Free things to do in Amsterdam

Free things to do in Amsterdam

On a small budget?

Of course, there is the obvious free stuff: walk along the canals, visit the parks, the Red Light District or one of the street markets.

On this page is a list of less obvious things that can be done for free.

Free things to do in Amsterdam
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Free things to do in Amsterdam

  1. Arcam
  2. Begijnhof
  3. Blijburg beach
  4. Bridge of 15 bridges
  5. Buiktuin
  6. Chessboard on Max Euweplein
  7. China Town Amsterdam
    Having a look at the Amsterdam China Town is for free.
  8. Cruise calendar cruise ships Amsterdam
    Cruise ship arrivals and departures can be viewed for free!
  9. Ferries in Amsterdam
  10. Fiddler on the Roof
  11. Flower Market
  12. Friday Night Skate
  13. Gassan Diamonds
    At Gassan Diamonds you can get a free tour
  14. Hollandsche Schouwburg
    Entrance fee is voluntary.
  15. Johnny Jordaanplein
    This collection of Jordaan singer statues is free to look at, and a popular photo opportunity.
  16. Klassiek op het Amstelveld
    Day of open-air performances of classical music
  17. Liberation Day open air concert
  18. Max Euwe Centre
  19. Museum Vrolik
  20. Museumhaven Amsterdam
  21. Narrowest alleys in the Red Light District
    These alleys (filled with ladies sitting in the windows) are so narrow, they are an attraction by themselves.
  22. Narrowest house in Amsterdam
    You cannot access this house, but it is free to view on the outside!
  23. Normaal Amsterdams Peil Monument
  24. Oostveer
    Free ferry connection in Amsterdam East
  25. Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam
    There is a free reading table with magazines and newspapers. You can also enjoy the view over the old town from the top floor for free.
  26. Parks in Amsterdam
  27. Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
    Seeing a cruise ship arrive or depart, or turn around in the harbour, is an impressive sight!
  28. Rijksmuseum Schiphol
  29. Schuttersgalerij
  30. Smallest house of Amsterdam
  31. Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam
    Only open when there's an exhibition
  32. Uitmarkt Amsterdam
    Opening weekend of the culture season, with many free performances.
  33. VU Hortus Botanicus
  34. Zevenlandenhuizen