Are you covering Amsterdam in one week? Well, it sure will not be easy unless you have a well-planned itinerary. After all, the truly historic city is packed with plenty of stunning gardens, beautiful scenery, and windmills. You could spend a month here and still have much more to do and see. However, those who have just one week in Amsterdam must make the most of their time here.
It is a good idea to go for locally guided Amsterdam tours and explore the canals and historic homes in one of the world’s most favorite cities. With a local expert guide, you can enjoy the best this city offers – its cafe culture, the art, and the quality of life. In short, you will love it all as there is so much to do and see here in Amsterdam.
Here is how to enjoy your vacation in Amsterdam.
Day 1- Explore the city on foot.
Take a walking tour of the city to get familiar with the history and the major sites. Those walking tours are indeed a great way to explore the city and feel its historical landmarks. You can explore the famous neighborhood here, Jordaan, home to galleries, restaurants, and boutiques.
Day 2 – Take a canal tour.
With more than 160 canals, Amsterdam has indeed become a major attraction. Canal boat tours are an unforgettable way to enjoy the city’s sights and attractions. Several canal cruises operate on the canal. One can take the kind of tour that suits them the best and make the best of the opportunity to learn more about the history of the channels in Amsterdam.
Day 3- Visit the museums.
Keep the third day reserved for the museums as Amsterdam boasts several excellent museums like the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam History Museum, Volendam Museum, and more. The city boasts of some of the best museums in Europe. A couple of the museums include Rembrandt House Museum and Tulip Museum.
Day 4- Tour the palaces and libraries.
Amsterdam boasts some of the most beautiful palaces, and the Royal Palace is one of the most popular here. Today, several royal events and receptions are organized here. It is a must to visit the city’s library, the Amsterdam Library, which houses a fantastic selection of books and offers impressive city views.
Day 5 – Go for a bike tour.
Amsterdam city loves bikes, and you will likely see more bikes than people. You must save the day for the bikes and take a tour of the city and its surrounding areas on a bike. You can visit the city’s major attractions like Anne Frank House, Begijnhof Chapel, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, and more. Fotografiemuseum is an interesting place that is dedicated to the art of photography. National Monument is the most important World War II memorial in the Netherlands.
Day 6 – Relax in the parks and gardens.
Vondelpark is a beautiful park in the main city center and a wonderful green space to relax in. Keukenhof Garden is another famous garden and well renowned for tulips. There are more than 800 varieties of tulips in the 32-hectare garden. It is good to spend the day visiting the Waterlooplein Flea Market, a giant flea market. One can shop for clothes, hats, gadgets, and antiques in this open-air market.
Day 7 – Shopping and Heineken Experience
Kalverstraat is the major shopping attraction in Amsterdam, and here, you will come across the most popular boutiques, department, and souvenir stores on the commercial street. It would be a mistake to leave Amsterdam without the Heineken Experience and the special beer tasting.
