10 Best Experiences in Amsterdam

When we talk about things to see and do in Amsterdam, we are spoilt for choice with the variety of tourist attractions on offer.

Famous for its canals, traditional windmills, cultural richness and beer, the capital of the Netherlands is a cosmopolitan destination that is not to be missed. Here, I would like to help you by showing you the top 10 unforgettable experiences in Amsterdam.

Holland, the western coast of the Netherlands, has such a vibrant cultural richness that many people know this country simply as "Holland". But what better way to get to know it than from above?

Booking the This is Holland experience offers you an incredible view with special effects to immerse you in this immersive adventure. You'll see iconic landscapes such as tulip fields and Zaanse Schans with its windmills from a whole new perspective.

There's also a special video projection that shows you what the Netherlands looks like today in map form. The complete experience consists of four shows, including a 5D flight experience. Don't miss this incredible adventure where you will discover the Netherlands and its history while having fun.

Useful information

• Address: Overhoeks Plein 51, 1031 KS.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
• Price: from €28.
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

Booking a visit to the Heineken factory in Amsterdam is a must. This was the city where the foundations and evolution of this 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 Netherlands' star product expanded its borders and now its fans visit Amsterdam to learn about its history and curiosities.

This experience offers a tour of the legendary taste of Heineken beer and its secrets, which keep it at the top of the world's best beers. Be sure to try different types of beer, taste their latest innovations and take home souvenirs on this guided tour for adults only.

Details of interest

• Address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE.
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Price: from €27.
• Duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass 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 over 30 years of experience in designing special effects for shows.

AMAZE offers a wide range of interactive exhibitions divided into seven rooms to accompany you through a captivating world of images, sounds and technology.

If you like electronic music, you'll 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 interact easily with the environment.

Details of interest

• Address: Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR, a 3-minute walk from the Isolatorweg metro station.
• Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday from 1:00 p.m. to midnight. Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m.
• 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 hurry up and book your visit to Keukenhof Park, the world's largest flower garden covering 32 hectares of land in the vicinity of Lisse, Holland's tulip region.

With over 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, this floral paradise lives up to its nickname as the garden of Europe and has welcomed around 800,000 visitors every year since 1950. Venture along the park's 15 kilometres of footpaths and admire more than 30 flower and plant exhibitions.

Learn about the history of Keukenhof and let yourself be enchanted by its fragrances and colourful surroundings. Discover its origins in the kitchen of Countess Jacoba van Beieren's palace. You can also take part in a range of activities suitable for the whole family.

Details of interest

• Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday during March and May from 8 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.; ideal to add to your list of things to do in Amsterdam in spring.
• Price: from €22.
• Included in the Amsterdam All InclusivePass.

If you are a lover of culture and history, booking your tickets for Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience is definitely something that cannot be left off your list of things to see and do in the city.

Discover the secrets behind the master of Baroque painting and engraving as you explore the reconstruction of his studio, admire projections of his works and get closer to the circle of people who most influenced his life. The experience will take you back to the Dutch artist's time in the 17th century to see his legacy in Holland up close.

During the experience, you will have an audio guide available in Spanish to accompany the projections and immerse you even further in the world of Rembrandt. This impressive museum will transport you to the world of the famous Dutch painter as you explore his life and work in an immersive experience in one of Amsterdam's best museums.

Details of interest

• Address: Weteringschans 2, 1017 SG.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
• Price: from €17.
• Duration: approximately 25 minutes
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

Amsterdam's Museum District is home to the Van Gogh Museum, the House of Bowling and Cocktail & Genever, the Rijksmuseum, the Moco Museum and the world's oldest diamond polishing factory: Royal Coster Diamonds, the venue for this experience.

When you book tickets for the Diamond Museum, you can visit four 17th-century villas to see royal jewels up close and learn about their fascinating history as they explain how they have been shaped and polished since 1840. Afterwards, you can take photos with an authentic diamond cutting table as part of the scenery.

Learn how to distinguish diamonds, polishing techniques and why some shine more than others. At the end of this informative visit, you will receive a special gift bag to store your family's jewellery. Enjoy a diamond experience worthy of Empress Sisi, Queen Victoria or Prince Napoleon.

Details of interest

• Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2, 1071 CZ.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Price: from €15.
• Included in the Amsterdam All InclusivePass.

It's time to put aside your everyday worries and give free rein to the curiosity, creativity and ingenuity of your inner child for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. What are you waiting for? Book your tickets to the WONDR Experience now!

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 devoted to leisure, fun and a passion for the art of interactive museums.

The eclectic experience of WONDR 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 round off this wonderful experience.

Details of interest

• Address: Meeuwenlaan 88, 1021 JK.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 19:00. Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 19:00.
• Price: from €28.
• Included in the tourist pass: not currently included in any of the city passes, 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 women offer their sexual services through the windows.

Although guided tours in this area have been restricted in order to promote sustainable tourism, you can learn about the history of the world's oldest profession and its close relationship with the city by purchasing tickets for Amsterdam's Red Light Secrets

This unusual museum, located in a former brothel in the Red Light District, is the only one in the world dedicated to prostitution. You can tour its 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 museum visitors.

Details of interest

• Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP.
• Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 23:00.
• Price: from €17.
• Included in the tourist pass: Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass.
• In this post, we share more details about experiences in Amsterdam's Red Light District.

When you think of the Netherlands, what comes to mind? The Red Light District? Anne Frank's House? The museums? The canals?

The canals are probably what most people associate with Amsterdam. Thanks to the way the Amstel River runs through the city, locals have made travelling along the Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals their main form of transport.

As well as being one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, it is possible to take a cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. Whether by day or by night, you can book your canal cruise in Amsterdam and enjoy one of the best panoramic views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Useful information

• Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Price: from €21.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass and the "Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass".

If you like spirits, you must visit the award-winning Dutch cocktail and gin museum: the House of Bols. It is located opposite the Moco Museum, at the seventh stop on your Amsterdam tourist 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 taste, from Original Gin from 1820 to Fruit Liqueur from 1771. At the Mirror Bar, you can learn how to mix drinks like a pro, and there is also an area where bartenders will teach you how to do it with your own bottle.

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

Details of interest

• Address: Paulus Potterstraat 12 14 16, 1071 CZ.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Price: from €17.50.
• Included in the "I Amsterdam city card"tourist pass.