About these activities
- Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artefacts
- See Dam Square from a bird’s-eye view
- Sail through Amsterdam’s 17th century canal ring
Curiosities all around
The city of Amsterdam is the perfect home for Ripley's Believe It or Not! Both are filled with unusual sights which you won't see anywhere else. From the narrowest houses to having more bikes than people, Amsterdam is a curious city.
Enjoy the sights of the city from its famous canals before, or after, you venture through Ripley's 19 themed galleries, from the world's tallest man to the sculptures the size of an eyelash. With this combination, you decide what you do and when you do it. Save time and money with this combo ticket.
The truth is stranger than fiction
At Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Amsterdam you enter the world of the unbelievable and the bizarre. Here the world’s most remarkable collection of natural, scientific, artistic, and human oddities are on display.
Through 19 themed galleries, you will be immersed in artefacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, and interactive games that are hard to believe yet true. From genuine shrunken human heads to a sense shattering Vortex Tunnel and the world's longest fingernails, people say it’s one of the weirdest spots in the city, but a must-see in Amsterdam if you’re interested in odd facts.
Enjoy up the city's sights from the water
An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect addition to a trip to Ripley's Believe It or Not! During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North.' The Amsterdam canal cruise is truly one of Amsterdam’s highlights, it’s no wonder that the 100km-long canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the three most famous canals of the city, the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht, alongside which wealthy spice merchants constructed grand houses during the Dutch Golden Age. The cruise on a canal boat is significantly enriched by an audio guide, in 19 languages, packed with fascinating information about the city's history.