{"id":2803,"date":"2019-06-19T17:58:58","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T16:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=2803"},"modified":"2025-10-14T07:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:37:40","slug":"10-free-things-to-do-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/10-free-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Free Things To Do In Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Amsterdam and want to make the most out of your trip without spending too much, here are 10 free things you can do in Amsterdam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">10 Free Things To Do In Amsterdam<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Amsterdam Walking Tour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Learn about the history and modern-day Amsterdam through a free 3-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neweuropetours.eu\/amsterdam-walking-tours\/\">Amsterdam walking tour<\/a> to see the top attractions in the city including the canals, Anne Frank House and more. The tour starts at the National Monument in Dam Square and usually ends by Anne Frank House.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Ferry Ride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Take a free ferry ride behind central station to the North of Amsterdam crossing the river Ij (pronounced \u201ceye\u201d) and enjoy the Amsterdam waterfront view. The ferries can be found behind central station and you can choose from 3 different routes. Buiksloterweg, where you can explore the<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/see-and-do\/things-to-do\/museums-and-galleries\/museums\/eye-filmmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EYE Filmmuseum<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #808080;\">&amp;<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/see-and-do\/whats-on\/music\/venues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tolhuistuin<\/a>,<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> IJplein\u00a0to visit a more residential area with shops, and<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/see-and-do\/things-to-do\/activities-and-excursions\/overview\/ndsm-wharf\">NDSM Wharf<\/a><span style=\"color: #808080;\">,\u00a0for multi-disciplinary festivals, performances, exhibitions, dance parties and a wide range of other events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?resize=607%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash\" width=\"607\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?w=6000&amp;ssl=1 6000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?resize=246%2C164&amp;ssl=1 246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adrien-olichon-1055246-unsplash.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Vondelpark<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Enjoy nature and take a stroll through Vondelpark, located in the heart of Amsterdam. Though not different from other parks, with many open green spaces, flower beds and a lake, it&#8217;s a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Rijksmuseum Garden<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Although the Rijksmuseum requires an entrance fee, you&#8217;re free to roam around the beautiful garden. You can see beautiful flower beds as well as a collection of statues and sculptures.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Goat Farm at the Amsterdamse Bos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Visit the goat farm situated in the heart of Amsterdamse Bos and feed the goats. You can also see other farm animals like lambs, chickens, pigs, cows and horses. The farm features a kiddie pool, a river and biking and hiking trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1298\" alt=\"micaela-parente-662506-unsplash (1).jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?w=5472&amp;ssl=1 5472w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?resize=246%2C164&amp;ssl=1 246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/micaela-parente-662506-unsplash-1.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Stadsarchief (Amsterdam City Archives)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Check out Amsterdam&#8217;s collection of rich history and treasures, protected in the basement of\u00a0the historic De Bazel building. It showcases historical documents, archaeological artefacts and contains many maps, drawings and pictures, a library and extensive audio, film and photo archives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">NEMO Science Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Visit the 5- floor NEMO science museum an enjoy the playful hands-on experience of learning. NEMO also has an accessible sloping rooftop that is open to the public, where you can see a view of Amsterdam city centre as well as learn about generating power from elements through the &#8216;energitica&#8217; exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Gassan Diamond Tour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Take a tour at Gassan&#8217;s factory of Diamonds where you can watch the entire process and craftsmanship of how diamonds are transformed, while a guide tells you about the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Poezenboot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you love cats, you will want to visit Poezenboot. It&#8217;s a boat that shelters up to 50 cats up for adoption. It&#8217;s free to go and check out but donations are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Amsterdam\u2019s Chinatown<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Roam the streets of Amsterdam&#8217;s china town and while you&#8217;re there, check out the amazing Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple and it&#8217;s lavish interior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-2805 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?resize=611%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"daniel-1457902-unsplash\" width=\"611\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?w=6000&amp;ssl=1 6000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?resize=246%2C164&amp;ssl=1 246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/daniel-1457902-unsplash.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If on your visit you require a reliable laundry service, <a href=\"http:\/\/laundryheap.nl\">Laundryheap<\/a> will be able to do the job for you. We offer laundry, dry cleaning and ironing and will collect and deliver your items within 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Amsterdam and want to make the most out of your trip without spending too much, here are 10 free things you can do in Amsterdam. 10 Free Things To Do In Amsterdam Amsterdam Walking Tour Learn about the history and modern-day Amsterdam through a free 3-hour Amsterdam walking tour [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":146021941,"featured_media":2804,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_crdt_document":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[661176063],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inside-laundryheap"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Free Things To Do In Amsterdam - Laundryheap Blog - Laundry &amp; 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