Constructed in 1888, the Concertgebouw (literally Concert Building) hosts 900-plus shows and about 700,000 visitors per year, which makes it one of the world's busiest concert venues. Check the Concertgebouw's website for a list of orchestral and other performances, as well as for ticket prices, which vary by show. From time to time, the venue also offers free lunchtime performances.

Recent visitors called this one of the world's best concert halls, which offers fairly reasonable ticket prices. If you're hoping to attend one of the venue's free concerts, plan to arrive early – past visitors said the staff at Concertgebouw hands out tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you're visiting Amsterdam in July or August, you might be able to score some great performances for cheaper prices (around 26 euros, about $32) as part of the annual Robeco Summer Concerts series, which features more than 80 summer concerts. For 10 euros ($12.30), visitors can also take a 75-minute guided tour of the Concertgebouw. For more information, visit the website.