Bridge · Nieuwmarkt
Aluminium Bridge
The Netherlands' first aluminum bridge built in 1956 over Kloveniersburgwal canal, a national monument featured in Ocean's 12 with George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
Opening status unconfirmed
Best Canal Views
The Canal Ring earned its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010 for a reason — the concentric arcs of Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht and Singel were one of the most ambitious pieces of 17th-century urban planning in Europe, and they still define how Amsterdam looks, lives and moves. This list collects the places where the canal isn’t a postcard backdrop but the experience itself: rooftop bars overlooking the IJ, terraces hanging over Brouwersgracht, cafés where the front window opens onto a passing boat. Highlights include the “Seven Bridges” view from Reguliersgracht, the warehouse stretch of Brouwersgracht (regularly voted Amsterdam’s prettiest canal), and rooftop perches like A’DAM Toren and SkyLounge with the harbour spread below.
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Entertainment venue · Centrum
Tiffany Case House
A picturesque canal house at Reguliersgracht 36 featured as Tiffany Case's residence in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, near the iconic…
Opening status unconfirmed
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Bar · Jordaan
Pulitzer’s Bar
An elegant Art Deco cocktail bar within Pulitzer Amsterdam hotel on Keizersgracht, featuring scent-inspired mixology by DS & Durga and live jazz in a…
Opening status unconfirmed
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Tourist attraction · Centrum
Golden Bend
The most prestigious stretch of Herengracht canal featuring opulent 17th-century double-wide mansions built by Amsterdam's wealthiest Golden Age merchants.
Opening status unconfirmed
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Tourist attraction · Grachtengordel
The Dancing Houses
The Blauwbrug Houses, also known as the Dancing Houses in Amsterdam, are a collection of leaning structures built along the Amstel River in the…
Opening status unconfirmed
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Bridge · De Wallen
Majoor Bosshardtbrug
The Majoor Bosshardtbrug, located in Amsterdam, is a modern bridge named after Alida Margaretha Bosshardt, a prominent figure in the Salvation Army known for…
Opening status unconfirmed
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Museum · Rembrandtplein
Foam
Foam, an international and multifaceted photography museum in Amsterdam, features eclectic exhibitions within an 18th-century canalside house with an airy atrium.
Opening status unconfirmed
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Landmark · Jordaan
Leliegracht
The Leliegracht canal in Amsterdam, located between Herengracht and Prinsengracht canals, is a picturesque waterway in the Jordaan neighborhood known for its charming old…
Opening status unconfirmed
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Landmark · Rembrandtplein
Huis met de Kolommen Ambtswoning Burgemeester van Amsterdam
Huis met de Kolommen, built in 1672 and located on Herengracht 502 in Amsterdam, serves as the official residence of the mayor of Amsterdam…
Opening status unconfirmed
Partner experiences
See the canals from a small boat
Hand-picked to fit this list. Shared departures unless stated.
via GetYourGuide
Small canal cruise with Sebi Boat Tours
Operator: Sebi Boat Tours
- Max 10 guests, shared departure
- Shared departure limited to 10 guests, drinks and snacks included. Not a private charter.
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via Viator
Cruise Amsterdam like a local with Captain Dave
Operator: Captain Dave
- Max 12 guests, shared departure
- Shared departure limited to 12 guests. The Viator path really is /test/; do not rewrite it.
Check the 12-person canal cruise (opens Viator in a new tab)
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