Amsterdam Adventure: 8 Days of Culture and Fun

Yigit Fırat

14 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Amsterdam's rich history and vibrant attractions. From iconic museums to stunning parks, this 8-day itinerary is perfect for solo travelers seeking a diverse and exciting experience.

Trip to Amsterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$73

$ 21

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

Directions

Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Theatrical, gore-laden attraction, part of a global chain, featuring gruesome local history.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$43

Day 2

$104

$ 28

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$34

21 - 26 min

Directions

Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

19 - 23 min

Directions

14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

Day 3

$145

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

Preserved human & animal remains are on display in a range of poses at this anatomy exhibit.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$45

4 - 6 min

Directions

Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous people & historic icons in themed galleries.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$53

Day 4

$102

$ 14

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

75 - 90 min

Directions

Amusement park with fairytale-themed rides, wooden roller coasters & water fountain & light show.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$102

Day 5

$93

$ 21

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

Elevator with a light show to a 20-story rooftop with a restaurant/bar & an over-the-edge swing.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$48

12 - 15 min

Directions

Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

4 - 5 min

Directions

On a site dating from the 19th century, this flea market with up to 300 stalls opens 6 days a week.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$132

$ 14

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

4 - 6 min

Directions

Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$44

2 - 3 min

Directions

Art museum housed in an early-20th-century townhouse, featuring inventive works by Dalí & Banksy.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Day 7

$113

$ 21

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

12 - 15 min

Directions

Interactive tour through beer giant's history in former brewery, with a tasting room finale.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$45

11 - 14 min

Directions

Quirky museum offering exhibits on the history of Amsterdam's sex-work industry.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$33

Day 8

$105

$ 14

ibis Amsterdam Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

Directions

Huge collection of Dutch & foreign movies & film posters in contemporary, waterside culture center.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

Directions

Compact botanical gardens, originally planted in 1682, with formal outdoor & greenhouse sections.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

Directions

Restored, 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his etchings.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$866

Transport:$133