Our Amsterdam Holidays

Looking for a few things to top up your holiday? This short 5 things to do in Amsterdam guide should give you a few clues on things to do while away in this cultural and historical city.  The list of things here are available throughout the year with no seasonal limits.

Some of the things listed below may not suit you but may give you an idea of something you’d like to try whilst in Amsterdam on holiday, after all there’s so much to do in this amazing city, it’s too hard to list a top 5 that would suit everyone.

1.)  The Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House isn’t just a museum. It’s a museum with a story.  Visit the secret annex where Anne Frank hid during the invasion of the Netherlands all that time ago.  The Anne Frank house is a wonderful place to see and get a glimpe into how the hidden group survived.

2.) Dam Square

Dam Square is often described as the hub of the city as many of the central streets start or end here.  There’s so much to do here that you can spend hours browsing the various shops or enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants or cafes.  At the square itself you’ll be able to enjoy a trip round Madame Tussauds or the Royal palace.  The Nieuwe Kerk welcomes you with it’s exhibitions.

3.) Visiting Museums

It’s not hard to find something that peaks your interest when it comes to museums in Amsterdam.  Whether your a diamond lover wanting to see the worlds smallest diamond, a football enthusiast wanting to visit the AJAX museum or an art lover interested in seeing many of the works of Van Gogh and other famous artists. Amsterdam has museums that cater for all this and more.

4.) The Red light District Tours

If you want to take a tour of the red light district and learn more than you would just walking around, then there are plenty of tours available either by foot or by canal.  Learn the history of this old part of Amsterdam or take a stroll round at your own pace.

5.) Shopping for bargains

Shopping comes naturally when we’re on holiday. But bagging a bargain isn’t always as easy as it sounds.  If your wanting to pick up a real bargain whilst shopping in Amsterdam then head for the markets and squares.  It’s often possible to haggle on the prices and pick up some excellent items you’d otherwise not have found.