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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.

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.