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3-day itinerary · Amsterdam

3 Days in Amsterdam: Canals, Museums and Windmills

This plan suits art lovers who want canal cruises alongside Van Gogh, the Rijksmuseum and windmills. Three days pair museum visits with water-level views, plus a Zaanse Schans excursion for a countryside contrast.

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Day 1: City stories and Dutch art

Get acquainted with Amsterdam on foot, explore the Rijksmuseum and finish on the canals.

  1. Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

    Morning

    Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

    Explore Amsterdam with a guide to build city context before your museum and canal experiences.

  2. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

    Afternoon

    Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Tour with Private Upgrade

    Explore the Rijksmuseum’s permanent collection with a guide, making Dutch art the focus of your afternoon.

  3. Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

    Evening

    Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

    Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with live commentary, pairing your introduction on foot with a perspective from the water.

Day 2: Van Gogh and modern perspectives

Devote the day to Van Gogh and Moco Museum before another canal-focused evening.

  1. Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

    Morning

    Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

    Explore Van Gogh’s life and works with a guide, giving your museum day a focused artistic starting point.

  2. Moco Museum: Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama & More

    Afternoon

    Moco Museum: Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama & More

    Browse Moco Museum for a contrasting artistic perspective after your morning devoted to Van Gogh.

  3. Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

    Evening

    Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

    View Amsterdam from a canal boat, shifting from gallery interiors to the cityscape.

Day 3: Windmills and cultural history

Combine Zaanse Schans windmills with Amsterdam’s Jewish cultural history and a final canal cruise.

  1. Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

    Morning

    Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

    Explore Zaanse Schans and its windmills, adding traditional crafts and countryside heritage to your art-and-canals itinerary.

  2. Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

    Afternoon

    Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter

    Explore Jewish cultural history through a guided walk and museum visits, broadening the trip beyond art collections.

  3. Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

    Evening

    Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

    Finish with an evening canal cruise, returning to the waterways that connect the itinerary’s city experiences.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.