Three Days in Amsterdam

There is so much to see in Amsterdam – but you really do need to plan carefully to fit it all in. Of course, you can just go a soak up the atmosphere and not worry about seeing all the sites, but this was my first trip and I didn’t want to miss out on any of the “must dos”. All in all, Amsterdam is a perfect destination for a week-end city break. I hope my itinerary suggestions help you to plan your own perfect trip there.

Best time to visit Amsterdam

We visited in June and it was warm and sunny. Spring and Autumn are also good times to go, with fewer crowds, but booking ahead is still advisable to avoid disappointment.

Where I Stayed

We based ourselves at the Pulitzer, which turned out to be a great choice. The central location meant that everything we wanted to see was within easy walking distance, including the restaurants we chose for our evening meals. Highly recommended.

Detailed Itinerary for a 3 day trip to Amsterdam

It took me a long time to research this trip, plotting out all the distances on google maps to make sure we could get to where we needed to go on time. Pre booking tickets was definitely essential – this is not a turn up and hope for the best sort of trip! I hope my itinerary and links will both inspire you and save you some planning time.

Find the links to all the “must dos” attractions and restaurants by clicking on the images/buttons on the right. Enjoy!

Day 1

Arrival – mid-day
Afternoon – Explore Prinengracht,de Negen Straatjes and Bloemenmarkt
5pm – Red Light District Tour
Dinner – Restaurant de Struisvogel

Day 2

8.45 – Pre booked tour Anne Frank’s House
11.30 – Pre booked tour Van Gough Museum
pm – Stroll through Vondelpark
6.30 – Dinner – Restaurant Bussia – Tasting Menu
9pm – Evening Canal Cruise

Day 3

Can House Het Grahtehuis
Albert Cuypmarkt
5pm – Pre booked canal cruise – Those Dam Boat Guys
Dinner – Bistro Bijons

Day 4

am stroll through Rembrandtplein
Midday flight home

Wish I'd Seen:

Three days is a reasonable amount of time for a trip to Amsterdam, but we could really have done with an extra day. We didn’t get time to see The Rijksmuseum – or Petronella’s doll’s house, which was a shame.