Top 10 Musts in Amsterdam

[Khusboo Mehta]

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Who doesn’t want to visit Amsterdam? This beautiful city in the Netherlands has become the top favourite tourist spot in recent years. It has many attractions for the tourists to have the best times on their vacation. Are you confused about what to do in Amsterdam? No worries, we got you! Here is a list of the 10 best things to do in Amsterdam on your next Amsterdam tour. 

Van Gogh Museum

Built in 1973, it has many works by the 19th-century Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh. Some of the famous works are his self-portrait with a pipe, the Potato Eaters, and the yellow house. And yes, there have been some art thefts just like any other museum around the world, but all of them were later retrieved and well preserved to date. This is a must-visit place that takes you to the late 18th century full of mysteries and histories! It is always good to be ahead. To visit this museum you’ll need to book your tickets in advance.

 

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Similar to Venice, Amsterdam is also famous for its beautiful canals and cruises. There are a number of canal cruise services for the tourists that take you on a 1 hour 15 minute canal ride through the charming city and its picturesque locations. You can travel alone, as a couple, as a family, or a small group of people and book your canal cruise rides accordingly. On the cruise, you can have your own food, drink and have total fun seeing the city. There are also options for eating pizzas together on the cruise. They are called Pizza Canal Cruise rides, where you can eat pizzas while touring the city. 

The cruise tickets are valid for a year so that you can use them again on your Amsterdam vacation! 

• Visit the Anne Frank House

 

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The Anne Frank House is the house of a young girl named Anne Frank, who died during World War II. In order to escape from the Nazis, Anne and her family hid in the basement and annex of their house. Of course Anne died. Her father Otto Frank established this Anne Frank exhibition and museum and kept Anne’s diaries, journals, and writings in her remembrance. This is the third most famous and most visited museum in Amsterdam. Go on a tour to experience the times during World War II. You can avail a free audio tour at the Anne Frank museum.

• Enjoy the Tulip Festival 

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How dashing would you like to look with lakhs of tulips around you? Yes! Amsterdam’s most famous attraction - the tulips are now celebrated on an international scale. In this festival, you will see hundreds of varieties of tulips in every possible color. Name a color, it is already there. If you are planning your Amsterdam trip anytime soon, do not miss out on enjoying the beauty of these pretty little tulips. The exciting news is that The Tulip Festival is from 19th March 2022 to 8th May 2022. 

• Visit the Rijksmuseum 

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The Rijksmuseum is the most visited place in Amsterdam. It has more than 1 million pieces by artists from various parts of the world. Built in the year 1800, 

it was named after a king in the 17th century. What makes it more special is its wide collection of ancient and traditional weapons, artifacts, and paintings that has centuries of history. Touring this place needs no adrenaline rush but an ample amount of patience and interest. 

• Enjoy the sun at Blijburg beach

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Did you think of Amsterdam as just another cold and chilly city? That’s where you’re wrong! They do have sunny side coastal beaches and warm oceans. Blijburg beach in Amsterdam is such an underrated attraction and it is such a relaxing thing to do. You can pack your bags and grab a pair of cooling glasses and chill on the beachside as you please. Also, pack some delicious bites and drinks so that your time at the beach is made perfect. The most exciting news about beaches is, they are free of cost! 

• Go on a Bike Tour

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You must know that Amsterdam is famous for its pretty bikes and canals. The famous activity in Amsterdam is to rent bikes for free or by paying the rent. It usually costs 10-15 euros. You can rent gear bikes, normal bikes, and also kids-friendly bikes and roam full of Amsterdam all day. If you are just on a vacation to chill with your favorite ones, a cycle tour is undoubtedly the best choice for tourists. Create as many memories as possible while on the trip because these are the moments we live for. 

• Visit famous Coffee Shops

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Imagine relaxing with the yummilicious coffee in the most perfect weather in the most heartwarming city in the Netherlands. Coffee takes over the soul any time, anywhere! Amsterdam has chains of coffee shops with unique tastes. You can go on coffee tasting all over the city and experience the richness and authenticity in every sip that touches your soul. The rich and strong taste of the coffee kindles your soul. Big ears here! Coffee lovers! This is definitely your unexplored place in Amsterdam. 

• Do Ice Skating 

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This activity needs a lot of practice and a little bit of interest. The famous thing to do in Amsterdam is ice skating in front of the Rijksmuseum in the ice rink. You can buy out the tickets and skate there for two hours and even more. One of the favorite activities of both the natives and tourists is to skate in this rink. You can click plenty of pictures in front of the Amsterdam sign because this city is definitely one of a kind. Do your best to keep the spirits high as the sky! 

• Stroll around the Dam Square

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The Dam square is a famous attraction in Amsterdam that should be added to your Amsterdam tour package. This square is famous because of its collection of rich history and stories. Some of the notable spots are the National Monument, De Bijenkorf, and the New Church built in the 15th century. You can find many international brands for shopping. The century rich buildings smell so good that you would never want to leave the place. This one should be the cherry on the cake! These activities pretty much sum up the must-do things that should be in the pocket of your next Amsterdam tour. 

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