Hidden gems - Sights & Landmarks in Amsterdam, Netherlands not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Amsterdam

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Amsterdam. This list contains 48 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Toms Travel Tours

Tour agency

👍👍 Tom and his team did an outstanding job. In addition to transfer from the airport to our hotel our arrival day, we had five private tours arranged by Tom. These included a walking tour of Amsterdam, an all-day tour to Holland’s countryside, a night canal tour by boat, an all-day tour to Delft and T...

5.00 (112 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)

Book a Tour Amsterdam

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Really worth your money. I booked this tour via TripAdvisor and the boat and her captain were ready to welcome me aboard. It’s truly the best way to see hidden gems and corners of this beautiful city, right after renting a bike and roaming through the canals. I love this city for its vibrant and spa...

5.00 (105 reviews) (~0.62 km from centre)

Rederij Lampedusa

Boat tour agency

👍👍 My husband and I enjoyed this boat tour. Our tour guide Tommy was knowledgeable about dutch historical events and very friendly, charming and funny. I love the fact the boat was electric ⚡️ so it was environmentally friendly. The sites are breathtaking and lots of good photo worthy sites. I would d...

5.00 (100 reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

Rederij Staets

Boat rental service

5.00 (28 reviews) (~1.07 km from centre)

Boat Rental Amsterdam - Boatnow

Boat rental service

👍👍 Jesse was a great guide! Pointing out all sorts of things, both along the canals and throughout the city! Most enjoyable excursion!

5.00 (19 reviews) (~0.47 km from centre)

Toon yland plantsoen

Park

👍👍 Hidden gem of Amsterdam. The garden is truly magical and you can tell that the community put their heart into creating this green city oase. I spoke to a very friendly gentlemen living just the opposite of the garden and he was happy to tell me how the people care about this place. At the end me an...

5.00 (12 reviews) (~1.69 km from centre)

Rock That Boat | private dinner cruise | Amsterdam Light Festival tour

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Super charming boat with ditto captain! Vanessa was very nice and professional. Food was great, even for my picky passengers. Absolutely recommended.

4.90 (149 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

Plastic Whale B.V.

Environmental organization

👍👍 We used Plastic Whale for our client's last day activity. It was a fantastic experience for all, it is unbelievable how much rubbish was collected and we were so glad to be able to help clean up the City canal's a bit more. Our clients and guests loved it and all at Plastic Whale were a pleasure to...

4.90 (143 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)

Sebi Boat Tours

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Sebi must have done this tour about one thousand times or more and yet you feel his love for this city and eagerness to share his knowledge about it. he does not treat you like another batch of tourists, he treats you like a guest. We had a wonderful time on the Giuliana! Food and drinks were of cou...

4.90 (70 reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)

Flying Dutch Boats

Boat rental service

👍 great tour 😍

4.90 (54 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)

Amsterdam in a million

Sightseeing tour agency

👍👍 Amsterdam, a very beautiful city, full of culture and history, I would almost say that it is a shame to visit the city without a proper guide... That's why we chose Patrícia from Amsterdam in a Million. Soon after the first contact, very important information was given about the city, transport, foo...

4.90 (52 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)

Canal boat Delphine | private boat tour | dinner cruise Amsterdam

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We spent an unforgettable afternoon, it was such a wonderful experience. There is nothing more perfect than to experience the history of Amsterdam on a private tour of the magical canals. All this, accompanied by a high quality aperitif with excellent wine and by a professional and extremely kind gu...

4.90 (22 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences - Tailor Made Tours in the Netherlands

Sightseeing tour agency

👍👍 I have taken numerous virtual, real-time tours with Stephan van der Meer, and cannot say enough about the incredible experience. These tours operate often on foot, sometimes by bicycle, along the canals of Amsterdam and beyond. It is amazing how immersive this experience becomes; you will feel as if...

4.80 (138 reviews) (~0.41 km from centre)

MS De Jordaan

Event venue

👍👍 Leuke gezellige boot, goede sfeer, leuk feest gehad.

4.80 (84 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)

Classic Boat Tours

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Amazing 🤩 The crew was soo good. Very friendly and entertaining.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~1.69 km from centre)

Salonboot Avanti

Boat tour agency

👍👍 This is truly the most beautiful salon boat in Amsterdam. And just renovated, so better than ever. Elegant ship with a perfect size for a top drink with friends and (premium) relations. Spacious yet intimate. Modern and contemporary, but with old-fashioned charm. Great atmosphere with a friendly ski...

4.80 (29 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

H.E.B.E. Huis

Cultural landmark

👍👍 Nice tent to get a really smooth drink

4.80 (24 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)

Korenmetershuis

Historical landmark

👍👍 The so-called Korenmetersgilde had its office in the Korenmetershuis for centuries. The guild contributed to the fair trade in grain, a product from which Amsterdam used to derive much of its wealth. The corn meters had the important task of checking the grain merchants' measurements. These measure...

4.80 (21 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

Amsterdam Center View

Tourist attraction

👍👍 I love Amsterdam so much, it's a beautiful rich city. There are canals and bicycles on every corner. decorated with flowers... Sometimes cyclists annoy me because they don't pay attention when crossing a red light, so be careful with your car while driving so you don't hit someone... The city has a...

4.70 (68 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

Amsterdam Boat Center

Boat tour agency

👍👍 The boat ride was such a pleasant addition to our trip in Amsterdam. The captain was friendly and informative. They had wine or champagne available for purchase which was a nice touch. We didn’t finish the bottle so he offered to bring it to our hotel since we were going out to dinner. Nice touc...

4.70 (66 reviews) (~0.41 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Amsterdam, Netherlands