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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

4 days in Amsterdam

Canals, world-class art and easygoing bike culture. Here's how to spend 4 days in Amsterdam: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Amsterdam trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 4 days Amsterdam itinerary, day by day

1

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.
2

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
3

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.
4

Day 4

09:00
Inauguration of Beatrix~$5
The inauguration of Beatrix as Queen of the Netherlands took place on 30 April 1980 at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Beatrix ascended the throne immediately following the abdicatio
12:30
Royal Palace of Amsterdam~$18
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is situated on the west side
16:00
Timeline of Amsterdam~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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What 4 days in Amsterdam costs

What this trip costs

$1,121
Flights$45040%
Stay$20318%
Activities$10810%
Food$18016%
Local transport$726%
Shopping$484%
Buffer$605%
$280/day

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

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4 days in Amsterdam: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Amsterdam?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Amsterdam, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 4 days in Amsterdam cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $600 per person for 4 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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