Family activities in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a fantastic city for families.

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Amsterdam is a fantastic city for families. Children love the canal cruises — spotting houseboats, bridges, and ducks from the water keeps them entertained for the full 75 minutes. For active families, Waterfietsen lets everyone pedal their own boat through the canals. The Pizza Cruise is a family favourite: unlimited pizza and drinks while cruising — and children under 4 eat free. On rainy days, This is Holland offers a spectacular 5D flight experience over the Netherlands, and Moco Museum fascinates older children with its immersive digital art. For a quieter experience, our small boat cruises through hidden canals give families a more intimate look at the city.

Best experiences for for families

Amsterdam Canal CruiseBest seller
4.5(12.8k)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Canal Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
16.00
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Waterfietsen
4.2(4.3k)

Waterfietsen

Pedal Bikes experience

60 min·Leidseplein
10.00
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Waterfietsen
Open Boat CruiseBest seller
4.4(5.7k)

Open Boat Cruise

Open Boats experience

60 min·Damrak
15.00
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Open Boat Cruise
Small Boat Cruise
4.5(2.3k)

Small Boat Cruise

Open Boats experience

60 min·Leidseplein
20.00
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Small Boat Cruise
This is Holland
4.5(2.3k)

This is Holland

Attractions experience

60 min·Amsterdam
22.00
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This is Holland
ADAM Lookout
4.4(3.5k)

ADAM Lookout

Attractions experience

60 min·Amsterdam
14.50
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ADAM Lookout
Moco Museum
4.6(7.7k)

Moco Museum

Museum Tickets experience

90 min·Amsterdam
21.95
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Moco Museum
Pizza CruiseSelling fast
4.3(2.9k)

Pizza Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
32.50
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Pizza Cruise

How to choose

1

Ages 0-5

The canal cruise and open boat are ideal. Short enough to keep toddlers happy, and kids under 4 travel free.

2

Ages 6-12

Waterfietsen and the Pizza Cruise are hits with this age group. Active, fun, and they get to participate.

3

Rainy days

This is Holland, Moco Museum, and A'DAM Lookout are all excellent indoor alternatives when the weather turns.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
Amsterdam Canal CruiseCanal Cruises75 minDamrak16.00Book
WaterfietsenPedal Bikes60 minLeidseplein10.00Book
Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minDamrak15.00Book
Small Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minLeidseplein20.00Book
This is HollandAttractions60 minAmsterdam22.00Book
ADAM LookoutAttractions60 minAmsterdam14.50Book

Tips

Book the morning slot for canal cruises — children are more attentive and the boats are less crowded.

Waterfietsen works best for children aged 6 and up who can help pedal. Younger children love riding along.

Pack snacks and drinks for the open boat cruise — you can bring your own food on board.

This is Holland has a height requirement of 1 metre for the flight experience.

The A'DAM Lookout has a free swing on the roof terrace — kids absolutely love it.

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