Amsterdam Netherlands 6 Day Itinerary

Amsterdam 6-Day Itinerary: Exploring the Venice of the North

Day 1 - Arrival & Central Amsterdam

  • 🏨 Accommodation: Stay in the city center for easy access to major attractions. Consider options like The Student Hotel, Pulitzer Amsterdam, or citizenM Amsterdam City.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Exploration: Start with Dam Square and its iconic National Monument and Royal Palace. Visit the nearby New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) and Madame Tussauds.
  • 🍴 Dinner: Savor local dishes at De Kas, a restaurant housed in a greenhouse filled with seasonal produce.
  • 🚌 Transportation: Amsterdam has an excellent public transportation system. Buy a GVB day pass or OV-chipkaart for unlimited travel on trams, buses, and metros.

Day 2 - Museums & Art

  • 🎨 Morning: Rijksmuseum (Dutch Masters) and Stedelijk Museum (Modern and contemporary art). Don’t forget to visit the Van Gogh Museum!
  • 🌿 Lunch: Café de Klos, a cozy eatery near Vondelpark.
  • 🍽️ Dinner: Enjoy a canal-side dinner at Brasserie Balthazar.

Day 3 - Canals & History

  • 🛤️ Morning: Take a day trip to Zaanse Schans, a preserved historic open-air museum with windmills and traditional Dutch houses.
  • 🌳 Lunch: Lunch at De Huidverkoper in Zaanse Schans or grab sandwiches for a picnic in Vondelpark.
  • 🚣‍♂️ Afternoon: Hop on a canal cruise to see the city from a different perspective.
  • 🍔 Dinner: Try local favorites like herring or bitterballen at In de Waag or Winkel 43.

Day 4 - Jordaan & Eastern Docklands

  • ☕️ Morning: Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Jordaan, with its charming streets, boutiques, and Anne Frank House.
  • 🍴 Lunch: Have lunch at Pllek, a sustainable restaurant in the Eastern Docklands.
  • 🌄 Afternoon: Visit the NEMO Science Museum or explore the art installations around the Eastern Docklands.
  • 🍱 Dinner: Dine at De Kas (reservations recommended) or try Indonesian rijsttafel at Kantjil & de Tijger.

Day 5 - Bike Ride & Markets

  • 🚴‍♂️ Morning: Rent a bike and explore the city’s parks, like Amsterdamse Bos or Amstelpark. Don’t forget to visit Albert Cuyp Market!
  • 🍲 Lunch: Grab lunch at one of the many food stalls at Albert Cuyp Market or FEBO for a classic Dutch fast food experience.
  • 🌃 Evening: Visit the Heineken Experience or take a night canal cruise.
  • 🍕 Dinner: End your day with a slice of pizza at Slice.

Day 6 - Departure

  • 🛍️ Morning: Last-minute souvenir shopping in the city center or at Magna Plaza, a shopping mall in Dam Square.
  • 🌍 Lunch: Have a leisurely lunch before your departure at Café Winkel 43 or The Avocado Show.