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Amsterdam, Netherlands · 7 days itinerary

Amsterdam: One Week

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This week in Amsterdam visits the Museumplein, canal ring, old center, Plantage, Oosterdok, Noord, De Pijp and the historic sites of Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Haarlem. The days move from the southern museums outward to the canal districts and center, then to the eastern and northern edges before the final day trips. This order groups nearby attractions and reserves longer excursions for later in the week.

7 daysCanal cruiseDay tripsMuseumsBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Museumplein

  1. 9:00MuseumpleinSight
  2. 13:00Van Gogh MuseumMuseumpleinSight
  3. 16:00Oud-ZuidWalk
Day 2

The canal ring and Jordaan

  1. 9:00JordaanSight
  2. 11:00JordaanWalk
  3. 13:30The Nine StreetsCanal RingWalk
  4. 15:30Canal cruiseCanal RingSight
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Day 3

The old centre

  1. 10:00Dam SquareSight
  2. 11:30CentrumSight
  3. 13:30De WallenSight
  4. 15:30NieuwmarktWalk
  5. 16:30JodenbuurtSight
Day 4

Plantage and the docks

  1. 10:00PlantageSight
  2. 12:00PlantageSight
  3. 14:30OosterdokSight
  4. 16:30National Maritime MuseumOosterdokSight
Day 5

Noord and De Pijp

  1. 10:00Ferry to Amsterdam NoordIJTransfer
  2. 10:30NoordSight
  3. 12:30NoordSight
  4. 15:30De PijpWalk
Day 6

Zaanse Schans and Volendam

  1. 9:30ZaandamDay trip
  2. 14:00VolendamDay trip
Day 7

Haarlem

  1. 10:00Grote Markt, HaarlemHaarlemDay trip
  2. 11:30Frans Hals MuseumHaarlemSight
  3. 14:00Teylers MuseumHaarlemSight
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Questions about this trip

Is one week enough for Amsterdam?

One week allows time for the main museums, canals, and two day trips without daily rushing. Buy a 7-day GVB pass for trams and ferries and reserve Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House slots at least two weeks ahead.

Do I need to book the Anne Frank House ahead?

Yes, reserve Anne Frank House tickets online a month in advance. Same-day entry is almost never possible and timed slots sell out daily.

How do I reach Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam?

Take the train from Centraal Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (about 20 minutes), then walk 15 minutes. For Volendam, return toward Amsterdam and take a separate bus from Centraal Station.

What is the easiest way to visit Haarlem from Amsterdam?

Catch a direct train from Amsterdam Centraal to Haarlem station; the trip takes 20 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. A single ticket costs 5 euros.

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