Free Fun Things to do in Amsterdam
Free Boat Rides
You can take free ferries accros the IJ waters that devide the city center form the north part of town.
Behind Central Train Station there is a ferry dock, where you can take a ferry straight accros to the Buiksloterweg. It will only take a few minutes. Or you can take a ferry to the NDSM warf area. That takes about 10-15 minutes.
The ferry boats are free of charge, you do not need a ticket and can travel on them as much as you want.
Visit a Parc
Amsterdam has about 50 parks. So there will be always one closeby to enjoy. The largest one is the Vondelpark. Other reall nice parks to explore are the Westerpark, Sarphatipark, the Rembrandtpark, Park Frankendael and the Wertheimerpark.
Interested? Rent a bike and book a private guide to explore the parks together!
Magna Plaza Indoor Shoppingmall
Visit the former postoffice to enjoy indoor shopping in the Magna Plaza building, just behind the Dam square.
Walk the Floating Flowermarket
The Floating Flowermarket in Amsterdam is open 7 days a week and a great attraction for tourists. You can get all sorts of souvenirs, bulbs, seeds, plants and flowers.
The Amsterdam Flower Market is open daily:
Monday – Saturday | 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday | 11:30 – 17:30.
Just be aware of pickpockets!
Enjoy the Rijksmuseum gardens
The Gardens surrounding the famous Rijksmuseum are free of entrance. You can walk and sit in the gardens from 10 AM – 5 PM.
Enjoy sculptures, plants, trees, flowers and water fountain.
Amsterdam School Architecture
The South of Amsterdam is know for the Amsterdam School style architecture. Once you know what to look for, you will see it in many places!
Interested? Book a bike and guide to explore the suburbs of Amsterdam city for these great hidden gems!
Free Pool
The inland port at ‘The Marineterrein’ is the first official swimming spot in the city center. This wild swimming spot is popular with many outdoor enthusiasts.
Free Drinking Water
All over town you can find watertaps in the streets. The drinking water quality in Amsterdam is very good. So just bring your own bottle and we treat you on a free fresh drinking water!
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