Top 10 things you must Do in Amsterdam! Watch pictures!

An Amsterdam City Walk

This is the activity I recommend the most. Especially the guided tours (check the reviews of the guide beforehand) are a must for everyone visiting Amsterdam. You’ll learn more about the city it’s rich history and the guide knows the best places to visit, to enjoy the nightlife and to grab a bite. For this reason it is best to put this activity on your first day, the tips you’ll get will help you to make the best of the following ones.

Take a Bike Tour

The Dutch love traveling by bike, as well as a means of transport as a hobby and exercise. You’ll notice that there are an enormous amount of bikes in the capital city and see lots of people going about on their ‘fiets’ as they are called in Dutch. You even have to be careful not walking into one:) So what better way to enjoy Amsterdam and its surroundings than a bike tour? There are many tours available, like tours that include a cheese tasting, a clog demonstration, countryside tours and many more. Yes I know… I’m all about the tours… but I seriously think its the best way to get the know the city. And just check out the reviews these tours get, seems like everyone is truly enjoying them. A cheaper option would be to rent a bike and plan your own trip or free roam the city.

Canal Cruise

A great and relaxing way to view some of Amsterdam is by taking a cruise on what Amsterdam is famous for: it’s many canals. You can go for a day cruise or a night cruise, there’s the sightseeing cruise, the hop-on-hop-off canal bus, the pizza cruise, a cocktail and many more. And if you’re together with your loved one I would definitely go for a romantic dinner/candlelight cruise!

Visit the ‘De Pijp’ neighbourhood

De Pijp in Amsterdam is by many considered their favorite neighborhood and translates into ‘The Pipe’. The quarter was built to ease the overpopulated Jordaan district and to house laborers, this makes that De Pijp is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. Today its also known as the Latin Quarter of Amsterdam and is surely one of the most vibrant districts of the city. Visit one of the many typical Amsterdam pubs, the must see Albert Cuypmarket with its many shops and try one of the international restaurants. And afterwards you can relax with a stroll through the Sarphatipark, a peaceful oasis in a bustling neighborhood.

Albert Cuypmarkt

Named after the Dutch artist Albert Cuyp this large street market is the largest in the Netherlands. I already mentioned it in my paragraph on the ‘De Pijp’ neighborhood but it’s worth mentioning separately as well! Experience the real multicultural Amsterdam. Since 1904 the market has grown to over 300 stalls.

The Vondelpark

Vondelpark is the largest park in Amsterdam and the most popular and well known park all throughout the Netherlands. With over 10 million visitors each year it surely is one of Amsterdam’s most visited ‘attractions’. Especially during the spring and summer many are relaxing and enjoying the sun while having a picnic, drinking a beer or smoking a joint. There’s people jogging, rollerblading, a free open air theater (June, July and August), several cafe’s, monuments and more. Best thing to do here? Have a picnic in the park and go people-watching. More about the Vonderpark

The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national art and history museum that features over 8,000 exhibitions of works of art and historical artifacts highlighting the rich and storied culture of the Dutch. It is the most popular museum of the Netherlands and I personally love this one! It showcases the works of famed artists, Frans Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt, just to name a few. More about the Rijksmuseum

The Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is where Anne Frank and her family hid during the German occupation in World War II. Its a historical museum showcasing Anne’s life, the secret annex and an exhibition on discrimination and persecution. A museum with a collection and story that’s sure to impress.

Van Gogh Museum

This museum houses the largest collection of works from Vincent Van Gogh in the entire world (how surprising right:)). Van Gogh is one of most famous painters in the history of the Netherlands (and the world!). It comprises 200 paintings, 400 drawings, and 700 letters by Vincent van Gogh.

The Royal Theatre Carré

If you’re into theater (and possibly even when you’re not!) this is one stop not to be missed! This theater only seems to be getting raving reviews on how wonderful a show was given, how great sounds was and how beautiful the building. So why not attend one of the shows?