Things to remember before starting your day:
- Don’t take any Train/ Tram or Bus pass, explore Amsterdam by walk.
- If you wish then you can opt for the rented bicycles.
- Most of the places in Amsterdam require an entry fee or you have to purchase a ticket before entering inside but you can buy the tickets as per your choices/ interests. Otherwise you can go to the place, roam outside the place, take pictures, and head towards your next destination.
Day 1:
Arrived in Amsterdam
9:30 AM –
Take your healthy and fully packed breakfast in your hostel/ hotel.
10:00 PM –
Start your day with the Heineken Experience.
The Heineken Experience timings are from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM from Monday to Thursday. While during the weekends it is from 10:30 AM to 9 PM. The best time to visit the Heineken experience is before 11 AM as the crowd would be less, and one can get to see everything properly. The Heineken Experience is a top attraction in Amsterdam. Indeed the Heineken Experience is worth the time. You will get 3 free beers AND a keepsake glass, but it’s interesting and fun! Especially the simulated “horses”! You get to feel like you’re driving the horses that used to deliver the beer!
Entry Fee: The fee cost will be approx 20-25* Euros approx.
12:30 PM –
Move towards the Jordaan District, where you can find an assortment of arts and cultural establishments. It’s totally free to explore there is no such entry fee or any ticket required. Enjoy the colorful architecture on one side and the grand canals on the other.
Also have your lunch while exploring Jordaan District.
2:00 PM –
Move towards the Westertoren Tower, here you find an extraordinary view of Amsterdam.
The cost fee is 8-12 Euros approx.
You can’t go up yourself, you have to book a guided tour. These run every 30 minutes and are in groups of about 6 – 10 people.
Note: If you have an interest in Westertoren Tower, then only you can visit inside, otherwise skip this place.
3:00 PM –
A sight that’s on just about everyone’s list is the Anne Frank House.
If you haven’t yet heard of Anne Frank or her diary, you should definitely do some quick research before your Amsterdam trip.
This museum takes you through the attic where the Frank family hid from the Nazis during World War II.
The entry fee is 10-15 Euros approx.
Note: If you have an interest in Anna Frank House, then only you can visit inside, otherwise skip this place.
Now walk towards the A’Dam Lookout and it’s half an hour walk from towards Anna Frank House to A’Dam Lookout.
4:00 PM –
Next destination is A’Dam Lookout, Panoramic views of Amsterdam can be enjoyed – as well as Europe’s highest swing.
The main attraction here is the Over The Edge swing. This recently opened attraction is the newest and possibly most exciting way to get a bird’s-eye view of this wondrous Dutch city.
The Over The Edge swing is Europe’s highest swing. Not only will you be able to enjoy 360-degree views of the city, but you’ll get your heart pumping and adrenaline flowing with this (literal) over the edge swing!
Ticket price will vary from 8 to 15 Euro approx.
6:00 PM –
It’s time to explore the Red Light District. Also known as De Wallen, this neighborhood is internationally known for its openly tolerated brothels, sex shops, and even its lenient drug laws. This is one neighborhood where the darker (or more fun) side of humans is allowed to roam free.
Warning: Never take photos or videos of the girls, there are bouncers and pimps waiting around to confiscate (destroy) your camera.
Day 2:
8:00 AM-
Breakfast
8:30 AM –
Start your day with the Rijksmuseum, it is a beautiful museum that covers Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present day. The collection includes Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, and Steen, among other famous Dutch artists. It’s one of the best places to have a picture where the I Amsterdam sign is present.
Note: The best time to visit the place where the I Amsterdam sign is present is in the early morning as the crowd would be less, so that you can take pictures properly.
10:30 PM –
Start your day with Museumplein. The Museum Quarter is the perfect place to start your second day in the city. Here, you’ll get to view the many artistic creations on display in the streets, and visit some of the famous museums in the neighborhood.
12:30 PM –
Lunch time.
1:00 PM –
Head towards the Van Gogh Museum. The next must-see museum is the always popular Van Gogh Museum. This always popular attraction features a huge collection of the artist’s most famous works and some other works from his contemporaries.
The entry fee for Museum is 18-22* Euros approx.
3:30 PM –
Now it’s time to explore the Hash, Marijuana & Hemp Museum. The museum has various displays showing the history and use of hemp, hash, and Marijuana. Visit both of the two venues that make up the museum – a hash and marijuana venue with a Cannabis garden, and an industrial hemp museum. Together, these venues hold over 12,000 objects relating to Cannabis.
The entry fee for Museum is 9-12* Euros approx.
5:30 PM –
Have some Relaxing Canal Cruise. Something that everyone should do at least once in Amsterdam, is a canal cruise. The evening cruise lasts approximately 90 minutes, and an audio guide is provided in your preferred language
The Cruise will cost you around 20-25* Euros approx per person for 90-minutes.
7:30 PM –
Enjoy your dinner.
8:30 PM –
Head towards your Hostel/ Hotel.
Collect your bags and get ready for your Bus/ Train
Recommendation –
If you want to explore the beach than there is best place to visit the beach then go to The Den Hague.
How to reach Den Hague beach?
Note:
- Get the train tickets from Amsterdam-Central to Den The Hague Central.
- It will costs 25-30* Euros both side. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. You can get your tickets from the Amsterdam Central station and ticket is valid for 1 day.
- The average journey time by train between Amsterdam-Central and Den Hague Central is 50-60 minutes.
- Once you reach the Den Hague Central station then get the tram
- Tram no. 1, 9 or 11 to get to Scheveningen.
- The Tram will costs 4-6* Euros and takes 15-20 min.
- The second day trip places in Amsterdam are very close to each other (you will cover those in half day also), if you can manage then go to the Den Hague beach.
- There are 2 options so you can choose as per you interests and timeaccordingly:
- Morning option:
- Sunrise time: Get up early in the morning and catch the train (in between 4:30 am & 5:00 am), you will enjoy the sunrise view.
- You will easily find the train at 5:00 am, try to reach there before sun rise if you want to enjoy the sunrise.
- Spent half of the day on the beach, try to leave at 12:00 pm and cover the pending places in the Amsterdam.
- Sunset time: If you want to enjoy the sunset view then choose the evening option. The famous Pier in Scheveningen is an icon on the Dutch coast. Visitors can fully enjoy a comprehensive range of food, drinks and shopping concepts on offer at the beach resort of Scheveningen’s attraction, combined with the sun, sea and beach. With its light, broad thoroughfares, industrial décor, traditional food trucks, a Ferris wheel, a zip line, hotel suites and relaxed beach atmosphere, The Pier offers visitors a unique experience in a historical location.
- Come back as per your train/bus/flight timings.
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