What to do in North Holland

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional windmill by a canal with boats and historic buildings in the background.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and buildings.
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Things to do

I amsterdam City Card

Amsterdam City Card with Public Transport and Free Museums

£57
per adult
Amsterdam City Card with Public Transport and Free Museums
I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

£57
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Skip-the-Line Van Gogh Museum PRIVATE TOUR with Expert Guide

Van Gogh Museum TOUR with Expert Guide

£115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Van Gogh Museum TOUR with Expert Guide
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

£19
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

£59
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station

Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: 1-Hour Canal Cruise with audioguide
Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

£31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

£30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 3262 reviews
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Price is £30 per adult
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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1243 reviews
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Price is £68 per adult
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Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 368 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £33 per adult
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Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

Amsterdam: Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 555 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £36 per adult
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Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

Amsterdam: Bruges trip in English with Boat & Beer Options

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 505 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £50 per adult
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What to do in North Holland

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Van Gogh Museum

9.2/10 (10,877 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.
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Amsterdam City Centre

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.

A canal with three illuminated bridges and historic buildings along the water.
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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.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

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.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with its distinctive architecture and a reflection pool in the foreground.

Museum Quarter

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 Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Van Baerlestraat Stop or Concertgebouw Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Canal Ring

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Reguliersdwarsstraat and Theater Tuschinski, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Holland

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Amsterdam

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Hoofddorp

A cobblestone street lined with bicycles, a canal, and historic buildings.

Alkmaar

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Amstelveen

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Badhoevedorp

A vast heather field with a winding path.

Bussum

A canal with boats, a car, and historic buildings with a church tower.

Haarlem

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Heiloo

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