Destinations in Amsterdam

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands
 (10 votes, 10 reviews)
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is mostly know for its canals and typical architecture. Amsterdam offers world-class sightseeing and museums, and it's a great city to see on foot or by bike.

Trails

Summary
Difficulty
Distance
The Nine Little Streets (De Negen Straatjes) Shopping Guide
Filled with specialty stores and boutiques, this area is a shopper's paradise
Easy
1.0 mi/
1.6 km
Jordaan Neighborhood Walking Tour
Hidden courtyards, cozy cafes, beautiful canals and 17th/18th century architecture
Easy
2.5 mi/
4.0 km
Red Light District Walking Tour
A colorful tour including "green" cafes, red lights, a brewery and a 14th century church
Easy
2.6 mi/
4.2 km
De Pijp Neighborhood Walking Tour
Heineken Experience, Cuypstraat Market, Sarphatipark, Amsterdam School architecture and more
Easy
2.6 mi/
4.2 km
Art & History Walking Tour
Take a walk through Amsterdam's history to learn why it remains one of the most influential cities in Europe
Easy
3.0 mi/
4.8 km
Pub Crawl
Enjoy Dutch and Belgian beers in some of Amsterdam's best pubs
Easy
7.3 mi/
11.7 km
A Family Tour on Bicycles
Enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor culture with children
Easy
7.5 mi/
12.1 km
Public Art Bicycle Tour
See Amsterdam through its revealing public art
Easy
8.1 mi/
13.0 km
City Center Bicycle Tour
Dam Square, the Old Church, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark and more
Easy
11.1 mi/
17.9 km
Guides
Art & History Walking Tour
Art & History Walking Tour
Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
 
Easy: 3.0 miles, Half day
Take a walk through Amsterdam's history to learn why it remains one of the most influential cities in Europe
City Center Bicycle Tour
City Center Bicycle Tour
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 11.1 miles, Half day
Dam Square, the Old Church, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark and more
A Family Tour on Bicycles
A Family Tour on Bicycles
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 7.5 miles, Full day
Enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor culture with children
De Pijp Neighborhood Walking Tour
De Pijp Neighborhood Walking Tour
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 2.6 miles, Half day
Heineken Experience, Cuypstraat Market, Sarphatipark, Amsterdam School architecture and more
Pub Crawl
Pub Crawl
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 7.3 miles, Half day
Enjoy Dutch and Belgian beers in some of Amsterdam's best pubs
Public Art Bicycle Tour
Public Art Bicycle Tour
Amsterdam, Netherlands
 
Easy: 8.1 miles, Half day
See Amsterdam through its revealing public art
Jordaan Neighborhood Walking Tour
Jordaan Neighborhood Walking Tour
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 2.5 miles, Half day
Hidden courtyards, cozy cafes, beautiful canals and 17th/18th century architecture
The Nine Little Streets (De Negen Straatjes) Shopping Guide
The Nine Little Streets (De Negen Straatjes) Shopping Guide
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 1.0 miles, Half day
Filled with specialty stores and boutiques, this area is a shopper's paradise
Red Light District Walking Tour
Red Light District Walking Tour
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
 
Easy: 2.6 miles, Half day
A colorful tour including "green" cafes, red lights, a brewery and a 14th century church
Community Trips
Schreierstoren (Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands) Photo
Schreierstoren (Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands) Photo
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Recht Boomsloot (Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands) Photo
Amsterdam Oude Zijde Amsterdam東半部(舊區)
by philipleets on Jun 21, 2008
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
6.5 miles
From Central Station to Scheepvaart Museum,then turn back to China street for lunch.
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A Bike Ride Around Amsterdam
by hudnall on Nov 27, 2008
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
20.0 miles
Jane and I are in Amsterdam visiting with our daughter Julie, her husband Marc, and our four-week old granddaughter Katie. Marc and Julie's neighbor Enno loaned us bikes today and took us on a bike tour around Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery, Anne Frank
by chris on Oct 28, 2007
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
8.6 miles
My last day in Amsterdam. Sites include Rembrandt's house, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery, and the Anne Frank House.
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Westerkerk (Jordaan, North Holland, Netherlands) Photo
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Amsterdam Grachtengordel west and island (西運河環帶及小島)
by philipleets on Jun 22, 2008
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
4.9 miles
From Dam through Anne Frank house to west islands area
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Morning walk along Singelgracht
by was on Jul 02, 2009
Jordaan, North Holland, Netherlands
5.8 miles
We woke up on time this morning after our long flight from home the day before. Decided rather than strain the brain with art museums we'd take advantage of the nice weather and get a walk in the cool morning air.We stopped at a nice cheese shop near our apt and had a wonderful lunch of dutch cheese and beer. 
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Amsterdam - Dam Square, Van Gogh, Canal Ride
by chris on Oct 27, 2007
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
13.7 miles
My first full day in Amsterdam.
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Geluidswandeling-Amsterdam-Noord
by Bentuman on Apr 17, 2011
Watergraafsmeer, North Holland, Netherlands
4.4 miles
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Varen met Marcello
by vortex on Jul 04, 2008
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
8.6 miles
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Steppen Amsterdam met Kinheim Softbalteam
by Lexandthecity on Oct 03, 2009
Watergraafsmeer, North Holland, Netherlands
7.9 miles
Wij van Lex and the City Tours organiseren ook graag jouw groepsuitje op de step.Op 3 oktober 2009 hebben wij een groepsuitje verzorgd voor het dames Kinheim Softbalteam uit Haarlem.Highlights:- Langs de Amstel- Over de grachten- Rembrandtplein- De Wallen- De 9 Straatjes- De Jordaan- Vondelpark- PC Hooftstraat- De Pijp.Onderweg hebben de dames vragen beantwoord over Amsterdam.Daarmee viel ons jaar T-shirt te winnen.
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Boating trip with friends in Amsterdam
by My_GuideJS on Jun 12, 2010
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
15.0 miles
Nice afternoon on the water with friends.

Reviews
garethwarrenjones
not bad at all. I'd go back.
Visited on May 27, 2012

by garethwarrenjones on Jul 14, 2012
asauerli
Fascinating city - If you get tired, visite the Tuschinsky museum near rembrandt plein. Do not miss the rijksmuseum and van Gogh museum nearby. Don't miss the acoustic guide, it's tenfold more fun for a little price.
Visited on Jul 06, 2011

by asauerli on Sep 25, 2011
Arma30
De Albert Cuypmarkt is erg gezellig en leuk om te bezoeken.
Visited on May 09, 2011

by Arma30 on May 16, 2011
cadat
I am Amsterdammer! See http://www.iamsterdam.com/nl/visiting
Visited on Feb 07, 2011

by cadat on Feb 07, 2011
PAA_Grachten_W
Amsterdam is great and I love working there
Visited on Jan 18, 2011

by PAA_Grachten_W on Jan 19, 2011
SanguinAddiction
loved it plan on returning
Visited on Nov 21, 2010

by SanguinAddiction on May 07, 2013
was
One of the greatest cities in the world.
Visited on Jul 04, 2009

by was on Jan 26, 2011
chris
I was only able to visit Amsterdam for a weekend but I loved every minute of it. Too many think of sex and drugs when they think of Amsterdam, and quickly forget about how this amazing city used to be one of the largest trade capitals of the world, and also had a huge influence on major art and social movements.

Some things I recommend doing:
-Visit the van Gogh museum. It is truly spectacular, and you are crazy if you don't enjoy it. -Take a ride through one of the many canals
-Visit Anne Frank's house
-Go to the Heineken brewery
-Walk through Dam square and check out the royal palace and the nearby old church.
-spend some time at the amsterdam city museum to learn about this history of the trading town and all that it grew into
-learn about rembrandt and look at some of the Dutch masters' masterpieces at the Rijksmusem.

I'm sure you will find something to do at night. Make sure to walk through the red light district at least once while you're there, just to see what it's like.

Visited on Oct 28, 2007

by chris on Nov 19, 2010
wales
many years ago i visited Amsterdam
Visited on Apr 11, 1992

by wales on Apr 07, 2013
DaanWouters
Go to Snoop Dogg's favorite: The Bulldog.

by DaanWouters on Jan 11, 2012

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