Things to Do in Amsterdam This Summer

Things to Do in Amsterdam This Summer

The summer months mean the Dutch say goodbye to gloomy skies and hello to better weather. Travelers looking to make the most of a summer trip to Amsterdam will find a number of ways to dig into the city's culture and history—here are our top picks.

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Join a cruise

Take it easy on an open-top boat cruise along Amsterdam's famous canals.

Amsterdam Pizza Dinner Cruise Including Drinks
Amsterdam Pizza Dinner Cruise Including Drinks
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    136
1 hour 15 minutes
English
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USD37.10
Amsterdam 4-Course Dinner Cruise
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Amsterdam 4-Course Dinner Cruise
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    315
2 hours
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USD84.95
Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise
Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise
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    758
1 hour 30 minutes
English
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USD40.32
All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
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    6205
1 hour 30 minutes
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USD42.96

Hop on a bicycle

Rent a bicycle and pedal around the city streets like a local.

Amsterdam: Multiple-Day Bike Rental
Amsterdam: Multiple-Day Bike Rental
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    15
3 hours
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USD26.61
Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour
Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour
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    27
2 hours 30 minutes
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USD34.95
Amsterdam: Bike Rental
Amsterdam: Bike Rental
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    73
3 hours
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USD13.44
Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
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    137
2 to 3 hours
English
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USD32.26
City Bike Tour Amsterdam, Exploring Amsterdam's Must-See Sights
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City Bike Tour Amsterdam, Exploring Amsterdam's Must-See Sights
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2 hours 30 minutes
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USD35.81
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Take a bus or boat tour

Board a hassle-free hop on, hop off bus or canal tour to the most popular attractions.

#1 Craft Beer & Brewery Tour, Brew Bus Amsterdam
#1 Craft Beer & Brewery Tour, Brew Bus Amsterdam
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    58
3 hours
English
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USD69.89
Hop On - Hop Off Bus Amsterdam
Hop On - Hop Off Bus Amsterdam
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    15
2 hours
English
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USD50.54
Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and/or Boat
Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and/or Boat
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    1382
1 hour 5 minutes to 2 hours
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USD29.57

Check out the Jordaan

Explore the Jordaan district or picnic among the flowers in the Hortus Botanicus.

Amsterdam Small-Group Food Tour: Canals and Jordaan
Amsterdam Small-Group Food Tour: Canals and Jordaan
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    163
2 hours 30 minutes
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USD106.45
Canal Cruise of Jordaan and Amsterdam Islands
Canal Cruise of Jordaan and Amsterdam Islands
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    241
1 hour 15 minutes
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USD19.89
Amsterdam's Jordaan Cozy Food Tour with Eating Europe
Amsterdam's Jordaan Cozy Food Tour with Eating Europe
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    972
3 hours 30 minutes
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USD117.20

Head into the countryside

Venture out on a tour of the Dutch countryside and see the famous Dutch windmills just beyond the city.

Countryside Electric Bike Tour: Zaanse Schans & Zaandam
Countryside Electric Bike Tour: Zaanse Schans & Zaandam
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    147
5 hours 30 minutes
English
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USD80.64
Amsterdam's Countryside Half Day Bike Tour
Amsterdam's Countryside Half Day Bike Tour
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    214
4 hours
English
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USD43.01
Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boatride
Giethoorn Day Trip from Amsterdam with Boatride
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    252
7 to 8 hours
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USD102.15
Countryside Bike Tour Amsterdam, Parks, Windmill, Cheese & Clogs!
Countryside Bike Tour Amsterdam, Parks, Windmill, Cheese & Clogs!
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    849
3 hours 30 minutes
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USD51.07