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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
1495 reviews
10
From £22.48
Based on 65,612 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 1391 users1139 positive reviews
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Brilliant tour! Make sure you book in advance as spots fill days in advance
- The world's largest Van Gogh collection: located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, opened in 1973, with more than 200 Van Gogh oil paintings (accounting for his life), more than 500 sketches and 750 letters, including the peaks of Sunflower (1889 edition), Bedroom, Crow in the Rye, etc. Completely presents his transformation from early realism to late impressionism style. - Narrative exhibition design: sorting out Van Gogh's life according to the timeline, from the "Potato Eaters" in the Dutch countryside to the color transformation influenced by Impressionism in Paris, and then to the strong brush strokes in the Arles period, and finally ending with the manuscript of "Starry Night" in the San Remi Sanatorium. Combine the original letter with the original and the living supplies (such as the palette), restore the artist's spiritual world. Architecture and experience: dialogue between art and space - Modernist architectural landmarks: designed by architect Lille van de Houft, pure white geometric facade and glass atrium echo Van Gogh's paintings of light and shadow, spiral staircase and high-rise exhibition hall in the museum form a flowing viewing line, The top floor terrace overlooks the city view of Amsterdam, which is an extension of the art field itself. - Technology empowers immersion experience: In addition to the regular exhibition, the museum has a multimedia interactive screen, which can enlarge the painting details and analyze the brush stroke technique; The night special exhibition "Van Gogh immersive light and shadow show" uses projection technology to project "Sunflower" and other works to the wall, with classical music, so that the audience "enter" the scene in the painting.
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Rijksmuseum
4.7
/5
712 reviews
9.5
From £21.62
Based on 48,231 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 765 users570 positive reviews
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Amazing architecture, and able to see / learn abt Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
I bought tickets on the official website but the payment failed, so I bought them on Ctrip. It's really convenient and the price is almost the same as on the official website. I've bought tickets on Ctrip many times. Sometimes the places I want to go are not available on the official website. I can check on Ctrip. It's very good.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruises
4.5
/5
296 reviews
9.2
From £10.38
Based on 10,477 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 762 users228 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
8.9
Based on 31,887 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 411 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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5
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Anne Frank House
4.6
/5
386 reviews
8.6
From £13.91
Based on 64,460 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 705 users272 positive reviews
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It is absolutely worth visiting to remember the cruelty of humans.
Anne Frank House is a museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the canal house on the Prinsengracht where Anne Frank and her family hide from Nazi persecution for two years during World War II relying on the help of Otto Frank's trusted employees for food and information. The museum was established on May 3, 1957, with the primary goal of preserving the hiding place and opening it to the public. The museum officially opened on May 3, 1960. Nice place for those who love history.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
4.6
/5
293 reviews
8.6
From £11.24
Based on 3,554 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 454 users165 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 772 users292 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
243 reviews
7.7
From £21.58
Based on 26,332 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 371 users124 positive reviews
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Fun time of the Experience, but the rooftop bar was a bit disappointing with limited selection of drinks and very basic setting .
I wasn't so keen on beer but go along with a friend who love it. The whole section only too 50mins hut it's enjoyable
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9
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Rembrandt House Museum
4.3
/5
97 reviews
7.0
From £17.73
Based on 7,055 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 136 users55% 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 15,507 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 394 users136 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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