BEST THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!
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Red Light District (De Wallen)
Neighborhood · De Wallen
Described as crowded, smoky and overhyped rather than a trip highlight.
Rijksmuseum
Museum · Museumkwartier
Visit just before closing to avoid crowds and look for the hidden library; skip it without an interest in art.
Rijksmuseum Schiphol
Museum · Schiphol · brief mention
Stedelijk Museum
Museum · Museumkwartier · brief mention
Suggested as the better pick for modern art fans over the Rijksmuseum.
Street Art Museum Amsterdam
Museum · Amsterdam-Noord
Look for the giant Anne Frank mural outside; there's a truck hanging from the ceiling and a cafe overlooking the hall.
Pipe Museum
Museum · Grachtengordel · brief mention
Upside Down Amsterdam
Museum · Centrum · brief mention
KattenKabinet (Cat Cabinet)
Museum · Grachtengordel · brief mention
Our House
Museum · Centrum
Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge)
Landmark · Centrum
At night it's lit by tons of little light bulbs, making it especially romantic.
De 9 Straatjes (The Nine Streets)
Neighborhood · Grachtengordel
NEMO Science Museum
Museum · Oosterdok · brief mention
OBA Central Library
Landmark · Oosterdok · brief mention
Bloemenmarkt
Market · Centrum
Very touristy and the floating is barely noticeable, but fine for a quick browse.
Houseboat Museum
Museum · Jordaan
Not too expensive but very small, so worth it mainly for the truly curious.
Jodenbuurt (Jewish Quarter)
Neighborhood · Jodenbuurt
One Jewish Cultural Quarter ticket covers the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Museum and other sites.
Portuguese Synagogue
Temple · Jodenbuurt · brief mention
Included in the combined Jewish Cultural Quarter ticket.
Jewish Museum
Museum · Jodenbuurt · brief mention
Included in the combined Jewish Cultural Quarter ticket.
De Pijp
Neighborhood · De Pijp
Albert Cuyp Market
Market · De Pijp
Amsterdam-Noord
Neighborhood · Amsterdam-Noord
Eye Filmmuseum
Museum · Amsterdam-Noord · brief mention
NDSM
Neighborhood · Amsterdam-Noord
Hosts events from dance music festivals to Europe's largest flea market.
Our Lord in the Attic
Museum · De Wallen
The audio guide is excellent and worth listening to in full.
Open Garden Days
Activity · Grachtengordel
Held each June, usually the third weekend; one ticket covers all the gardens.
Heineken Experience
Activity · De Pijp · brief mention
Listed among touristy activities that aren't necessarily recommended.
