Make your next trip to Amsterdam memorable with VELTRA’s Top 10 Things to Do in Amsterdam! Cruise the Amsterdam canals. Discover Dutch art on a visit to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Explore Amsterdam on a bike like a local or venture out of the city for a day trip to Belgium or the Dutch countryside. Sample local beers on a brewery tour or pub crawl. Catch seasonal attractions like the Keukenhof Garden.
Don’t miss these must-do activities on your next trip to Amsterdam!
1. See the city from a different perspective on an
Amsterdam canal cruise
2. Explore
Amsterdam's museums, such as the
Van Gogh Museum and the
Rijksmuseum, and see the works of Dutch masters like Van Gogh and Rembrandt
3. Travel to the scenic
Dutch countryside for a chance to see the iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans or Kinderdijk and sample the famous Dutch cheese
4. Walk among vibrant flowers at
Keukenhof Garden (open from March to May) and see tulips in full bloom
5. Visit local villages like
Marken and Volendam, where you can discover Dutch history and heritage
6. Discover the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam’s
red light district
7. Experience the city like a local on a
sightseeing bike tour
8. Take a quick trip to
Bruges from Amsterdam and discover the Venice of the North
9. Taste
Dutch beer and get to know the local drinking culture
10. Discover the life and legacy of
Anne Frank at the Anne Frank House
VELTRA TIP: Get a unique canal cruise experience in winter during the annual Amsterdam Light Festival, held from November to January! Take the
Water Colors Cruise for the best views of the sculptures illuminating the city during this event.