Things to do in Amsterdam

Had a great time at the canal cruise. It’s a must to do when in Amsterdam. The cruise guide explained and pointed out what to watch out for. The meet up location is easy to find.

we discovered after booking on Klook we’d paid €5 pp more than if we’d walked up to the kiosk and purchased tickets. the 10am and 10:15 time slots are not busy, optimal timing of the day

Tickets and tour vouchers were easily obtained. The station staff directed us to Platform B to wait for the tour guide to lead us onto the bus. Sitting upstairs on the double-decker bus provided a better view for the journey. The first stop was Afsluitdijk for a brief 30-minute stay, to learn about the Dutch dam engineering technology that balances the separation of sea and land. The second stop was Giethoorn, first with a traditional 1-hour boat ride, followed by a very generous 2.5 hours of free time to stroll along the small bridges and waterways. Overall, a very satisfying experience, recommended for travelers who don't want to go on their own but want to spend more time in Giethoorn.

We visited the 3 places and feel that there was not enough time given to Zaanse Schans. There was a presentation at each of the locations but due to photo opportunities at Zaanse Schans windmills, there was not enough time to visit the shops for sounvenirs. Would suggest to cutback time at Volendam as there was more than enough time to take lunch and visit the shops. Although Marken itself is interesting, there is not much to see while taking the boat from Volendam to Marken. Truly enjoyed the tour and is highly recommend.

Very glad that we made the decision to join this day tour instead of getting there by ourselves. We are very grateful and happy that we had 小芳 as our guide for the trip. She was not only very friendly and helpful, also very thoughtful and took great care of us! There was a traffic accident on the highway, on our way to the Giethoorn area which resulted us being almost an hour late. 小芳 was worried about us not being able to get the best out of the area, she skipped lunch and walked with us , explaining in detail about the area. A very enjoyable trip with very good narratives from 小芳 !

We had such a heartfelt experience at the Van Gogh Museum. Everything was smooth from the start, easy to get to, ticket just scanned instantly, and even the cloakroom was super organized. The museum itself is beautifully laid out, you really feel like you’re walking through Van Gogh’s life, seeing both his rise and the bittersweet decline in his later works. We also loved the temporary exhibit and the little area where you can sit and draw for a moment and feel a bit like Van Gogh yourself. The whole visit was moving, calming, and absolutely worth the price. It’s one of those places that stays with you long after you leave.

It was so much fun learning how Heineken started and how they brew their beer! The factory is massive, and the interactive activities inside make the experience even more enjoyable. The beer itself tastes so much better here than in other parts of the world, fresh, smooth, and truly authentic.

I am not a museum person but I really learned a lot visiting the Rijksmuseum. Dont miss this when you visit amsterdam

You can choose between the shorter 35-minute highlight tour or the longer 60-minute tour, but even if you've chosen the short one, you can still listen to extra information. Everything is very informative and really exciting to listen to, and the rooms and statues themselves are, of course, amazing to look at. The tour always starts with an informational video, and I think there are around 21 rooms with information to listen to. And at the end, there's also a small shop.