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Amsterdam Adventure: A 5-Day Journey through Art and History

Boda Bido

Boda Bido

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Amsterdam, exploring its rich art and history. Visit world-renowned museums, picturesque parks, and iconic landmarks that will leave you in awe.

Day 1
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$120

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$ 21

Swissôtel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Amsterdam Museum
Former orphanage with artwork, artifacts & interactive exhibitions tracing the city's history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$33
11 - 14 min

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ARTIS
Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$45
This is Holland
Attraction featuring a 5D flight simulation with wind & water effects over Holland's famous sights.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$43
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$95

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$ 7

Swissôtel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Royal Palace Amsterdam
Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Waterlooplein Market
On a site dating from the 19th century, this flea market with up to 300 stalls opens 6 days a week.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Compact botanical gardens, originally planted in 1682, with formal outdoor & greenhouse sections.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$30
The National Maritime Museum
Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$35
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$85

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$ 28

Swissôtel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

NEMO Science Museum
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$43
10 - 12 min

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Skinny Bridge
A popular historic site, this narrow bridge for pedestrians & cyclists is illuminated at night.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Vondelpark
Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Dungeon Amsterdam
Theatrical, gore-laden attraction, part of a global chain, featuring gruesome local history.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$43
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$113

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$ 21

Swissôtel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Rijksmuseum
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
9 - 11 min

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$50
Rembrandtpark
Public park featuring lakes, pathways & playgrounds in tranquil, tree-filled surrounds.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$105

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$ 28

Swissôtel Amsterdam

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Anne Frank House
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
16 - 20 min

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Van Gogh Museum
Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$55
12 - 15 min

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Amstelpark
Popular green space with farm animals, a miniature train, a maze, picnic areas & a public piano.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Sarphatipark
Compact, English-style garden with ponds & meadows, plus a memorial to the doctor who founded it.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Swissôtel Amsterdam
Polished rooms & suites in a warm redbrick lodging with a fitness room & rental bikes.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $623 In total

Activities & Food:$518
Transport:$105