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  • Private Tour on Giuliana

    Century-Old Electric Boat • Private Group • BYOB or Full Bar

    Start and end at the dock in front of Keizersgracht 196 (next to Westerkerk and behind the Anne Frank house)2 hours

    from €390 pp

  • Amsterdam Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise

    March - Nov • All ages • UNESCO Canal belt • 90 minutes • Groups up to 12

    Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, 1018 DS Amsterdam1 hour & 30 mins

    from €29 pp

  • Small group canal cruise incl. drinks and Dutch snacks

    Unlimited Drinks • Dutch Snacks • Historic Electric Boat

    Start and end at the dock in front of Keizersgracht 196 (next to Westerkerk and behind the Anne Frank house)2 hours

    from €70 pp

  • Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included

    Unlimited Cocktails • Live Guide • Electric Boat

    Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 DV Amsterdam1 hour

    from €26.95 pp

  • Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on Curaçao

    Cruise past the lights on a roomy, covered and heated 1951 boat, for up to 12 guests

    Brouwersgracht 64, 1, 1013 ED Amsterdam1 hour & 30 mins

    from €315 pp

  • Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise

    Born-raised locals sharing secret spots and hidden gems. Chill vibes, real stories.

    Brouwersgracht 64, 1, 1013 ED Amsterdam1 hour & 30 mins

    from €35 pp

  • The Ultimate Canal Cruise (14+) - High End, Open Bar & Snacks Included

    2-Hour Bestseller • Open Bar & Snacks Included • Ages 14+

    Keizersgracht 106, 1015CV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 hours

    from €77 pp

  • Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise

    A classic first look at the old city center canals — easy to fit in without planning ahead.

    Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, 1018 DS Amsterdam1 hour & 30 mins

    from €24 pp

  • Kromboomssloot

    4.6(20)

    One of the quietest, most photogenic canals in the centre — narrow, tree-lined, and lined with gabled houses and houseboats without the crowds of the main grachten. Best in soft morning light, a short walk from Nieuwmarkt.

    Amsterdam-Centrum

  • Pluk Reestraat

    3.3(797)

    The original Pluk, on Reestraat in the Nine Streets — you order downstairs at the counter and carry your bagel or açaí bowl up a narrow staircase to the seating above. Kitchen runs 9 to 5 every day and there's usually a queue at weekend brunch time.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 7h 50m

  • Pluk Berenstraat

    3.5(2.1K)

    Pluk's second place, two streets down on Berenstraat, with a deli counter and window stools looking out over the street plus a few tables outside. Come for the French toast and the pancakes, but go early — tables are close together and it fills up by mid-morning.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 7h 50m

  • Bar Bachrach

    4.6(268)

    Cozy midden-oosters spot on Javastraat — small plates, natural wine, and a warm, buzzy room that's equally good for a full dinner or just a couple of mezze and a glass of something orange. Book ahead on weekends, it fills up fast.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 40h 50m

  • Bar Basquiat

    4.3(1.2K)

    Easy neighbourhood bar on Javastraat, great for a first or last drink of the night — friendly crowd, good soundtrack, nothing precious about it. A local's pick, not a tourist stop.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 14h 50m

  • Hannekes Boom

    4.3(3.9K)

    Canal-side bar right by Centraal with a little beach terrace on the water — great for a sunset drink watching the boats go by on the IJ. Order at the counter via the QR code, and get there early on a nice evening, it fills up fast.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 9h 50m

  • De Blaffende Vis

    4.4(1K)

    A proper Jordaan brown café on the Westerstraat — good for a coffee and a sandwich by day, then fills up with regulars for beers into the small hours. Outdoor tables when it's sunny, no reservations needed.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 8h 20m

  • Café Thijssen

    Its a cosy place lots of young locals like to visit. It's beautifully placed on the corner, and with the trees overgrowing the facade, it's just beautiful.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 6h 50m

  • Museum of the Canals

    Small, well-curated museum right on Herengracht — a good rainy-day stop to understand how the canal ring actually got built.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 8h 50m

  • Comestibles Kinders

    Nice little sandwich shop — get the broodje halfom (a real Amsterdam classic) or the bolgheri.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 7h 50m

  • Ten Kate Market

    4.3(98)

    An honest neighbourhood street market on Ten Katestraat in Amsterdam-West — fresh produce, flowers, cheese and a handful of food stalls, mostly locals doing their weekly shop rather than tourists. Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.

    Amsterdam-WestOpens in 7h 50m

  • Café Fonteyn

    Classic brown café right on Nieuwmarkt, on the edge of the Red Light District — good spot to sit outside and watch the square.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 8h 50m

  • Mata Hari

    Restaurant and cocktail bar tucked into the Red Light District — better food and drinks than the location leads you to expect.

    Amsterdam-CentrumMonday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM

  • Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

    Our Lord in the Attic — a hidden 17th-century Catholic church built into the top of a canal house. One of the most original small museums in the city.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 8h 50m

  • Barracuda Amsterdam

    Seafood restaurant on the water in Noord — worth crossing the IJ for.

    Amsterdam-NoordMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 12:30 – 10:00 PM

  • Magere Brug

    The Skinny Bridge over the Amstel — best at night when it's lit up, especially from the Amstel Bridge looking north.

    Amsterdam-CentrumMonday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours

  • De Japanner West

    Japanese-fusion spot in Oud-West with a proper cocktail list — good for dinner and drinks in one stop.

    Amsterdam-WestMonday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

  • Chicago Social Club

    Leidseplein club that actually plays good music — reliable late-night spot if you want to dance.

    Amsterdam-CentrumCloses in 2h 50m

  • Skatecafe

    Indoor skate bowl by day, one of the best low-key nightlife spots in Noord after dark — good crowd, no attitude.

    Amsterdam-NoordOpens in 61h 50m

  • Pension Homeland

    Low-key spot on the Marineterrein with its own swimming platform — popular for a dip and one of the best sunset views in the city.

    Amsterdam-Centrum

  • Duende Tapas Bar

    4.5(1.5K)

    Cosy Jordaan tapas bar with live flamenco some nights — go for the patatas bravas and stay for the atmosphere. Easy to walk in without a reservation, too.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 15h 50m

  • Eetcafe Singel 404

    4.4(1K)

    Daytime canal-side cafe on the Singel — solid lunch menu (try the sandwiches or the pumpkin soup in season) plus good coffee, with terrace seats right on the water in the Nine Streets area.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 6h 50m

  • Wijnbar Clos

    its great

    Amsterdam-OostMonday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

  • Jazz Café Alto

    4.6(3.1K)

    Legendary little jazz club just off Leidseplein — small, unpretentious, and the music is always top-notch. Get there before the 8pm opening if you want a seat near the stage, it fills up fast and the queue can wrap around the block.

    Amsterdam-CentrumCloses in 1h 50m

  • Café De Klepel

    4.7(705)

    Small French bistro on Prinsenstraat with a wine list that's clearly somebody's passion project. Only a handful of tables, so book ahead if you want dinner here.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 15h 50m

  • De Oranjerie

    4.7(385)

    A proper old-fashioned Amsterdam brown pub tucked behind the Jordaan — small tables, a great beer selection, and hearty pub food that's better than you'd expect. Order at the counter and settle in with the regulars.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 14h 50m

  • Pllek

    Take the ferry on a sunny day to NDSM and enjoy the beachy vibes with great views. in general the area is fun to walk through!

    Amsterdam-NoordOpens in 8h 20m

  • JWO Lekkernijen

    Beautiful, genuinely local sandwich shop in the Jordaan — the kind of place that hasn't changed to chase tourists.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 6h 50m

  • Gollem Aan Het Water

    Great craft beer selection right on the water at Entrepotdok, in Oost — sit outside if the weather's decent.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 12h 50m

  • Van Hier tot Tokio

    A wonderful little shop packed with genuine Japanese antiques — netsuke, ceramics, prints. Worth a slow browse.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 9h 50m

  • Café Kuijper

    Great local cafe with vibrant atmosphere. Especially when you want to watch Ajax, the local football club

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 14h 50m

  • Monte Pelmo

    4.6(1.2K)

    Our go-to ijssalon in the Jordaan — a small counter on a side street where the queue is nearly all locals. Grab a cone and walk it down towards the Lindengracht.

    Amsterdam-CentrumMonday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM

  • BUFFET van Odette

    4.2(1.1K)

    Right on the Prinsengracht and one of the nicer spots in town for a long, unhurried lunch with a glass of wine. Closed at the weekend, so keep it in mind as a weekday plan.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 10h 50m

  • Kapitein Zeppos

    4.4(2.8K)

    Tucked down a narrow alley off the Spui that's easy to walk straight past, this is one of our own favourites — step inside and it opens up into a warm, colourful dining room with a full bar and a Mediterranean-leaning menu. Book ahead, it fills up fast in the evenings.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 10h 50m

  • Café Restaurant De Reiger

    4.5(717)

    Old-school Jordaan brown café dating back to 1896 — cosy, unpretentious, and a proper Dutch menu if you want more than a beer. Worth booking ahead once it gets busy after 5.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 14h 50m

  • Mitts Restaurant Amsterdam

    4.7(911)

    Relaxed Middle Eastern kitchen on Javastraat with a short, well-chosen menu — flatbreads, dips, and grilled plates built for sharing. Neighbourhood favourite, low-key vibe, good for a weeknight dinner without a fuss.

    Amsterdam-OostMonday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

  • Alex + Pinard

    4.6(970)

    A tiny natural wine bar on the Dapperstraat, just off the market — great by-the-glass list of low-intervention wines plus small sharing plates. Gets loud and full fast, so go early or book ahead.

    Amsterdam-Oost

  • Café MOJO Amsterdam

    4.4(725)

    Easy neighbourhood café-bar on the Ringdijk in Oost — burgers, beers and board games on the shelves, the kind of place you lose an evening in with the regulars. Kitchen runs late Thursday through Saturday.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 10h 50m

  • De groene olifant

    4.5(608)

    Classic Amsterdam brown café near Oosterpark with a lovely tree-shaded terrace out front — good for a quiet afternoon beer, fills up with a mixed local crowd once evening hits.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 13h 50m

  • 4850

    4.7(1.1K)

    Cozy little spot in Oost that does great coffee by day and turns into a proper wine bar at night — small menu but everything on it is excellent. The cinnamon bun alone is worth the trip.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 6h 50m

  • Oost Pizza Pasta

    4.4(486)

    Neighbourhood Italian spot for pizza and pasta in Oost — small and always busy, so try to sit outside if the weather's good. Locals rave about it for a reason.

    Amsterdam-OostMonday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

  • Vergulden Eenhoorn

    4.3(1.5K)

    Beautiful historic building on Ringdijk with a big garden — lovely for a relaxed lunch or evening drinks outside. Book ahead if you want a table in the garden on a nice day.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 8h 50m

  • Dakterras GAPP

    4.3(388)

    Rooftop terrace on top of Hotel Casa with one of the best skyline views in the city — great for sunset drinks. Get there early on a nice day, it fills up fast.

    Amsterdam-OostOpens in 10h 50m

  • Zuiderkerk

    4.5(1.1K)

    The Zuiderkerk's tower is one of the best photo spots in the city — climb it (or just shoot from Zuiderkerkhof below) for that classic view over Nieuwmarkt's rooftops. Go late afternoon when the light hits the brick and the square is quieter for a clean shot.

    Amsterdam-CentrumMonday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours

  • 't Blauwe Theehuis

    4.4(3.5K)

    The round pavilion in the middle of Vondelpark — one of the best photo spots in the park, and the terrace is unbeatable on a sunny afternoon. Coffee and cake by day, proper beers (now poured by Brouwerij 't IJ) once the sun starts going down.

    Amsterdam-ZuidOpens in 8h 20m

  • Eetsalon Van Dobben

    4.4(2.5K)

    Van Dobben is appreciated for its simple, traditional Dutch food served in a casual, no-frills atmosphere.

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 8h 50m

  • Bakers & Roasters

    4.6(2.4K)

    great brunch

    Amsterdam-CentrumOpens in 7h 20m