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3 days · Amsterdam itinerary

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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian)
Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian)
5.0(151)·2–3 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$492/ person
via Viator
Windmill, Dairy Farms & Countryside Electric Bike Tour
Amsterdam
Windmill, Dairy Farms & Countryside Electric Bike Tour
5.0(57)·2h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks
Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks
5.0(132)·1 hour
from$105/ person
via Viator
Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour
Amsterdam
Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour
5.0(444)·5h 30min
from$296/ person
via Viator
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
Amsterdam
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
5.0(22)·7h 15min
from$366/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings
5.0(6,596)·3h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
Amsterdam
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
5.0(834)·1h 30min
from$53/ person
via Viator

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.

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