When to go and how long to stay
Spring (tulip season) and late summer are popular; winter is quieter and cosy. Three days are enough for the canals and the main museums, with time for a day trip if you stay longer.
Book museums ahead
The Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum work with timed tickets, and the Anne Frank House in particular sells out weeks ahead. Pick the slots together and book them first.
Getting around
The centre is walkable and trams cover the rest. Renting bikes is fun for a group, but agree on a meeting point — it is easy to lose each other in bike traffic.
Group tips
- A canal cruise is an easy first-evening activity that everyone enjoys.
- Many places are card-only — decide who pays for shared items and log them right away.
- Split into smaller groups for museums and meet up for dinner.
