Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, offers a rich tapestry of architectural elegance, world-class art galleries, and serene views of boats gliding along its 16th-century canals. Narrow cobblestone lanes are dotted with boutique shops and cozy cafés, while a constant flow of cyclists weaves through the lively streets. Often called the “Venice of the North,” the city’s UNESCO-listed canal network remains remarkably intact, bordered by historic canal houses and connected by picturesque bridges.
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Canal cruise: Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometers of canals and today you can see some of the prettiest sights of the city from these historical waterways. This one-hour cruise takes you along the Gentleman’s Canal, where you can see The Skinny Bridge, and The Prince’s Canal, which was known for its warehouses. Go past the Old Lord Mayor’s House, The Seven Bridges, Anne Frank’s House and head to the Brewer’s Canal. As the historic center glides past, you can admire the elegant merchant’s residences, churches and warehouses, dating from the Golden Age.
City walking tour: Explore Amsterdam on foot today, discovering the maze of canals and bridges in the city center. Your guide will be covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture. You also get to taste herring, a local delicacy not to be missed
Fabrique de Lumiere: Art springs to life in this impressive digital art installation, the largest in the Netherlands. Located in a former 19th-century gas works, pieces from renowned artists are projected onto the 17-meter-high walls, accompanied and complemented by music.
Cycling tour: Take a small ferry to the outskirts of town for a biking tour. Amsterdam is known as the bicycle capital of the world, with more bikes than cars and more than 35,000 kilometers of cycle paths. Your local guide will be at hand to offer information about everyday life of the Dutch people, many of whom you can see getting around on two wheels.
