Amsterdam Adventure

Lana DAVU

13 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Amsterdam. Discover hidden gems, delve into history, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of this enchanting city. From museums to parks, iconic landmarks to offbeat attractions, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Amsterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Amsterdam's Secrets

$51

$ 4

Attraction featuring a 5D flight simulation with wind & water effects over Holland's famous sights.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$21

23 - 34 min

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Striking black box, part of the Muziekgebouw complex, home to this veteran venue for jazz concerts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam - Museum of WWII Resistance

Museum detailing the WWII Dutch resistance through collections of photos, films & artifacts.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Art, History, and Maritime Marvels

$40

$ 7

Live music performances & other cultural events in an industrial setting with an eatery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Established in 1966, this nonprofit cat shelter in a houseboat offers adoptions & a gift shop.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Grand Catholic church with an elaborate interior featuring many frescoes & stained-glass windows.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$17

Day 3Nature Escapades and Hidden Gems

$25

$ 4

Park on a scenic lake with trails, wildlife viewing, boating, camping & swimming.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Our Lord in the Attic Museum (Former Hidden Catholic Church)

Audio tours of enigmatic, 17th-century house with an ornate catholic church hidden on the top floor.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Wildlife, Music, and Breathtaking Views

$46

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

15 - 18 min

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Unique venue offering concerts, films & other cultural events, plus a cafe for small plates & beer.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

Day 5Castles, Science, and Cultural Heritage

$54

$ 4

Restored & striking 13th-century moated castle with ramparts & hands-on museum, plus formal gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

25 - 30 min

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Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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Completed in 1675, this grand, light-filled synagoge with elegant chandelier offers an audio guide.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Bridges, Parks, and Thrilling Experiences

$60

$ 7

A popular historic site, this narrow bridge for pedestrians & cyclists is illuminated at night.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Compact, English-style garden with ponds & meadows, plus a memorial to the doctor who founded it.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$22

7 - 9 min

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Collection of 40+ pain-inflicting instruments from the Middle Ages such as the rack & guillotine.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

5 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$21

Day 7A Magical Day at Efteling

$51

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$51

Day 8Monuments, Palaces, and Dutch Delights

$48

$ 4

White travertine monument with relief sculpting & the national site for the remembrance of WWII.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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A crown-topped spire rises from this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

10 - 12 min

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House of Bols, the Cocktail & Genever Experience

Self-guided tour of noted Dutch gin museum including a tasting room, plus cocktails in the chic bar.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

11 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Parks, History, and Reflection

$17

$ 11

Public park featuring lakes, pathways & playgrounds in tranquil, tree-filled surrounds.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$17

2 - 3 min

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People persecuted for their homosexuality are memorialized by this public sculpture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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City park established in the 1930s featuring landscaped paths, a pond, a wading pool & a playground.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Museums, Icons, and Nature's Bliss

$57

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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Exhibition space in a medieval church that hosts royal weddings, ceremonies & organ recitals.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

31 - 38 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $493 In total

Activities & Food:$447

Transport:$46