Netherlands
Amsterdam itineraries
Amsterdam is compact, and most of it sits inside a ring of canals you can cross on foot. The big museums cluster around Museumplein, while the old centre, the Jordaan and the markets are a short walk or tram ride away.
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Choose what you need
- One day in Amsterdam4 stops, about 19 min of walking in total.
- 2 days in Amsterdam11 stops, about 1 h 28 of walking in total.
- 3 days in Amsterdam15 stops, about 2 h 49 of walking in total.
- How many days in Amsterdam2 to 3 days, and the count behind it.
- What to book before you go6 stops need or reward booking ahead.
The Amsterdam stop base
These are the 16 stops the itineraries are built from. Hours are the ones in force on the date checked.
| Stop | Visit | Closed | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| RijksmuseumMuseum Quarter | 3 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Van Gogh MuseumMuseum Quarter | 2 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Anne Frank HouseJordaan | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Canal RingCanal Ring | 2 h | Always open | Not needed |
| Rembrandt House MuseumEastern Docks and Jewish Quarter | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Advised |
| Royal Palace AmsterdamOld Centre | 1 h 15 | Check official site | Not needed |
| JordaanJordaan | 2 h | Always open | Not needed |
| VondelparkMuseum Quarter | 1 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |
| Albert Cuyp MarketDe Pijp | 1 h | Check official site | Not needed |
| A'DAM LookoutAmsterdam Noord | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| BegijnhofOld Centre | 30 min | Check official site | Not needed |
| Dam SquareOld Centre | 30 min | Always open | Not needed |
| Oude KerkOld Centre | 1 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Heineken ExperienceDe Pijp | 2 h | Open daily | Advised |
| NEMO Science MuseumEastern Docks and Jewish Quarter | 2 h 30 | Mon | Advised |
| Nine StreetsCanal Ring | 1 h | Always open | Not needed |