30 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN AMSTERDAM

If you are lucky enough to visit one of the most beautiful cities in Europe read on, we will tell you everything Must see and do in Amsterdam. It is a beautiful city, cosmopolitan, open-minded and full of attractions: it will enter your eyes and if you can see beyond its stereotypes, it will steal a little piece of heart.

Amsterdam is much more than its red light district, coffee shops and canals: its museums are admired (and envied) worldwide, its architecture gives it a unique personality and it has a green character with which the mythical bicycles have won the battle to Cars.

Ready to get to know this amazing city? Let's go there:

1. Spend the soles of your shoes to discover the different neighborhoods of the city ... Jordaan It is one of our favorites thanks to its bohemian, vivacious atmosphere and its narrow streets full of shops and businesses. Tip to start making friends with the city: take this free tour 🙂 it's free but it's always good to leave a tip to the guides!

2. Learn something from the past and get excited in the Anne Frank House Museum (and of course, reread his diary). The ticket price is € 10. More info. If you prefer, you can take a tour of the Jewish quarter and learn more about what happened there during World War II.

3. Come to know the Begijnhof Courtyard, one of the most curious (and secret) places in Amsterdam. In the past it hosted a religious association of women.

4. Another mysterious site of Amsterdam is the clandestine church of Our Lady of the Attic, one of the first secret Catholic churches. Here, during the time of the reform, Catholics could pray without being persecuted. It is located at 40 Oudezijds Voorburgwal Street and the entrance to its museum costs € 11. More info.

5. A boat ride on the canals Amsterdam is an experience: from the water you will have another point of view of the city and we assure you that it will be one of the best. There are romantic by candlelight, others with fancy dinner, and the basic and economical.

6. Even if you don't forget about rent a bike and tour the city on two wheels.

7. In Amsterdam there are more than 2,000 flouting houses, you can stay in them or get to know them better thanks to 'House Boat Museum'.

8. Did you know that there are 8 mills in Amsterdam? Next to one of these (the De Gooyer) is Brouwerij 't IJ, a small brewery where you can provide and try many types of beers (€ 2.60-€ 3.20). Or make a tasting of 5 beers (tiny, yes) for € 10. A tip is that they take out cheese and sausage boards so you can chop something. More info.

9. And speaking of beer ... If there is a well-known brand in Amsterdam, that is Heineken. You can visit the old factory in the Heineken Experience (and why not, combine it with a boat trip on the canals). Although if you're a real brewer, sign up for a Gastronomic and beer tour.

10. The capital of the Netherlands is home to some of the best museums in Europe: This is the case of the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. The three are in the cultural heart of the city: the Museumplein. If your budget does not allow you to visit them all and you have to choose, we have no doubts: that of Van Gogh (one of the best we have ever visited, you can buy your ticket without a queue here (€ 20).).

11. The controversial Red Light District Amsterdam is one of the most curious and well-known places in the city, you can't leave without having lived it! It is a safe neighborhood with a lot of atmosphere, full of bars and coffeeshops (and the occasional showcase where company ladies offer their services, because in Holland prostitution is legal). This tour, in Spanish, will tell you more about the curious red light district!

12. In the red light district, there is the oldest church in Amsterdam: the Oude Kerk, famous not only for its religious function, but because for centuries it was used as a true 'living room' of the city. It is here where, for example, fishermen came to repair their nets and where Sweelinck played the organ.

13. A visit to one of the celebrities is essential brown coffees, the typical Dutch taverns where to soak up 100% authentic atmosphere. In these places, named for its wooden interior, you can toast with local beers or try the jenever, a traditional liquor similar to gin. If you want to snack something, do not forget to try the bitterballen, croquettes stuffed with minced meat that are usually served with mustard.

14. If you want to enjoy the best shopping do not miss the famous'Nine Streets', full of vintage stores, coffee shops and stores with good vibes. Kalverstraat It is not bad either, although here you will find mostly stores of large chains such as H&M, Inditex, Mango ...

15. If you are passionate about photos you should not stop uploading to the A'dam Tower (€ 13.50), from where you will enjoy the best views of the city. On the 19th floor there is a revolving restaurant where you can eat luxury (and with an enviable panoramic view). Other good views of Amsterdam are obtained from the tower of theWesterkerk church (€ 7.50), theNEMO museum terrace waveterrace of the Amsterdam Public Library (OBA)(these two for free).

16. Find some giant wooden clogs and take a souvenir photo inside them. We are not going to tell you where they are ... surprise!

17. If you travel in spring you have to go to the region of Bollenstreek (just 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam) to enjoy one of the best shows in Holland: Tulips fields.

18. Sit on Dam Square, the heart of Amsterdam and one of its most monumental squares, where you can also see the Nieuwe Kerk church, the Royal Palace and the National Monument.

19. Another place that also has a lot of atmosphere is the Leidseplein, with its street artists, and very fun at night. If instead you prefer a more relaxing plan you can go to the Spui Square and have a coffee in one of its terraces.

20. Buy a bottle of wine, something to snack on and go enjoy a picnic at one of the many Amsterdam parks. The Vondelpark, is the greatest and most loved, although the Rembrandtpark and the Westerpark They are also worth it.

21. Take a selfie with the famous sign of “I Amsterdam” , in front of the Rijksmuseum.

22. Walk through the street markets of the city. Our favorites are the Waterlooplein Market (flea market, closed on Sundays) and the Bloemenmarkt(the flower market, open every day).

23. If you are among those who enjoy more surrounded by green than buildings, you should approach the Botanical Garden of the city, one of the oldest and most beautiful in all of Europe.

24. If instead you are attracted to science like a little mouse for cheese, visit the NEMO museum, with lots of exhibits and interactive rooms.

25. There is a replica of one of the Company sailboats of the East Indies... curious, right?

26. Although you can't stop going to Albert Cuyp Market, the largest outdoor market in all of Europe (closed on Sundays). Here you can find everything: from t-shirts to cheeses and clogs of colors ... incredible.

27. In Amsterdam there are many bridges, one of the most emblematic is theMagere Brug (or also called Skinny Bridge). It crosses the Amstel river and its peculiar shape, with two swinging arms and its narrowness, make it unique.

28. In Amsterdam nothing is missing ... there is even a Buddhist temple! We talk about the temple from He Hua que It is located on Zeedijk Street (free admission).

29. Don't forget to try some specialties of Dutch cuisine like the erwtensoep(the famous pea soup), the bitterballen (some super rich croquettes), the haring broodje (a sandwich of herring), and of course, cheese gouda…

30. Take advantage of the fact that Holland is a tiny country full of attractions: day trips from Amsterdam They are many and very beautiful. Some examples?

• You can visit the beautiful town of Zaanse Schans to see you surrounded by windmills, Volendam, a fishing village the sea of ​​beautiful and Edam With this good, beautiful and cheap excursion.
• Do you want to see yourself surrounded by gardens with thousands of tulips and mills? See the excursion to Keukenhof from Amsterdam.
• Decide to visit other cities Dutch as Rotterdam, The Hague and Delft ... there are options for all tastes (and a few kilometers away: advantages of being a tiny country).
• You can even Change country and visit the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges from Amsterdam.
• Or the capital of Belgium: Brussels and the city of Antwerp, in one day.

But above all ... come back: Amsterdam is a city that engages and deserves to be visited more times. These are our ideas of 30 things to see and do in Amsterdam. You have been? What are your essentials?

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