Things to do
Let us help you plan your perfect holiday. Take in a tour, get adventurous or take the path less travelled and find out more about Amsterdam. And don't forget - Amsterdam is a cultural mecca buzzing with performances, exhibitions, and festivals all year round. Check our what's on guide to personalise your stay in this vibrant city.
Proost! Sampling beer in Amsterdam
From rich triples and fruity white beers to dark brown bocks and thirst-quenching pilsners, you’ll find plenty of tasty brews to sample in Amsterdam. Read more... »Floating Dutchman
It's a boat, it's a bus... it's the Floating Dutchman! Boat company Rederij Lovers launched Amsterdam's very own amphibious bus on 8 July 2011. Read more... »Ajax Experience
Ajax fans now have yet another opportunity to enjoy their favourite team. Using fun and interactive displays, the Ajax Experience immerses you the world of Amsterdam football. Read more... »Canal Bus – Three Hop-On-Hop-Off Tours
The Canal Bus offers 3 fabulous Hop-on-Hop-off Tours with 20 stops crisscrossing the city. Read more... »Amsterdam for the adventurous
Calling all the action heroes– Amsterdam has plenty of adventure experiences to thrill adrenaline-seekers! Read more... »Cirque du Soleil - Corteo
Cirque du Soleil presents its new show CORTEO in Amsterdam – a treat not to be missed! You can enjoy the show from 24 March to 3 June 2012. Read more... »Canal Cruising
Amsterdam has 165 canals with a total length of 100kms! With all that water it would be a pity not to get yourself into a floating vessel and explore Amsterdam’s canals. Read more... »Delftware: Tradition in blue and white
Delftware is found in many Dutch households and is enormously popular with tourists. But what is Delft pottery actually and where can you find some in Amsterdam? Read more... »Go wild at Artis Royal Zoo
Think Dutch wildlife and you might imagine pigeons, squirrels and ducks. But at Artis – Europe’s oldest zoo - you can experience the Big Five and more. Rain or shine there’s plenty to see and do at Artis. Read more... »Remember me, Amsterdam – Souvenir shopping
It won’t be hard finding a little something to remember Amsterdam by, but with such variety of souvenirs it will be hard to choose what to buy! Read more... »