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2 Days in Amsterdam: Canals, Museums & Neighborhoods

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The canal ring, the great museums and the Jordaan in a weekend. Everything is walkable, and a canal cruise ties it together.

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Day 1 · 4 stops

  1. Rijksmuseum

    Museumplein

    The Dutch national museum: Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's Milkmaid and Delft blue.

    Tip: Book a timed ticket online; the cycle path runs right through the building.

  2. Van Gogh Museum

    Museumplein

    The largest collection of Van Gogh's work in the world, arranged through his life.

    Tip: Tickets are timed and sold online only — book a few days ahead.

  3. Vondelpark

    The city's big park for a walk, a coffee or a picnic between museums.

  4. Canal cruise

    Prinsengracht

    An hour on the water past gabled canal houses and humpback bridges; smaller open boats are the most fun.

Day 2 · 4 stops

  1. Anne Frank House

    Prinsengracht 263-267

    The secret annex where Anne Frank hid and wrote her diary — a moving, essential visit.

    Tip: Tickets are released online weeks ahead and are the only way in.

  2. The Jordaan

    Jordaan

    Quiet canals, hidden courtyards (hofjes), brown cafés and the Saturday Noordermarkt.

  3. Albert Cuyp Market

    Albert Cuypstraat, De Pijp

    A long street market in De Pijp; try fresh stroopwafels and raw herring.

    Tip: Closed Sundays.

  4. A'DAM Lookout & NDSM

    A'DAM Toren, Amsterdam-Noord

    Take the free ferry behind Central Station to the A'DAM tower for the rooftop view and swing over the edge.

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