Activities in Amsterdam

 

Famous Activities in Amsterdam

Famous Activities in Amsterdam

Canal Cruise

One of the best way to explore Amsterdam is through its wonderful network of famous canals. Amsterdam offers canal cruises that comes in all shapes and sizes. Cruising Amsterdam is an activity that you wouldn't want to miss. You may hire an individual boat and relax on a guided tour, you may also join the sunset canal cruise or you can take a regular bus. We all know that the best things in life are free, so walking is also an option. But if you want your canal cruise to be more meaningful you may try to check online for some sites that offers canal tour packages that best suits your interest. Here's one below to help you out.

Website: www.amsterdamcitytours.com
Email Address: info@amsterdamcitytours.com
Phone Number: +31-299-411111 or +31-299-77099
For reservations please call: +31 299 411111 INTERNATIONAL
0800-0075385 UK TOLL FREE and 1-800-3487902 US TOLL FREE

Museum and Art Tour

Museums are one of Amsterdam's major attractions. Most museums are located in the center of the city and just steps away from each other. These museums are known all over the world. It is something that Amsterdam should be proud of. If you're into art, taking a museum tour can be a great way to enjoy your vacation. Try a dip into these museums and see the best paintings, portrait and frescoes.

Amsterdam is the home of Van Gogh a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist, famous for his iconic works. Van Gogh museum was named after him, his famous collections can be found inside the museum with more than 200 piece of art. If this isn't enough to satisfy your cravings for art,  an enviable collection of 17th-century Dutch masters is available in the Rijksmuseum, or the National Museum. A large collection of contemporary works from the Toulouse Lautrec and Gauguin is also a must see. Some famous collections from Chagall, Picasso and Monet are also being displayed in the The Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art.

Van Gogh Museum

Opens daily from 10am - 6pm. Friday until 10pm.
Website: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Phone number: +31 (0)20 570 5200
Email Address: info@vangoghmuseum.nl

The Rijksmuseum

Opens daily from 9am - 6pm.
Website: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Phone number: +31 (0)20 6747000

The Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art

Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 10 pm

Website: www.stedelijk.nl
Phone number: +31 (0)20 – 573 29 11
Email Address: info@stedelijk.nl

Shopping

Amsterdam city offers wide range of shopping opportunities. With plenty of shops and various markets. Amsterdam is the city of antiques, books, arts and fashion. Most shops are open from 1-6pm on Mondays, 10am - 6pm on Tuesdays until Fridays 10am - 5pm on Saturdays and 10am -10pm on Sundays. The Pedestrian Leidsestraat is the major shopping area in Amsterdam with plenty of shops and cafes around.

For more information about Amsterdam shopping please refer to this site.

Website: www.amsterdam.info/shopping

Nightlife in Amsterdam

You surely don't want to miss experiencing nightlife in Amsterdam. You can't resist taking a glimpse in the famous red light district. Its vibrant lights and interesting architectures will surely fascinates you. Coffee shops and pubs are around the area. Here you can see a large number of trendy clubs, music bars and after hours venues. You can party like there's no tomorrow if you wish to.

Book your Red Light District in advance. To help you out check the site below:

Website: www.newamsterdamtours.com
Phone Number: Tel: +49 (0)30 510 50030

 
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