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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Netherlands — a port guide for cruise visitors

Where to eat (3)

🍽️Café de Jaren🍽️
Café de Jaren
A spacious, airy café with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Amstel canal, perfect for a quiet lunch or coffee. Order the Dutch apple pie or a classic croque monsieur.
🍽️Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen🍽️
Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen
Located in five historic canal houses, this restaurant offers a refined, seated dining experience with traditional Dutch cuisine. Try the multi-course tasting menu for a relaxed, elegant evening.
🍽️Winkel 43🍽️
Winkel 43
Famous for serving arguably the best apple pie in the city, this spot is a local institution. It is best to visit during mid-morning to avoid the longest queues and enjoy a peaceful slice.

What to see and do (2)

👀Rijksmuseum👀
Rijksmuseum
This world-class museum is fully accessible with elevators and plenty of benches for resting while viewing Dutch masterpieces. It offers a gentle, climate-controlled environment for art lovers.
👀Canal Cruise (Blue Boat Company)👀
Canal Cruise (Blue Boat Company)
A glass-topped canal boat tour allows you to see the city's historic architecture without any walking. It is a very comfortable, low-impact way to get an overview of Amsterdam's layout.

Festivals and events (3)

🎉Tulip Season🎉
Tulip Season
The countryside and Keukenhof gardens are in full bloom with millions of tulips.
📅 Mid-March to Mid-May
🎉King's Day🎉
King's Day
The city turns orange for a massive national celebration with street markets and music.
📅 April 27
🎉Amsterdam Light Festival🎉
Amsterdam Light Festival
Artistic light installations illuminate the canals, best viewed from a heated canal boat.
📅 December to January