The city of Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination as there are endless things to see and do here for each member of your family. Enjoy visiting the museums, or participate in one of the many festivals housed by the city, listen to a foot-tapping, live music band or savor the many gastronomical delights in one of several gourmet restaurants. Amsterdam boasts a rich history spanning over several centuries and beckons to visitors, with a number of sightseeing options from the past. Make sure that attractions like its ancient churches and beautiful canals feature in your travel itinerary. If you want to immerse yourself in the city in a unique manner, try out the following Airbnb experiences in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
1. Amsterdam experience cruise
To have a truly authentic experience of the city of Amsterdam, one needs to enjoy an amazing, cruising experience on this huge and lovely luxury sloop, which has adequate space for many people. The host welcomes you on this stylish cruise with some lip-smacking Dutch cheese treats and a long cool drink. Sit back, unwind, and listen to some of the most interesting tales about the city’s many secrets.
Book Tours : Amsterdam experience cruise
2. Amsterdam by bike, boat and on foot
Enjoy this unique combo experience, that offers you an excellent chance to get involved in Amsterdam’s history and culture. You can see the city from two completely distinct and alluring viewpoints. Start the tour at St. Nicolas Church and walk along the famous red light district of the city. Also, admire the vista of Amsterdam’s oldest parts and continue cycling through bustling localities in close proximity to the Begijnhof. Take delight in soaking up the charm of Amsterdam’s oldest inner court.
Book Tours : Amsterdam by bike, boat & on foot
3. Sidecar motorcycle tour
The host will take you on a memorable trip of the Dutch countryside, in one of Amsterdam’s vintage sidecar motorcycles. You will have the unique experience of riding on lesser-known country roads to start the tour in Volendam, a scenic fishing village. You will then be taken on a leisurely walk there so as to savor some exotic local delicacies. Resume your ride through the countryside once more and also pass through many villages and a natural reserve for birds on your way. Your trip finally ends in Amsterdam after enjoying an exhilarating drive through its old center.
Book Tours : Sidecar motorcycle tour
4. Amsterdam photowalk
Your host is a photographer on social media and would take you on this wonderful tour of hidden and lesser-known, yet amazing locations, which will make you familiar with the real Amsterdam. You will learn some handy tips and tricks on how to click good photos along the way. Your tour begins at Haarlemmerplein where you will get introduced to and interact with the other members of your tour. The host will also get to know your expectations and click your first pictures, You will then proceed to capture this wonderful city, with an emphasis on the city highlights, architectures, and vintage cars.
Book Tours : Capture the city & you on a photo walk
Amsterdam Tour Guide
Locally Louke
Hi, my name is Louke and I live and work in the historical city of Amsterdam. My style of guiding is custom. That feeling you get from meeting up with a friend that shows you around their city. Obviously, I will take you to see the things on your bucket list and I will help you get the lay of the land and share tips and tricks of how to get the most out of your stay in my city.
Tours by Locally
5. Amsterdam countryside tour
This tour is your perfect excuse to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. You need only travel, a few miles out of Amsterdam to experience Holland’s beautiful countryside. Taste the delicious cheese, walk on a pair of wooden shoes, or see the famous windmills. Visit a traditional sawmill and even stop for a coffee or tea break accompanied with some mouthwatering dutch apple pie.
Book Tours : Windmills and countryside tour by car
6. Early morning canal cruise
This wonderful canal cruise is one of its kind in the city of Amsterdam. You will take an early morning ride through some beautiful canals prior to the city coming alive. Your host will be your guide and captain during this wonderful cruise and will narrate an entirely unique and new perspective of Amsterdam while riding with you on this electric saloon boat. The boat is quite comfortable in all weather conditions.
Book Tours : Early Morning Cruise Canals all to ourselves
7. Visit LGBT places with a storyteller
If you are looking for a unique experience in the city of Amsterdam from the perspective of history and the gay groups, then this is the right tour for you. You will get an opportunity to visit the traditional gay locations of the city. Your host would show you her favorite restaurants, spots, shops and gay bars. As your host is a great storyteller, she would narrate many historic and personal stories about the LGBTQ community and of historic Amsterdam.
Book Tours : Discover the Queer Heart of Amsterdam
8. Rembrandt and the Golden Age Walking tour
This experience provides you with an opportunity to follow Rembrandt’s footsteps during an enthralling walking tour through the city while being introduced to his artwork at the same time. Also, get a chance to relive the city’s Golden Age as you follow the life of this versatile painter in his locality. Get introduced to some of his relatives and love-life secrets during the trip. You will also get the chance to explore the canals of the city, which were built during his lifetime and listen to Zuiderkerk’s church bells the way he used to, many centuries ago.
Book Tours : Amsterdam through the eyes of Rembrandt
9. Visit a rooftop jazz club
Take an elevator to access the sixth floor of this beautiful rooftop jazz club. It is considered to be one of Amsterdam’s finest photographed entrances. There are some excellent views of the capital on both sides from high up there. Your host will be present at the backstage so that you can become familiar with the place. Experience some stupendous performances by the talented jazz musicians of the city and return with delightful memories.
Book Tours : ♫ The Rooftop Jazz Club
10. Dutch food and history tour
Discover the past and the present of Amsterdam by savoring mouthwatering Dutch cuisines and listening to all the stories behind them, while on this exciting food tour that will last for about four hours. You will be also introduced to the local food legends, as well as, their preferred foods. The host will ensure that you enjoy a treat comprising of Dutch food classics in eight food stops. There will be drinks at all the venues including beer from a microbrewery in the locality. You will be also given a digital map pointing at all the food stops you visited.
Book Tours : The Jordaan Dutch Food & History Tour
Amazing Amsterdam
Enjoy a scintillating vacation in Amsterdam with your friends or family members. Visit one of the above Airbnb experiences in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to enjoy an unforgettable holiday.
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