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Amsterdam holidays

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Unmistakeable and unique, Amsterdam’s canals and gabled houses give the city an historic elegance recalling its seafaring past. Add a wealth of galleries and museums, fine dining and a buzzing nightlife, and you have the ideal city break destination.








Must See

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Rijksmuseum - The stunning National Museum of the Netherlands holds masterpieces by Vermeer, Averkamp and Rembrandt.

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Must Do

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Take a canal boat tour for the perfect introduction. Catch your breath in bustling Dam Square, packed with buskers and street performers.

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Food & Drink

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The highlights of Dutch cuisine include herrings, served every which way (raw, cooked and pickled), smoked eel and chips with mayonnaise. Gouda and Edam are the best known cheeses but there are plenty of others to sample.

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Shopping

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There are plenty of souvenirs to bring home from Amsterdam; a pair of clogs; some pretty Delftware; a bottle of Jenever or, if you're lucky, a diamond from the diamond factory. 

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Where to Stay

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Whatever you're looking for, we have hotels in neighbourhoods to match your mood. The busiest are those around Centraal Station and Dam Square.

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Things to Do

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Panoramic City Tour
Tour Amsterdam's famous sights by coach and boat. Including the Royal Palace, Skinny Bridge, a windmill on the Amstel and a diamond factory.

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