Things to Do in Amsterdam
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Amsterdam, Netherlands — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Rijksmuseum & Museumplein
Book tickets online (€22.50) — skip the queue entirely. Vermeer and Rembrandt in 45 minutes.
Jordaan Canal District
Finest canal houses and independent brown cafes (bruine kroeg). Walk Prinsengracht south to north.
Albert Cuyp Market
Largest street market in the Netherlands. Open Mon–Sat. Try stroopwafel freshly made at the market.
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Things to do in Amsterdam
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Raw herring (haring) with diced onion from a street herring cart (haringkar) — a true Dutch street food, €3–4.
Local tip
Schiphol is unusually close to the city centre. The 17-minute train means Amsterdam is realistic even for a 4-hour layover. Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
Where to stay
Hotels across Amsterdam — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.