2 days in Amsterdam
About the city
💎 Visit the world-famous 17th century capital of Holland. Enjoy the historic buildings, beautiful museums and pleasant ambiance. Go for a boat tour on the canals, stroll through Vondelpark, and go shopping in the inner city.
Amsterdam is a unique city so be prepared to fall in love!
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Amsterdam
Day 2
1
Rijksmuseum
🏛️ Visit the enormous Rijksmuseum.
On display are 8,000 objects of art and history, most of it Dutch, with masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals. Most people spend 2 to 3 hours in the museum.
📷 Find your way to the “I Amsterdam” sign, a very popular photography and Instagram spot.
Midday, it will be a bit crowded so maybe find a chance to have a great photo taken here before moving along.
On display are 8,000 objects of art and history, most of it Dutch, with masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals. Most people spend 2 to 3 hours in the museum.
📷 Find your way to the “I Amsterdam” sign, a very popular photography and Instagram spot.
Midday, it will be a bit crowded so maybe find a chance to have a great photo taken here before moving along.
2
Van Gogh Museum
🖼️ Step inside this modern building to view works of art by Vincent Van Gogh. In 2017, this was the most visited museum in the Netherlands.
The average visit to the museum lasts about an hour.
The average visit to the museum lasts about an hour.
3
Vondelpark
Vondelpark is Amsterdam’s green space.
✔️ This is where the local people relax and sunbath on warm days and where families go outside to play.
✔️ This is where the local people relax and sunbath on warm days and where families go outside to play.
4
Bloemenmarkt
Walk or take Tram 1 to Bloemenmarkt.
🌷 The Bloemenmarkt is the only floating flower market in the world. About 15 florist shops sell blooming flowers, bulbs, and souvenirs.
🌷 The Bloemenmarkt is the only floating flower market in the world. About 15 florist shops sell blooming flowers, bulbs, and souvenirs.
5
Negen Straatjes
Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the Nine Little Streets of Amsterdam.
The nine streets are really three streets that cross two canals, Keizersgracht and Herengracht.
Go shopping, stop in a café for a drink, and explore.
The nine streets are really three streets that cross two canals, Keizersgracht and Herengracht.
Go shopping, stop in a café for a drink, and explore.
6
Amsterdam River Cruise Port
⛵ Optional Canal Cruise
Another popular thing to do in Amsterdam is a canal cruise. There are several cruise operator that you can book a tour online - some even serve wine while cruising through the city.
🍽️ There are a lot of great restaurants and bars in Amsterdam. End the day with drinks at bar or strolling the canals at night.
Another popular thing to do in Amsterdam is a canal cruise. There are several cruise operator that you can book a tour online - some even serve wine while cruising through the city.
🍽️ There are a lot of great restaurants and bars in Amsterdam. End the day with drinks at bar or strolling the canals at night.
Day 3
1
The Pancake Bakery
🥞 Have an over-the-top breakfast experience at the famous Pancake Bakery.
This popular breakfast spot serves giant pancakes topped with almost anything you can imagine.
This popular breakfast spot serves giant pancakes topped with almost anything you can imagine.
2
Anne Frank House
✔️ A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a visit to the Anne Frank House.
Tour the hidden rooms and see the movable bookcase that covered the entrance into the rooms.
Important Note: Tickets can only be purchased online in advance.
Tour the hidden rooms and see the movable bookcase that covered the entrance into the rooms.
Important Note: Tickets can only be purchased online in advance.
3
Jordaan
Spend the middle part of the day strolling through the Jordaan area of Amsterdam.
Don't miss
✔️ Westerkerk and the Homomonument.
Don't miss
✔️ Westerkerk and the Homomonument.
4
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic Museum)
Get a fascinating history lesson about Amsterdam and the Netherlands, as you walk through the rooms of this 400 year old house.
The tour ends with a visit to the spectacular church on the top floor.
The tour ends with a visit to the spectacular church on the top floor.
5
De Wallen
The Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder sits right on the edge of the Red Light District.
Surrounded by the neon-lit red-light district, De Wallen is the medieval city center, crossed by canals and narrow alleys lined with old-school bars.
Surrounded by the neon-lit red-light district, De Wallen is the medieval city center, crossed by canals and narrow alleys lined with old-school bars.
6
Dam Square
Main square of Amsterdam.
Here you'll find a lot of tourists exploring the square. Expect large crowds
Here you'll find a lot of tourists exploring the square. Expect large crowds
7
Haarlem
🚄 Haarlem is just 15 minutes from Amsterdam by train.
🍽️ You might not have enough time to really explore Haarlem, but you can sit in the main square in town, have a drink at a café, and have your final dinner in Amsterdam.
🍽️ You might not have enough time to really explore Haarlem, but you can sit in the main square in town, have a drink at a café, and have your final dinner in Amsterdam.
Other places to visit
1
The Pancake Bakery
🥞 Have an over-the-top breakfast experience at the famous Pancake Bakery.
This popular breakfast spot serves giant pancakes topped with almost anything you can imagine.
This popular breakfast spot serves giant pancakes topped with almost anything you can imagine.
2
Anne Frank House
✔️ A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a visit to the Anne Frank House.
Tour the hidden rooms and see the movable bookcase that covered the entrance into the rooms.
Important Note: Tickets can only be purchased online in advance.
Tour the hidden rooms and see the movable bookcase that covered the entrance into the rooms.
Important Note: Tickets can only be purchased online in advance.
3
Jordaan
Spend the middle part of the day strolling through the Jordaan area of Amsterdam.
Don't miss
✔️ Westerkerk and the Homomonument.
Don't miss
✔️ Westerkerk and the Homomonument.
4
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic Museum)
Get a fascinating history lesson about Amsterdam and the Netherlands, as you walk through the rooms of this 400 year old house.
The tour ends with a visit to the spectacular church on the top floor.
The tour ends with a visit to the spectacular church on the top floor.
5
De Wallen
The Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder sits right on the edge of the Red Light District.
Surrounded by the neon-lit red-light district, De Wallen is the medieval city center, crossed by canals and narrow alleys lined with old-school bars.
Surrounded by the neon-lit red-light district, De Wallen is the medieval city center, crossed by canals and narrow alleys lined with old-school bars.
6
Dam Square
Main square of Amsterdam.
Here you'll find a lot of tourists exploring the square. Expect large crowds
Here you'll find a lot of tourists exploring the square. Expect large crowds
7
Haarlem
🚄 Haarlem is just 15 minutes from Amsterdam by train.
🍽️ You might not have enough time to really explore Haarlem, but you can sit in the main square in town, have a drink at a café, and have your final dinner in Amsterdam.
🍽️ You might not have enough time to really explore Haarlem, but you can sit in the main square in town, have a drink at a café, and have your final dinner in Amsterdam.
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