Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam: Our most recommended tours and activities

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise in German with Unlimited Drinks

1. Amsterdam: Canal Cruise in German with Unlimited Drinks

Navigate through the world-famous Amsterdam canals on a scenic cruise. Pass by charming homes and historic landmarks as your guide provides interesting facts about them in an engaging way. All our guides are native German, so that you don't miss out on any important information. Sit back and take in the view as you sip on unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks. Begin your journey on a small boat that will take you through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. Listen to key anecdotes about the sights as you enjoy a voyage of discovery on the water. Pass 17th-century houses, picturesque bridges (including Amsterdams famous "Seven bridges", the classic canals and several key sights that give you a great impression of Amsterdam’s vibe. Allow your guide to narrate the trip in a passionate manner while you enjoy unlimited drinks on board. Lean back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, letting the sights of the city impress you. In addition, the boat is equipped with an electric motor, which allows for a quiet and environmentally friendly journey.

Amsterdam: City Card with Free Entrance & Public Transport

2. Amsterdam: City Card with Free Entrance & Public Transport

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with an I amsterdam City Card, and enjoy free entrance to many of the city's top museums and attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Moco Museum, and Rembrandt House Museum. Benefit from discounted entry to other attractions, such as Heineken Experience, Johan Cruijff Arena, and Amsterdam Dungeon. Valid for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours from first use, unlimited access to the city's public transportation system for the duration of your card allows you to get around quickly. Enjoy one free canal cruise from several canal cruise companies at many locations in Amsterdam and 24-hour free bicycle rental. Complete listing offers included in the I amsterdam City Card Free admission to the following museums/attractions (timeslot booking may be required): • Allard Pierson Museum Amsterdam • Amsterdam Museum • Amsterdam Pipe Museum • Amsterdam Tulip Museum • Architectuur Centrum Amsterdam • ARTIS Royal Zoo • ARTIS Micropia • ARTIS Groote Museum • Cobra Museum Amstelveen • Diamond Factories and the Diamond Museum • Do-It-Yourself Foodie Tour • Embassy of the Free Mind • EYE Filmmuseum • Fashion for Good • Foam - Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam • Fun Forest • Gassan Diamonds • Geelvinck Pianola Museum • Het Grachtenhuis - Museum of the Canals • Hermitage Amsterdam • Hermitage - Museum of the Mind • Hortus Botanicus - Botanical Garden • Huis Marseille - Museum for Photography • Jewish Cultural Quarter - Portuguese Synagogue • Jewish Museum - Jewish Cultural Quarter • Luther Museum • Moco Museum • Molen van Sloten & Kuiperijmuseum • Multatuli Museum • Museum de Dageraad • Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder - Our Lord in the Attic • Museum Het Rembrandthuis - Rembrandt House Museum • Museum Het Schip - Amsterdam School Arts and Architecture • Museum Tot Zover - Funeral Museum • Museum Van Loon • Museum Willet-Holthuysen • De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam • Outsider Art Museum – Hermitage • Oude Kerk • Rijksmuseum • Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum • Science Center NEMO • The Studio NEMO • Stadsarchief Amsterdam - City Archives • Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam • THIS IS HOLLAND • Tropenmuseum • Verzetsmuseum - Dutch Resistance Museum • Woonbootmuseum - Houseboat Museum In Haarlem: • Frans Hals Museum • Teylers Museum • Verwey Museum • Free Canal Cruise In Volendam/Marken: • Rederij Volendam Marken (ferry) • Volendams Museum In Enkhuizen: • Zuiderzee Museum In Zaanse Schans: • Zaans Museum & Verkade Experience • Kuiperij Tiemstra (Coopery) • Wevershuis- The Weaver’s House • Tsar Peter House, Zaandam • Mill Museum • Zaan Time Museum • De Bonte Hen (Oil Mill) • De Kat (Chalk Mill) • De Schoolmeester (Paper Mill) • Het Jonge Schaap (Sawmill) In Muiden: • Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot • Amsterdam Fortress Island Pampus In Naarden: • Amsterdam Fortress Museum Naarden-Vesting In Laren: • Singer Laren Freebies: • De Drie Fleschjes - Free shot of genever (18+) • Holland Casino Amsterdam - Free entrance (18+) • Haarlem Tourist Office Free canal cruise in Amsterdam: • Blue Boat Company • Stromma Canal Cruise • Lovers Canal Cruises • Amsterdam Circle Line B.V. Free 24h Bike Rental 25% Discount: Music & Stage • Bimhuis – Jazz • Boom Chicago - English improvisation comedy theatre • Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ - Contemporary music & classical music • Nationale Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera & Ballet 25% Discount: Attractions • The Amsterdam Dungeon • Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tours • Body Worlds • Dutch Cheese & Wine Cruise or Cocktail Cruise • Fabrique des Lumieres • Heineken experience • House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience (18+) • Het Kattenkabinet - The Cat Cabinet • Madame Tussauds Amsterdam • NXT Museum • Our House • Rembrandts Amsterdam • STRAAT museum Upside Down Amsterdam • 25% discount - Transport & Rentals • Pedal boat • Bicycle rental & Bike Tours • Mokumboat.com – Rental boats to drive yourself 25% Discount: Food & Drink • Blue Amsterdam • Pancakes Amsterdam • The Pancake Bakery • Restaurant de Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis • Restaurant Wagamama - Asian restaurant • Taverne de Visscher • Zuiderzee Museum

Exploring Amsterdam Like a Local by Bike & Optional Cruise

3. Exploring Amsterdam Like a Local by Bike & Optional Cruise

Discover Amsterdam like a true local and explore the city on a leisurely bike tour. Join your guide who will give expert insight into hidden curiosities of the city, as well as fun facts about notable landmarks such as Museumplein, the Heineken Experience, and Centraal Station. Meet your guide in the heart of the city and set off cycling alongside Amsterdam's iconic canals. Discover more about the history of the city as you stop by some of the key points of interest including the Singel Canal, bustling Centraal Station, the Rijksmuseum, and the Van Gogh Museum. Get away from the hordes of crowds of the downtown areas and ride through the trendy local neighborhoods of Jordaan and De Pijp. Enjoy several stops along the way to discover local secrets away from the usual tourist attractions. Pause at some of the most picturesque locations in the city including the Windmill de Gooyer, Hortus Botanicus, and the Skinny Bridge that crosses the River Amstel. Throughout the tour your guide can also provide the top local recommendations to make the most of your stay in the city. If you want to see more of Amsterdam's beautiful waterways, choose to include a 1-hour canal cruise after your bike tour has finished. Sit back and relax as you admire historic canal houses and cute bridges amidst the gentle sound of boats navigating the waters.

Amsterdam: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

4. Amsterdam: Old Town Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

The east side of old Amsterdam was once a centre of international trade and exploration, with parts of the city drawing a large Jewish community from the 1600s onwards. On this walking tour, I’ll tell you about this maritime history, and guide you through the old Jewish district, Jodenbuurt. As you roam the docklands, alleys and canals of the old east side, I’ll share the stories floating through its streets. You'll hear about the Dutch fleet, once the most powerful in the world, the eternal Anglo-Dutch wars, and how the old Navy Warehouse – now the National Maritime Museum – contributed to one of the worst defeats in the history of the British Navy. Speaking of museums, we’ll pass several that you may like to include in your Amsterdam explorations, including: • NEMO Science Museum, the green building shaped like a ship and built in what once was the arm of the sea that linked Amsterdam to the ocean • Hermitage Amsterdam, which houses a lot of Dutch artwork collected by the Russian Tsars • Rembrandt House Museum, modelled to look as it did in the 1600s • Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (the Museum of WWII Resistance) where you can learn what life was like for locals during the war On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to: • Discover the rich traditions of Sephardic Jews while visiting the Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, the largest synagogue in the world for centuries • Learn how WWII and the Holocaust almost fully wiped out Amsterdam’s Jewish population • Take in the many memorials around the Jewish District including the National Holocaust Names Monument and the Memorial to Auschwitz Victims • Stroll along Waterlooplein Market, one of the largest and oldest flea markets in the city • See Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and ARTIS zoo, one of the oldest botanical gardens and zoos in the world • Hear about barges and traditional Dutch sailing ships including the magnificently refurbished East Indiaman Join me on this two-hour walk as we hop over a dozen artificial islands and past more than a dozen museums.

Stories of Amsterdam: Self-Guided Audio Walk

5. Stories of Amsterdam: Self-Guided Audio Walk

Embark on a self-guided journey through the heart of Amsterdam. As you wander its historic streets, the sounds of the city will guide you. This immersive audio walk will lead you through charming streets and past iconic landmarks. Along the way, you'll discover the stories, the culture, and the history that make Amsterdam truly enchanting. So, put on your headphones and let the rhythm of Amsterdam move you. The StoryHunt app provides you with a digital map that uses your location to show where you are and where all the stories are located. Start your journey at any of the stories indicated on the map. Unlock stories when you are close to them to hear a insightful story linked to exactly where you are standing. Should you be unable to reach a story, you can still unlock it from anywhere in the world. The stories are available as both audio and text. For an added layer of fun, challenge yourself with a quiz at every stop!

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Best investment while visiting Amsterdam. I discovered so many placed I would not have known about if it wasn't for the card. And the money is so worth it when booked for multiple days. I took the 5 day card and it was way cheaper than paying separately for attractions and public transport.

Costa is the best guide ever !!! really enjoyed the tour sites, and all of the info and history we learned along the way. It was cold and rainy, and i still highly recommend taking, and would definitely book this and every future tour w Costa !

Great value for money as it was so easy to travel on the teams and the bus. The many attractions were fantastic as well! Took the 3 day card and even when we decided to do a last minute visit to the Maritime Museum, it was easy too!

It was an amazing experience! U feel like a native… our guide was a lot of fun and made our day a great experience

Better way to see Amsterdam if it is your fiets time in Amsterdam