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The Jordaan
11,726 reviews
"Wander around and see all the quirky shops and the market.Then take a cruise on the canal se it all from a different perspective.So many unique buildings and odd decorations on homes.Safe too.""The jordaan was my favourite place to wander off and get lost in the smaller streets, see cool shops and just get the great feeling of real Amsterdam."
Sights & Landmarks
A'dam Lookout
4,788 reviews
"Amazing view from the top ... Great swing ride .... Good staff ..... Nice burgers .... Must visit in Amsterdam""Really enjoyable tourist attraction, very easy to get to from Central Station with a free 5 minute ferry that is very frequent, staff were lovely and make it an interactive experience with photos on a green screen..."
Zoos & Aquariums
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
7,054 reviews
"... we got up the sun was shining , so we got up and went , The Zoo was really really good , the animal enclosures were large with plenty of toys and amusements for the animals , they were clean and the food layin...""The animals seem really happy, the price is great and you'll definitely need a full day here as the space is massive, we got lost a few times as there's so much to see! Highly recommend."
Transportation
GVB
3,854 reviews
"At least in a tram you're insulated from the bonkers fellow riders, daydreaming pedestrians who step out in front of you etc. There's a choice of ticket - a one-hour pass, a day pass, a two-day, three-day, four-da...""The tram system was quick easy and very cheap, just purchase a ticket for 1 hour or more and jump on/off as much as you like, very comfortable and easy to explore the city."
Museums
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
3,166 reviews
"One of the stops on the Hop on Hop Off is the National Maritime Museum.My wife who is museum averse loved the guided tour of the Amsterdam sailing ship replica which gave one a good insight into the real life on a...""Between the interactive exhibits, the full size replica of a Dutch East Indies trading ship and the many historic exhibits of fashions, life styles, navigation instruments, ships, art and other aspects of Netherla..."
Museums
NEMO Science Museum
4,324 reviews
"From the moment we walked in our six year old was running around exploring, so much to see and do The chain reaction demonstration was great, staff very helpful Lovely food on the top floor with a great view over...""It provides visitors of all ages with an interactive, informal learning environment where people can appreciate the fabulous extent to which scientific phenomena and technology impact our daily lives."
Museums
Micropia
1,441 reviews
"Amazing live displays from a whole leaf cutter farmer ant colony (no glass casing, just a water moat) to a decomposed giraffe to an interactive "body scan" display where you can explore the microbes around your ow...""At the beginning the staff will explain a bit about the place and you give you stamp card - through out the whole museum there is 30 stamps to find, it’s really fun when you got into it - there was some very inter..."
Sights & Landmarks
Begijnhof
4,570 reviews
"Definitely worth a quick visit, such a nice and peaceful place with two churches and the oldest house in Amsterdam, from the 1400s (it is the black house right in front of the statue of the Begijn lady).""Apart from being the most beautiful part of Amsterdam, you can see the English Reformed Church and the oldest house in Amsterdam, 34 Begijnhof, still in the original wood, the only wooden house in Amsterdam still..."
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Amsterdam Canal Ring
1,076 reviews
"We were lucky to be in Amsterdam during the June heatwave, so had 30+ degrees, clear blue sky, mild breeze - perfect conditions for few hours long boat ride through the canals.""... at the River IJ. Dozens of bridges will cross these canals throughout the city center giving you great spots to take some pictures; be sure to take a canal cruise as well for a unique perspective of the city."
Shopping
Albert Cuyp Market
2,411 reviews
"Be it the fresh Stroop waffles, the grill cheese sandwiches, fresh fruit juices, strawberries with the most delicious whipped cream ever... this place has something for everyone!""Make sure to try Dutch treats: -Raw herring (my first try of raw fish) -Stroopwafels- Freshly made -Bitterballen (deep fried Croquette) -Kaas (Lots of cheese) -Poffertjes (Mini Dutch Pancakes) -Kibbeling Marker ve..."
Museums
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Amsterdam
1,123 reviews
"So many different themed areas, so much to see - started off with a replica of the tallest man, loved the computerised pictures!!! Then there were artefacts from around the world, implements of torture section, pi...""Really enjoyed Ripley’s in Amsterdam, loads of interactive activities, so many interesting facts and some art work too, it was one of my must see list in my 3 day stay and I’m so glad I managed to fit it in..."
Sights & Landmarks
Museum Quarter
4,702 reviews
"Many Attractions in the same place, they had a ice rink as well, Museums are within a short walking distance, and there a huge library as well as underground supermarket.""Here you'll find some of the greatest art museums in the world, including the Rijksmuseum with it's treasure trove of Dutch Masters, The van Gogh Museum with the largest collection of works by him and the Stedelij..."
Nature & Parks
Herengracht
2,228 reviews
"Fine selection of seventeenth century canal houses adorn this canal and it is so lovely to watch the boats and the twinkling wavelets as you wander around.""... more and more elaborate with the classical form reaching its height around the entrance to Leidsegracht - then the architecture moves to the French inspired palaces of the Golden Bend up to the river Amstel."
Sights & Landmarks
De Poezenboot
421 reviews
"If you love cats, then you MUST visit the Cat Boat here in the 'Dam on the Singel - populated with up to 50 rescue cats of all shapes, sizes and ages, it is a feline lover's paradise.""The idea of coming to a cat rescue shelter on a house boat is indeed one of the more novel city attractions I have ever visited."
Museums
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
7,184 reviews
"You want to be with your favorite star, artist or even your superhero you can take pictures with them all , good place to visit.""It’s also well located at the popular Dam Square, near the Royal Palace so you can have a full day around the Dam Square and take in the people and political activities."
Museums
Tropenmuseum
1,128 reviews
"I visited the Tropen Museum because it was within easy walking distance of my hostel Stayokay Oost and I was very pleased I did so.""The rest of the museum is a good reflection and study of Dutch colonial history both in its scope (positive and negative) and the legacy it has left behind and can be confronting."
