THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular amsterdam museums in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Heineken Experience in Amsterdam with 2 drinks. A 90-minute self-guided brewery tour with Brew U ride, draft-pour tips, and beer history.
“Amazing experience! All the staff were fab :)) really enjoyable!”
Skip the hassle and use your timed Rijksmuseum entry to see Dutch masters, 800 years of history, and the Night Watch under restoration light.
“It was an exceptional experience!We also had breakfast at the restaurant which was lovely.”
A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, anchored at the Portuguese Synagogue, with Anne Frank, WWII resistance, and memorials.
“The tour was really informative, particularly as Sophia was such a good guide. She was knowledgeable, had very good communication skills and was very open to questions. We have been to Amsterdam several times before but we learnt a lot of things we didn’t know before. The pace was good, not too fast, which suited…”
See lifelike wax stars at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, from Lady Gaga to Marvel and Royalty, with interactive photo sets near Dam Square.
“it was pretty fun and interactive. the photos and videos were a nice touch as well”
See Monet like never before at Fabrique des Lumières in Westergas Park, with 3,800 m² of projections, great sound, and bonus shows.
“it was amazing the pharos came to life. you can sit there and be silent and take it all in it was brilliant”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam is a fast-paced, interactive weird-museum on Dam Square, with optical illusions and bold photo views.
“Really good. Very interesting. Took us about an hour and half to get round. Lots of interesting things inside. Would defo visit again”
Skip the stress and ride up Amsterdam’s A’DAM Lookout for 360° views plus one included drink at the Panorama Restaurant or Rooftop bar.
“The day we visited was cloudy and raining but the views are great. On a clear sunny day the views would be spectacular. Nice that you can take your time, no pressure to leave, stay as long as you want. The option to purchase photos is nice but having to buy 3 for €25 is…”
A timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio. Skip lines for $47.
“It was an amazing experience we even got free entry to the museum next door😻🙌 Loved the canal cruise what a beautiful way to look at the city🫶”
Heineken Experience plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise. Skip the line, enjoy tastings, and use 19-language GPS audio.
“The Heineken experience was informative and I really enjoyed the tour guides presentations of it all and the interactive exhibits. The canal cruise was a bit cramped and underwhelming we couldn’t even plug the earphones in because there were two people hogging that side of the audio ports and wouldn’t move when asked.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide, hear Anne Frank diary excerpts, and visit WWII memorials in your chosen language.
“We learned a lot about Jewish life in Amsterdam both the origins and during the war. Francesco was warm and showed his love and care of this sad history.”
Skip the line at Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum with hands-on exhibits, chain-reaction demos, and lab activities near Central Station.
“so much to do, especially if you want more of a fun active museum”
Small-group Anne Frank walking tour through central Amsterdam, linking Jewish history and Nazi occupation, ending outside the House.
“Iris was an excellent guide -really knowledgeable and an interesting presenter -would highly recommend her”
Experience Amsterdam’s Dutch Masters digital show at Fabrique des Lumières, with Vermeer, van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Mondriaan in light and music.
“It was so pretty and it told us a lot about some of the painting show”
Pair the Rijksmuseum with a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise, multilingual audio, and optional snack box. A strong Amsterdam value day.
“the Rijk museum is so great.niysone not to miss when I. Amsterdam”
Skip the line to the Rijksmuseum and pair it with a 1-hour Canal Belt cruise from Lovers, with GPS audio in 19 languages.
“A wonderful experience for my son and I on his 1st visit to Amsterdam. The Rijks Museum provided a glimpse into through the history of the wonderful city and captures the imagination. All staff in the museum where fantastic even though we where 3 hours late due to our KLM flight. A wonderful experience”
