Culture & History things to do in Amsterdam

We rank 1,374 culture and history things to do in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The highest scoring is Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
1,374
In the 90+ Club
19
Available today
60
From
$3

Culture & History in Amsterdam compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Amsterdam by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings97$913.5h5/5 (6,729)
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group97$211h5/5 (6,687)
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack94$271.5h4.9/5 (19,001)
Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option94$221h4.9/5 (3,125)
Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour94$62.5h4.9/5 (4,271)
Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option94$211h4.9/5 (5,948)
Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems94$453h4.9/5 (4,537)
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and Bites Option94$211h4.9/5 (31,852)
Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option94$171h4.9/5 (3,711)
Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide94$171h4.9/5 (2,469)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Amsterdam

Culture & History in Amsterdam: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 6,729 traveler reviews. Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack, Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option follow close behind. We rank 1,374 culture & history experiences in Amsterdam in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Amsterdam cost?
Expect around $55 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter from €3, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Amsterdam for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Amsterdam currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Amsterdam?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Amsterdam, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

Browse things to do in Amsterdam by type

Last Minute 2,026Outdoors 698Nightlife 449Food & Drink 444Family Friendly 217Most Popular 131Most Highly Reviewed 68

Amsterdam guides

Best things to do in Amsterdam

Nearby destinations

Things to do in The Hague 164Things to do in Rotterdam 237Things to do in Bruges 331Things to do in Brussels 696Things to do in Cologne 221Things to do in Reims 171