 reviews
Oude Centrum | 533m from downtown
Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 1012 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Amsterdam
Highlights:
Asian cuisine & cultural diversity
Visit a nightclub-turned small museum
Saved by 467 users86% positive reviews
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Good to see what it’s like, also feels kinda perverse goggling at people trying to make a living butttt idk
a fun place to visit. walk along the canals & visit the plentiful bars & coffee shops. it's very vibrant. lots of music & interesting places to visit.
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Anne Frank House
4.6
/5
400 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 37.97
Based on 64,467 reviews
Canal Belt | 942m from downtown
Phone +31 20 556 7105
Address: Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Visit Anne Frank House Canal-side
Anne's family's items & documents
Saved by 759 users284 positive reviews
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Had amazing time knowing the house and the writings. Just not encouraging elderly people with limited mobility to come due to climbing stairs is not easy.
In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, you will be attracted by its charming canal scenery. The hiding place of Anne Frank, the author of the famous "Anne's Diary", is next to the canal. The hiding place where Anne Frank lived has now become a museum. Here, you will be touched by its history and touching stories.
The last two photos were taken in the Rijksmuseum of the Netherlands,
showing the life of Anne Frank and her family during World War II.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
4.6
/5
301 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 23.51
Based on 3,556 reviews
Oude Centrum | 419m from downtown
Phone +31-20-5226161
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, 1012 RJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Map of Earth & galaxies
View 2,000 royal furniture & paintings
Saved by 496 users173 positive reviews
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- Witness the historical changes: The Palace of Amsterdam was built in 1648, originally as a city hall, and later transformed into a palace by Napoleon's brother, witnessing the historical changes of the Netherlands from the glory of the Golden Age to the Napoleonic period. - Bearing cultural heritage: As an important symbol of Dutch history, the theme of the interior decoration of the palace is mostly related to the great Amsterdam and the Dutch Republic, and it vividly shows the cultural heritage and development history of the Netherlands. Architectural Artistic Features - Unique architectural structure: The palace is built with 13659 piles, supporting the whole building, is one of the miracles of architectural history, its stability is amazing. - Fine interior and exterior decoration: Although the exterior is affected by the climate, the exterior is gorgeously decorated, with paintings, sculptures, and exquisite marble floors and ceilings from famous artists such as Rembrandt, showing the beauty of art. Art Collection Values - Rich art collections: The palace is equipped with a collection hall, displaying a large number of precious artworks and artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, furniture and porcelain, which presents the context of Dutch art development for visitors. - Royal Treasures Display: About 2,000 pieces of royal furniture, such as furniture in the style of the First Empire of France, are retained. These treasures are not only exquisite in craftsmanship, but also carry the history and culture of the royal family. Experience - Guided services: Multilingual audio guide equipment is provided to facilitate visitors from different countries to gain insight into the history and cultural connotation of the palace, and even if you visit freely, you can have a good experience.
Very nice a place. You can see how the Netherlands was rich back then. Many things to see in the museum too. It's worth to visit
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Canals of Amsterdam
4.7
/5
679 reviews
8.0
Canal Belt | 488m from downtown
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Amsterdam
Highlights:
Canal tours: 1-4 hours available
Golden Age buildings line the canals
Saved by 811 users288 positive reviews
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It's very good! One of beautiful spots in Europe. Kind Dutch people, and everyone can speak English. Recommend for travelers
went a while back but i could walk around the canals all day long. nice to sit at a cafe along the canal and take jn the views and watch the day go by.
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Heineken Experience
4.6
/5
248 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 45.22
Based on 26,343 reviews
Amsterdam Oud Zuid | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +31-20-7215300
Address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
4D cinema & fresh tasting
4D experience simulates brewing process
Saved by 389 users128 positive reviews
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The entire experience from walking into the brewery to exiting all the way at the end of the gift shop the staff are very friendly and informative. If you’re on a tour which is highly recommend it’s very easy to follow. The tour itself is very informal and fun staff are friendly and keep you engaged. The experience is well thought out and creative. We even got to personalize our own beer labels as souvenirs
Fun time of the Experience, but the rooftop bar was a bit disappointing with limited selection of drinks and very basic setting .
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Rembrandt House Museum
4.3
/5
100 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 37.15
Based on 7,059 reviews
Oude Centrum | 423m from downtown
Phone +31-20-5200400
Address: Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Visit Rembrandt's 17th-century studio
Museum has 50+ Rembrandt etchings
Saved by 147 users56% positive reviews
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It is a nice small museum in the heart of Amsterdam, Holland. This museum tells the story of Rembrandt as an artist and how he trained his disciples. There are paintings from Rembrandt himself and from his disciples. It is worth to visit and it does not take a long time to go through the whole museum.
Friends who like oil painting are worth visiting. Here you can learn about Rembrandt's life and achievements.
[Fun] The museum has interactive activities for children, explaining how to make oil paints 🎨 is very interesting.
[Value for money] The museum visit usually takes about 1 hour, and there will be an exhibition of paintings on the roof.
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Dam Square
4.5
/5
416 reviews
6.9
Based on 15,509 reviews
Oude Centrum | 361m from downtown
Phone +31-14020
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.5 of Night Attractions in Amsterdam
Highlights:
Stroll historic alleys & charm
13th-century dam site shows city's history
Saved by 432 users134 positive reviews
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Dam Square is the square in front of the Royal Palace. It is not large, and including the surrounding roads, it is visually similar to a football field, but it is the core of the inner city of Amsterdam. There are both tourist attractions and bustling commercial streets around the square. The Royal Palace, the New Church, department stores, Madame Tussauds, and the Memorial to the Fallen are all around the square. It is within walking distance of Central Station, Anne's House, Waterloo Square, the Red Square, the Old Church, and the Canal District, basically no more than 1,000 meters. Even the museum area and the surrounding parks can be walked. The Van Gogh Museum, the National Museum, etc. are about 2 kilometers away. The ground of the square is still the old gravel road surface, and it is bustling and crowded no matter day or night. Go to the airport and take the train directly at the Central Station. The commercial street and the surrounding areas are full of restaurants and bars, and it is very pleasant to have a drink. The square itself is open and no tickets are required.
Dam Square was originally built at the end of the 12th century. The north of the Dam Square on the Amstor River is now the Old Town. The houses in this area used to be shops and were very lively. A celebrity was also born here - Zacharias Jansen, the inventor of the telescope.
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