105 activitati in Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

Combine a guided tour with a boat trip on the canals, and visit places and curiosities of the city that will you will never forget Highlights - Visit the most charming areas - Stroll through the iconic floating flower market - Enjoy a unique perspective of the city with a pleasant cruise through its canals Walking Tour through Amsterdam Discover the magic of one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe with a guided walking tour through the oldest parts of the city. Starting from Amsterdam Central Station, located close to the center, you can admire its wonderful Neo-Renaissance style architecture before heading to Dam Square, the foundation of the city. From here, you will head to the famous Red Light District, especially known for its striking shop windows and its red lights, in in the middle of it all you can find the rises the oldest church building in the city, Oude Kerk. Stroll through Chinatown, full of restaurants, boutique shops and home to the most important Buddhist temple in Europe. Continue the tour by heading to De Waag, one of the most well preserved buildings in Amsterdam, and the Jewish Quarter. The latter is closely associated with the painter Rembrandt (there is a square that bears his name) and has become a popular area thanks to its medieval buildings and the Waerlooplein flea market. Take a stroll through the square where Monet painted one of his most beautiful paintings and finish the tour at the iconic floating flower market, where you will find all varieties of flowers and tulip bulbs, a symbol of the Netherlands. Boat trip through the canals If you are on vacation in Amsterdam, you cannot give up the chance to take a boat trip through its multiple canals, which, since the city was established have been an important economic and cultural engine. Known as the Venice of the North, Amsterdam has an astounding 165 canals spanning more than 100 kilometres! Sail through its calm waters and enjoy a different perspective of the city: the barge houses, the building facades and the bridges. Duration Walking tour: 3 hours. Boat tour: 75 minutes. Start/opening time Walking tour: 10am. Boat tour: Daily from 10am to 5:45pm. Languages Spanish Others With this package you can walk down our historical guide Amsterdam while enjoying a boat ride through the canals. Boat ride is not linked to any specific day or time, so you can do it when it suits you.

Despite what each one can say on a personal level about the existence of this area and the services that we can find in it; The guided tour of the Red Quarter is a classic. There is not a single tourist who does not know of his existence and asks for him. But where is it, what can we see, and above all ... is it safe? The Red Light District is located in the center of the city being one of the oldest. The area was already known as a prostitution center in the past, which is why it never changed its location. But enjoying our guided tour of Red Light District is much more than seeing the typical shop windows with prostitutes. It means enjoying its winding cobbled streets, its old church (Oude Kerk), its architecture. Do you really want to know how the famous Red Light District works? Through a walking tour we will discover the oldest area of ​​the city, where the Red Light District is currently located. In it, an expert guide will show the most hidden corners of this famous neighborhood and will talk about the history, functioning and current legislation of prostitution in Amsterdam. In the same way, the presence of numerous Coffee Shops can be observed, which will give rise to talk about the regulation of drugs such as marijuana and mushrooms, as well as the current situation around these issues. At nightfall its streets are frequented by curious, tourists and locals, we will enter this world being trapped by the red lights that show off the showcases. Others From the 1st April, this tour will no longer take you through certain streets with prostitution.

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. You’ll see the city the way it really is – from the Golden Bend to Overhoeks, the city’s newest quarter, and from the Music Building in the harbor to the impressive (replica of a ) VOC ship outside of the Maritime museum. All departures offer a Personal Audio System. This offers audio commentary in a choice of 19 languages (free earphones are supplied). There is also a special audio story for the kids! This is the ideal way to enjoy the Dutch capital for first-time visitors. Audioguide languages Dutch, English, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Thai, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Swedish, Korean & Hindi

Join us on this 3-hour tour where we will get to know the most charming and emblematic areas of Amsterdam. At the hand of one of our expert guides we will talk about the past and the present of the city, trying to obtain the most complete vision possible of what is one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe. Beginning our tour at the Central Train Station, we will enter the Canal Ring, built in the seventeenth century and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here we will learn about the authentic palaces that were built by the wealthiest merchants during the Dutch Golden Age. On the way, we will see the narrowest house in Amsterdam, as well as a large part of the famous boat houses and floating houses, where the inhabitants of the city still live. Next, we will discover what for many is the most beautiful neighborhood of Amsterdam, the Jordaan, known for its bohemian atmosphere and for being the cradle of great Dutch artists. In it, we will find the famous brown cafes, symbols of Amsterdam life and Dutch culture, and stroll through the streets of what may seem like a small village on the edge of the city. Leaving the Jordaan, right on the channel that marks the border of the neighborhood, the Prinsengracht, we will find what is probably the most famous house in Amsterdam, the house of Anne Frank. There we will tell you in detail its history, as well as the terrible way in which the Second World War was lived in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Before continuing our route, we will also know the church that Ana listened to and mentioned so many times in her diary, the Westerkerk, and where, in addition, one of the most important characters in the history of the city is buried. Following our route, we will visit the popular district of the 9 streets, a picturesque neighborhood full of local shops where there are many shops selling vintage clothing and handicrafts, as well as art galleries. Perfect for you to take note of the guide's recommendations. if you want to go back to do some shopping! Later, we will go to the area of ​​Leidseplein, the nucleus of the nightlife of Amsterdam, where numerous restaurants, live music bars and the largest coffeeshop of the famous Bull Dog brand will accumulate. It will also be a good time for you to take ideas for your free time in the city! Before finishing our tour, we will walk through the Vondelpark, the largest and most important park in the city, known as the lung of Amsterdam. Finally, we will arrive at the museum area, Museumplein, where you will find, among others, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Languages Spanish

Glide through the hauntingly beautiful canals of Amsterdam on this one of a kind cruise that doesn't only invite you to discover the charm of the canals, but also takes you to see no less than 100 of Amsterdam's most iconic highlights. Don’t think about it twice, hop aboard and fall in love with the charm of one of the most enchanting European capitals. Exploring a city on foot is so passé; what’s more, when you have countless serpentine canals crisscrossing all around you, how can you resist the temptation to explore the city along those watery roads? Climb onto our comfortable cruise, sit down, relax and don't forget to leave all your worries behind on the cobbled road. Soon after you set off, there will be no doubt in your mind as to why UNESCO awarded Amsterdam's canals World Heritage status. This is the ultimate way to explore Amsterdam, easily one of the most romantic cities in Europe. As you slowly float through the dreamy canals, you will set eyes upon a series of homes from a variety of ages. See houses dating back to the Golden Age, others from the Westerkek and even the eerie former home of Anne Frank, the teenager author of the diary carrying her name. This cruise is the perfect way to combine relaxation with education. So lay back and relish absorbing the magnificent sights and the enlightening information during a day of wonders. Frequency Every 30 minutes. Languages Audio guide available in Dutch, Polish, Korean, English, Turkish, Indonesian, French, Russian, Thai, German, Japanese, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Hebrew, Spanish, Cantonese, Portuguese and Arabic.

THIS IS HOLLAND is a unique flying experience: it doesn’t just show you the Netherlands, it lets you live it. Breath taking filming gives you a spectacular perspective from the air and new insights into how the Netherlands was created. Thanks to the astonishing special effects projected on a huge domed screen, you feel like you’re soaring over the must-sees sites of the Netherlands. The term ‘Time flies, when you’re having fun!” couldn’t be more appropriate here, before you know it, you’re outside again, with an unforgettable experience to last a life time. First, you get an overview of how the Netherlands was created: how it was made by people who weren’t deterred by all the water. Using mounds, dikes, windmills and polders, they succeeded in reclaiming land from the sea, creating this extraordinary country below sea level. The highpoint of THIS IS HOLLAND is The Flight Experience: you feel like you’re really flying. Your seat will tilt during the eight-minute long film that guides you through a breath taking journey along many beautiful places in our country. Atmospheric effects like wind, mist and smells, makes it feel as though you’re really flying through the air, crossing dikes and braving storms. Take your seat... fasten your seatbelt... and fly! After the flight you can relax in our Holland lounge. THIS IS HOLLAND devotes special attention to the 10 areas of the Netherlands that are listed as official UNESCO World Heritage sites. You’ll find out a lot about the Netherlands in a very short time!

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF FLYING OVER THE NETHERLANDS? NOW YOU CAN! Experience a unique 5D flight over all the must-sees in the Netherlands. Feel the wind through your hair as you fly over Dutch world heritage sties. Smell the tulips and see the Windmills and Delta Protection works form an aerial perspective. THIS IS HOLLAND is a unique flying experience: it doesn’t just show you the Netherlands, it lets you live it. Breath taking filming gives you a spectacular perspective from the air and new insights into how the Netherlands was created. Thanks to the astonishing special effects projected on a huge domed screen, you feel like you’re soaring over the must-sees sites of the Netherlands. The term ‘Time flies, when you’re having fun!” couldn’t be more appropriate here, before you know it, you’re outside again, with an unforgettable experience to last a life time. First, you get an overview of how the Netherlands was created: how it was made by people who weren’t deterred by all the water. Using mounds, dikes, windmills and polders, they succeeded in reclaiming land from the sea, creating this extraordinary country below sea level. The highpoint of THIS IS HOLLAND is The Flight Experience: you feel like you’re really flying. Your seat will tilt during the eight-minute long film that guides you through a breath taking journey along many beautiful places in our country. Atmospheric effects like wind, mist and smells, makes it feel as though you’re really flying through the air, crossing dikes and braving storms. Take your seat... fasten your seatbelt... and fly! After the flight you can relax in our Holland lounge. THIS IS HOLLAND devotes special attention to the 10 areas of the Netherlands that are listed as official UNESCO World Heritage sites. You’ll find out a lot about the Netherlands in a very short time!

Experience the famous Dutch cheeses during the cheese tasting by Henri Willig. You will learn all about how those delicious Henri Willig cheeses are being made, why the Dutch are so into this dairy product and you get to taste 5 different types yourself. Also, we will poor you some matching wine and/or beer and give a voucher that entitles you for a 10% discount in the shop. The cheese tasting is right in the center of Amsterdam. During this 45 minute experience, our story teller in traditional Dutch costume will tell you all there is to know regarding the Dutch cheeses. You will see a movie, subtitled in the language of your choice, where Henri Willig himself will explain about the process of making cheese. After this, you will get the chance to taste 5 different flavors of this typical Dutch product. As the locals like to dip their cheese with mustard, we will present some dips as well. Accompanied with some local brewed beer and/or tasty wines, you will get to understand why the Dutch are so fond of their cheeses. After the cheese tasting, you will receive a discount voucher to buy cheese, ‘stroopwafels’ of Dutch gingerbread in the shop downstairs.

The National Maritime Museum Located in the heart of Amsterdam in a historical building built in 1656 as a former storehouse for the Admiralty. Be inspired by one of the world’s biggest maritime collections, artifacts and art. We are trendsetting, accessible and culturally relevant, with innovative ways of telling our stories. Exhibition | Republic At Sea This gallery is a great place to start your visit to the National Maritime Museum. It’s an exhibition that tells how the Netherlands is linked to the sea via trade and war. Admirals were heroes that rose and fell (usually in battle) within a few years, while countries could be best of friends and sworn enemies within the same time. It also covers daily life in the Netherlands as a republic from the 17th and 18th centuries onwards.  Docked Ship | East Indiaman Amsterdam ( *Due to major maintenance the ship cannot be visited from 3 Sep 2020 – end of March 2021) Step back in time and onto a replica 1749 VOC East Indiaman ship called ‘Amsterdam’. It’s docked right beside the National Maritime Museum. Here, you’ll experience a ship from the so-called Dutch ‘golden age’, life-like displays about sea travel, squeezing into the captain’s quarters, firing a canon, or hanging in a sailor’s hammock. Board into the ship’s bow and you can take an exciting VR voyage over central Amsterdam. Experience life in a bustling city harbor at the beginning of the 17th century. Clipper Stad Amsterdam During the maintenance of the East Indiaman, the ship Clipper Stad Amsterdam will moor at the National Maritime Museum as from 12 September 2020 to 1 September 2021. The ship can only be visited every Wednesday and Sunday between 11.00-16.00. Read more about the Clipper on this page. Highlights • Climb aboard the replica of East Indiaman Amsterdam from 1749 * • Clipper Stad Amsterdam impressive large sailing ship • Explore one of the world’s biggest maritime collections • Virtual Reality journey to experience the Dutch ‘golden age’ due to Corona measurements temporarily not available. • Enjoy the spectacular covered inner courtyard • Child-friendly activities Languages Audioguide available in Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean

Experience that ultimate Amsterdam night out that you have been waiting all your life. Join an insider guide and professional party animal who will take care of all the preparation to ensure that you have a night to never forget. This amazing Dutch pub crawl will take you to five of the best pubs in Amsterdam as well as a crazy club, in all of which you will be invited to sample a variety of free shots. What’s not to like about it? On this trip you can calmly put all your day to day worries aside and dedicate your absolute freedom to enjoying yourself. A night out in Amsterdam is guaranteed to be a blast. That is why on this pub crawl you will receive a free shot of Jägermeister, vodka, Sambuca or apple sour at every single venue where you stop to knock back some drinks. Also included in the tour is a souvenir t-shirt, the entrance price for one of the liveliest clubs in town and unlimited vodka shots between eight and half past eight – this will be your shining hour. Normally this type of outing has to be carefully calculated in advance: expenses, where to go… With this tour, you need not worry about any of that. The expert guide’s only concern is that you have the time of your life. The wildest route for you will be planned and prepared so that all you need to worry about is when you get your next drink. Languages English

Find out how the emotional phenomenon of happiness influences our health at The Happiness Project, a new exhibition at Body Worlds, the weird and wonderful travelling museum that uses real bodies to find the answer to puzzling scientific questions. This fascinating new exhibition by Gunther von Hagens, featuring more than 200 anatomical specimens of real human bodies, shows us the complexity, resilience and vulnerability of the human body. Worldwide, the Body Worlds exhibitions of the human form have drawn more than 40 million visitors. The Happiness Project is one in the world-famous series of exhibitions by Body Worlds, showing real, plastinated human bodies. Plastination, invented in 1977 by German anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens, is a method in which the fluid contained in bodily tissues is replaced by reactive polymers (such as silicone rubber) using a special vacuum process. Plastination completely stops the decay and dehydration of human tissue. This patented method makes it possible to view the inside of the human body in a revolutionary new way. Anyone with an interest in science, medicine, anatomy or psychology will find The Happiness Project an intriguing and enlightening way to spend the day. With in-depth and detailed examinations of the human form, the project attempts to shed light on that most elusive of human emotions, happiness, and is guaranteed to captivate visitors.

See the highlights of Amsterdam in this luxury double decker panoramic bus tour. The hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing Bus allows you to explore the best of Amsterdam at your own pace. Highlights - Explore Amsterdam at your own leisure - Hop off and on when you wish at one of the stops - Fab discounts, free WiFi on board and audioguide in 18 languages City sightseeing has never been easier! Enjoy the freedom to discover the beautiful canal city at your own leisure, with unlimited hop-on and hop-offs, Amsterdam is yours for the taking! With eleven stops all over the city allowing you to get on and off whenever you feel like it, you will have more time to see the sights. Learn about the city as you drive past historical buildings as you listen to the audio tour, providing a running commentary on the main sights and attractions in 18 different languages. What´s more, with free WiFi access on board you can enjoy the modern comforts aboard the iconic red double-decker bus. Simply hop on at any of the stops, but if you wish to make the complete tour, board at Central Station where you can visit the Red Light District and Sint Nicolaaskerk, continuing to Nieuwezijds Voorburgwaal, Westerkerk, Leidseplein, Museumplein, Stathouderskade, Waterlooplein, Muntplein, Damrak before returning to the point of departure at the Central Station. Attractions on the route include the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, the Van Gogh Museum, The Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt's House, the Floating Flower Market, the National Monument, as well as the location of one of the world's very first Stock Exchanges and the Skinny Bridge across the River Amstel. Make the most of your ticket with fantastic discounts to some of Amsterdam´s most popular attractions such as the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds, and the Ice Bar, and museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. All in all don´t miss the opportunity to take advantage of this great introduction to one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Languages (Audioguides) English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew. *City Sightseeing map winter For more information, you can find the winter map attached here. Also you can download the free City Sightseeing Amsterdam App for routes and departures, so you can reduce waiting times to a minimum. The app has live tracking of the buses and boats and extra information and tips for each stop, helping you make the most of your tour! Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Search for City Sightseeing Amsterdam.

This winter, Amsterdam will light up once again up during Amsterdam Light Festival. During this festival, the historical center of Amsterdam will be the unique décor of light sculptures, projections and installations by contemporary (inter)national artists. As can be expected, light will play a central role in the city as museums and institutions organize light-related activities, introducing visitors to innovations in light art. The festival is best viewed from the water, aboard the Water Colors Cruise. Languages Onboard commentary English and Dutch.

Highlights - Discover some of Banksy's most iconic artworks - Feel the art in a totally innovative way. - Enjoy priority access and skip the long entrance queues. Moco Museum in Amsterdam focuses on bringing modern and contemporary art to the public. After opening its doors in 2016, Moco has committed to exhibiting an iconic collection of art. Unique street art pieces, modern, and contemporary art by Banksy, Haring, Hirst, JR, Koons, Kusama, KAWS & more. Current Exhibitions • Artist THE KID: The Future is Old • Studio Irma: Reflecting Forward (Digital Immersive Art exhibition) • Banksy: Laugh Now • JR (featuring Emmy-nominated “The Gun Chronicles”) • Kusama Room Ongoing Exhibitions • Moco Masters: rotating collection of work • Moco Garden: rotating outdoor exhibition space. A visit to Moco is an unforgettable experience and a true eye-opener. Languages Audioguide available in Dutch, English, Italian, German, French and Spanish.

Discover the best-kept secret of Amsterdam and get an exclusive tour behind the scenes in the most famous high-end strip and sex-club in Amsterdam. During this one-hour tour, a former sex worker leads you through a beautiful, exclusive brothel in a discreet canal house next to the Heineken Experience. This is your chance to learn everything there is to know about legal prostitution in the Netherlands and to get answers to any burning questions about the Amsterdam sex industry! This Amsterdam brothel tour is given by a friendly and experienced former sex worker who you can ask anything you want. Listen to the funny, strange, and interesting stories that only real insiders in the industry can tell. You’ll hear what it’s like to be a sex worker in Amsterdam, learn about safety measures, local prices, and how prostitution in Amsterdam has changed over the years. Prejudices and stigmas are removed, and the work and industry are shown in a different light. During the tour, you’ll get to see all the rooms, including dressing rooms and bathrooms, and you’ll discover more about the historic building the sex club is located in. You’ll also have a chance to climb the stripper poles yourself. Show your sexiest moves while being photographed by friends or colleagues and share them on Instagram (#tourdebonton).

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change. Show your voucher and pick up your coffee with traditional Dutch Stroopwafel at the ticketoffice before boarding the ship. Top attractions: - Golden Bend - Overhoeks - Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Maritime Museum - VOC ship - NEMO Museum - City Canals of Amsterdam - Historical City Center - Amsterdam North - IJ River Audio languages: Dutch, English, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Thai, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Swedish, Korean, Hind. Others Included: Snackbox