Imagine waking up on a dreamy houseboat, cycling a vintage tandem through the storybook streets of the Jordaan, and savoring canalside coffee breaks. These 17 Amsterdam experiences, blending food, art, history, and hidden gems, are the kind we’d gladly hop on another flight for.
Foodhallen
Exploring Foodhallen, an indoor food market featuring over 20 global vendors, has foodies around the world absolutely drooling. Don’t miss the dim sum or gourmet bitterballen here!
See MoreVlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx
Getting fries with satay sauce and mayo at Vleminckx will have you on the next flight out. This legendary fry stand is tucked into an alley and totally worth the line!
See MoreDe Kas
Dinner at De Kas (Frankendael Park) is a must. Picture fine dining in a greenhouse using their own gardens and farms. Super seasonal menus!
See MorePulitzer's Bar
Pulitzer's Bar, an elegant speakeasy vibe in one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canal-side hotels, is a dream.
See MoreHouseboat Little Amstel
Live like a local and wake up on the water with a houseboat stay on the Amstel River.
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BookAmsterdam Jordaan Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe
The Jordaan District of Amsterdam is filled with art galleries, indie boutiques, street markets, and brown cafés to explore. A thrifting, foodie, trendy hotspot to come back for in a heartbeat!
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BookSupper Restaurant
Attend a secret supper club! This is the best in Amsterdam... Or check out underground dinners found via Meetup or Airbnb Experiences.
See MoreSloterplas
When it's hot, locals go swimming — yes, even in the city at Sloterplas. Keep cool and get a tan with some sunbathing and splashing here in the summertime!
See MoreDutch Countryside and Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour
Just 30 minutes away, windmills, clog-making demos, and Dutch countryside charm at Zaanse Schans windmill village will make you want to stay forever!
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BookToki
Toki is a minimalist Japanese-Scandi style café with top-tier flat whites, matcha, and pastries. Great vibes all around!
See More4850
Nordic-inspired café and natural wine bar, 4850 serves impeccable croissants by morning, wine flights by night. You'll be thinking about their treats until you return!
See MoreHotel Not Hotel
Sleep in a secret library, old tram car, or behind a hidden bookshelf at this hotel, blurring the lines between art and accommodations. A one-of-a-kind stay to tell your friends and family about!
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BookPrivate Amsterdam Bike Tour with a local guide (also for families)
Rent a vintage tandem bike and ride around the canals like you’re in a Wes Anderson film on this tour! You might just stay on the right side of the screen longer than expected as you cruise around.
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BookWONDR Experience
Visit the WONDR Experience, a colorful pop-art playground for adults. Think ball pits, confetti, foam baths that were made for Insta stories!
See MoreThose Dam Boat Guys
Take a Cinema Boat Ride with Those Dam Boat Guys Quirky canal tour with hilarious commentary. Bring your own drinks!
See MoreSTRAAT Museum
Visit STRAAT, a massive street art museum in a converted warehouse. Picture wild colors, huge murals, and amazing backgrounds for reels! You'll want to bank some time for exploring the nooks and crannies here.
See MoreBar Oldenhof
A hidden speakeasy feel with old-school elegance, Bar Oldenhof is an Amsterdam gem. Make sure to ring the doorbell to enter.
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