{"id":12271,"date":"2022-03-25T12:46:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T12:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bootuitjes.nl\/?p=12271"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:26:02","slug":"day-out-in-amsterdam-10-things-to-see-and-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bootuitjes.nl\/en\/day-out-in-amsterdam-10-things-to-see-and-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Day out in Amsterdam: 10 things to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"blog_detail_pg p_t_0 p_b_0\">\n    <div class=\"contain\">\n\n        <nav id=\"kadence-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"  class=\"kadence-breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"kadence-breadcrumb-container\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/bootuitjes.nl\/en\/\" itemprop=\"url\" class=\"kadence-bc-home\" ><span>Home<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"bc-delimiter\">\/<\/span> <span class=\"kadence-bread-current\">Day out in Amsterdam: 10 things to see and do<\/span><\/div><\/nav>\n        <div class=\"blog_main_intro\">\n    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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14007_982127_0\">The center of Amsterdam is not that big, so you can see a lot of Amsterdam in just one day. Discover all the sights you shouldn&#8217;t miss, even if you&#8217;re only going out for a day in Amsterdam. To have an idea of the things you must have done and seen in Amsterdam, we have set up a must do and see list. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/bootuitjes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7D2AA5CB-03C6-4CD7-BD54-EADC7A2E882C.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10575\" title=\"\" \/> <div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"text_blog_dt\">\n        <div class=\"faq_outer blog_faq_outer\">\n            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                <h2 class=\"faq-question\">Contents<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"inhoud-list\">\n                        <ol>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#table-of-contents\">\n                                        Table of Contents                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#explore-the-canals-of-amsterdam-on-foot\">\n                                        Explore the Canals of Amsterdam on Foot                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#take-a-canal-cruise\">\n                                        Take a Canal Cruise                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#floating-flower-market\">\n                                        Floating Flower Market                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#visit-the-famous-red-light-district\">\n                                        Visit the Famous Red Light District                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#visit-the-rijksmuseum\">\n                                        Visit the Rijksmuseum                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#cycle-through-the-city-center\">\n                                        Cycle Through the City Center                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#visit-the-heineken-brewery\">\n                                        Visit the Heineken Brewery                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#visit-dam-square-damrak-and-the-royal-palace-amsterdam\">\n                                        Visit Dam Square, Damrak, and the Royal Palace Amsterdam                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#the-jordaan\">\n                                        The Jordaan                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#visit-the-anne-frank-house\">\n                                        Visit the Anne Frank House                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                    <\/ol>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<nav>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1-explore-the-canals-of-amsterdam-on-foot\">1. Explore the Canals of Amsterdam on Foot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-take-a-canal-cruise\">2. Take a Canal Cruise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-floating-flower-market\">3. Floating Flower Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-visit-the-famous-red-light-district\">4. Visit the Famous Red Light District<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-visit-the-rijksmuseum\">5. Visit the Rijksmuseum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-cycle-through-the-city-center\">6. Cycle Through the City Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-visit-the-heineken-brewery\">7. Visit the Heineken Brewery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8-visit-dam-square-damrak-and-the-royal-palace-amsterdam\">8. Visit Dam Square, Damrak, and the Royal Palace Amsterdam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9-the-jordaan\">9. The Jordaan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10-visit-the-anne-frank-house\">10. Visit the Anne Frank House<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"explore-the-canals-of-amsterdam-on-foot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-explore-the-canals-of-amsterdam-on-foot\">1. Explore the Canals of Amsterdam on Foot<\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam is famous for its many canals. If you only have a day in the city, there are three main and most famous canals you must not miss: Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht. These canals were dug during the Golden Age. The canals are surrounded by the most traditional Dutch canal houses that Amsterdam is known for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"take-a-canal-cruise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-take-a-canal-cruise\">2. Take a Canal Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>If I could choose only one thing to do in Amsterdam, it would definitely be a canal cruise. Whether you&#8217;re in Amsterdam for a day or a week, don&#8217;t miss this. Cruising the Amsterdam canals saves you a lot of walking, but most importantly, it allows you to see the city from a completely different perspective.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to cruising in Amsterdam, there are plenty of options. You can easily rent a boat from Bootuitjes. A tip from us: if you are traveling during the high season, it&#8217;s best to book a boat trip early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"floating-flower-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-floating-flower-market\">3. Floating Flower Market<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re not planning to buy flowers, the floating flower market in Amsterdam is a must-see. You can buy flowers, bulbs, and souvenirs, but you can also just take a look. You don&#8217;t need to stay long, but it&#8217;s fun to have seen it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"visit-the-famous-red-light-district\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-visit-the-famous-red-light-district\">4. Visit the Famous Red Light District<\/h2>\n<p>One of the things Amsterdam is known for is the Red Light District. The coffee shops and window prostitution make the Red Light District a unique place.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Light District can be visited during the day, but if you want to see its real side, it&#8217;s better to visit it in the evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"visit-the-rijksmuseum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-visit-the-rijksmuseum\">5. Visit the Rijksmuseum<\/h2>\n<p>The Rijksmuseum is one of the largest museums in Amsterdam. The museum was built in 1876, designed by the renowned architect P.J.H. Cuypers. The museum houses collections of world-famous works such as Rembrandt van Rijn&#8217;s &#8220;The Night Watch.&#8221; Besides all the beautiful paintings, the Rijksmuseum has a collection of Delftware, sculptures, and other important artworks.<\/p>\n<p>Since there is so much to see at the Rijksmuseum, plan to spend at least half a day there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"cycle-through-the-city-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-cycle-through-the-city-center\">6. Cycle Through the City Center<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most enjoyable things to do on a sunny day is to cycle along the beautiful Amsterdam canals. The old buildings, the cycling, and the lively atmosphere make it so fun. Plus, with a bike, you can get everywhere, including the nicest spots and discover great eateries and pubs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"visit-the-heineken-brewery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-visit-the-heineken-brewery\">7. Visit the Heineken Brewery<\/h2>\n<p>A popular activity is to visit the oldest Heineken brewery, which has now been converted into an interactive museum.<\/p>\n<p>The tour starts with a brief introduction. After the introduction, you can explore the rest at your own pace. There are several interactive games designed to give you the Heineken Experience. At the end of the tour, you get to taste a free Heineken (or soft drink if you don&#8217;t drink alcohol).<\/p>\n<p>Since the Heineken brewery is a popular attraction, it&#8217;s important to book in advance to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"visit-dam-square-damrak-and-the-royal-palace-amsterdam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-visit-dam-square-damrak-and-the-royal-palace-amsterdam\">8. Visit Dam Square, Damrak, and the Royal Palace Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<p>One of the places not to miss in Amsterdam is Damrak. Damrak has many souvenir shops, hotels, and fast-food restaurants. You will also find the Beurs van Berlage, the Stock Exchange, and De Bijenkorf on Damrak.<\/p>\n<p>Dam Square with the Royal Palace is one of the most famous locations in Amsterdam. Many events take place here, and it&#8217;s always very lively. You don&#8217;t need much time to visit Dam Square, but it would be strange not to pass by when visiting Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"the-jordaan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-the-jordaan\">9. The Jordaan<\/h2>\n<p>The Jordaan is located in the center of Amsterdam and is very conveniently situated. It is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to eat, there are very nice restaurants in the Jordaan. There are also nice shops, cafes, and a houseboat museum. Plenty to see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_detail_text\" style=\"\">\n    <h2 id=\"visit-the-anne-frank-house\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-visit-the-anne-frank-house\">10. Visit the Anne Frank House<\/h2>\n<p>Anne Frank is one of the most famous former residents of Amsterdam. During World War II, she hid in the house with her family for over two years. 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