Top Netherlands Attractions & Museums

Swap stuffy museums and galleries for an immersive alternative: AMAZE Amsterdam—an audiovisual mix of light, sound, and cutting-edge technology. Work your way through an interactive route that uses lights, lasers, sound, smoke, media art, and special effects to surprise you at every turn, all set in a former nightclub.

Get an up-close look at the amazing complexity of human anatomy with a skip-the-line ticket to the Body Worlds exhibit in Amsterdam. Marvel at real human specimens donated to science and preserved in detail using a groundbreaking method, and learn about the effect of emotions on the body as you explore ‘The Happiness Project.’ The interactive exhibit is suitable for all ages and also includes an adults-only section.

Book an experience most Amsterdam tourists miss out on, and step into Barbie’s world. There are plenty of photo opportunities to help you capture the memories as you live the Barbie fantasy in 12 interactive zones that are chock-full of colorful nostalgia fuel for you and your party to enjoy. On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, enjoy an Adults-Only session. Enter the iconic Barbie world and get ready for all things pink, cocktails, and endless fun.

Enjoy a multi-sensory 5D flight experience at THIS IS HOLLAND, featuring aerial views of the Netherlands’ iconic landscapes with wind, mist, and scent effects. This immersive one-hour attraction includes a 9-minute flight simulation and reveals how the Dutch shaped their country with dikes and polders. Suitable for children aged 4 and older and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

Few places in Amsterdam can boast views as good as those from the rooftop of the Heineken Brewery. This pass not only lets you enjoy panoramic views of the Dutch capital from the bar, but also includes two ice-cold beers. Prebooking your pass guarantees your entry to this popular spot, so you won’t have to wait. Note that entry to the Heineken Experience is not included.

Skip the stress of booking last-minute admission to Amsterdam's A'DAM tower (A'DAM Toren) with this entry ticket to A'DAM LOOKOUT, the tower's observation deck. Enjoy unique, panoramic views of the city that you can't see anywhere else, as well as the option to ride Europe's highest swing (additional expense). This ticket also includes different food and drink packages to choose from, including dinner in the revolving restaurant.

Home to some of the world’s most iconic Van Gogh paintings, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum attracts lines that often exceed two hours. Beat the crowds with this timed admission ticket that also includes an Amsterdam canal cruise, which you can take at a time that works for you. This self-guided experience is an ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time in the Dutch capital, as it lets you explore at a pace that suits you rather than following a fixed tour itinerary.

Book your Rotterdam Zoo admission ticket online to skip the entrance queues and start exploring—a popular rainy day activity for local and visiting families. At 160 years old, the zoo is one of Europe’s most oldest and most popular. Highlights include the butterfly house, tropical rainforest room, and aquarium.

The story of Amsterdam is the story of its canals. Ensure entry to the popular Museum of the Canals (Het Grachtenhuis) when you prebook your tickets through the official channel—online, in advance, in the currency that you choose. Your package includes an audio guide in nine different languages so you can explore the 17th-century canal house and its rich collection at your own pace.

Savor the delectable cheeses from Henri Willig during a cheese-tasting event located in the center of historic Amsterdam. Enjoy a variety of cheese accompanied by mustard and cheese dip and wine or beer or soft drink. Discover how these delectable cheeses are created during the cheese tasting workshop situated in central Amsterdam. Join the Henri Willig Cheese community and gain insights into the age-old cheese-making craft amidst a genuine cheese factory environment. At Warmoesstraat, multilingual guides will introduce you to the family and present a brief film showcasing the cheese production process.

Planning a day trip to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans means juggling separate tickets, transport, and timings. Leave the logistics to a local guide, who leads the way from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Gardens, then on to Zaanse Schans, a village known for its traditional windmills and wooden houses. Along the way, enjoy a cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a windmill tour.

Add an educational twist to your Amsterdam trip by pre-booking your entrance ticket to "Body Worlds: The Happiness Project." The museum is home to some unforgettable exhibits (think real human bodies) that explore our anatomy in a new way. Continue your tour by taking the 1-hour cruise along Amsterdam’s famous canals, included in your package.

Cruise through Amsterdam's charming canals the modern way, aboard an intimate electric boat with an onboard bar on an evening tour. A fun alternative to standing in a crowded bar, the cruise offers a sociable way to see Amsterdam's landmarks as day turns to night. Illuminated bridges and attractions like the Anne Frank House and Western Church are among the bucket-list-level sights seen.

Book a ticket in advance for admission to the Bols Cocktail Experience, situated on the Museumplein, or museum quarter, in Amsterdam. This innovative attraction provides interactive exhibits about Holland’s oldest spirit brands: Bols and Genever, the Dutch equivalent of gin. Take a self-guided tour through the Hall of Taste, the World of Cocktails and the cocktail room before you sidle up to the Mirror Bar to watch mixologists shake up that perfect drink.

Book an admission ticket for The Upside Down Amsterdam online, and get instant confirmation for your trip to one of Europe’s largest Instagram experiences. Saving you time and hassle at the turnstiles, the prebooked ticket lets you enter with ease so you have more time to focus on the fun stuff. Brain-teasers, light tricks, and rooms that beg for creative poses await.

Simplify a trip to Keukenhof with this entry ticket and shuttle bus package from Amsterdam. Turn up at your chosen departure slot, and relax as you're driven directly to the botanical garden. Spend as long as you like exploring independently, then return to Amsterdam on a shuttle bus when you're ready, with departures every 30 minutes.

Seeing Amsterdam’s canal-side sights on foot means plenty of walking and crowded bridges. A small electric boat glides quietly through the city’s waterways as a live host shares stories about the Jordaan, the Prinsengracht, and the Rijksmuseum. An onboard bar serves drinks, and an open boat in summer gives way to a warm saloon boat in cooler weather

Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

See all of Rotterdam from a birds-eye view as you explore the unique miniature indoor world of Miniworld Rotterdam. Learn the stories, history, architecture, and maritime tradition of this fascinating city, and see the rural Dutch landscapes filled with windmills and villages. Experience a day in Rotterdam over the course of 24 minutes. Miniworld Rotterdam is an excellent way to orient yourself to the city, and a great option for a rainy day.

Get the most out of your Amsterdam stay—and save money—with the I amsterdam City Card, valid for 72 hours. With this pass, you enjoy unlimited use of public transportation, a canal cruise, bike rental, and free entry to top Amsterdam attractions. Gain access to world-class museums, including the Rijksmuseum, the Rembrandthuis Museum, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, and Hermitage Amsterdam. Use your pass to discover this marvelous city at your own pace.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

Skip crowded group tours and enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup to Tulip Experience Amsterdam, Keukenhof, and Zaanse Schans. Benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Netherlands' best-known flower garden to see more than seven million bulbs, admire windmills and clog factories at Zaanse Schans, sample cheese at a local farm, and pick your own tulip bouquet from a flower garden.

Be dazzled by glittering gems and one-of-a-kind treasures at the Diamond Museum Amsterdam! Follow the journey of the world’s most coveted stones from deep inside the earth to settings on royal crowns and valuable works of wearable art. Browse glittering, diamond-encrusted displays and learn about the long history of the diamond trade in the Netherlands. You can even watch professional stone polishers and goldsmiths at work creating modern, high-carat masterpieces.

Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish history and heritage with admission to the Portuguese Synagogue, a 17th-century Sephardic place of worship with stunning architecture and artifacts. Take in the beautifully-preserved interior, from grand stone pillars to plaster walls and a series of 72 windows. Your ticket includes admission to the most important heritage sites in Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter.