53 activities in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Beat the queues and enjoy fast track admission to one of Amsterdam’s greatest attractions: the Van Gogh Museum which is in Museum Square.

Highlights
- Step inside and marvel at the biggest collection of Van Gogh's artwork
- Roam around the various exhibitions which take a closer look at 19th century art history

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a must for all visitors to Amsterdam. This modern building houses the largest collection of paintings by the tortured artist anywhere in the world. You can trace the artist’s development, comparing his work to that of his contemporaries and predecessors. Some of the great artworks you can admire here include the Potato Eaters, the Sunflowers and some of his haunting self-portraits. The museum also houses an extensive collection of exhibitions on different subjects from 19th Century art history. You will also be able to have a look around the museum shop and enjoy a coffee at the museum cafe.

Admission and 1 hour Canal Cruise
Find out why Amsterdam is known as the Venice of the North on a one hour cruise as you discover part of the network of 100 kilometres of canals, around 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. Enjoy great views of the some of the city's most beautiful spots from one of our deluxe barges.
Cruise through the old city centre as you admire gabled merchants' mansions, old churches and warehouses dating from Holland's Golden Age in the 17th Century, as well as numerous bridges, typical houseboats and the unique ambiance of this fascinating city.

Admission and 24 hours Hop on-Hop off Boat Ticket
Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam is the best way to explore the city. Enjoy unlimited canal cruises through the historic canal district whenever and wherever you want! The routes of the Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam are designed to cover all major points of interest. Follow your own program and enjoy the flexibility of this unique sightseeing experience.

Admission and 24 hours Hop on-Hop off Bus Ticket
Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam is the best way to explore the city. Enjoy unlimited access and hop on the iconic red buses whenever and wherever you want! The routes of the Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam are designed to cover all major points of interest. Follow your own program and enjoy the flexibility of this unique sightseeing experience.

Duration
Canal cruises: 1 hour

Start/opening time:
Canal cruises
Summer season (23rd March - 29th October ): Daily departures between 9am - 10pm.
Winter season (30th October - 22nd March ): Daily departures between 9:30am - 9:30pm
Van Gogh Museum:
From Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm and on Fridays from 9am to 10pm

Hop on - Hop off Buses and Boats
• Summer season (March 18 - November 3):
Bus: Daily frequent departures from 9:15am to 6pm. Every 15 -20 minutes
Green Boat Line: Daily frequent departures from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Every 40 minutes
Blue Boat Line: Daily frequent departures from 9:30am to 6 pm. Every 30 minutes

• Winter season (November 4 - March 17):
Bus: Daily frequent departures from 9:30am to 5:15pm
Boat: Daily frequent departures from 10am to 5pm

Languages
Audioguide for the canal cruise and hop on - hop off boats and buses: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Cantonese), Japanese, Polish, Czech, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Swedish, Finnish and Croatian

Redeem information
Voucher type: E-Voucher
E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Van Gogh Museum
Prins Hendrikkade 25 - Amsterdam - NL
For Canal Cruise, please go to the address mentioned above.

End point: You can Hop On and Hop Off at any of the stops.

Guide options
Guide type: Not included
Tips type: Optional

Requirements
Please, we ask that you go as far in advance as possible to the ticket collection point (Damrak 26) to obtain tickets to the Van Gogh Museum and reconfirm the museum's schedule

Enjoy a popular tour from Amsterdam to the most picturesque rural areas of Holland by coach. Zaanse Schaans is an open-air museum. It represents a traditional village with its historical windmills and wooden houses. Inside one of the windmills you will get to know its history, and how this place became a strategic location.

Edam is listed as UNESCO World Heritage town since 1996. And in the 16th century it became one of the most important port cities in the north of Holland, though its worldwide fame is due to its cheese market. There we will visit a local farm where you’ll witness the traditional way of making Dutch cheese.

Next, we make our way to Volendam via the polders. In this typical fishing village, you’ll get a chance to take a photo in typical costumes or try some of the local fish by the harbour.

Finally, head over to Marken, a peninsula in Markermeer and a former island inhabited by fishermen. Its quaint architecture attracts tourists and visitors through the year.

Go online and discover hidden art treasures and see the best paintings of the Golden and 19th Century.

Get insights from a professional art historian.

Learn all about the famous Dutch art masters.

Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Rembrandt Art lovers rejoice!

Get ready for an amazing virtual tour of the Rijksmuseum with art historian host. Admire the masterpieces of the best Dutch Masters, from the golden age with Rembrandt until the wonderful Vincent van Gogh.

During this unique experience, you'll listen to unknown Rembrandt and Van Gogh's stories and learn about the latest news & recent discoveries about their work from a passionate art historian.

Languages:
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: E-Voucher
E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
You can enjoy this online experience wherever you are located as long as you have internet access and the required equipment.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 1 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
After your reservation has been confirmed, you will receive an email with a customised link to join your experience. Please note that the starting time of this experience is in the Amsterdam time zone (GMT+2).

Explore the beautiful Dutch countryside with this full-day private tour from Amsterdam. The Netherlands have a fantastic network of public busses and tramways in and around Amsterdam. This option therefor offers you the possibility to privately explore the countryside in an ECO-friendly way. Another plus is the flexibility. The busses and trams run that often, that in case you want to stay a bit longer somewhere, there will be no stress as we just catch the next service.

Meet your personal guide at your hotel and hop on the tramway towards central station. Then enjoy a scenic 45-minute ride to the island of Marken. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Marken and enjoy stunning views over the Markermeer. Visit a local museum to discover how the people of Marken used to live. Enjoy some free time before you catch the boat to Volendam. This boat ride originally was one of the regular connections for the Inhabitants of Marken to reach the mainland.

At arrival in Volendam you will embark on a short walking tour of the famous fisherman village. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent’s Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction).

After some free time to explore Volendam, set off for the next stop on the tour: the charming medieval village of Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being sold.

During this full day tour packed with interesting details and picturesque sights, you will visit a local cheese shop to try some real Dutch cheese. Your guide will also take you to a wooden shoe maker to demonstrate how clogs are being made.

At the end of the day you will be taken back to your hotel in Amsterdam.

After leaving Amsterdam, you can enjoy a comfortable coach ride as you make your way to your first stop, Zaanse Schans. Located on the banks of the River Zaan, you will visit a true open-air museum, a traditional village where you will find windmills and beautiful houses from times gone by. Head inside a mill and learn first-hand about the uses, operations and different types of windmills before you can enjoy some free time.

After a short rest, you will get to enjoy a tour of Edam, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its international fame is thanks to its famous cheese market, which is still open during in the summer months. Explore the historic centre with your guide and appreciate the pure essence of Dutch culture with several stops in some of the most interesting places to see.

As you journey on to Volendam, you will make a stop local farm where you will get the chance to watch the traditional way Gouda cheese is made, and you will even get to sample the many varieties!

At lunchtime you will arrive at the final stop, the quaint port city of Volendam, where you will have some free time to meander through its labyrinth of narrow streets and canals whilst admiring its striking wooden houses. As you´re here you can enjoy some of the local delicacies from the street vendors and numerous restaurants - there is something for everyone. If you are a fish lover, you will be impressed with the exquisite fish from the area.