Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 1
Starting Point: 🚉 Amsterdam Central Station
➡️ To Damrak (Colourful Houses on Water) — 2 min walk (150m)
Head straight out of Central Station onto Damrak. Look for the iconic canal houses to your right along the water.
➡️ To Nieuwendijk — 2 min walk (150m)
Continue along Damrak, then veer slightly left onto Nieuwendijk, a lively shopping street.
➡️ To Dam Square — 3 min walk (250m)
Walk south along Nieuwendijk until it opens into Dam Square, with the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and National Monument.
➡️ To Oude Kerk — 4 min walk (350m)
From Dam Square, head east along Damstraat and then north on Oudezijds Voorburgwal. You'll find the Oude Kerk surrounded by canals.
➡️ Through the Red Light District — 3 min stroll
Circle around Oudezijds Achterburgwal and along the canals. Even during the day, it’s lively and atmospheric.
➡️ To Chinatown (Zeedijk) — 3 min walk (250m)
From the Red Light District, head east along Zeedijk to explore Chinatown. Spot the Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple.
➡️ To De Waag (Nieuwmarkt Square) — 3 min walk (250m)
Continue south to Nieuwmarkt Square. De Waag is the castle-like building in the center.
➡️ To Waterlooplein Market — 5 min walk (450m)
Head south via Sint Antoniesbreestraat to the Waterlooplein Market, Amsterdam’s famous flea market.
➡️ To Dutch National Opera & Ballet — 2 min walk (200m)
Cross over to the modern glass-fronted opera house, right on the river.
➡️ To Muntplein (Munttoren) — 7 min walk (600m)
Follow the Amstel River westward along Amstel street to reach Muntplein and the distinctive Munttoren.
➡️ To Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) — 2 min walk (150m)
From Muntplein, cross the bridge and turn left along the Singel canal. The floating flower stalls stretch along the water.
Day 2
Starting Point: Albert Cuyp Market
📍 Albert Cuypstraat 1073 BD Amsterdam
The city’s most famous street market — perfect for fresh stroopwafels, cheese, herring, and souvenirs.
➡️ To Heineken Experience — 7 min walk (550m)
Head west via Albert Cuypstraat and Stadhouderskade to the historic brewery for an interactive tour and a fresh pint.
➡️ To Vondelpark (Van Baerlestraat Entrance) — 10 min walk (850m)
Walk west along Stadhouderskade past Museumplein and enter Vondelpark via Van Baerlestraat. Stroll through this iconic urban park with lakes, open-air cafés, and leafy trails.
➡️ To Museumplein / Rijksmuseum — 7 min walk (650m)
Exit Vondelpark and head to Museumplein — home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Moco Museum. Snap a photo near the museum gardens and famous archway.
➡️ To Leidseplein — 6 min walk (500m)
Head north along Stadhouderskade to reach Leidseplein, a buzzing square with outdoor terraces, live music, and street performers.
➡️ To Anne Frank House — 20 min walk (1.6 km)
Follow the beautiful Prinsengracht canal northwest all the way to the Anne Frank House. Pre-book tickets online — it's one of Amsterdam's most profound sites.
➡️ To Jordaan District — 5 min walk (350m)
From Anne Frank House, continue into Jordaan, Amsterdam's most charming neighborhood of narrow streets, canals, indie shops, and legendary apple pie at Café Winkel 43.