Things to do in North Holland

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Haarlem featuring a windmill and a river or creek
Haarlem featuring a windmill and a river or creek
Muntplein featuring a bay or harbor, a bridge and a river or creek
Leidseplein which includes a city, night scenes and street scenes
Vondelpark showing a park
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90 Minute Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise

90 Minute Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 736 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$213 and current price is HK$176 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam

Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is HK$27 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

Activity duration is 15 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,800 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$425 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$222 and current price is HK$206 per adult
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What to do in North Holland

Popular places to visit

Anne Frank House featuring street scenes and a city

Anne Frank House

4.5/5(778 reviews)

See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.

Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum which includes interior views

Van Gogh Museum

4.5/5(723 reviews)

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

Van Gogh Museum
Dam Square showing a square or plaza, a city and street scenes

Dam Square

4/5(2,088 reviews)

Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.

Dam Square
Rijksmuseum which includes heritage architecture

Rijksmuseum

4.5/5(901 reviews)

This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.

Rijksmuseum
Leidseplein showing a city and heritage architecture

Leidseplein

4/5(892 reviews)

This lively square in the heart of Amsterdam’s cultural district offers dining and entertainment, with an array of theater, movie, music, comedy and street performances.

Leidseplein
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RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre

4/5(9 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre during your trip to Amsterdam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre
Amsterdam which includes picnicking, a garden and a statue or sculpture

Vondelpark

4.5/5(594 reviews)

One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.

Vondelpark
path to sand beach in North sea, Zandvoort aan zee, North Holland, NEtherlands; Shutterstock ID 180884936

Zandvoort Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Zandvoort Beach during your travels in Zandvoort? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Zandvoort Beach
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Ziggo Dome

4.5/5(41 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Ziggo Dome during your stay in Amsterdam. Discover the great live music in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Ziggo Dome

Areas of North Holland

Flower Market showing a city, a river or creek and markets

Amsterdam City Centre

4.5/5(2,168 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Amsterdam City Centre. Top attractions like Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Nieuwmarkt Station or Waterlooplein Station to see more of the city.

Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam Tulip Museum showing street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Jordaan

Get to know Jordaan and its many features like its breweries and churches. You might want to explore sights like Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Houseboat Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Bloemgracht Stop or Rozengracht Stop to get around the city.

Jordaan
After arriving at my airbnb I went out to find a good place to shoot for later. I found a spot that was literally on the corner of where I was staying and thought it would be perfect when the lights came on and got darker. I soon came to realise after searching for good Amsterdam photography spots that this was top of the list. I thought it was a nice coincidence. #BvsCities

Binnenstad

If you're spending time in Binnenstad, check out sights like Dam Square or National Monument and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dam Stop or Paleisstraat Tram Stop.

Binnenstad
Dam Square showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Amsterdam

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Amsterdam. Top attractions like Dam Square and BODY WORLDS Amsterdam are major draws. Catch the metro at Dam Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop to see more of the city.

Old Town Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum showing a city, a pond and views

Museum Quarter

4.5/5(971 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Museum Quarter. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Museum Quarter
Amsterdam which includes boating, a river or creek and a city

Canal Ring

4.5/5(972 area reviews)

Visit these semi-circular canals built in the 17th century to see why Amsterdam got the nickname “The Venice of the North.”

Canal Ring
Red Light District featuring a city and a river or creek

Amsterdam

Waag which includes street scenes and cycling

Alkmaar

Haarlem showing street scenes

Haarlem

Adobe

Hoorn

Adobe

Lisse

Once the home of the duck hunter, now used to explain how the nearby duck decoy once worked - the English word originates from the Dutch word “eendenkooi”. Still has a few ducks left, the lucky kind. The decoy is now in the middle of nature reserve Naardermeer. Check out the guided tour: https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/naardermeer/agenda/boottocht-naar-eendenkooi-naardermeer

Naarden

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Noordwijk

Purmerend has the coolest bridge that I ever crossed. Being in Holland the bridge is designed for the many modes of transportation, feet, bikes and boats.

Purmerend

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