Location: Amsterdam East
Top Things to do in Amsterdam East
What to do and see in Amsterdam East, North Holland Province: The Best Things to do
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Holocaust Memorial Walk
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Walk with a historian through the old Jewish Quarter. I will show you more than 15 sites that tell us part of the tragic story of the Holocaust. Among them the headquarters of the Jewish Council, Anne Frank's high school and the theatre that served as a deportation centre. Different monuments, buildings, squares and parks show us different aspects of the darkest page in the otherwise glorious history of beautiful Amsterdam. Let me take you on a walk and show them to you. Our starting point will be in front of the building at Weesperplein 1, with the letters GGD written on it. We will walk along the Amstel River, some beautiful canals and our tour will end in the Plantage Quarter, next to Amsterdam zoo Artis.
Reviewed By GerryP666 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Our tour guide Alex was really knowledgable and went further back in Amsterdam’s history to explain the context. He was really interesting and thought provoking but also had a good sense of humour. 2.5 hours went by quickly and we saw a lot of the city not on the normal tourist footpath. Great value for money and highly recommended.
2. Youseum
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5.0 based on 267 reviews
Youseum is a new immersive art experience, built for you. It's is kaleidoscopic. It’s a little cheeky. It’s a lot of fun. Embark on an uninhibited exploration of the self while tackling some of the most important topics of today, through 15 rooms with 25 experiential elements. Participate in a world that sparks question of what it means to see and be seen.
Reviewed By pablobrusseel - Maldegem, Belgium
If you love taking cool Instagram pictures, this is the place! They provide multiple rooms with cool props.
3. Kindermuseum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Tropenmuseum
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4.5 based on 1,127 reviews
The Tropenmuseum is a museum about people, housed in an impressive listed building overlooking Amsterdam's Oosterpark. The extensive permanent display and regularly changing exhibitions feature objects that all have a story to tell about humankind. Stories about universal human themes like mourning, celebration, ornamentation, prayer, conflict. From Africa to West and Southeast Asia, from New Guinea to Latin America: come to the Tropenmuseum and discover that, despite cultural differences, we are all essentially the same.
Reviewed By Clare4561 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
I visited the Tropen Museum because it was within easy walking distance of my hostel Stayokay Oost and I was very pleased I did so. It had a wide range of exhibits on modern relevant issues: the Japanese Anime phenomenon; pilgrimage to Mecca and the Dutch colonisation of Indonesia and slavery issues. I also highly recommend the Tropperje (Dutch mini pancakes) in the restaurant.
5. De Schreeuw
6. KIT Royal Tropical Institute
7. Amsterdam Tourist Ferry
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center, and sail with our historical boats to Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot or Fortress Island Pampus! We are the only company that offers this adventurous and interesting tour, to some of the best kept secrets of Amsterdam. Did you know that Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot is already 700 years old, and the best kept medieval castle of Holland? Or visit fortress Island Pampus, where soldiers lived untill world war I. Both destinations offer ample activities to discover the unique Dutch water defence works, and military history. Or just relax and enjoy the sunny ride! The ferry service is carried out with a traditional barge, built in 1899, and is named Sailboa. On board you'll find a fully equipped bar, toilets, a flush deck with tables and chairs and for cold and wet days the interior is heated!
Reviewed By Anna911
My one complaint with this trip out to Muiderslot would be the lack of signs pointing you to the boat while you're still in the city. The easiest way to know you're in the right spot is that if you see a small marina, cross the major road to the river and look for the only boat that moored their. Most likely that's what you're looking for. According to the boat operators, if you're on the tram to get there the drivers can point you in the right direction. That would have been a helpful piece of information to have before I found the boat. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the castle. It was ample time to explore. The castle was surprisingly light on visitors. I don't know if that's lock or if it's normal. There was a rather large tor group that arrived as we laughed so luck definitely played a role. The castle has been rebuilt fairly recently. So there's not a ton inside that's original. They have fitted out a few rooms with furniture, including some very unique pieces. You also have quite a dedicated focus on defense of the castle. The castle grounds include a small falconry, gardens and a cafe if you choose to eat there. It was a fun way to see a different side of Holland with out driving out of the city. If you have the time, I recommend taking the ferry to at least one of the stops.
8. Flevopark
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 749peakyb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
This is only 5 min walk from the campsite Zeeburg, so handy as we have a dog, great space well maintained.
9. KNSM island
10. Distilleerderij 't Nieuwe Diep
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
