AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 standout tours and day trips in and around Amsterdam. The experiences travellers still talk about long after the flight home.
Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks. Glide past Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and Magere Brug.
Most Popular“Highly recommend this tour, it was so fun and relaxing and you get to see some lovely views of the city. Our tour guide was wonderful and had a great sense of humour.”
1-hour Amsterdam electric canal cruise with live guide, Jordaan sights, and an unlimited drinks & bites option for the canal-photo crowd.
“The trip was a fun ride rather than a detailed commentary of Amsterdam which was fine. Drinks kept flowing and the hosts were friendly and engaging. Don't go thinking that there will be no need to eat after, the snacks were fine but small. A good trip thanks.”
Visit the former Heineken brewery with a 90-minute self-guided tour, Brew U ride, draft-pouring lessons, and 2 drinks.
“It was a brutal experience. I highly recommend it.”
Skip the ticket line with a timed Rijksmuseum entry. See Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and 800 years of Dutch art and history for $31.
“There’s usually a line when it first opens so make sure to be there in good time for ticket start time. A massive museum with plenty to view and super easy to navigate, a beautiful collection”
One-hour covered electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with live hosts, classic sights, and optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine.
“unlike the cheaper boat trips, the commentary and answers to questions made the trip enlightening and so enjoyable”
Amsterdam evening canal cruise on UNESCO waterways with 19-language audio, optional wine snacks, and standout night views from the bridges.
“I really liked the tour and the audio guide was really helpful. Would recommend for first time to get to know the city”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio, snacks, and kids stories, passing UNESCO canals, bridges, and major landmarks.
“Clear instructions, easy to find. Excellent cruise.”
1.5-hour heated Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken, wine, snacks, and guided views from an open electric boat.
“Had an amazing experience, learned a lot about the city and the boat was very comfortable. Captain was super friendly, would definitely recommend!”
Electric open-boat canal cruise with a live English guide, unlimited beer/wine/soft drinks, and a small bite in Amsterdam.
“Our captain and Steffy were great, the guide was humorous and informative. Would highly recommend - since our booking was the last of the night, it did get quite cold so dress accordingly. And tip your hosts!!!”
8-hour bus tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam cheese tasting, clog demo, plus Volendam and Marken fishing villages.
“Bianca was a great guide, we had a really nice driver as well, and the bus was very comfortable! I loved all of the stops, and got some cheese to take with me! (It has an excellent shelf life!). Pay attention to times you need to meet back up, because we lost a few people…”
Sip -10°C cocktails at Amsterdam Icebar with a warm lounge welcome drink, jacket and gloves, plus two included drinks.
“Fun experience, especially enjoyed the flavoured vodka shots. The professional photographer took great photos and we bought the fridge magnets and key rings as souvenirs.”
Amsterdam city-centre canal cruise from Central Station: a 1-hour UNESCO canal-belt ride with audio in 19 languages, from $18.
“A relaxing cruise with good information about the sights of Amsterdam, the captain also gave additional commentary to the audio commentary and was funny!”
Roundtrip shuttle from Amsterdam to Keukenhof with official entry, guaranteed seats, and hop-on buses every 30 minutes.
“A very worthwhile day if you manage to go during the right season! We went last week of may and all of the flowers were gorgeously bloomed. I’ve heard of people going at the beginning in March time and getting unlucky! The ticket pickup was very easy, from This Is Holland building. They aren’t too…”
Guided 2-hour walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and WWII sites, ending by Anne Frank House. Small group, English guide. Tickets not included.
“This was hands down one of the best historic tours we had. Wonderful experience. Great guide. Highly recommend.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide, connect Anne Frank’s diary to WWII, and pause at memorial sites in 2 hours.
“Very informative walking tour and powerful moment to reflect on the history within Amsterdam for this time period. Our guide, Florian, was great and took the time to answer all our questions and get to know our group while walking in between the sites. If you aren’t able to get a ticket to the Anne…”
From the canal ring to the great museums to the windmills and tulip fields, and every way to spend a day in the city.
