1 day · Amsterdam itinerary
Amsterdam in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Amsterdam? You can still see the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum and cruise the canals. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Amsterdam — plus the best-rated skip-the-line tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Rijksmuseum
- 2Van Gogh Museum
- 3Jordaan & canals
- 4Evening canal cruise
Morning: the museums
Start with skip-the-line tickets to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum on the Museum Square.
Afternoon: the Jordaan and canals
Stroll the Jordaan and the canal belt, passing the Anne Frank House and the gabled merchant houses.
Evening: a canal cruise
End with an evening canal cruise past the floodlit bridges, ideally with drinks or dinner.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Amsterdam — prices per person.
