3-day Amsterdam canal city
Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, canals, and Jordaan in three days.
3 daysFirst-timersBest: April–May for tulips; September
Last updated: 2025-03-15
Day 1 – Museums and canals
- Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum
- Canal cruise
Morning at Rijksmuseum (book ahead). Afternoon canal cruise. Evening in Jordaan for dinner.
Tips:
Book Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House weeks ahead. Tram or walk.
Day 2 – Anne Frank and Jordaan
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan and Nine Streets
Morning Anne Frank House (book early). Walk Jordaan and Nine Streets. Afternoon at a café or market.
Tips:
Anne Frank House sells out; book as soon as tickets release.
Day 3 – Zaanse Schans or free day
- Zaanse Schans windmills, or last museums
Half-day Zaanse Schans (train from Centraal), or Rembrandt House and last stroll. Departure.
Tips:
Zaanse Schans is 20 min by train. Free to enter; some attractions paid.
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