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Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

Taking that special someone to Amsterdam for a vacation? Good choice! One of Europe's most picturesque cities, there are plenty of things for couples to do there! No need to do your own research because we've done it all for you! Here are our picks for the best things to do in Amsterdam for couples!

Including:

  • Leg-stretching strolls
  • Waterbound sights
  • Museums galore
  • Windmill wonders
  • Tony's chocolate factory
  • and more!

Get your walking boots on

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

As far as cities are concerned, Amsterdam is on the smaller side. Especially inside of the A10 ring, where most of the fun stuff is contained. You can easily walk from one end to the other in just over an hour, so why not try it for yourself?

Grab your partner by the hand, hold it tight, and drag them around the city! Such a picturesque city deserves to be seen up close, so stroll down the canals, weave through the city's cobbled streets, and cross its many, many bridges as you drink it all in. Not only will this give you easy access to any shop, cafe, or bar you see, but it'll also ensure you save money on travel and keep your blood pumping!

 

Take to the sea

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

Since so much of Amsterdam is water, whether it's canals or the river that splits the city from Amsterdam Noord, you should make the most of it and take your beloved on the seven seas!

If you want to take control of your journey and put in the effort together, there's no better way to get around than on a pedal boat. Colloquially known as 'canal biking', renting a pedal boat puts you in the driver's seat. Take your time, go where you please, and make sure to wave at the many other boats as they pass you by! You could even take a blue tooth speaker on board and play some obnoxiously loud music while you pedal! Hey, everyone else does! No need to feel left out.

Alternatively, if you'd rather leave the sailing to a professional, hop aboard a 100 Highlights Cruise and pass by Amsterdam's most prominent landmarks! Make sure to snap Anne Frank's House, the Westerkerk, and all the other highlights pointed out in your audio guide!

Get some culture in you

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

While in such a historic city, you'd be remiss to not seek out some of its cultural highlights. If your partner's into that, all the better.

Perhaps Amsterdam's biggest and best museum is the Rijksmuseum, which houses over 8,000 artifacts within its labyrinthine walls. See pieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including pieces from the likes of Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, and Vermeer. To truly impress your partner, excuse yourself to the restroom and quickly scan all the plaques detailing each piece as you go. Then, when you get back, you can pretend to know who painted what and why. Oh, what fun!

For more contemporary art lovers, you'll love the Moco Museum, which is contained in an old townhouse that sits strangely in the middle of Museumplein. World-famous street artist Banksy is the talk of the town at Moco, with unauthorized exhibits dedicated to his mind-opening work. Of course it's unauthorized; the elusive Banksy wouldn't have it any other way. See a collection that depicts the detachment of modern life, police brutality, and cultural identity all at once. For art lovers, street art lovers, or just curious minds, it's the perfect discussion-starter, and easily one of the best things to do in Amsterdam for couples!

Windmills!

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

Newcomers to Dam might be a bit let down by the distinct lack of windmills. Sure, you can find them here and there, but the brochure said that the Netherlands is full of them! Well, they're half right. You just need to know where to find them.

You'll find them at Zaanse Schans! This delightful windmill village has something of a windswept history. See, while the windmills, barns, and houses are authentic 18th and 19th-century affair, they were actually transported from an undisclosed location in the '60s. Could it be aliens? A government cover-up? No! Obviously not! But take a bus tour of the area, and maybe you'll find out!

Sit back in your air-conditioned seat, make the journey out of the city, and be transported back in time as you gaze upon some 600 windmills. Hop out, and learn about the farming processes that took place within. Then, when you're all milled out, pick some authentic milled spices up from the gift shop. Gusty!

 

A chocolate paradise

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

One of the Netherlands' top sweet exports is Tony's Chocoloney. This dutch chocolate is taking the world by storm, with its brightly-colored labeling worming its way into stores far and wide. This 100% fairtrade chocolate company does things differently, which will become readily apparent when you and a loved one crack your sweet teeth at the Tony's Chocoloney Superstore!

Inside, you'll learn all about the brand's mission to ensure their operations stay safe for everyone involved, but you'll also be able to pick up some of their famous chocolate too! Make sure to take the Rainbow Pack back with you, a set of six delicious chocolate bars you'll be eating for days to come!

 

Look out above

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

Take your relationship to new heights, literally, at A'DAM LOOKOUT! This one's for daring pairs only, so make sure they're okay with heights before dragging up the top of A'DAM Tower across the river in Amsterdam Noord.

You and your significant other will dangle 100 meters above the ground, swinging back and forward as you look over the city. Great views, great terror.

Or, if you don't fancy the scare but still want the thrills, check out the Amsterdam VR ride, a virtual reality rollercoaster that dips and leans all-around a simulated Amsterdam. Not for the faint of heart, but easily one of the best things to do in Amsterdam for daring couples!

 

Wonderparks

Things to do in Amsterdam For Couples

Let's end this romantic stroll with some awesome green space. Amsterdam is full of amazing green parks and gardens, so take a stroll, or pack a picnic and find a spot!

Our picks are Vondelpark, a large ring that runs beneath Museumplein. You'll find plenty of joggers, dog walkers, and couples strolling about. There are places to eat and drink, and they even hold events there from time to time.

Or, if you want a bigger place to sit, check out Westerpark, which is a short walk from Centraal Station. With a ton of bars, restaurants, a theatre, and even a VR space, it packs a more fun-filled punch compared to Vondelpark. It's the perfect place to take a picnic and stretch out.

And those were our picks for things to do in Amsterdam for couples! See them all in one fell swoop with an Amsterdam attraction pass!

Dom Bewley
Go City Travel Expert

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Best Brunches in Amsterdam - Public Transport

If you're one of those lost souls who think breakfast's too early, but lunch is too late, you'll probably be more than familiar with brunch. It's a craze that's taken over the world in the last decade or two, with brunchers heading out weekly to get their fix. So, what about Amsterdam? Does the city brunch like the rest? Well, yes. So let's talk about it. This is our guide to the best brunches in Amsterdam, and how to reach them by public transport! Including: G's Brunch Boat Little Collins Dignita Coffee & Coconuts Omelegg Getting around Amsterdam by public transport Before we talk about the best brunches in Amsterdam, let's start with a quick guide to public transport in the city. You have several options available, which we talk about here. Here's the abridged version of that guide. For trams, buses, and the metro, you can buy 1-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour travel tickets at every Metro station, on the tram when you board, or at one of the many ticket machines you'll find at bus stops, tram stops, or at Centraal Station. Alternatively, if you're going to be traveling for longer than 48 hours, you might want to pick up an OV Chipcard. This travel card lets you any amount of money you want, and then you simply swipe when you board and alight, and top it up when you're running low. Now, on with the brunch! Brunch on a boat All aboard, hungry souls! If you've never brunched on the high seas, then you've never brunched at all. But we can fix that. Just head down to G's Brunch Boat and try the seafaring life for yourself. You've two choices, should you rightly choose to board this delightful vessel. Firstly, get a boozy drink and your choice of the wonderful menu. Pair your wine, bloody mary, mimosa, or beer with eggs benny, a breakfast burrito, or, our pick, the chicken and waffles. Your second choice? Go bottomless, and have as many drinks as you can during the 75-minute brunch extravaganza. Easily one of the best brunches in Amsterdam. How to get there on public transport Once you've booked your ticket, head to the pickup point near the Anne Frank House. It's a 5-minute walk from the Westermarkt tram and bus stops. An Easy Bruncher Named after the bougie Melbourne road that marries designer shopping with brilliant cafes, Little Collins does things a little differently. Forgoing the Australian menu for something more traveled, you'll find plenty of interesting and exotic dishes at their two Amsterdam locations. If you're brunching before 12, their morning menu will fill your belly. Try the eggs benny on a hash brown, and thank us later. Heading there after midday? Try their share plates and keep them all to yourself. It's brunch, but with an added touch of class. How to get there on public transport You'll find two Little Collins locations in Amsterdam. The West spot is a 1-minute walk from the Bilderdijkstraat and Kinkerstraat tram and bus stops. The De Pijp spot is a short walk from Sarphatpark, and an 8-minute walk from the De Pijp Metro station. Have a little dignity Looking for a scenic brunch experience? Why not give Dignita a go? With two of their three locations nestled in some of Amsterdam's best green spaces, it's the perfect excuse to escape the city life, if only for a moment. With all-day brunch on the cards, you can head there any time of the day to get your fix (until 4pm, at least, when they close). And what a fix it is, with all the usual brunchy offerings on offer. Eggs, bowls, pancakes, and even toasted sandwiches. Their signature dish is the Chook Norris; buttermilk chicken, black beans, avo, chipotle mayo, with some corn chips and sour jalapeno on the side. That ought to wake you up! How to get there on public transport You'll find three Dignita locations in Amsterdam. Their Hoftuin spot is a 5-minute walk from Waterlooplein metro, bus, and tram stations. Their Vondelpark spot is right by the Amstelveenseweg tram stop. And their Westerpark spot is opposite the Assendelftstraat tram stop. Some coconuts with your coffee? If you're looking for one of the city's coolest spots to be your brunch backdrop, start your day at Coffee & Coconuts. With a wealth of coffees, teas, juices, and even stronger drinks on offer, you can have your beverage your way. They roast and squeeze everything on-site, so you can be sure you're getting nothing but the freshest morning brew. As for food, they offer breakfast all day, with burritos, pancakes, french toast, coconut bowls, and scambled eggs just some of the things available. Or, from midday, you can dip into their fantastic Deli menu and chomp on some unique sandwich combinations. How to get there on public transport C&C's only spot is located in De Pijp. It's right across the street from the De Pijp Metro stop and a minute's walk from the De Pijp tram stop. Omelets that will make you weak at the knees If you like your eggs folded over a host of delicious fillings and toppings, then you'll love Omelegg; they specialize in the stuff. They offer quality omelets from 7AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends, so you can definitely get your belly filled before your day truly begins. You'll discover their menu is filled with choices inspired by cuisines from all over the world. From meaty sorts to fishy sorts, and even some sweet ones to boot! Ideal for all your brunch sensibilities. How to get there on public transport You'll find two Omelegg locations in the city. Their De Pijp spot is just down the street from the De Pijp Metro station, as well as the De Pijp and Amsterdam, 2e v.d.Helststraat tram stops . And their City Center spot is a five-minute walk from Centraal Station. So now you know about all the best brunch spots in Amsterdam and how to reach them on the city's brilliant public transport system! Looking for more fun things to do in Amsterdam? Why not check out Go City? With our All-Inclusive Pass or Explorer Pass, you can see all of Amsterdam's best bits when and how you want.
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Boat Trips and Canal tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city swimming in waterways, canals, and connecting bridges. While not as damp as the likes of Venice, it's about as close as you can get without the stilts. And with so much water, one of the best ways to see the city is by boat. Whether you're looking to see all the biggest landmarks, enjoy a bottomless brunch with your friends, or have a romantic meal on the water, Amsterdam has some amazing boat trips and canal tours to experience in the city. So, which are the best? Well, read our handy list and discover for yourselves! These are our picks for the best boat trips and canal tours in Amsterdam! Including: 100 Highlights Cruise Hop on-Hop off Boat Tour G's Brunch Boat Candelight Cruise Pizza Cruise and more! Everything, everywhere, pretty much in one go If you want to see all the sights Amsterdam has to offer in one fell swoop, consider hopping aboard the 100 Highlights Cruise. Pack your camera and get ready to snap the likes of the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, and so much more. Thanks to the audio guide you'll get when you board, available in myriad languages, you'll learn all about the city and canals' history, as well as the highlights of each landmark you pass. It's the perfect introduction to Amsterdam's waterways and gives you the chance to learn about landmarks you might want to visit on land afterward! Hop to it If you're hoping to see the sights up close, then check out a Hop on-Hop off boat tour instead! You're in complete control, so you board when you want, leave when you want to see one of the amazing landmarks that Amsterdam has to offer, and then hop back on the next boat to continue one. It's that easy! You'll pass the likes of the Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience, A'DAM Lookout, and the Anne Frank House, which are all well worth exploring on foot. So, if you want the freedom to go and see what you please on dry land, a Hop on-Hop off boat tour is one of the best boat trips and canal tours in Amsterdam! Boat brunch like a G Sure, you could spend your tour of Amsterdam's canals sightseeing. Or, you could enjoy a brilliant bottomless brunch courtesy of G's Brunch Boat! Two options await you on your watery adventure. Either pick a drink and one of the amazing brunch options from G's impressive menu. Or, go all-in on the bottomless brunch, help yourself to as many cocktails, beers, wines, or proseccos as you like, and top it all off with a meal from the menu. Food-wise, you'll find brunch classics like Eggs Benny, and breakfast burritos alongside meatier options like chicken and waffles, chicken burgers, and salmon-topped brioche. Then, sit in for 75 minutes of amazing views, amazing drinks, and amazing food. Does it get any better than that? Probably not. Romance on the waves If you're visiting Amsterdam with that special someone, or you're a resident who wants to impress their significant other, consider a romantic canal Candlelight Cruise! You and your muse will sit down to a delicious selection of traditional cheese and meats as your tour guide waxes lyrical about all the landmarks you pass. Sip on unlimited drinks, with beers, wines, and soft drinks on offer. It's a great way to get the lay of the land, while enjoying the lights reflecting off of the water. And your partner's eyes, of course. Romance, right? Top stuff. A pizza paradise Boats and pizza - typically not two things you'd associate with one another, but when has that stopped humanity from making things happen? We created bacon mayonnaise, after all. So, why not see pizza and boats beautifully combine on a Pizza Cruise of Amsterdam! Served by one of the city's favorite pizza chains in New York Pizza, you'll get to choose a pizza of your choice before you set off along Amsterdam's beautiful canals. Your guide will regale you with tales of the sights and sounds you see along the way, all while you tuck into your slices and a couple of drinks to boot. Ideal if the sun is shining and you have a group of friends with you, this 1.5-hour tour is easily one of the best boat trips and canal tours in Amsterdam! Learn on the water What if you could combine your love of water and boats with a sprinkling of learning and culture? Well, we have great news for you. You can, thanks to the Museum Line - Amsterdam's best museum cruise! Following a set schedule, you'll glide along Amsterdam's canals, stopping off at major museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, and the Hermitage. At each stop, you'll have the chance to explore and learn, filling your withered brain up with key information. There'll even be the opportunity to do some shopping, should you require tributes to the in-laws back home. And all of that in one-and-a-half hours. Not bad! Not bad at all. Sail like a semi-pirate And finally, we'll end this list of the best boat trips and canal tours in Amsterdam with an old classic - the booze cruise. Yes, even Amsterdam's beautiful waterways are graced with these bad boys. So why not take a pub cruise and explore the more exciting parts of the city? Your trip will take you through the red light district, where the eponymous lights will dance off of the canals. Beautiful, right? You'll also be free to drink beer, wine, and munch on a variety of snacks as you go, in case all that booze leaves you with cravings! And that was our list of the best boat trips and canal tours in Amsterdam!
Dom Bewley

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