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Amsterdam in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Amsterdam lets you add the Dutch countryside and (in spring) the tulips to the museums and canals. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Amsterdam — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: museums & canals
  2. 2Day 2: Zaanse Schans & villages
  3. 3Day 3: bikes or tulips
  4. 4Food & evening cruise

Day 1: art and canals

See the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, the Jordaan and Anne Frank area, and a canal cruise.

Day 2: windmills and villages

Day-trip to the Zaanse Schans windmills and the villages of Volendam and Marken.

Day 3: bikes or tulips

Take a countryside bike tour, or in spring visit the Keukenhof tulip gardens, with a final food tour.

Amsterdam in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Amsterdam?
Three days is ideal — the museums and canals, a Zaanse Schans and villages day trip, and a day for bikes, food or (in spring) the tulips.
What is the best day trip from Amsterdam for 3 days?
The Zaanse Schans windmills with Volendam and Marken is the classic; in spring the Keukenhof tulip gardens are unmissable, and Giethoorn is a pretty option.
How do I plan a 3-day Amsterdam itinerary?
Spend day one on the museums and canals, day two on the windmills and villages, and day three on bikes, food or tulips, booking timed museum tickets ahead.