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Best Things to do in Amsterdam (2026)

Some of the best experiences in Amsterdam happen away from the museums. The Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp has traded six days a week for more than a century, and it is the place to try a freshly made stroopwafel while browsing around 300 stalls. Foodhallen, in a converted tram depot in Oud-West, brings together around 19 food stands under one roof and suits groups who want something different each.

For views, take the free ferry from behind Central Station to the A'DAM Lookout, where an observation deck and a swing over the roof edge look across the IJ to the old city. Beer lovers can follow the story of a famous brand at the Heineken Experience, set in the company's original 1867 brewery, while music lovers should check the programme at the Concertgebouw, home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, where Sunday morning concerts offer a relaxed introduction. Most of these activities can be combined with nearby sights: the market and the Heineken Experience are a short walk apart, and the Concertgebouw stands at the end of Museumplein. Book timed tickets for the lookout and the brewery tour in high season, and visit the market on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest crowds.

5 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Amsterdam

  1. Albert Cuyp Market Street market, De PijpA long-running street market on Albert Cuypstraat in De Pijp, with around 300 stalls selling food, fabrics and household goods six days a week.
  2. A’DAM Lookout Observation deck, Amsterdam-NoordAn observation deck on floors 20 and 21 of the A'DAM Tower in Noord, with views over the IJ and old centre and a swing over the roof edge.
  3. Heineken Experience Brewery experience, De PijpA self-guided visitor experience inside Heineken's original 1867 brewery on Stadhouderskade, covering brewing, the brand's history and a tasting.

Thing to do

4. Foodhallen

Indoor food hall$$Oud-West

An indoor food hall inside De Hallen, a converted tram depot in Oud-West, with around 19 food stands and three bars under one roof.

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