Amsterdam First-Time Visitors
Make the most of your first visit to Amsterdam with our Amsterdam for beginners hand-picked recommendations below. These Amsterdam must-see tours, cruises and city passes will get you into all the right places, without breaking the bank!
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based on 113 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
See the unique Dutch countryside of polders and canals on the way to the "Zaanse Schans", a well known windmill village. Visit a traditional wooden shoemaker and see the famous fishing villages ... More info ›
based on 73 reviews
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cruise the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, surrounded by illuminated mansions, gables and churches. Relax to soft music wafting through the candlelit launch, and watch the sparkling city float by as you ... More info ›
based on 61 reviews
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
See some of most interesting areas of The Netherlands on this comprehensive full day tour, including the world's biggest flower auction, the miniature town of Madurodam, and the dynamic city of Rotterdam. ... More info ›
based on 33 reviews
Duration: 1 or 2 Days (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hop on and off this unique bus boat service at any of the 14 stops throughout Amsterdam's network of canals. Your ticket is valid until noon the next day, and you can hop-on and hop-off the service as ... More info ›
based on 48 reviews
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The secrets of the world's oldest profession exposed on a walking tour through the narrow alleys and canals of the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam. Chat with a former sex worker who can answer ... More info ›
based on 13 reviews
Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a must while in Amsterdam. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world, including "Sunflowers" and "The Potato ... More info ›
Duration: Flexible
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, The Netherlands
Holland Pass is a leisure pass focusing on the main cities; Amsterdam and surroundings, The Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Maastricht. An extensive choice of museums and attractions are offered ... More info ›
based on 4 reviews
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam is best seen from a bike. Join this cycling tour and see the city as the Dutch themselves do, riding by historic points of interest and along tree lined canals. All of this while accompanied ... More info ›
based on 12 reviews
Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Did somebody say beer!? Not just any beer, but one of the world's most famous and loved beers - Heineken. The Heineken Experience is housed in a 135 year old building and there are a number of presentations ... More info ›