Discover the best activities in Amsterdam. From museums and canal cruises to unique experiences, find the perfect outing for your visit.
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.
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.
The only official casino chain in the Netherlands, with two locations in Amsterdam. The casino offers American Roulette, Blackjack, Poker and more than 550 slot machines. Through our link, you can register online in advance for a free entry.
The Heineken VIP Tour is a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Heineken Experience, led by a personal guide and with around 10 participants per group. The tour takes you also into areas not open to general visitors, including the Heritage Quarter with a private collection of around 120,000 archive objects and one of two hidden bars where you will taste 5 premium Heineken beers, paired with snacks matched to each beer.
An interactive experience where you can explore our country’s best-known traditions, landscapes and cultural icons through 10 immersive rooms in just over an hour. You will step inside a canal boat, cycle to music, wander through a giant tulip field and watch Dutch masterpieces come to life.
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 Bols Cocktail 30 or 60 minutes workshop combines multimedia exhibits, interactive installations and a workshop where you learn the art of mixology. You will make two different cocktails and afterwards you can also another freshly prepared cocktail in the mirror bar.
The ARTIS Groote Museum is an interactive nature museum inside a 170-year-old monument on the ARTIS grounds in Amsterdam, built in 1855. The museum is mostly centred in us - humans - you’ll discover how we, together with: animals, plants, and microbes form one ecosystem. You will do this by touching, smelling, listening, and observing different installations.
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.
