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With kids · Amsterdam itinerary

Amsterdam with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Amsterdam is great for families, with canal boats, parks and windmills. Here is how to spend a family trip in Amsterdam — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours and a windmill day trip to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Canal boat ride
  2. 2NEMO & Vondelpark
  3. 3Zaanse Schans windmills
  4. 4Bike ride

On the water

A canal cruise is a relaxing, fun way for kids to see the city, with the gabled houses and houseboats.

Parks and science

Explore the Vondelpark and the hands-on NEMO Science Museum, both family favourites.

Windmills and bikes

Visit the Zaanse Schans windmills and clogs, and take a gentle family bike ride.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Amsterdam — prices per person.

Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks
Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks
5.0(132)·1 hour
from$105/ person
via Viator
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$492/ person
via Viator
The Original Bike Tour of Amsterdam Highlights and Hidden Streets
Amsterdam
The Original Bike Tour of Amsterdam Highlights and Hidden Streets
5.0(72)·3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
Amsterdam
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
5.0(834)·1h 30min
from$53/ person
via Viator
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
Amsterdam
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
5.0(22)·7h 15min
from$366/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam's Hidden Gems and Street Art Bike Tour
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Hidden Gems and Street Art Bike Tour
5.0(109)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese
5.0(1,070)·1 hour
from$37/ person
via Viator
Windmills Zaanse Schans small group tour-region Amsterdam
North Holland
Windmills Zaanse Schans small group tour-region Amsterdam
5.0(58)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator

Amsterdam with kids — FAQ

Is Amsterdam good for kids?
Yes — canal boat rides, the Vondelpark, the NEMO Science Museum, the windmills of Zaanse Schans and gentle bike rides make Amsterdam a fun, family-friendly city.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam with children?
Top family picks are a canal cruise, the NEMO Science Museum and Vondelpark, the Zaanse Schans windmills and a family bike ride.
Is Amsterdam easy to visit with kids?
Yes — it’s compact, flat and walkable, with trams, boats and bikes; just take care around the busy cycle lanes and canals with younger children.

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