Things to do with teenagers in Amsterdam

Keeping teenagers engaged requires the right mix of technology, activity, and cool factor.

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Keeping teenagers engaged requires the right mix of technology, activity, and cool factor. The VR Amsterdam History Cruise is a hit with teens — they wear VR headsets and experience the Golden Age while cruising the actual canals. Waterfietsen lets them take the wheel and pedal their own boat through the canals. This is Holland's 5D flight experience gets universal teenage approval, as does the A'DAM Lookout swing 100 metres above the city. Moco Museum's Banksy collection and immersive digital art are designed for the Instagram generation. Open boat cruises feel adventurous rather than touristy. These are activities teenagers will actually thank you for.

Best experiences for with teens

Waterfietsen
4.2(4.3k)

Waterfietsen

Pedal Bikes experience

60 min·Leidseplein
10.00
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Waterfietsen
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
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
Amaze Amsterdam
4.4(1.9k)

Amaze Amsterdam

Attractions experience

90 min·Amsterdam
24.50
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Amaze Amsterdam

How to choose

1

Tech-loving teens

The VR History Cruise and Amaze Amsterdam use cutting-edge technology that impresses even the most screen-savvy teenager.

2

Active teens

Waterfietsen and the A'DAM Lookout swing offer physical activity and adrenaline.

3

Creative teens

Moco Museum's Banksy collection and This is Holland's 5D experience appeal to creative and visual thinkers.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
VR Amsterdam History CruiseCanal Cruises75 minRijksmuseum27.50Book
WaterfietsenPedal Bikes60 minLeidseplein10.00Book
This is HollandAttractions60 minAmsterdam22.00Book
ADAM LookoutAttractions60 minAmsterdam14.50Book
Moco MuseumMuseum Tickets90 minAmsterdam21.95Book
Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minDamrak15.00Book

Tips

Lead with the VR History Cruise — once they see the tech, they will be excited about everything else.

Let them pedal on Waterfietsen. Teenagers love the independence of steering their own boat.

Moco Museum is designed for the Instagram generation — they will want to photograph everything.

The A'DAM Lookout swing is the ultimate thrill. Mention it early to build excitement.

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