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Best Way to See Amsterdam: the Canal Bikes

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 13, 2014 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…. But the best way to see Amsterdam from the water is, in my opinion, on a canal bike (or pedal boat). The canal bikes can be rented for a reasonable price for few hours and the rental company will provide a map of the canals and a quick training session. Then the discovery can begin! When you rent pedal boats in Amsterdam, a few rules of the water will be explained to you by the guide, and it’s a good idea to pay attention, or you could end up ca…

Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 14, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, City Guides, Culture and Events

…disability. Only the temporary exhibition is accessible. 17. Museum of the Canals (Grachtenmuseum) The Museum of the Canals tells the story of Amsterdam through its waterways. Using immersive multimedia presentations, it explains how the canal belt was designed and built during the 17th century and how it shaped the city’s growth, wealth, and social structure. The museum uses projections, animations, and sound to bring urban planning and history t…

What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer: A Local’s Guide

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 14, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…find your favourites, you will keep going there. 8. Listen to music on the canals with Grachtenfestival (canal festival) – 7–16 August 2026 The Grachtenfestival turns Amsterdam’s canals into the world’s most gorgeous concert hall every August, for about 10 days. Floating pontoons are built in the city center, and classical music mixes with the sounds of bycicles and seagulls cry. The concerts are in various locations throughout the city, not only…

Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 16 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 29, 2025 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…short trip. The historic city centre is gorgeous, with narrow streets and canals. The canal houses are right next to the canal’s water, with no borders, like in Venice. Dordrecht’s harbour area is very beautiful and must not be skipped if you go there. Old houses, many boats, old and new, and an impressive collection of special bridges, they are waiting for you to do a trip back in time. To see: the Grote Kerk, Dordrech Museum and Huis van Gijn,…

Amsterdam in Spring: What to Do From March to June

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 14, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, City Guides

…rather work for it, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun way to see the canals from a different angle. Early mornings on weekdays are quiet, and you’ll have stretches of water entirely to yourself. 💡 Canal tip: The IJ ferry crossing to Amsterdam-Noord is free for pedestrians and cyclists, runs 24/7, and offers spectacular views of the city skyline. It’s one of the best free moments in Amsterdam. Spring markets Amsterdam’s market scene is year-r…

The beautiful Canal Belt

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 21, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…s something to grab my attention, always something for me to discover. The canal belt includes the famous canals Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, built during the 17th century; it is fourteen kilometres (8.7 miles) long in total and crossed by 80 bridges. Each canal has its own character: Herengracht was historically the most prestigious address, home to Amsterdam’s wealthiest merchants, while Prinsengracht has a slightly more…

30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | May 15, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…g windows of the canal houses to get a glimpse of the life here. 2. Take a canal cruise — yes, even though it’s touristy The canal cruise has a reputation as the most tourist-y thing you can do, and locals will roll their eyes if you bring it up. But here’s the truth: Amsterdam was built to be seen from the water, and you simply see different things from a boat. The way the bridges line up; the cats sunbathing on houseboat decks; the birds surroun…

Best Amsterdam Passes 2026: Tourist Cards, Transport & Discounts for Locals

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 4, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events, Featured

…ijksmuseum €25, Van Gogh €25, Artis Zoo €31.50, Rembrandt House €23.50). A canal cruise is €18–28. A day of GVB public transport is around €9. If your day involves 2 paid museums plus transport, you’ve already spent €50–70. Three museums + a cruise + transport pushes past €90 — and that’s the point at which most of the tourist passes start to pay for themselves. A tourist pass is worth it if any of these are true: You plan to visit 2+ paid museums…

Canal Adventures. Renting a Boat for the Amsterdam Light Festival

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 16, 2025 | Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…exclusively with electric boats. The company also operates under the name Canal Motorboats, which is part of the same organisation. I like that their boats are electric: you can enjoy the canals without polluting them, and they are quiet, something you especially notice in the smaller boats, when you’re closer to the water. At Eco Boats you can rent various types of boats, depending on what you’re looking for: larger cruise boats with a skipper,…

Haarlem Day Trip from Amsterdam: Best Things to Do & See

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 30, 2017 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…em’s buildings are renowned for their unique style and character. ↪ Book a canal tour here: Haarlem Canal Cruise ● Taste local beers at the Jopenkerk This is a former church, transformed into a restaurant and microbrewery. I love how the practical Dutch transform church buildings into something else, when they are no longer used as worshipping places! The brewery itself cannot be visited because the space is too small; however, you can watch the b…