Tailor-Made Amsterdam City Breaks

Amsterdam at a glance

Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor, the city never fails to amaze with its winding canals, Golden Age charm and more bicycles than people! Laid back, quirky, historic, charming and lots of fun – Amsterdam is a hive of eclectic experiences just waiting to be discovered.

Start your journey in the historic heart of the city: the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. Built in the 17th century and still brimming with life, it’s best explored by boat or on foot. You’ll glide past elegant townhouses, endless bridges, and locals sipping coffee on canal-side terraces. Feeling more adventurous? Join the locals on two wheels, there’s no better way to see the city like a true Amsterdammer. But don’t worry if you’re not a confident cyclist as the city is compact and walkable too, with green parks, hidden courtyards and street markets around every corner.

Art lovers will be in for a treat. Lose yourself in the masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum, where you’ll find Rembrandt’s Night Watch, or dive into a more vivid world at the Van Gogh Museum. In contrast, the Anne Frank House offers a moving reminder of the city’s resilience during the war. But it’s not all museums and monuments, Amsterdam is buzzing with life. From vintage treasure-hunting in the Nine Streets (De 9 Straatjes), to trying the latest foodie favourites at Foodhallen, or soaking up the atmosphere in Vondelpark, there’s something for everyone.

Food-wise, expect more than just stroopwafels and fries with mayo, although both are worth trying! Amsterdam has a growing food scene, from traditional Dutch “brown cafés” to Michelin-starred restaurants. Indonesian rijsttafel is a must-try, a nod to the Netherlands’ colonial past.

As the sun sets, the city glows with a different energy. Explore its lively café culture, sip cocktails in a canal-side bar, or take a night-time cruise under twinkling bridges. For music lovers, Amsterdam’s nightlife ranges from cosy jazz bars to world-famous clubs.

Amsterdam is also your perfect base for day trips; Keukenhof Gardens with famous tulip displays in spring, Marken, Volendam & Windmills or Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague are just a few of the day trips we can organise.

Amsterdam can easily be reached from the UK by multiple modes of transport. Whether you want to fly from your local airport, take a Eurostar train to arrive direct in the city centre or take a ferry and discover more places enroute, we can take care of all your travel arrangements.

So, pack your walking shoes (or hop on a bike), bring your curiosity, and let Amsterdam surprise you. With its laid-back vibe and hidden gems around every corner, this city has a way of stealing hearts.

Things to do in Amsterdam

• Rijksmuseum: The Netherland’s premier art museum, with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.
• Anne Frank Huis: explore the secret annexe used as a hideaway by Anne Frank and her family.
• Van Gogh Museum: a chronicle of the painter’s life, this museum houses many of his most famous paintings, including ‘Sunflowers’.
• Vondelpark: A large city park just south of the Leidesplein, where there are often free concerts and an open-air theatre in summer.
• Oude Kerk: a majestic 14th century church with a world-famous organ.
• Rembrandt House Museum: Rembrandt bought this house in 1639 and the fascinating interior looks much the same as it did when he lived there.
• Jordaan: A lovely area to wander round, with lots of picturesque canals, cosy cafes and speciality shops.
• Canal Tour: A great way to see the city is to take the ‘hop on, hop off’ canal boat which takes you around most of the sights.
• Albert Cuypmarkt: the city’s largest market boasts a variety of stalls selling Dutch cheese, fruit and vegetables, as well as clothes and household goods.

We can book many tours to make your trip to truly memorable, visit our Osprey Experiences page for more information or contact on our team.