Amsterdam itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · NetherlandsJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ €111
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Amsterdam itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Museumplein
- Day 2 Jordaan & Anne Frank
- Day 3 Centre & canal cruise
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €111 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–17:30
Museumplein
Culture
Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer; book a timed ticket online, opens 09:00, don't miss the library.
≈ €25 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Van Gogh Museum
Sunflowers and Almond Blossom; online tickets only, they sell out 3-7 days ahead.
≈ €24 per personFood
Museumplein Picnic
Grab sandwiches from Albert Heijn and eat on the grass; a paddling pool in summer, an ice rink in winter.
≈ €10 per personNature
Vondelpark
The city park: rent a bike, and catch the open-air theatre in summer.
FreeShopping
De Pijp & Albert Cuyp Markt
Amsterdam's biggest street market; try the stroopwafel (syrup waffle) stall (Rudi's) and the cheese.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Moco MuseumBanksy and modern art; a good option if you have no Van Gogh ticket.
- Bakers & Roasters De PijpBrunch, instead of the picnic.
Day 2 · 09:00–17:30
Jordaan & Anne Frank
Culture
Anne Frank House
Online only; tickets are released six weeks ahead on Tuesdays at 10:00. If they sell out, check the daily cancellation time.
≈ €17 per personCulture
Westerkerk
The church where Rembrandt is buried; tower tours in summer.
FreeLandmark
Jordaan Streets
Hofje courtyards (Karthuizerhof), Prinsengracht canals, and the Noordermarkt on Saturdays.
FreeFood
Winkel 43
Amsterdam's most famous apple pie; on the corner of Noordermarkt.
≈ €8 per person- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Café 't Smalle
A canalside brown café (traditional pub) open since 1786; drink a beer on the jetty.
≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Café de PrinsA brown café opposite the Anne Frank House for lunch.
- Houseboat MuseumSee life aboard a canal boat in the Jordaan.
Day 3 · 09:30–16:15
Centre & canal cruise
Landmark
Dam Square & Royal Palace
Tour the Royal Palace interior; the square is calm in the morning.
≈ €12 per personLandmark
Begijnhof
A hidden courtyard with a wooden house; peaceful.
FreeShopping
Bloemenmarkt
The floating flower market; tulip bulbs make good souvenirs.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Foodhallen
A food market in a former tram depot; try bitterballen (deep-fried meat croquettes) and Vietnamese food.
≈ €20 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Canal Cruise
A one-hour open boat trip (Those Dam Boat Guys / Flagship); the UNESCO canal ring in sunset light.
≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bar Brouw Ten KatestraatBBQ next to Foodhallen.
- Amsterdam MuseumThe city's history, next to the Begijnhof.
Day 4 · 09:30–18:00
East: Zoo, brewery & Oosterpark
Nature
Hortus Botanicus
A botanical garden from 1638, with a butterfly greenhouse.
≈ €14 per personCulture
Artis Zoo
An inner-city zoo with a planetarium.
≈ €30 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Brouwerij 't IJ
A brewery beneath a windmill; order a cheese platter and the IJwit.
≈ €15 per personNature
Oosterpark
The park in the east, next to the Tropenmuseum.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
De Hallen Kino
A cinema and boutiques in a former tram depot; a good rainy-day option.
≈ €12 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tropenmuseum CafeThe cafe of the world cultures museum.
- NEMO Science Museum RoofA free rooftop terrace on the ship-shaped museum, with views of the harbour.
Day 5 · 09:30–16:00
Noord & NDSM
Landmark
Centraal Ferry Buiksloterweg
A free ferry from behind the station; 3 minutes.
FreeLandmark
A'DAM Lookout
An observation deck on the north shore with the Over the Edge swing.
≈ €16 per personCulture
EYE Filmmuseum
The white bird-shaped building; exhibitions and a cafe, with views over the water.
≈ €12 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
NDSM Werf
Street art and container cafes in a former shipyard; take ferry 906.
FreeFood
Pllek NDSM
A restaurant in a shipping container; beach chairs and views over the IJ.
≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Café de CeuvelA sustainable canalside cafe in Noord.
- NoorderparkThe northern park, instead of NDSM.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:30Day trip
Zaanse Schans
Landmark
Zaanse Schans Windmills
20 minutes by train (Zaandijk); working windmills (entry 5-6 EUR) and green wooden houses. Go before the morning tour buses arrive.
FreeFood
Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
Cheese-making and tasting; free.
FreeShopping
Zaanse Schans Clog Workshop
A demonstration of wooden shoe making.
FreeFood
De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis
A historic restaurant in Zaanse; fish and Dutch cuisine.
≈ €30 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Haarlem Grote Markt
Stop in Haarlem on the way back; the cathedral square and the Jopen beer church.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Haarlem JopenkerkA brewery in a church.
- Volendam & MarkenA fishing town and an island, instead of Haarlem.
Day 7 · 09:30–13:15
Nine Streets: a gentle farewell
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes
The Nine Streets: vintage shops, design and canal corners.
FreeFood
Stubbe's Haring
A herring stand on a canal corner; eat it with onion and pickles, a Dutch ritual.
≈ €5 per personFood
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
One kind of cookie only (with white chocolate); expect a 20-minute queue.
≈ €4 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Amsterdam Centraal
15 minutes by train to Schiphol; time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Café LuxembourgBrasserie breakfast on Spui.
- Spui Book MarketThe Friday book market, instead of the streets.
Good to know: 6 things that make an Amsterdam trip easier
- Get around by bike or on foot; the GVB day pass is 9 EUR, and the train to Schiphol takes 15 minutes. Don't walk in the bike lane (cyclists will ring their bells).
- Rijks, Van Gogh, Anne Frank: timed tickets online only; Anne Frank tickets are released six weeks ahead on Tuesdays at 10:00.
- Summer is 20-24°C with changeable weather, so bring a raincoat. Vondelpark, canal jetties and open boats; the Grachtenfestival takes place in August.
- Eat stroopwafel hot at the market, herring from the stand, and bitterballen in a brown café; coffee is 3.5 EUR, beer 5 EUR.
- A coffeeshop is not a cafe; photography is forbidden in the Red Light District. Round up the bill to tip.
- Take the Sprinter from Centraal to Zaanse Schans (20 minutes); go before 10:00.
Spending: ≈ €780 per person for 7 days
- Food€420
- Entry and tours€230
- Local transport€50
- Other€80
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Amsterdam cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €111 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Amsterdam?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.