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Home/Destinations/Amsterdam/Amsterdam in 2 days
2 days · Amsterdam itinerary

Amsterdam in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Amsterdam lets you pair the museums and canals with the windmills of Zaanse Schans. This 2-day Amsterdam itinerary covers the city on day one and the Dutch countryside on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: museums & canals
  2. 2Anne Frank history walk
  3. 3Day 2: Zaanse Schans windmills
  4. 4Bike or food tour

Day 1: art and canals

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

Day 2: windmills and villages

Day-trip to the Zaanse Schans windmills, often combined with the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken.

Evening: bikes and food

Back in the city, join a food tour or an evening bike ride along the canals.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Amsterdam — prices per person.

Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum & Walking Tour - Private Day Tour
Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum & Walking Tour - Private Day Tour
5.0(17)·7h 15min
from$366/ person
via Viator
Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal
Amsterdam
Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal
5.0(413)·2 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Zaanse Schans Windmills, Countryside & Fishing Villages
Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans Windmills, Countryside & Fishing Villages
5.0(18)·7h 15min
from$366/ person
via Viator
Van Gogh Museum Tour excluding Entrance Tickets
Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum Tour excluding Entrance Tickets
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$275/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam: Experience the All inclusive Saloon boat cruise
Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Experience the All inclusive Saloon boat cruise
5.0(453)·1h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
Keukenhof (tulips), Zaanse Schans and Volendam Small Group Tour
Amsterdam
Keukenhof (tulips), Zaanse Schans and Volendam Small Group Tour
5.0(17)·10 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour With Admission
Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour With Admission
5.0(12)·3 hours
from$400/ person
via Viator
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
Amsterdam
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
5.0(837)·1h 30min
from$53/ person
via Viator

Amsterdam in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Amsterdam?
Two days covers the museums, canals and Anne Frank history on day one and a Zaanse Schans windmill day trip on day two, with a bike or food tour in the evenings.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Amsterdam?
A canal cruise, the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, the Jordaan and Anne Frank area, and a Zaanse Schans windmill day trip.
Is Zaanse Schans worth it on a 2-day trip?
Yes — the working windmills and villages are a charming, easy half- or full-day contrast to the city, just 20–30 minutes away.

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