• Rijksmuseum - The boat docks right in front of the Rijksmuseum. Take a moment to appreciate this incredible museum. The building itself is stunning, and the exhibitions are remarkable. Not to mention, it houses the world-renowned masterpiece by Rembrandt, the Night Watch.
• Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) - Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, North Holland Province
• Magere Brug - Magere Brug, Kerkstraat Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Anne Frank House - The Anne Frank House serves as a museum and monument in memory of Anne Frank and her Jewish family, who hid in the secret annex at Prinsengracht 263 during World War II. It is here that Anne Frank penned her famous diary, Het Achterhuis.
• The Jordaan - The most popular theory about the name’s origin is that it derives from the French word “Jardin,” meaning garden, as most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory suggests that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan), and the neighborhood beyond the canal adopted this name. The canal tour begins and ends in the Jordaan.
• Prinsengracht - One of Amsterdam’s three main canals, named after the three princes of Holland. Construction began in 1612, initiated by Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, following a design by city carpenter Hendrick Jacobsz Staets and city surveyor Lucas Jansz Sinck. The section between the Leidsegracht and the Amstel was developed during the city’s expansion in 1658. The part east of the Amstel was built during the last expansion and named Nieuwe Prinsengracht. The Korte Prinsengracht extends from the Prinsengracht between the Brouwersgracht and the Westerdok.
• Houseboat Museum - The boats cruise past the houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht, offering a glimpse into how Amsterdammers live on houseboats. It’s an affordable attraction, especially enjoyable for children.
• 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) - This charming area is filled with unique shops, not large chain stores, but delightful boutiques, local eateries, designers, and vintage shops.
• Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - One of Amsterdam’s two entertainment hubs, featuring numerous bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and concert halls. It’s the perfect spot for those seeking music and drinks.
• Spiegelkwartier - The impressive Rijksmuseum is visible from the Spiegelgracht, which connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and leads into the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. The Spiegelgracht is part of the Spiegelkwartier, known for its many galleries and antique shops. Art enthusiasts can stroll from the Museumplein along the Spiegelgracht to enjoy exceptional paintings, antiques, and art objects.
• De Duif - The current church is named after its predecessor, the 17th-century hidden church ‘Het Vrededuifje’ on Kerkstraat. The first stone for the present Duifkerk, designed by Leiden architect Th. Molkenboer, was laid in April 1857. Due to financial constraints, the church fell into disrepair over the 20th century. For over 25 years, the building was covered because the monumental façade had become detached. This danger has since been resolved. De Duif reopened in 2002 after extensive restoration, during which original murals were uncovered beneath layers of paint.
• The Amstel - The Amstel is the largest canal, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal, originally a river. Fishermen built a “dam” and named it Amsterdam. The Amstel also lends its name to the famous beer.
• Westerkerk - The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within the Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in the westernmost part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), adjacent to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
• Bourbon Street Music Club Amsterdam - The area is known for its concentration of entertainment venues, such as Paradiso pop venues and the Melkweg, the Stadsschouwburg, the City Theater cinema, and the Holland Casino.
• Koninklijk Theater Carre - The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, situated near the Amstel river. Founded in 1887, it was initially intended as a permanent circus building. Today, it primarily hosts musicals, cabaret performances, and pop concerts.
• Hermitage Amsterdam - Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The museum is housed in the former Amstelhof, a classical-style building from 1681.
• Blauwbrug - The Blauwbrug (English: Blue Bridge) is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands, spanning the Amstel river. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area and lies south of the Stopera.
• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its current home is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, located in the Stopera building, a modern structure designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer, which opened in 1986.
• South Church (Zuiderkerk) - The Zuiderkerk is the first church designed for Protestant worship in Amsterdam. Built near the Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the Last, a neighborhood added to the city at the end of the 16th century, it is now part of the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. The church is located at Zandstraat no. 17.
• Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel - Amsterdam is also known for its history of tolerance towards prostitution. The Sexmuseum provides insight into how this came about.
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam - Museum, Attraction. The only place in Amsterdam where you’ll find genuine human shrunken heads, a megalodon jaw, and much more!
• Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder - Hidden in the heart of Amsterdam’s inner city is a small marvel: Our Lord in the Attic Museum, a uniquely preserved 17th-century house from the Dutch Golden Age. Explore the narrow corridors and climb the stairs to historically furnished living rooms, kitchens, and bedsteads, leading to the museum’s highlight: an entire church in the attic.
• Noordermarkt - Amsterdam is THE market city of Holland. Below the ‘Noorderkerk’, on one of the city’s most beautiful squares, the Noordermarkt takes place on Mondays and Saturdays. This market has a tradition that originated in the 17th century. Over the years, it has been organized daily, weekly, and annually.
• Noorderkerk - The church was built between 1620 and 1623 to serve the rapidly growing population of the new Jordaan neighborhood. The Jordaan already had a church, the Westerkerk, but the city government decided a second church was needed for the northern part of the neighborhood. The Noorderkerk became the church for the common people, while the Westerkerk was mainly used by the middle and upper classes. The architect was Hendrick de Keyser, who also designed the Zuiderkerk and Westerkerk, among others. After de Keyser’s death in 1621, his son Pieter de Keyser took over and oversaw the completion.
• Micropia - Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam focused on sharing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness despite their essential role in human life. The museum opened on 30 September 2014. Micropia aims to establish a positive view of microbes and serve as an international platform for microbiology, bridging the gap between science and the public. The museum encourages a positive relationship with microbes to inspire more study and research into “micro-nature.” Exhibits focus on microbes in daily life, featuring both living microbes and virtual representations. The Kiss-O-Meter, for example, measures how many microbes are shared between two people as they kiss.
• Zeedijk - Zeedijk is a street in the old center of Amsterdam. It marks the northern and eastern boundary of De Wallen red-light district and runs between Prins Hendrikkade and Nieuwmarkt. Historically an area plagued by crime and drug addiction, it has been revitalized and is now the main street of Amsterdam’s Chinatown, where locals enjoy Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese cuisine. The Zeedijk neighborhood is also known as the Nautical Quarter due to its past as a sailor’s neighborhood.
• Nieuwmarkt - One of Amsterdam’s oldest markets, Nieuwmarkt is a fantastic location combining the Chinese area and red-light district. Don’t miss the beautiful Waag, now a restaurant, but once the western entrance of the old city, where witches and criminals were hanged.
• Amsterdam Cheese Museum - Prepare for the #1 Cheese Experience in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. It offers more than just a free cheese tasting. Relive the history of cheese making and savor the unique flavor of Holland’s finest cheese. Learn about Dutch cheese, see the world’s most expensive cheese slicer, and enjoy dressing up as a traditional Dutch cheese farmer.
• Brouwerij ‘t IJ - Brouwerij ‘t IJ (the IJ Brewery) is a small brewery in Amsterdam, located in the former Funen bathhouse, next to the De Gooyer windmill. Opened by former musician Kaspar Peterson in October 1985, the brewery offers a standard selection of beers as well as seasonal and special occasion brews. All their beer is certified organic. The brewery provides guided tours and tastings and has a pub with a large outdoor terrace, open daily from 15:00 to 20:00.
• Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam’s fame as the “Venice of the North.”
• Herengracht - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam’s fame as the “Venice of the North.”
• Singel - The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam that encircled the city during the Middle Ages. It served as a moat until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel. The canal runs from the IJ bay, near the Central Station, to the Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel river. It is now the innermost canal in Amsterdam’s semicircular ring of canals.
• De Poezenboot - The Catboat is the only animal sanctuary that literally floats. A refuge for stray and abandoned cats, it has become a world-famous tourist attraction due to its unique location on a houseboat in Amsterdam’s picturesque canal belt. The one and only Catboat.
• Centraal Station - Amsterdam Centraal is the largest railway station in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A major international railway hub, it serves 162,000 passengers daily, making it the second busiest railway station in the country after Utrecht Centraal and the most visited Rijksmonument in the Netherlands.
• St. Nicholas Basilica - The Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Dutch: Basiliek van de Heilige Nicolaas) is located in the Old Centre district of Amsterdam, Netherlands, very close to Amsterdam’s main railway station. It is the city’s primary Roman Catholic church.
• OBA Library of Amsterdam - The Amsterdam Public Library, OBA, is a cultural organization aimed at promoting a free flow of knowledge and information within the Amsterdam community. Additionally, the OBA serves as a center for dialogue and education for all sections of society.
• De Hallen Amsterdam - Located in the magnificent De Hallen cultural complex in Amsterdam’s trendy Oud-West neighborhood, Foodhallen is a classy indoor food market and bar offering a range of high-end street food and beverages in historic surroundings.
• Haarlemmerstraat - Situated in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, the Haarlemmerstraat – and its extension, the Haarlemmerdijk - is a gem. Featuring independent boutiques and specialty stores, cozy salons, trendy yet affordable restaurants, and bars, as well as the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this area will captivate even the most seasoned travelers. You’re sure to find a special little something from Amsterdam in this alternative shopping district. With a constant parade along the Haarlemmerstraat, you can enjoy a very entertaining time just watching the world go by.
• Anne Frank Standbeeld - Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most renowned historical figures. Anne and her family lived in hiding from the Nazis for over two years in a house on the Prinsengracht. Anne was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, where she died at the young age of 15. Today, Anne’s spirit lives on through her diary and the countless visitors who come to Amsterdam each year to learn more about her brief life.
• Magere Brug - Among Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers as the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was difficult for two pedestrians to pass each other. To accommodate increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871. Also known as a love bridge, a kiss on top or underneath is said to make your love last forever!
• museum Rembrandthuis - The Rembrandt House Museum tells the story of the multi-talented Rembrandt. Known primarily as an artist, he created numerous self-portraits, intriguing cronies, compelling history paintings, and convincing portraits. But Rembrandt was much more than a gifted painter, etcher, and draughtsman. In the museum, you will encounter Rembrandt the man, the teacher, the collector, the entrepreneur, and the Amsterdammer. Come and meet him in his own home!
• Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum - The collection of The National Maritime Museum is one of the largest and most prominent maritime collections in the world, with approximately 400,000 objects, including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments, and world maps. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and its strong connection to today’s society and the future.
• Scheepvaarthuis - A beautiful building across from the central station, built in 1912 as the head office of Amsterdam’s seven major harbor companies. Today, it houses a 5-star hotel. It is a perfect example of the local architectural style known as the Amsterdam School. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, it served as the main office of the Amsterdam Transport Company (GVB), responsible for all trams, subways, and buses within Amsterdam.
• Red Light District (De Wallen) - It’s likely you’ve heard about this neighborhood, and to be honest, most of what you’ve heard is probably true. From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District has it all. However, contrary to popular belief, the Amsterdam Red Light District has a very friendly atmosphere and isn’t as dangerous as it once was.
• Begijnhof - The Beguinage and its chapel are open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. You can access the chapel via the gate at the Spui. The Beguinage is privately owned and not a public space. It is also a place of silence. Visitors are requested to respect this silence. Therefore, the Beguinage is closed to groups and excursions. Any explanation about the Beguinage, if desired, must be given outside the yard.
• Brouwersgracht - As picturesque as a Golden Age painting, the Brewers Canal was named after the many breweries located here in the 16th and 17th centuries. Goods such as leather, coffee, whale oil, and spices were also stored and processed here in giant warehouses, like those with the row of spout gables still standing at Brouwersgracht 188–194. The newspaper Het Parool dubbed the Brouwersgracht the most beautiful street in Amsterdam.
• Royal Palace Amsterdam - In the heart of the capital stands the Royal Palace Amsterdam, one of the residences of King Willem-Alexander. The Palace plays a significant role during state visits and other royal occasions, and it is a place where history is made. Additionally, the Palace is open to visitors as much as possible.
• Heineken Experience - The brewery was established in Amsterdam in 1864, and today Heineken is one of the three largest beer producers in the world. Heineken’s rich and successful history is showcased in their old defunct brewery in Amsterdam, now known as the Amsterdam Heineken Experience, with several amusement park attractions added to the exhibit.
• Munt Tower (Munttoren) - The Munttoren (mint tower) was once part of the Regulierspoort, which consisted of a gate with a tower on each side. It was built between 1480 and 1487 as part of the medieval city wall. In the 17th century, the tower was used to mint coins.
• Bloemenmarkt - The Bloemengracht and bloemenmarkt (flower market) are well-known for their numerous stalls selling the famous Dutch tulips, bulbs, and a variety of typical Dutch souvenirs.
• The Amsterdam Dungeon - The Amsterdam Dungeon vividly illustrates how criminals were treated during the Middle Ages.
• The Dylan - This elegant hotel with a 17th-century façade overlooks the Keizersgracht canal and is one kilometer from the Rijksmuseum and two kilometers from the s105.
• Museum of the Canals - For centuries, money has been earned, art created, feasts celebrated, and life enjoyed here. This is the story that the Museum of the Canals brings to life.
• Melkweg - The Melkweg is a pop venue and cultural center offering live music, club nights, photography, film, and festivals. It is housed in a former sugar refinery and milk factory on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam, behind the Leidseplein and next to the Stadsschouwburg.
• DeLaMar Theater - DeLaMar Theater is a theater complex with two halls seating 601 and 949 people at Marnixstraat 402, near Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Recently renovated, it is one of the most famous theaters in the Netherlands. Many renowned Dutch theatermakers have performed on the DeLaMar theater stage.
• Amstelveld - Amstelveld is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Kerkstraat, close to Utrechtsestraat. The Amstelkerk, a predominantly wooden building, stands on the square. The characteristic plantation consists of 46 Caucasian wingnut trees.
• Joods Historisch Museum - The Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam highlights Jewish culture, religion, and history. Located on Jonas Daniël Meijerplein since 1987, it is in the heart of the old Jewish Neighborhood. It is a great alternative to the Anne Frank house.
• Amsterdam Icebar - The Amsterdam Icebar is one of the coolest spots in the city (literally) and ranks among the top 10 best things to do in Amsterdam. This fantastic bar is kept at a constant temperature of -10 °C, and everything is made entirely of ice. Enjoy this unique experience and location while sipping your favorite drinks.
• De Kleine Komedie - The Kleine Komedie is a theater in Amsterdam located on the Amstel, built in 1786. It is the oldest theater in Amsterdam and can accommodate 503 spectators. Since the 1980s, the theater, which focuses on small art, has become known as ‘the cabaret temple of the Netherlands.’
• Rokin - The Rokin is a waterway and street in Amsterdam, located between Dam Square and Muntplein, part of the former course of the Amstel.
• Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, colloquially known as the Stedelijk, is a museum for modern art, contemporary art, and design located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 19th-century building was designed by Adriaan Willem Weissman, and the 21st-century wing with the current entrance was designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects. It is located at the Museum Square in the borough of Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Concertgebouw.
• De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk - The Krijtberg or St Francis Xaverius church is a Roman Catholic rectorate church in the center of Amsterdam, dedicated to St Francis Xaverius. It is served by priests of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.
• The Bulldog The First Coffeeshop - The story of The Bulldog begins in 1974, in the heart of the red light district. Henk de Vries created a welcoming place where everyone can enjoy being themselves: The Bulldog coffeeshop. Inspired by his dog at the time, a bulldog named Joris, even the company logo was inspired by Joris; a drawing of Joris’ head.
• Oude Kerk - The Oude Kerk (English: Old Church) is Amsterdam’s oldest building and youngest art institute (since 2012). Founded around 1213 and consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint, it became a Calvinist church after the Reformation in 1578, which it remains today. It stands in De Wallen, now Amsterdam’s main red-light district. The square surrounding the church is the Oudekerksplein.
• Concertgebouw - The Royal Concertgebouw (Dutch: Koninklijk Concertgebouw) is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch term “concertgebouw” translates into English as “concert building.” Its superb acoustics place it among the finest concert halls in the world, alongside Boston’s Symphony Hall and the Musikverein in Vienna. In celebration of the building’s 125th anniversary, Queen Beatrix bestowed the royal title “Koninklijk” upon the building on 11 April 2013, as she had on the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra upon its 100th in 1988.
• De Stadsschouwburg - The Stadsschouwburg (Dutch: Municipal Theatre) of Amsterdam is a theatre building at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The building is in the neo-Renaissance style dating back to 1894 and is the former home of the National Ballet and Opera.
• Paradiso - A former church transformed into a concert hall during the flower power era, where big names like Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones have performed.
• GASSAN - GASSAN Diamonds is a Dutch diamond and jewelry trade in Amsterdam. In 2005, the company sold diamonds and other objects worth around one hundred million euros.
• De Hallen Amsterdam - De Hallen is a cultural center in the Kinkerbuurt in Amsterdam-West, featuring a library, theater, cinema, catering, TV studios, and craft center. The center is located in the former Remise Tollensstraat of the Amsterdam Municipal Tram, built in 1902-‘05 and used by the Amsterdam Municipal Transport Company until 1996. The complex is situated between Kinkerstraat, Bilderdijkkade, Bellamyplein, and Ten Katestraat.
• Museumplein - The Museumplein is a square and city park in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, just south of Amsterdam-Center. It owes its name to the Rijksmuseum, which opened in 1885 and is located on the square. The Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Moco Museum, and the Concertgebouw are also located on the Museumplein.
• Mozes en Aaronkerk - The Moses and Aaron Church, officially dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church on Waterlooplein in Amsterdam, in the Dutch province of North Holland.
• Cromhout House - The Bijbels Museum is a museum on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The museum aims to provide insight into the role of the Bible in society and culture, both past and present, and to explore the stories and sentiments that resonate within our society and culture, both within the museum walls and beyond.
• Huis Marseille - Huis Marseille Museum for Photography is a photography museum on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, located in a monumental canal house dating from 1665. It is the first museum in the Netherlands to focus specifically on photography as an art form. Since 1999, there has been a new exhibition every three months.
• Van Baerlestraat - The Vondelpark is an elongated city park in Amsterdam, dating from 1865. The park is located in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, on the border with the Amsterdam-West district. It extends from the Stadhouderskade to the Amstelveenseweg.
• De Bijenkorf - The Bijenkorf was founded in 1870 by Simon Philip Goudsmit and grew from a small haberdashery shop in Amsterdam to a department store chain with branches in twelve cities by 2012.
• Madame Tussauds Amsterdam - Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is a wax museum situated in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. It is located in the center of the city on Dam Square, near the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. Founded in 1970, it was the first Madame Tussauds opened in mainland Europe and the first foreign branch of the British institution. The collection includes wax figures of famous celebrities in various categories, such as the Golden Age of Dutch history.
• Amsterdam Museum - The Amsterdam Museum, known until 2011 as the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to the city’s present and past.
• Nieuwe Kerk - De Nieuwe Kerk is a church building in Amsterdam. The church is located on Dam Square, at number 12, next to the Palace on Dam Square. The Mozes and Aäronstraat runs between the church and the Palace.
• EYE Film Institute Netherlands - Eye Filmmuseum is a center in Amsterdam dedicated to cinematography. The building is opposite the Central Station, on the north bank of the IJ, in the Overhoeks district. Designed by Austrian architects Roman Delugan and Elke Delugan-Meissl, it opened in early 2012.
• A’dam Lookout - A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck offering an unrivaled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical center, its bustling port, the unique Dutch polder landscape, and the famous canals, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
• De Pijp - In the narrow streets of the alternative De Pijp, you’ll find numerous eastern eateries, traditional pubs, and cafés with terraces. At the Albert Cuyp Market, vendors sell Dutch specialties such as herring and syrup waffles.
• Rembrandtplein - The Rembrandtplein is a square in the center of Amsterdam, between Reguliersbreestraat and Amstelstraat. The square borders on the Thorbeckeplein. The Reguliersdwarsstraat, Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat, Halvemaansteeg, Bakkersstraat, and Utrechtsestraat also lead to the square.
• Hortus Botanicus - The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a botanical garden located on Plantage Middenlaan, in the Plantage neighborhood. The garden spans approximately 1.2 hectares and contains over six thousand tropical and native trees and plants.
• National Monument - The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam is a memorial for the commemoration of the Second World War in the Netherlands. The monument is central to the annual National Remembrance Day on May 4.
• Diamant Museum - The Diamond Museum Amsterdam is a museum in the Dutch capital, providing insight into the mining, grinding, and processing of diamonds, with a history dating back to 1586.
• Tropenmuseum - The Tropenmuseum, founded in 1864 as a Colonial Museum, is a Dutch ethnological museum on the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam. It boasts a large collection of ethnographic artifacts from tropical and subtropical regions, especially from the former Dutch overseas territories.
• Museum Van Loon - Museum Van Loon is a museum in a patrician’s house on Keizersgracht 672 in Amsterdam, owned by the Van Loon family since 1884. The canal house, built in 1672, served as the home of artist Ferdinand Bol. From 1884 to 1945, the Van Loons lived in the house. Thora van Loon-Egidius, who resided there, was a lady-in-waiting for Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
• Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier) - Museumkwartier (Amsterdam) (the Museum Quarter) is a neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands, located in the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid. It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade, and the Hobbemakade. The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum. The neighborhood gets its name from the major museums at Museumplein; the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum. Other attractions in the area include the Concertgebouw and the Vondelpark.
• Tassenmuseum Amsterdam - The Museum of Bags and Purses (Dutch: Tassenmuseum Amsterdam) is a museum devoted to the history of bags, purses, and their related accessories. Located in Amsterdam’s historic central canal belt, the museum’s collection includes over 5,000 items dating back to the 16th century.
• NDSM - From the 1920s to the 1980s, the NDSM wharf was one of the largest shipyards in the world, where imposing mammoth tankers were constructed. After these activities ceased, this vast terrain, with its impressive backdrop of crane tracks, sheds, and a giant ramp, became a home base for creative pioneers like Dogtroep and Robodock.
• IJdock - The IJ is a river, formerly a sea arm, in North Holland. The actual IJ or Binnen-IJ separates the inner city of Amsterdam from Amsterdam-Noord and was originally a spur of the Zuiderzee. The name IJ is related to the Frisian Ae, Ee, or Die, meaning ‘water.’
• De Gooyer Windmill - De Gooyer is a scaffolding mill on Amsterdam’s Funenkade, at Zeeburgerstraat / corner of Sarphatistraat, between Nieuwe Vaart and Singelgracht.
• Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam - Foam is a photography museum on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The museum presents changing exhibitions showcasing various photographic genres, such as historical photos, art photos, news photos, and fashion photos.
• The Cat Cabinet - The Cat Cabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam entirely devoted to cats. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art featuring cats, including pieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen, and Jože Cha.
• Spui - The Spui is a street in the center of Amsterdam that extends between the Rokin and the Singel. Halfway, the Spui is crossed by the Kalverstraat. Slightly north of the Singel, the Spuistraat and the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal converge.
• Willet-Holthuysen Museum - The Willet-Holthuysen Museum on Herengracht 605 in Amsterdam is a canal house open to the public, with fully furnished period rooms. The museum offers a glimpse into life in a chic building on the Amsterdam canals in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is managed by the Amsterdam Museum.
• Amstelpark - The Amstelpark was built and opened for the 1972 Floriade gardening exhibition. The park has its own train line, the Amstel train, which runs through the Rosarium, the rhododendron valley, and the Riekermolen. The park contains a variety of plant species from around the world, including a “rhododendron valley” with about 139 species of rhododendrons, blooming in April and May. At one point, the park lost about 30 percent of its larger trees due to disease. The park contains a Japanese Garden, renovated in 2001 during the celebration of the 400-year relationship between the Netherlands and Japan. The Riekermolen windmill lies south of the Amstelpark. The windmill was situated here in 1636, was active until 1932, and was removed in 1956. The city council decided to rebuild the mill on the west side of the Amstel in 1961. Rembrandt sketched the windmill.
• In de Waag - De Waag is a 15th-century building on the Nieuwmarkt in the center of Amsterdam. Originally a city gate, the current name refers to its later function as a weigh house. The building has served various purposes, including guild house, museum, fire station, and anatomical theater.
• Oosterpark - The Oosterpark is a city park and street in the Oosterparkbuurt in Amsterdam East. The park spans approximately 12 hectares. Built in 1891, the Oosterpark was the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Previous parks in the city were smaller or private initiatives.
• Body Worlds - BODY WORLDS Amsterdam takes you on a fascinating journey through the human body. With over 200 real laminated bodies, BODY WORLDS teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about your own anatomy.
• House of Bols, the Cocktail & Genever Experience - Your best hour in Amsterdam! Feel, taste, smell, and discover the secrets behind the best cocktails. During this interactive cocktail and genever experience at the House of Bols, you’ll learn how genever conquered the world during the Golden Age. After the tour, enjoy a delicious cocktail in the revolutionary Mirror bar! The tour lasts an hour and includes one cocktail.
• Homomonument - The Homomonument is a memorial on the Westermarkt, located between the Westerkerk and the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. Unveiled on 5 September 1987, the monument consists of three pink granite triangles arranged to form a large triangle.
• Sarphatipark - The Sarphatipark is a 4.5-hectare rectangular park in the middle of Amsterdam’s De Pijp residential area in the Zuid district. The park was named in 1888 after the doctor, urban planner, and benefactor Samuel Sarphati.
• The Smallest House in Amsterdam - The smallest house in Amsterdam is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis and the gate to the Walloon Church. The house, sometimes called the “Smallest house of Europe,” is 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep. With its distinctive spout gable, this house represents a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam canal house. The smallest house in Amsterdam is registered as a national heritage site.
• Museum Het Schip - Museum Het Schip is a museum in Amsterdam-West, located in the block with the same name. The museum is dedicated to the Amsterdam School. The building is considered a prominent example of this architectural style.
• Hollandsche Schouwburg - The Hollandsche Schouwburg is a Jewish monument on the Plantage Middenlaan in Amsterdam. Between 1893 and 1942, it was a theater. During the war years 1942 and 1943, it served as a gathering place where Jews were deported via Camp Westerbork to Nazi Germany extermination camps.
• Amsterdam Tulip Museum - The Amsterdam Tulip Museum, also known as the Tulip Museum, is located at Prinsengracht 116, opposite the Anne Frank House. The museum showcases the history of the tulip, from its discovery in Central Asia to the present day.
• Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat - The Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat, usually called P.C. Hooftstraat, is a street in Amsterdam. Named in 1872 after the historian, poet, and playwright Pieter Cornelisz. Hooft, it is now known for its shops featuring high-end brands like Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and G-star.
• Waterlooplein Market - Waterlooplein is the oldest flea market in the Netherlands. Founded 133 years ago, it is open six days a week and features about 300 stalls, making it one of the nicest places in the heart of Amsterdam. You can wander around, browse, and find something fun, from vintage cameras to second-hand books, jewelry, and the latest fashion.
• Erotic Museum - Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful canals, historic buildings, misty coffee shops, beautiful museums, frank culture, and iconic Red Light District. This unique attraction is visited by millions of tourists every year, and the Erotic Museum is centrally located in this area.
• Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam - The Resistance Museum (Dutch: Verzetsmuseum) is located in the Plantage neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Chosen as the best historical museum in the Netherlands, it tells the story of the Dutch people during World War II. From 14 May 1940 to 5 May 1945, the Netherlands was occupied by Nazi Germany. Permanent exhibits recreate the atmosphere of Amsterdam’s streets during the German occupation, with big photographs, old posters, objects, films, and sounds from that time. The Holocaust’s background is also visualized for visitors. This exhibition covers everyday life during that period, as well as exceptional historical events and the population’s resistance against the Nazis and acts of heroism.

• 1.5-hour cruise in electric boat
• Wide variety of drinks: beer, wines, and sodas
• Snacks

The contrast between Amsterdam by day and by night is truly like night and day. As evening falls and the sun sets, the city lights up with illuminated bridges and buildings, transforming Amsterdam into one of the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps even surpassing Paris.

From November 1st to March 1st, a beautiful 100-year-old classic boat will be in use. This boat is enclosed and heated, though it does not have a toilet.

Our open boats offer the best possible views of the city. With our quiet electric engines, you can fully enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of Amsterdam. Pair this experience with one of our delightful drinks and traditional Dutch snacks, and you have the perfect evening on the canals.

• Due a lot of traffic at the dock, we can’t wait more than 5 minutes. Please make sure you are at the dock 10 minutes before departure.
• Be aware, on the water it can be colder than in the street. Make sure you have a coat with you.
• A fairly big step needs to be taken to get in the boat. Ofcourse we will assist you.
• we will always try to give the best tour possible (5*). But in rare occasion things don’t go as you and me would like. Please let me know asap. Either direct or send me an email of text. I will contact you.
• The tour is a historical canal cruise, it is not a booze cruise. So if you are looking for a bachelor party boat or any other booze cruise. Just contact me. And I can arrange that for you on a private boat.
• If it rains, it could be possible that we use a covered boat.
• In case of bad weather, reschedulling or cancellation is always possible.
• The boat is an open boat without a toilet.
• You’ll have to be able to take the steps in to the boat, Of course we will assist.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.