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#1Efteling Theme Park Tickets

Efteling is a theme park in south-central Netherlands, with a fairy-tale atmosphere and a range of enchanting attractions ideal for the whole family. Set amo...

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#2Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Move away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam's city center and explore the gentler pace of life in the Dutch countryside. Snap photos of riverside windm...

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Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

#3City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Amsterdam on a red double-decker bus that gives you panoramic views of the city. Unlimited rides let you hop on and off the bus at your leisure, so y...

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City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

#4Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Discover Bruges, an immaculately preserved medieval old town, just over the border into Belgium. Team up with an experienced guide to hear stories about this...

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Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

#5I amsterdam City Card

Swing through Amsterdam's can't-miss sights and must-see attractions with one convenient card. With the I amsterdam City Card, you can pop into museums, gall...

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#6Heineken Experience Admission Ticket

A warm welcome, a cool beer. 1867 was a ‘dam good year for beer. It was the year Gerard Adriaan Heineken built a new brewery in the heart of Amsterdam. Today...

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#7Brussels Day Trip from Amsterdam

The Brussels tour starts in Amsterdam’s city center. From there you’ll travel to Brussels by bus, and an expert guide will provide fun and informative inform...

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Brussels Day Trip from Amsterdam

#8Skip-The-Line Heineken Experience Ticket & Canal Cruise

Get to know the home of Amsterdam's historic beer and explore the city's iconic canals with an introduction to 2 of the city's famed attractions. With a sigh...

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Skip-The-Line Heineken Experience Ticket & Canal Cruise

#9Volendam, Edam, and Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

From the churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything typical Dutch. Escape the hustle and b...

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Volendam, Edam, and Windmills Tour from Amsterdam

#10Amsterdam XtraCold Icebar Tickets with Drinks

The “coolest” hangout in town, XtraCold Icebar, keeps it warm by kitting you out in parkas, so you can comfortably relax and sip drinks in this all-ice venue...

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Many people think the only reason why anyone visits the city of Amsterdam as a tourist is because they are a student on spring break, but the city offers way more than just a good party scene for young people. With more museums per capita than the majority of major European cities, Amsterdam is very rich in culture and history and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Holland as well as in the rest of Europe.

Amsterdam's best museums are located in the Museumplein district, but there are many fine smaller museums located in various places throughout the city. One of the must see museums in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum, which is conveniently located in the edge of the Museumplein district. Other things to do in Amsterdam include attending outdoor concerts during the summer months in local parks, shopping at one of the city's many open-air markets, and enjoying world-class theater and musical performances at various venues located throughout the city. Because Amsterdam is a large city, guests are advised to procure a good map before starting out on their explorations.

If you are going to be paying a visit to Amsterdam soon, you should contact us here at Expedia for the most recent information on money-saving deals and specials you can obtain to leave you with more cash in your wallet to enjoy top Amsterdam excursions. One thing that may surprise you when you first begin to explore the city is the abundance of canals the city features. Amsterdam has so many canals that it is frequently referred to as the “Venice of the North".

Attractions in Amsterdam include the city's famous Red Light district. This area is one of the most popular visitor spots in the city, but guests should keep in mind there is much more to Amsterdam than this district. Because of the sheer abundance of Amsterdam activities available to guests, it can sometime be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the city to formulate an itinerary, which is why the professional staff here at Expedia can make your vacation go much more smoothly. We can provide you with cost-saving specials on Amsterdam tours and good deals on lodging and transportation.