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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

3 days in Amsterdam

Canals, world-class art and easygoing bike culture. Here's how to spend 3 days in Amsterdam: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Amsterdam trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Amsterdam itinerary, day by day

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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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Day 3

09:00
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal~$5
The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal is a street in the centre of Amsterdam. The street runs north-south without intersecting major streets other than the intersection with Raadhuisstraat a
12:30
Inauguration of Willem-Alexander~$5
The inauguration of Willem-Alexander took place on 30 April 2013 at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Willem-Alexander ascended the throne immediately following the abdication of his m
16:00
Hendrik van Streek
Hendrik van Streek or Hendrick van Streeck was a Dutch painter and sculptor. He is known for his paintings of church interiors and still lifes.

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What 3 days in Amsterdam costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

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

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3 days in Amsterdam: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Amsterdam?+

3 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 3 days in Amsterdam cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 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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