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Amsterdam: Streetart Museum STRAAT Entrance Ticket

1. Amsterdam: Streetart Museum STRAAT Entrance Ticket

Get blown away by the creativity on display at the world’s largest street art museum. Admire a collection of more than 150 artworks by 130+ artists, providing a fair reflection of the variety of styles, techniques, motifs, content, and locations found in street art. See the work of upcoming talents and already renowned artists, all of whom must be or must have been active on the street scene. Delight in the particularity of a collection whose works were created in situ. Sense the pulse of the street art scene in a museum where new artworks are constantly being produced. Discover the STRAAT Gallery where stunning solo and focused group exhibitions showcase the history and future of urban contemporary art. To the left of the main hall, the STRAAT Gallery seeks to magnify the diversity and range of culture, giving prominence to the urban street art movement around the globe. While wandering around the artworks and gallery, get an enchanting view of the art from the museum’s panoramic deck. There, you can also enjoy some drinks and snacks at the café. Consider visiting the museum at night when the artworks are lit magically by first-rate light technicians. Marvel at the interactions of the illuminations and the artworks.

Amsterdam: City Highlights Electric Fat Bike Tour

2. Amsterdam: City Highlights Electric Fat Bike Tour

Make your way around the city like a true Amsterdammer. Hop aboard an electric fat bike to dive into the intricate cycle lanes without growing tired. Discover vibrant neighborhoods and local landmarks on a guided tour as you ride at a smooth cruising speed. Meet your guide at Damrak 34 and ride out of the crowded city center, to come across Amsterdam's hidden gems. Learn about local culture, history, and architecture along the way. Stop along the Prins Hendrikkade at the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and take in this beautiful 1887 Roman Catholic church. Bike towards Amsterdam Centraal, and onto Prinsen Eiland. Experience a calm residential area with characteristic drawbridges and houseboats. Board the ferry for a nice ride to the north side of the city. Cross the IJ river and enjoy views of Amsterdam from the water. Once on the north side, notice a completely different vibe. From street art at the NDSM Wharf to the many antique shops and cool terraces, you will understand why this place is so loved by locals. After some exploring, take the ferry back across the river, close to the EYE Museum. Cycle along the IJ at Veemkade, and pass the old warehouses. Allow your guide to teach you more about the significance of these buildings. Head over to one of the few authentic Dutch windmills in Amsterdam, the 'de Gooyer' Windmill. End your journey by riding to Oosterdok, where you have a great view of the NEMO Science Museum, the Central Station building and the Maritime Museum with its impressive VOC ship.

From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Zaandam E-Bike Tour

3. From Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans & Zaandam E-Bike Tour

There’s nothing better than spending a sunny summers day riding through the the countryside of Holland. A short ferry ride and an easy 20-minute cycle through the north of the city and we’ll reach the Waterlands, the countryside just outside of Amsterdam. Soon it’s cows and farmers’ signs offering up freshly made ice-cream and milk. There will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way as we cruise through the countryside en route to the Dutch Heritage site of the Zaanse Schans. You’ll have free time to explore, snap photos, checkout some cheese and clog stalls or visit the first ever Albert Heijn. Our return route will bring us back to town via Zaandam and its famous Intelhotel made from nearly 70 traditional Zaanse-style wooden houses. Coming back into town takes us past the NDSM werf in north Amsterdam. Since we'll spend most of our time outside the city, the stress of biking in Amsterdam will be minimized. Because the Netherlands is relatively flat, one does not need to be in top shape to partake but the ability to be physically active over the course of the tour is recommended. The use of electric bikes on this tour will certainly help make the roughly 40km tour a breeze.

Amsterdam: MIXED - Beer & Bubbles Bike Tour 1.5 hrs

4. Amsterdam: MIXED - Beer & Bubbles Bike Tour 1.5 hrs

We like to entertain we like bikes and people.. Our BOB (sover driver) will be waiting for you and your party with unlimited cold beer in the best upcoming part of Amsterdam. Set foot on our comfortable designed Beer Bar Bike and discover Amsterdam in an adventurous and party way! Within 1.5 hours you will get to Amsterdam North. The area is full op trending and modern cafes, restaurants and hotels. The NDSM wharf is an absolute must see in Amsterdam and we'll peddle ourselves on the party peddle bike right through this old wharf. Grab yourselves a cold can of beer, cheers to an awesome activity and go ahead on our pub on wheels!

Amsterdam: Boat Cruise to Windmill Village at Zaanse Schans

5. Amsterdam: Boat Cruise to Windmill Village at Zaanse Schans

Sail out of Amsterdam and towards the Dutch polder. Enjoy the unique landscape and stroll around a living village filled with operational wooden windmills. Sit back, relax and take in Holland's unique scenery as you leave the port of Amsterdam. Enjoy panoramic views from the boat's sun terrace as you glide through a landscape dotted with pumping stations, dikes, and, of course, windmills. Pass huge container cargo ships and through a traditional lock as you leave the city behind and make your way to the village. Disembark and take in a photogenic array of historic windmills, some of them over 350 years old. Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies, or take a look at the clog warehouse or the cheese factory. Enjoy a last look at picturesque historic wooden houses and factories, before boarding your boat back to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

6. Amsterdam: Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

The special nature of this canal cruise begins at our sailing location, the former NDSM shipbuilding yard, diagonally across the street from Central Station in Amsterdam North. The NDSM Wharf is a rugged, adventurous and iconic area on the IJ River. Its free character, post-industrial buildings and creative atmosphere form the backdrop where culture, self-organization and urban development come together. From our sailing location, we sail a bit through Amsterdam's harbor (where you normally never go) and as soon as we sail up the IJ, we see the futuristic building of Film Museum Eye and the imposing Adam Tower, among others. We also cruise past the Eastern Islands with the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ and the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam where many large sea cruise ships dock annually. The modern and new architecture along the Amsterdam IJ is best admired from the water. Our enthusiastic skipper will of course tell you about everything there is to see during the cruise. In fine weather, enjoy the panoramic deck of the ship, where you have unobstructed views of the Amsterdam skyline. In bad weather, you have the comfort of the ship's luxurious interior, where you can enjoy delicious drinks and snacks.

Amsterdam: Proseccobike tour Amsterdam

7. Amsterdam: Proseccobike tour Amsterdam

Our BOB (sover driver) will be waiting for you and your party with bottles of Prosecco for each in the best upcoming part of Amsterdam. Set foot on our comfortable designed Beer / Prosecco Bar Bike and discover Amsterdam in an adventurous and bubbly way! Within 1.5 hours you will get to Amsterdam North. The area is full of trending and modern cafes, restaurants and hotels. The NDSM wharf is an absolute must see in Amsterdam and we'll peddle ourselves on the peddle bike right through this old wharf. Grab yourselves a cold bottle of Prosecco, cheers to an awesome activity and go ahead on our pub on wheels! The perfect outing for every occassion!

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What people are saying about NDSM

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 210 reviews

This place is a hidden beauty! The artwork inside this place is beyond stunning and the right people will appreciate this place so much! This is our second time in Amsterdam and our first time hearing about this place so we will defiantly be recommending this place to others. It’s a MUST see place. You can get the NDSM boat over to this place and it’s a 2 minute walk straight of it. Love love love highly recommend! :)))

Location was in an industrial warehouse. The art pieces were really cool to check out and surprisingly large. Really enjoyed the selection that was on display and the layout of the place was nice and spacious.

Amazing museum and space to be able to show these spectacular works of art. Would recommend as a top thing to see in Amsterdam.

Absolute must see when you are in Amsterdam. The ferry is free from Central to NDSM so not excuse not to check it out!

Great guides. Great tour. So helpful and interesting to explore Amsterdam.