10 Best Experiences in Amsterdam

When it comes to things to see and do in Amsterdam, the variety of tourist attractions are all around us.

Famous for its canal stories, 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, is so culturally rich and lively that many people know the 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 light.

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.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday between 10:00 - 17:00.
• 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. This was the city where the foundations and evolution of the beer were laid 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 at the top of the best beers in the world. Don't miss the chance to have a pint of different types of beer, taste their latest innovations and take away souvenirs on this guided tour for over 18s only.

Interesting details

• Address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE.
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday between 10.30am and 7.30pm. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10.30am and 9pm.
• Price: from 27 €.
• Duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card" and 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 installation invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory journey prepared by experts with more than 30 years of experience in the design of 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. AMAZE combines visual effects 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 purchasing 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 for 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 welcomed around 800,000 visitors every year since 1950. Dare to walk along the park's 15 kilometres of paths and admire more than 30 flower and plant exhibits.

Learn about the history of the Keukenhof and let its fragrances and colourful atmosphere fill you with wonder. Discover its origins in the kitchen of Countess Jacoba van Beieren's palace. You can also take part in various activities suitable for the whole family.

Interesting details

• Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday during the months of March and May between 08:00 and 19:30; ideal for your springtime Amsterdam to-do list.
• Price: from €22.
• Included in the Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.

If you're a lover of culture and history, booking your tickets for the Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience is definitely something that can't be left off 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 to get a closer look at his legacy in Holland.

During the experience you will have an audio guide available in English to accompany the projections to immerse you even more 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.

Interesting details

• Address: Weteringschans 2, 1017 SG.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday between 11:00 and 19:00.
• 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 the Cocktail & Genever, the Rijksmuseum, the Moco Museum and the oldest diamond polishing factory in the world: Royal Coster Diamonds, the home of this experience.

By booking tickets for 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 photo 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 keep your family jewellery in. Experience a diamond experience on a par with Empress Sisi, Queen Victoria or Prince Napoleon.

Interesting details

• 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 showers, 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 treats you love so much to close this beautiful experience.

Interesting details

• Address: Meeuwenlaan 88, 1021 JK.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 11:00 and 19:00. 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 lined with neon lights and girls offer their sexual services through the windows.

Although in the interests 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 connection 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 the 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.
• Opening 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 Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.
• In this post we share with you more details about the Amsterdam Red Light District experiences.

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 flows through the city, locals have made the Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, the city's canals, their main way of getting around.

As well as being one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, it is possible to cruise Amsterdam's canals. Whether it's day or night, you can book your Amsterdam canal cruise and get one of the best 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's located opposite the Moco Museum, at the seventh stop on your Amsterdam sightseeing bus.

Lucas Bols, the world's oldest distilled spirits brand, has been making spirits in Amsterdam since 1575. They have 38 types of spirits to sample, from the Original gin from 1820, to the fruit liqueur from 1771. In 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 your own bottle.

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

Interesting details

• Address: Paulus Potterstraat 12 14 16, 1071 CZ.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 13:00 and 18:30.
• Price: from 17,5 €.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass.