Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, renowned for its historic canal ring, world-class museums, vibrant cycling culture, and liberal atmosphere. Built on a grid of 17th-century canals lined with narrow gabled merchant houses, the city blends Golden Age heritage with contemporary art, cutting-edge food, and one of Europe's most energetic nightlife scenes.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
NEMO Science Museum
Price: €17.50 (~$19.10) adults; under 4 free; rooftop terrace free without ticket
Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Price: €26.50 (~$28.90) adults; €22 (~$24) ages 3–9; under 3 free
Pannenkoekenboot (Pancake Boat)
Price: €24.50 (~$26.70) adults; €18 (~$19.60) children 3–9; under 3 free
Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) Nature and Playground
Price: Free (entry); bicycle rental €10–€16/day; canoe rental from €10/hour (~$10.90)
Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tour
Price: €16 (~$17.40) adults; €12 (~$13.10) children
Amsterdam Dungeon
Price: €22.50 (~$24.50) adults online; child tickets available
Canal Boat Rental (Pedal or Electric)
Price: €15–€25/hour (~$16.35–$27.25) for small electric boat (no license required; up to 5 people)
Tropenmuseum Junior
Price: Included in Tropenmuseum admission: €15 (~$16.35) adults; €7.50 (~$8.20) ages 4–17
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hotel Arena Amsterdam
NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
QO Amsterdam
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Children under 11 travel free on all GVB public transport (trams, buses, metro, IJ ferries) — no ticket needed
Bicycle child seats (fietsstoeltje) and cargo bikes (bakfiets) for small children are available at most rental shops including MacBike (from €5/day extra ~$5.45) and Bike City
The Pannenkoekenboot (Pancake Boat) is guaranteed to delight children — book 3–5 days ahead in summer at pannenkoekenboot.nl
NEMO Science Museum has a dedicated toddler area on the ground floor for under-5s with water play
Bring rain gear regardless of season — Amsterdam's weather can change quickly, and a wet day is much more manageable with a rain jacket
The Artis Zoo includes a planetarium in the same admission ticket — check showtimes at artis.nl when booking
Many canal boat companies offer life jackets for children on self-guided electric boat rentals — confirm this when booking
The free IJ ferry to Amsterdam Noord takes only 2 minutes from behind Centraal Station and children love the mini-voyage