10 Best Experiences in Amsterdam

When we talk about things to see and do in Amsterdam, the variety of tourist attractions are all around us.

Famous for its stories among canals, traditional windmills, cultural richness and beer, the capital of the Netherlands is a cosmopolitan destination not to be missed. And here I want to help you by showing you the top 10 unforgettable experiences in Amsterdam.

Holland, the west coast of the Netherlands, presents such a lively cultural richness that many know this country simply as "Holland". But what better way to experience it than from above?

Booking the This is Holland experience gives you an incredible view with special effects to immerse you in this immersive adventure. You will see iconic landscapes such as the tulip fields or Zaanse Schans and its windmills in a new perspective.

In addition, there is a special video projection that will show you cartographically what the Netherlands looks like today. The complete experience consists of four shows, including a 5D flying experience. Don't miss this amazing adventure where you will discover the Netherlands and its history while having fun.

Interesting details

• Address: Overhoeks Plein 51, 1031 KS.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday between 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Price: from 28 €.
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card" and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

Booking a visit to the Heineken brewery in Amsterdam is a must. And this was the city where the foundations and evolution of this beer were gestated until the world began to enjoy the Heineken Experience.

The brewery was founded in the heart of Amsterdam in 1867 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken and was in operation until 1988. Years later, in 2001, it reopened its doors as a museum. The star product of the Netherlands expanded its borders and now its followers visit Amsterdam to learn about its history and curiosities.

This experience offers a tour of the mythical taste of Heineken beer and its secrets, those that keep it in the top of the best beers worldwide. Be sure to drink your beers of different types of beer, taste their latest innovations and take away souvenirs in this guided tour for over 18s only.

Details of interest

• Address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE.
• Hours: Monday to Thursday between 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 am and 9:00 pm.
• Price: from 27 €.
• Duration: 2.5 hours approximately.
• Included in the tourist pass "I Amsterdam city card" and in the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

Are you ready to escape reality and reconnect with yourself in an immersive experience? Then don't hesitate to visit AMAZE in Amsterdam. This facility invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory journey prepared by experts with more than 30 years of experience in designing special effects for shows.

AMAZE offers you a wide range of interactive exhibits divided into seven rooms to accompany you through a captivating world of images, sounds and technology.

If you like electronic music, you will be delighted to know that the ID&T group (the founders of Dutch Dance) are involved in the creation of the rooms. At AMAZE, visual effects are combined with multiple sensors and cameras to easily interact with the environment.

Interesting details

• Address: Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR, 3 minutes walk from Isolatorweg metro station.
• Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday between 13:00 and 23:30. Fridays between 13:00 and 24:00. Saturdays between 12:00 and 24:00 and Sundays between 12:00 and 21:00.
• Price: from 27 €.
• Included when buying the Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass

The Tulip Experience is one of the most iconic springtime experiences in the Netherlands. If you're looking for a relaxing and picturesque getaway, then run out and buy your tickets to Keukenhof Park, the world's largest flower garden covering 32 hectares of land around Lisse, the tulip region of Holland.

With more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, this floral paradise boasts its nickname as the garden of Europe and has received around 800,000 visitors every year since 1950. Dare to walk along the park's 15 kilometers of paths and admire more than 30 flower and plant exhibits.

Learn about the history of the Keukenhof and let yourself be carried away by its fragrances and colorful atmosphere. Discover its origins in the kitchen of the palace of Countess Jacoba van Beieren. In addition, you can participate in various activities suitable for the whole family.

Interesting details

• Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday during the months of March and May between 08:00 and 19:30 hours; ideal to write down among your things to do in Amsterdam in spring.
• Price: from 22€.
• Included in the Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.

If you're a lover of culture and history, booking your tickets for Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience is definitely a must-do on your list of things to see and do in the city.

Discover the secrets behind the master of Baroque painting and printmaking as you explore the reconstruction of his studio, admire projections of his works and get up close to the circle of people most influential in his life. The experience will take you back to the times of the Dutch artist in the 17th century for a closer look at his legacy in Holland.

During the experience you will have an audio guide available in English that accompanies the projections to further immerse you in the world of Rembrandt. This impressive museum will transport you into the world of the famous Dutch painter as you explore his life and work in an immersive experience in one of Amsterdam's finest museums.

Details of interest

• Address: Weteringschans 2, 1017 SG.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
• Price: from 17 €.
• Duration: about 25 minutes
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card" and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

Amsterdam's Museum District is home to the Van Gogh Museum, the Bowling House and Cocktail & Genever, the Rijksmuseum, the Moco Museum and the world's oldest diamond polishing factory: the Royal Coster Diamonds, the site of this experience.

By booking tickets to the Diamond Museum, you can visit four villas dating back to the 17th century to see the royal jewels up close and learn about their fascinating history as they are explained how they have been shaped and polished since 1840. You can then have your picture taken with an authentic diamond cutting table as part of the scenery.

Learn how to distinguish diamonds, polishing techniques and why some sparkle more than others. At the end of this informative tour you receive a special gift bag to store your family's jewelry. Live a diamond experience on a par with Empress Sisi, Queen Victoria or Prince Napoleon.

Details of interest

• Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2, 1071 CZ.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday between 09:00 and 17:00.
• Price: from 15 €.
• Included in the Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.

It's time to set aside everyday worries to unleash the curiosity, creativity and ingenuity of your inner child and have the time of your life. What are you waiting for to book tickets to the WONDR Experience?

This experience takes you on an adventure filled with confetti rain, marshmallows, bouncy castles, karaoke booths and even a special Disney room, all in one place! 90 minutes of entertainment, fun and passion for the art of interactive museums.

WONDR's eclectic experience takes you back to your childhood for a while and extends a warm invitation to reconnect with yourself. On the other hand, in the midst of this positive atmosphere, the Galaxy Café awaits you with those whimsical treats you love so much to close this beautiful experience.

Details of interest

• Address: Meeuwenlaan 88, 1021 JK.
• Hours: Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 19:00.
• Price: from 28 €.
• Included in the tourist pass: not included in any of the city passes at the moment, but children under 2 years old are welcome free of charge.

Amsterdam's Red Light District is one of the most unique places in the city. The streets are filled with neon lights and girls offer their sexual services through the windows.

Although in the interest of sustainable tourism, guided tours have been restricted in this area, you can learn about the history of the world's oldest profession and its close relationship to the city by purchasing tickets to Amsterdam's Red Light Secrets

This unusual museum, housed in a former brothel in the Red Light District, is the only one in the world dedicated to prostitution. You can tour its rooms, visit sex shops, sit behind the famous windows and listen to the stories of the sex workers themselves. You can also read the Wall of Confessions, a collection of confessions written by visitors to the museum.

Details of interest

• Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP.
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm. Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 and 23:00.
• Price: from 17 €.
• Included in the tourist pass: Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.
• In this publication we share with you more details about the experiences in the Red Light District of Amsterdam.

When you think of the Netherlands, what comes to mind? The Red Light District? The Anne Frank House? The museums? The canals?...

The canals are probably what most people associate with Amsterdam. Thanks to the way the Amstel River runs through the city, locals have made passing through the Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, the city's canals, their main way of getting around.

Besides being one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, it is possible to take a cruise on Amsterdam's canals. No matter if it is day or night, you can book your Amsterdam canal cruise and have one of the best panoramic views from this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Interesting details

• Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday between 09:00 and 22:00.
• Price: from 21 €.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card" and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

If you love spirits, you must visit the award-winning Dutch cocktail and gin museum: the House of Bols. It is located opposite the Moco Museum, at the seventh stop of your Amsterdam sightseeing bus.

Lucas Bols, the oldest distilled spirits brand in the world, has been making spirits in Amsterdam since 1575. They have 38 types of liqueurs to taste, from the Original gin from 1820, to the fruit liqueur from 1771. At the Mirror Bar you can learn how to make drinks like a pro and there is also an area where the bartenders will teach you how to make it with your own bottle.

House of Bols boasts of having won the Dutch Design Award for best exhibition and experience thanks to its fusion of history, innovation and contemporary design.

Details of interest

• Address: Paulus Potterstraat 12 14 16, 1071 CZ.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm.
• Price: from 17,5 €.
• Included in the tourist pass "I Amsterdam city card".