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Top 10 Night Attractions in Amsterdam [2025]
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Amsterdam Canal Cruises
4.6
/5
299 reviews
9.2
From £10.46
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 Canal Night Tour and Enjoy a Dreamlike Light Show
The cruise passes by famous attractions such as Anne of Green Gables
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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.4 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
Highlights:
Visit a nightclub-turned small museum
Night stroll & admire ancient architecture
Saved by 442 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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Royal Palace Amsterdam
4.6
/5
299 reviews
8.6
From £11.77
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
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Highlights:
Tour the Royal Palace's 17 opulent halls
Lobby floor inlaid with maps of the Earth and galaxies
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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.7 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
Highlights:
Night canal tour shows Golden Age buildings
Water taxi until 1 AM
Saved by 788 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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5
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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.10 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
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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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A'DAM Lookout
4.5
/5
21 reviews
5.4
From £16.68
Based on 5,558 reviews
1.6 km from downtown
Phone +31 20 242 0100
Address: Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.20 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
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The observation deck offers a view of a large area of the city, which is best on a sunny day. There are not many tall buildings in Amsterdam, so the view is very far, and there are huge canals and many museums to see.
When you come to Amsterdam, you must not miss the super fun aerial swing. You can take a free ferry from the central train station on the other side to the Adam Observatory, buy a ticket and go directly up. We chose a combined ticket with the swing. There were quite a lot of people, so we had to queue for a while. If we didn't play on the swing, we could take pictures at will and overlook the whole of Amsterdam.
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Skinny Bridge
4.1
/5
79 reviews
4.7
Based on 407 reviews
884m from downtown
Address: Magere Brug, 1018 EK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-30 minutes
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Highlights:
Locations from many classic films
Night view of drawbridge rising
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The Magere Brug in Amsterdam is an old bridge over the Amstel River. The first bridge here was built in 1691, and because it was so narrow, the locals called it the Magere Brug, which literally means "thin bridge". In 1934, the bridge was demolished and replaced by a skinny bridge of the same design. Since 2003, the use of the bridge has been limited to pedestrians and cyclists. The central section is opened several times a day to allow river traffic to pass.
Transportation:
Not far from the center of the Netherlands, across the canal~You can take the subway to get here, and there are also trams 7 and 10 to get here. Get off at Weesperplein and walk a short distance to get there. There are also public parking spaces nearby, which is convenient for people who drive. But the road is very narrow, and basically only one car can pass.
Tickets:
This bridge is free~It is a building with transportation functions. You can visit it at will, and no tickets are required~
Recommendation reasons:
The Skinny Bridge is also called the Mager Bridge Magere Brug. The original Mager Bridge was a bridge with a very narrow bridge deck, and the current bridge deck is wider than the original. The original bridge was built in 1670, and the current bridge is just a replica of the original bridge~The Skinny Bridge can be walked or driven. The Skinny Bridge spans the Amstel River and is a wooden suspension bridge. It is the most famous group of suspension bridges in Amsterdam, with a simple design. This bridge often appears on Amsterdam postcards or city promotions. Many movies were also filmed here, such as the movie Diamonds Are Forever.
Best time to visit:
I think the Skinny Bridge looks better at night. The Skinny Bridge will have more than 1,200 lights on at night, which looks very bright and gorgeous, in contrast to the quiet canal next to it. It is a beautiful thing to walk along the canal at night and look at the Skinny Bridge from far and near.
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