Discover the best activities in Amsterdam. From museums and canal cruises to unique experiences, find the perfect outing for your visit.
The Amsterdam Airport Express, rides between the city centre and Schiphol Airport without any transfers. It’s the most convenient public transport option if you're staying in the city centre. During the day it drives every 7 to 15 minutes and at night the N97 Niteliner takes over, running once an hour.
Two art shows, one extraordinary building and 325 works by the greatest painters in Dutch history. Fabrique des Lumières takes the art pieces off the museum wall and immerse you in a unique show with music that shifts from tranquil to fierce as the paintings move around you.
The only museum in the world dedicated entirely to microbes, located on the ARTIS grounds in the heart of Amsterdam. The museum makes the invisible visible: living microbes, microscopes and interactive displays show you a world that's everywhere around you and inside you, but impossible to see with the naked eye. Entry includes daily Lab Talks with Micropia's own lab technicians and other interactive activities.
Rent a bike for €16.50 per 24 hours, long enough to cycle the historic centre in the morning, take a free ferry to NDSM in the afternoon, and still have time to bike somewhere for dinner. The bikes come with two locks, a phone holder and a city map. The staff adjust the bike to your height at pick-up and walk you through the lock system. Ideal for anyone who wants to move through Amsterdam the way locals do, without a fixed itinerary or a deadline.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is a 19th-century zoo in the heart of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe (opened in 1838) and surrounded by Amsterdams historic canals. The entry includes the newly renovated Aquarium, the Planetarium, daily zookeeper talks, and on weekends a free guided tour. A good choice for families and anyone who wants a half-day outdoors in green space close to the city centre.
A5D flight simulation that takes you across the landscapes, history and landmarks of the Netherlands through three immersive shows. The flight takes over 22 Dutch locations, with synchronised motion, wind, mist and scent effects. During the flight you’ll pass over tulip fields, the windmills of Kinderdijk, the Wadden Sea, Rotterdam’s harbor and many other iconic landscapes across the country.
The Amsterdam Cheese Company Tasting is a 45-minute guided tasting of six Dutch Gouda cheeses, from young and creamy to aged and sharp, each paired with something that changes how the cheese tastes. The tasting is hosted by a cheese expert and takes place daily in a small group of maximum 12 people.
The Heineken Experience is a self-guided interactive tour through Heineken's original Amsterdam brewery, built in 1867. The tour takes you through the full brewing process, the brand's history and a series of immersive exhibits, and ends with two cold Heineken beers. A good choice for visitors who want to learn about this iconic beer in a entertaining way.
The Heineken Experience is a self-guided interactive tour through Heineken's original Amsterdam brewery, built in 1867. The tour takes you through the full brewing process, the brand's history and a series of immersive exhibits. In addition you get access to the rooftop and entry to Heineken Studio, where Heineken experiments with new brews. Entry includes the full base tour and 3 drinks.
Eight rooms of light, music and festival culture in a one hour. AMAZE takes you from the origin of sound through a laser show, a mirror maze and other surprising rooms. This is the only experience in Amsterdam built entirely around electronic music and the closest thing to a festival the city has indoors.
Soft light, water lilies and 150 years of Impressionism. The show follows the French painter through his life and masterpieces: the harbours of Normandy, the Seine at sunrise, the gardens of Giverny. All projected across 3,800 square meters of walls, floors and ceilings with music carefully chosen to make this a compelling experience.
The only outlet shopping center in close to Amsterdam , the complex features over 100 stores offering high-quality international and Dutch brands at year-round discounts of up to 70%
