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Amsterdam Adventure

Lourens Engelbrecht

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the enchanting streets of Amsterdam. Discover hidden windmills, immerse yourself in vibrant markets, and explore world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Venice of the North!

Trip to Amsterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Windmill Wonders

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$0

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$ 4

De Gooyer Molen (windmill)

The tallest wooden windmill in the country is octagonal in shape & was once used as a flour mill.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Amstelpark

Popular green space with farm animals, a miniature train, a maze, picnic areas & a public piano.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Markets and Archives Delight

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$13

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$ 4

Brouwerij 't IJ

Industrial-style brewery next to a windmill offering organic blonde & dark beers, plus guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Waterlooplein Market

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Gemeentearchief

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Botanical Beauty and Canal Charm

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$15

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$ 4

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

14 - 17 min

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Amsterdam Centraal

The city's largest depot, built in 1889 in Gothic-Renaissance style, including shops & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Singel

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Nature's Oasis and Tulip Treasures

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$12

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$ 4

Vondelpark

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Amsterdam Tulip Museum

Modest museum showcasing the history of the tulip, photos & a gift shop with bulbs for sale.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

Day 5A Mesmerizing Light Experience

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$31

Fabrique des Lumières

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

Day 6Street Art Extravaganza and Cultural Hub

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$55

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$ 7

STRAAT Museum

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$17

23 - 28 min

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De Hallen Amsterdam

Trendy, industrial-chic retail center with shops, a food hall & bars, plus a movie theater.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

5 - 6 min

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Moco Museum

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Witness the Blooming Beauty

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$38

Aalsmeer Flower Auction

The world's largest, this sprawling flower auction sells millions of diverse blooms every weekday.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 8Immerse in Art at Rijksmuseum

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$24

Rijksmuseum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

Day 9Journey into Van Gogh's Masterpieces

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$22

Van Gogh Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

2 - 3 min

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Museumplein

Three notable museums surround this scenic park with a lawn for recreation, relaxation & festivals.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $230 In total

Activities & Food:$209

Transport:$21