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.
“I went here with my partner and even though I am not a beer fan I thoroughly enjoyed this was very interesting and had lots of fun we got a cute personalised bottle at the end to which was fun !”
Skip the hassle and use your timed Rijksmuseum entry to see Dutch masters, 800 years of history, and the Night Watch under restoration light.
“Bloody difficult to find your way around. Maps / signage terrible.”
A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, anchored at the Portuguese Synagogue, with Anne Frank, WWII resistance, and memorials.
“Great but when booking should allow for entry to house too although Patrick done a great job anti climax when you got outside but didn’t get in”
See lifelike wax stars at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, from Lady Gaga to Marvel and Royalty, with interactive photo sets near Dam Square.
“Great! I loved the interactive activities in between.”
See Monet like never before at Fabrique des Lumières in Westergas Park, with 3,800 m² of projections, great sound, and bonus shows.
“It's my 4th Fabrique des Lumieres experience. Great visuals, great sound quality. All Monet images are excellent. I spent hours here seeing the same show 3 times over. This was so good. Loved it and will go over for other shows as well.”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam is a fast-paced, interactive weird-museum on Dam Square, with optical illusions and bold photo views.
“Visited with my 8 year old and we had a great time. Lots to see and look at, was very clean and the photo opportunities were great.”
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.
“Def a must see. Don’t miss out on seeing the city from a whole new point of view.”
A timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio. Skip lines for $47.
“Went to the Van Gogh Museum first at the time selected then when we were finished were able to go to the canal cruise site next to the Hard Rock Cafe and present the ticket to get on board once it departed. Very flexible good value”
Heineken Experience plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise. Skip the line, enjoy tastings, and use 19-language GPS audio.
“The activity was great, I thoroughly enjoyed the Heineken experience it was fun and super informative. The vibe in the bar at the end was great fun would definitely recommend going. The canal tour was great, the only thing was getting an understanding of where it starts but once you figure that out it’s all…”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide, hear Anne Frank diary excerpts, and visit WWII memorials in your chosen language.
“I took the Spanish tour with Simone, and she was amazing! She was super knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience so fun and easy to follow. I really appreciated how she explained everything clearly and added interesting details and stories that made the places come alive. You can tell she’s passionate about what she…”
Skip the line at Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum with hands-on exhibits, chain-reaction demos, and lab activities near Central Station.
“The museum is great. It is a little bit crowded tho”
Small-group Anne Frank walking tour through central Amsterdam, linking Jewish history and Nazi occupation, ending outside the House.
“Tour was amazing! Our tour guide Iris was lovely and had great knowledge. Very interesting and fun tour overall, would recommend to anyone.”
Experience Amsterdam’s Dutch Masters digital show at Fabrique des Lumières, with Vermeer, van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Mondriaan in light and music.
“Very moving to see the artworks come to life, truly indescribable experience. Would recommend for anyone visiting Amsterdam.”
Pair the Rijksmuseum with a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise, multilingual audio, and optional snack box. A strong Amsterdam value day.
“Really good experience. The boat was really ready to find after the museum visit. The captain was very friendly and funny. The boat was not full so it was ready to find a space next to the edge. The audio guide did not work in the beg but the captain did fix it. A really…”
Skip the line to the Rijksmuseum and pair it with a 1-hour Canal Belt cruise from Lovers, with GPS audio in 19 languages.
“when booking make sure you go to museum first as it is set time that can not be altered. the canal ride after was great but where the museum is its every few hours but if you return back to Amsterdam Central then they come every 15 minutes and as long as its the same…”
