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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

2 days in Amsterdam

Canals, world-class art and easygoing bike culture. Here's how to spend 2 days in Amsterdam: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Amsterdam trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde~$5
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
12:30
A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass refers to a stained glass window in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, designed and installed for the silver jubilee of Queen Beatrix in 2005, by the artist Marc Mulders
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Magna Plaza~$5
The former Amsterdam Main Post Office, now the Magna Plaza shopping centre, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was built
12:30
Hotel Die Port van Cleve~$5
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is a historical 4-star hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, immediately north of the Magna
16:00
Spuistraat~$18
The Spuistraat in downtown Amsterdam connects the Hekelveld to the Spui. It runs roughly north to south, parallel to the Singel and the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. At the Royal Palace

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What 2 days in Amsterdam costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Amsterdam: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Amsterdam?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Amsterdam without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Amsterdam?+

Start with Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, A Garden of Glass and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Amsterdam cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?+

The best months to visit Amsterdam are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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