5 Days: LGBTQ+ Amsterdam Solo
Amsterdam's Centrum and Reguliersdwars neighbourhoods hold centuries of LGBTQ+ history alongside world-class art and a thriving bar scene. This five-day itinerary connects monuments, museums, and venues that shaped—and continue to define—the city's queer culture.
Day 1
Amsterdam · Day 1 — Zeedijk / Warmoes
Start in Zeedijk and Warmoes with difficult history: Anne Frank House and COC Nederland, the world's oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ organisation.
Anne Frank House — This poignant museum tells the story of Anne Frank and her family hiding from Nazi persecution during World War II. (book ahead) · COC Nederland — The world's oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ organisation — founded in Amsterdam on 7 December 1946 and headquartered in the same city ever since.
OT301 — Experience inclusive entertainment at OT301 in Amsterdam.
Café 't Mandje — The oldest gay bar in the Netherlands, open since 1927 — a tiny Zeedijk institution covered in leather memorabilia, biker jackets, and a century of queer Amsterdam history. · Exit Café — Late-night gay bar in the number 42 complex on Reguliersdwarsstraat — the classic last stop, pouring until 05:00 on weekends.
Restaurant Bellezza: Inclusive Amsterdam dining with a unique historical setting and audiovisual experience.
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Day 2
Amsterdam · Day 2 — Centrum / Reguliersdwars
Spend Saturday in Centrum exploring the Rijksmuseum's Dutch masters and browsing The Nine Streets' independent shops.
Rijksmuseum — Home to a vast collection of Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. (book ahead) · Browse De Negen Straatjes (The Nine Streets) in Canal Belt — start at Episode, Laura Dols, Razzmatazz · Pink Point Info Kiosk — The world's first permanent LGBTQ+ tourist information kiosk — a purpose-built canal-side booth next to the Homomonument, staffed continuously since 1998.
RoB Amsterdam — The oldest leather house of Amsterdam — custom leather made in-house on the Warmoesstraat since 1975.
Café Montmartre — Amsterdam institution for Dutch sing-along nights since 1983 — reopened February 2026 at Reguliersdwarsstraat 48 after four decades on Halvemaansteeg. · Lellebel — The most famous Drag show bar in Amsterdam.
Senses Restaurant in Amsterdam: Refined Asian cuisine, exceptional service, and a stylish atmosphere.
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Tours & Experiences in Amsterdam
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Day 3
Amsterdam · Day 3 — Centrum / Reguliersdwars
Sunday centres on Reguliersdwars: pay respects at the Homomonument, then settle into Prik for prosecco and cocktails.
Homomonument — The world's first monument commemorating all gay men and lesbians persecuted because of their sexuality.
Prik — Award-winning gay bar on Spuistraat pouring prosecco on tap since 2006 — cocktails, toasties and weekend DJ sets. · IHLIA LGBT+ Heritage — The largest continental European LGBTQ+ heritage collection — housed in Amsterdam's Central Public Library since 2007, founded from a 1978 university collection.
Spijkerbar — Kerkstraat corner institution since 1979 — pool table, drag bingo on Sundays and a famously friendly happy hour.
Inclusive Amsterdam brasserie on a quiet canal, offering excellent food and a lovely ambiance.
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Day 4
Amsterdam · Day 4
Monday is low-key: coffee, a wander, then your pick of three neighbourhood bars—Saareins, The Queens Head, or back to Reguliersdwars for drinks and drag.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
Saarein — Original old-style tavern with great music and people. · The Queen's Head — Friendly bar with Drag shows, bingo and very much fun. · Reguliersdwarsstraat — Central Amsterdam Gay Street — The pedestrianised block between Koningsplein and Rembrandtplein that has been central Amsterdam's dedicated gay-nightlife street since the mid-1980s.
Dinner then an easy evening.
Café de Jaren is very beautiful place especially in spring and summer.
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Day 5
Amsterdam · Day 5
Close out Tuesday with a final slow morning before The Otherside or Cafe Mankind anchor your last hours on the street.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
The Otherside — The gay coffeeshop of Reguliersdwarsstraat since 1985, open daily 10:00-24:00 at the west end of the street. · Cafe Mankind — A great place for relaxation and coffee but also for amazing parties. · Amsterdam Museum — Queer Amsterdam Gallery — The permanent Queer Amsterdam gallery at the city's history museum — the first permanent LGBTQ+ gallery in a major European civic history museum.
Dinner then an easy evening.
Restaurant Black Olive Amsterdam: Inclusive dining with excellent Mediterranean food and service.
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Practical Tips
- 1 Dates shown are sample dates (assuming a Friday arrival) — add your real dates and the plan re-checks what's open.
- 2 See the Health & Safety block below for PrEP/testing access and practical norms.
- 3 Club doors: Club door policies typically require valid ID, and while dress codes are generally relaxed, some venues may have specific aesthetic preferences or prohibit photos.
- 4 Restaurants marked "book" fill up — reserve a day ahead.
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- Anne Frank House — This poignant museum tells the story of Anne Frank and her family hiding from Nazi persecution during World War II. — book tickets online ahead Skip-the-line tickets →
- Rijksmuseum — Home to a vast collection of Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. — book tickets online ahead Skip-the-line tickets →
- Homomonument — The world's first monument commemorating all gay men and lesbians persecuted because of their sexuality.
Health & Safety
- PrEP & STI testing: Visitors can access STI testing and PrEP services at the GGD Amsterdam STI clinic in Nieuw-West; testing is often free for specific groups or symptoms, otherwise a fee applies, and appointments are required.
- Emergency: 112
- Pharmacy: While not common, some pharmacies offer late-night services, and a rotating 'dienstapotheek' system ensures access to urgent prescriptions.
- PDA: Public displays of affection for queer couples are generally safe and widely accepted in Amsterdam, especially in central and LGBTQ+-friendly areas.
- Club doors: Club door policies typically require valid ID, and while dress codes are generally relaxed, some venues may have specific aesthetic preferences or prohibit photos.
- Cash vs card: Card payments are overwhelmingly preferred and widely accepted across Amsterdam, with many places no longer accepting cash.
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