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1. Dam Square 1. Canal Cruise
Dams Square is Amsterdam's main square and home of the impressive Royal Palace, which used to be the former city hall.
Take a cruise with a canalboat and explore Amsterdam's ancient city center, its many bridges and canal houses.
2. Museum Quarter 2. City Biking
The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum host impressive collections of Dutch masters, including Rembrandt.
Rent a bike and discover Amsterdam the Dutch way. Way faster than by car and a great experience.
3. Begijnhof 3. Beer in Brown Cafe
The Begijnhof is one of the oldest inner courts in the city of Amsterdam, founded during the middle ages.
Take a beer in a brown cafe, chat with the locals and experience the typical Dutch atmosphere in here.
4. Canal Ring 4. Eat a Herring
More than 100 km of canals with 1500 bridges are one of Amsterdam's trade-marks and a major attraction.
Try a Herring, a typical Dutch delicacy, at one of the many fish stands located all around Amsterdam.
5. Oude Kerk 5. Red Light District Tour
Amsterdam's oldest parish church, which stands in de wallen, Amsterdam's red light district.
Take a walk or a guided tour in the Red Light District and see what makes Amsterdam Amsterdam.
6. Magere Brug 6. Experience a Coffeeshop
One of the most famous bridges in Amsterdam, which connects the banks of the river Amstel.
More than 300 coffeeshops are located throughout the city, each offering their unique vibe and atmosphere.
7. Anne Frank House 7. Visit the Albert Cuyp
This museum and former hiding place of Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank is located on the Prinsengracht.
The Albert Cuyp market is the busiest in all of the Netherlands and one of the largest daytime markets in Europe.
8. Madame Tussauds 8. Relax in the Vondelpark
The famous wax museum has a branch in Amsterdam, located at Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace.
Escape the crowded streets in the city center and relax in the Vondelpark, the most famous public park in Amsterdam.
9. Heineken Experience 9. Explore the Jordaan
Visit the Heineken Experience and learn everything about the world of Heineken! Enjoy a beer afterwards.
Explore the Jordaan area, which features many small streets, courtyards, bars and restaurants.
10. Artis 10. Shop at the PC Hooftstraat
The oldest zoo in Amsterdam, which was founded in 1838, is enjoyed by both the young and the old.
Located near the Vondelpark, the PC Hooftstraat is the most luxurious shopping street in Amsterdam.
                
     
Other popular Amsterdam Attractions
     
Museums Sights Tours and Activities
CoBrA Museum Carre Ajax Tour
Hermitage Amsterdam Centraal Station Beerbike
Historical Museum Concert Building Brouwerij 't IJ
Huis Marseille De Negen Straatjes Coster Diamonds Tour
Jewish Historical Museum De Waag Dinner at Pasta e Basta
Marihuana & Hemp Museum Felix Meritis Stelling van Amsterdam
Museum Amstelkring Flower market  
Museum of Bags and Purses Kalverstraat  
Museum van Loon Leidse square  
National Maritime Museum Molen van Sloten  
National Museum of Modern Art Muziekgebouw aan t ij  
NEMO Nieuwmarkt  
Rembrandthouse Noordermarkt  
Resistance Museum Rembrandt square  
Schuttersgallerij Schreierstoren  
Tropenmuseum Tuschinski Theate  
Willet Holthuysen Museum Westerkerk  
     
     
     
 

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