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24 X Fun things to do in Amsterdam with friends or a date

27 December 2025
Last updated: December 27, 2025

Need inspiration for fun things to do in Amsterdam? In recent years, a huge number of new attractions have opened in Amsterdam that are definitely not just for tourists. So, are you looking for something fun to do with friends in Amsterdam? Or perhaps for a date? This list contains tips for the most beautiful sights, unique new museums, and more special experiences to enjoy in Amsterdam.

Things to do in Amsterdam: 24 tips in a row

Although I've lived in Amsterdam for almost twenty years and have made it my job to collect tips about the city for Your Little Black Book, there's still plenty for me to discover. Whether I'm out for an afternoon with my boyfriend or with my son, there's always something fun to do or see in Amsterdam every day.

Also nice: these fun things to do in Amsterdam are free

Besides the enormous list of fun things to do in Amsterdam, there are of course plenty of other fun things to do. For example, take a long walk! On Your Little Black Book, I've mapped out several walks for you in: Jordan, Noord en East.

Or, for example, go to a nice market in Amsterdam and pick up the tastiest snacks or sample street food from all over the world. I personally love having dim sum for breakfast at the Albert Cuyp Market. Or stroll through Chinatown and shop for the best things at the Asian supermarkets and shops. I can also help you make a street art tour by bike Highly recommend! You can easily rent this bike in Amsterdam via Baja BikesIn short: there are plenty of fun things to do in Amsterdam that are (partly) free. It's a great idea to combine it with one of the tips from this list, for which it's helpful to buy tickets in advance.

You want to know these 24 attractions and sights in Amsterdam

From the new digital art museums like NXT en AMAZE to street art museum STREETHave fun with these tips for fun things to do in Amsterdam!

 | TIP: On my Instagram account @yourlbb en @yourlbb.amsterdam I also regularly share tips for Amsterdam!

 

1.

MOCO Museum

€ 19,95

Do you love street art and modern art? Then MOCO is the museum you'll want to visit in Amsterdam. MOCO stands for Modern Contemporary Museum Amsterdam and is located near Museumplein. It's an inspiring museum that consistently presents innovative exhibitions and works by artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, Mark Rothko, Banksy, and Andy Warhol.

 | TIP: MOCO entrance tickets are regularly available at a discount via: Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide of Tiqets.


Photo credit: WONDR Experience ©Facebook
2.

WONDR Experience

€ 24,50

The first Instagram experience in Amsterdam where you can immerse yourself in another world.

And also fun: after your visit to this experience in Amsterdam Noord, you'll go home with a series of unique photos! Recently, next to MIRACLE also Roller DreamsRoller skating in a retro setting. Also fun with kids!

 | TIP: compare entrance prices via Tours&Tickets en Get Your Guide.


3.

STREET street art Museum

€ 18,50

STRAAT is Amsterdam's newest museum dedicated entirely to street art.

You'll find the STRAAT Street Art Museum at the trendy NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord. Enjoy a fun afternoon out and grab a bite to eat or a drink at Pllek, Next, or IJver after your visit to STRAAT.

 | TIP: compare ticket prices for STRAAT via Get Your Guide, Tours&Tickets en Tiqets for offers.


Photo credit: © Fabrique des Lumières
4.

Fabrique des Lumieres

€ 16, -

Perhaps the nicest new experience in Amsterdam West where art comes to life!

See art come to life before your eyes at Fabrique des Lumières, the largest digital art center in the Netherlands. Located on the Westergas grounds, it's sure to be a fun-filled day! Afterwards, why not enjoy a delicious meal at Cantine de Caron or stroll towards the Jordaan and Haarlemmerbuurt neighborhoods?

 | TIP: compare entrance ticket prices via Get Your Guide en Tiqets.


5.

Rent a bike!

From € 7,50

Want to see a lot in a short time? Grab a bike and explore the city in a day.

If you live in Amsterdam yourself, you'll definitely agree with me. Nothing's more fun than exploring Amsterdam by bike! So, if you're planning a weekend trip to Amsterdam, I can definitely recommend a to rent a bicycle and besides the Center you can also explore various nice neighborhoods, such as: North, East and West.


Photo credit: © AMAZE
6.

AMAZE - club experience

€ 26,95

For anyone who misses festivals and clubs, there is AMAZE, a unique audiovisual experience.

In the Elementenstraat in Amsterdam West, where the best warehouse parties used to be held, the team behind ID&T has now opened Amaze. AMAZE is a 75-minute audiovisual spectacle in seven rooms full of creativity, light, sound, visuals and performance art.


Photo credit: © NXT Museum
7.

NXT Digital Art Museum

€ 24,75

One of the coolest new museums in Amsterdam North is digital art museum NXT.

Immerse yourself in NXT Museum Immerse yourself in the world of digital art. A unique experience with immersive artworks that stimulate all the senses.

 | TIP: Afterwards, have something to eat and drink at Bacalar or Café Restaurant Metro.


Photo credit: © ARTIS Groote Museum
8.

ARTIS Groote Museum

€ 17,50

In the ARTIS Groote Museum you will find answers to life's biggest questions for young and old. ARTIS-Groote Museum consists of 14 interconnected worlds, each exploring a different part of the human body and answering the question of how we are connected to animals, plants, microbes, and even the Earth itself. A wonderful addition to ARTIS for the whole family to visit and explore.

 | TIP: via Tiqets, Get Your Guide of Tours&Tickets They regularly have promotions on entrance tickets.


9.

Rijksmuseum

€ 22,50

When was the last time you visited the Rijksmuseum? A must-see in Amsterdam, and also fun with kids. 

There is so much to see in the Rijksmuseum Wander through the halls and view works by old masters, photographs, and objects.

 TIP: You can buy a huge variety of tickets for the Rijksmuseum, some with a (private) tour, where you'll learn some truly new things you probably didn't know. View all Rijksmuseum tickets at: Get Your Guide, Tiqets and (individual entrance tickets) via Tours&Tickets.


Photo credit: © The Upside Down
10.

upside Down

€ 24,95

Step into a world of wonder and illusion at the Instagram museum 'Upside Down'. One of Amsterdam's newest and most playful attractions where nothing is what it seems. upside Down is fun with friends or kids and you can take the funny photos home with you as a souvenir.

 | TIP: compare Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide en Tiqets if they have any offers for the entrance tickets.


11.

NEMO Science Museum

€ 17,50

Perhaps the nicest museum in Amsterdam to visit with kids.

There are few museums in Amsterdam where there is so much to discover as at NEMO Science MuseumI always visit a new world or new part with my son, and every age the visit is completely different! Another fun thing to do: go for dim sum at Sea Palace afterward.

| TIP: compare Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide en Tiqets for the cheapest entrance fees.


12.

The World Museum

€ 16, -

Imagine yourself abroad at the Wereldmuseum and immerse yourself in other cultures.

You find The World Museum Situated on the edge of the beautiful Oosterpark in Amsterdam East, it's a great place to combine a drink at Louie Louie, De Tros, the multicultural Dappermarkt, or a leisurely meal at restaurant 4850.

 | TIP: compare ticket prices at Get Your Guide en Tiqets.


13.

Artis zoo

€ 25, -

One of the most fun things to do with kids in Amsterdam is a visit to Artis city zoo.

Unique in the Netherlands, a zoo in the city center. In Artis There's always something new to discover for all ages. Compare prices for Artis on Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide en Tiqets for a discount.

 | TIP: In addition to a visit to Artis, after admiring the animals you can also go to the Micropia museum and the newly opened ARTIS Groote Museum. Recommended!


14.

FOAM Museum

€ 12,50

See the most beautiful photo exhibitions at FOAM, the photography museum in Amsterdam City Center.

The exhibitions change regularly and I find FOAM It's a wonderful museum to pop into for a dose of inspiration. Afterwards, grab a bite to eat and a drink on the lively Utrechtsestraat or stroll along the canals towards the Jordaan.

 | TIP: compare ticket prices via Tiqets, Get Your Guide en Tours&Tickets for a discount.


15.

Stedelijk Museum

€ 22,50

Immerse yourself in the world of modern and contemporary art at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. With a renowned permanent collection and regularly changing exhibitions, the Stedelijk Museum offers Stedelijk Museum Exactly the inspiration fix I always seek during a museum visit. Want something to eat or drink afterward? Head to Schotsheuvel or grab a coffee at Coffee District.

 | TIP: check Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide of Tiqets for entrance ticket offers.


16.

Maritime Museum

From € 15,50

Fun for kids: discover Amsterdam's maritime history at the Maritime Museum. With an extensive collection of ship models, a life-size VOC ship, unique objects, and interactive exhibitions, The Maritime Museum suitable for the whole family.

 | TIP: compare ticket offers via Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide en Tiqets.


Photo credit: © ARTIS-Micropia
17.

ARTIS-Micropia


Fun for primary school kids: a visit to the world's first microbe museum.

They are invisible and yet all around us: microbes. ARTIS-Micropia, the world's first and only museum about microbes, reveals the fascinating world of microorganisms and how they influence our daily lives.

 | TIP: compare prices via Tours&Tickets, Get Your Guide en Tiqets.


Photo credit: © Tours&Tickets
18.

Bike Tour

€ 34,50

How cool is this? Discover Amsterdam on a 2,5-hour e-bike tour through the city center and Amsterdam Noord.

Do you want to see Amsterdam while riding through the city on a cool Knaap e-bike? With this bike tour You'll travel from the city center via the west side to Amsterdam Noord, then back to the starting point via Amsterdam Oost. A fun tour that takes in almost all the city's highlights and the most beautiful viewpoints. And with an e-bike, it becomes even more relaxing!