See and do

Rijksmuseum Rembrandt Night's Watch painting

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See and do

With world-class museums, quirky festivals, theatre shows, live music, laid-back bars and Michelin restaurants, there's never a shortage of things to do in Amsterdam! Take in an exhibition at a famous museum, discover the city's hidden gems or go on a canal cruise. And don't miss ticking off the top 20 things to do in Amsterdam!

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Top 20 things to do in Amsterdam

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People in brown bar Bierproeflokaal In De Wildeman

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Things to see in Amsterdam

In de Waag at Nieuwmarkt.

Attractions and sights

Streetart works at Straat Museum

Museums and galleries

Cafe Slijterij Oosterling brown bar

Restaurants and bars

Things to do in Amsterdam

Shoppers at the Negen Straatjes shopping area.

Shops and markets

Amsterdamse Bos Water Bikes

Nature and active

A little girl sitting on her dads shoulders during Keti Koti 2023 at Museumplein.

Family and kids

See and do this season

Browse all spring activities

Keukenhof - which is both a tourist attraction and a showcase for the Dutch flower-growing industry - displays millions of blooms every spring.

Reasons to visit Amsterdam in spring

13 March 2026

H'ART Museum exhibition 'Happy Birthday Amsterdam'

Cultural tips for Amsterdam this spring

02 March 2026

People Hiking at Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland

Spring day trips around the Amsterdam Area

20 February 2026

People dining in Vondeltuin.

New in Town (March 2026)

05 March 2026

Best spring and summertime venues

18 August 2025

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Asparagus, lamb and foraging: spring season specialities in Amsterdam

10 July 2025

Irene de Bruijne

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A couple walks trough the garden of Huis Marseille.

Free things to do in Amsterdam

08 October 2025

Sherlocked escape room interior with lasers

Things to do in Amsterdam for groups

26 June 2025

Overview of Dam Square with a view of the National Monument

Things to do on a solo trip to Amsterdam

07 April 2025

A couple crossing the bridge towards het Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.

Things to do with your parents when they visit Amsterdam

31 July 2025

Kids crafting during Keti Koti Festival 2022 in the Oosterpark.

Best things to do with kids in Amsterdam

11 December 2025

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder our lord in the attic museum, Oudezijds Voorburgwal.

Amsterdam’s best hidden gems

10 July 2025

To truly experience Amsterdam, be sure to explore the greater Amsterdam Area.

Read the official I amsterdam Area Guide

From the picturesque dunes of Amsterdam Beach to the modern architecture of New Land, the I amsterdam Area Guide is a must-read for anyone exploring beyond the city centre.

The magazine is downloadable online and available in copy in our Iamsterdam Store.