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Rich in history and abundant in glorious architecture, Amsterdam is also the nucleus of superb art and a city with enviably easy-going vibes. You'll also find a colorful street food scene that features unique savory and sweet treats. An intricate system of 165 romantic canals that span more than 60 miles has earned Amsterdam its nickname: Venice of the North. Constructed in the 17th century, the canal ring that was once part of an efficient urban planning project defines Amsterdam and is now the Dutch capital’s main attraction.

"Amsterdam is like the rings of a tree: It gets older as you get closer to the center."

– John Green

Amsterdam is home to world-class museums, among which the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum stand out for displaying the absolute celebration of Dutch painting within their walls. Apart from marveling at superb art, Amsterdam’s more than 30 lush parks go to show that the city is also ideal for lovers of the outdoors. Boasting 500 miles of bike lanes and cycling paths, Amsterdam is unquestionably a cyclist’s heaven and one of the most eco-friendly cities in Europe. Without a doubt, Amsterdam’s charms are irresistible, and a trip to the Dutch capital is the best way to delve into the essence of one of the most progressive and open-minded European capitals, a city like no other.

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Things to do in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most easy-going and exciting European capitals at the same time. Just strolling around the Dutch capital, taking in the beauty of the architecture, and making friends with locals is enough to fall in love with the city. Other than that, some of the best things to enjoy in Amsterdam include canal cruises, walking, and cycling tours, and countless museums and art galleries.

Amsterdam is also ideal to use as a base to explore the Netherlands on easy day trips. From venturing out into the beautiful Dutch countryside to gaze at the gorgeous tulip fields and the emblematic windmills to visiting lesser-known gems of towns, such as Leiden, Haarlem, or Delft, the sky's the limit when it comes to day trips from Amsterdam. When we send you your customized itinerary, you will be able to choose additional excursions to include in your vacation package or consider adding later.

Amsterdam Private Boat Experience

Amsterdam Private Boat Experience

Zaanse Schans and Zaandam - Countryside E-Bike Group Tour

Zaanse Schans and Zaandam - Countryside E-Bike Group Tour

Amsterdam's Jewish History and Anne Frank Private Tour with Entrances to Anne Frank House Included

Amsterdam's Jewish History and Anne Frank Private Tour with Entrances to Anne Frank House Included

Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Amsterdam

Spend some time in Amsterdam on a tour that takes in other cities in Netherlands and neighboring countries. Our custom tour packages including Amsterdam and other destinations throughout Netherlands and Europe make multi-city trips hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

Benelux's Big Burgs Custom Itinerary

Benelux's Big Burgs

Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg City

from$2,600 pp^*

Highlights of the Low Countries Custom Itinerary

Highlights of the Low Countries

Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels

from$2,600 pp^*

History & Culture in Germany and Netherlands Custom Itinerary

History & Culture in Germany and Netherlands

Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam

from$2,925 pp^*

Western Europe's Jewish History Custom Itinerary

Western Europe's Jewish History

Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Barcelona

from$4,275 pp^*

Three Exciting Capitals in 10 Days Custom Itinerary

Three Exciting Capitals in 10 Days

Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam

from$3,400 pp^*

A Northern European Christmas Custom Itinerary

A Northern European Christmas

Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Paris, Bruges, Amsterdam

from$5,525 pp^*

The Best of Paris and Benelux Custom Itinerary

The Best of Paris and Benelux

Paris, Luxembourg City, Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam

from$4,825 pp^*

* Starting price is per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy in 3 star accommodation, in the most affordable month an itinerary is offered. Airfare to Europe is not included.

Click on your choice of itinerary, select number of travelers in your party, month of travel, and desired star level of accommodation to get an approximate price. Submit the enquiry form with any additional details and we can start planning your customized trip.

Where to stay in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, we offer a wide selection of top-quality hotels spread around the center and within comfortable walking distance from the city's best attractions. If you're planning to take day trips during your stay in Amsterdam, you may want to choose one of the hotels located near the Dutch capital's central train station. Otherwise, we'd strongly recommend staying in one of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhoods, either Jordaan or De Pijp, to get the feel of the local lifestyle. Once we start preparing your customized itinerary, we will present our recommended options for you to select from.

Superior boutique hotel in Amsterdam

Superior boutique hotel

In the heart of Amsterdam, an elegant hotel with Asian influences

Classic modern hotel in Amsterdam

Classic modern hotel

A centrally located hotel with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Modern Boutique Hotel in Amsterdam

Modern Boutique Hotel

Inspired by the uniqueness of Dutch design, this hotel is elegant and modern at the same time.

Where can you go from Amsterdam?

Looking to continue your adventure? Here are some popular destinations to visit from Amsterdam.

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Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

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Average of our Guest's Ratings of our trip packages including Amsterdam, based on 8 reviews

Review by Susan & Samuel

I highly recommend using JayWay travel. By providing transportation between cities, organizing tours and museum tickets, and providing dining options, it made planning our very personalized 10 day itinerary so much easier! We likely would have missed out on Anne Frank and Van Gogh museums if we did not know we had to plan far in advance.

– Susan & Samuel, Pennsylvania

Year : 2025
Visited : Netherlands, Belgium
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Danny & Suanne

The perfect level of assistance for what we are looking for at this stage of our life. Ease of travel, logistics, tour, dining and hotel selection were quite helpful.

– Danny & Suanne, Maryland

Year : 2025
Visited : Netherlands, France
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Paris, Bayeux, Amboise, Lyon, River Cruise, Avignon, Marseille
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Terry & Robin

It was so relaxing to know that we were being taken care of, while still being so personal and ""on our own"" instead of with a big group. The worst part was when we were around groups of other Americans that were so demanding and unaware that they were the strangers there.

– Terry & Robin, Florida

Year : 2024
Visited : Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands
Itinerary : Helsinki, Tallinn, Parnu, Riga, Klaipeda, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Amsterdam
Rating :

5 / 5