Amsterdam: What to see in 1 day

• Central Station and Place de Dame - 30-40 mins
• Canal Cruise - 1 hr
• Anne Frank House - 1-1,5 hrs
• Begijnhof - 20-30 min.
• Rijksmuseum and/or Van Gogh Museum - approximately 2 hours for each museum
• Vondela Park - 30-60 min
• Flower Market - 20-30 min
• Red Light District and Oude Kerk - 1 hr
• Dinner in a restaurant - 1-1,5 hours

Start your walk from Central Station, which is a beautiful historic point of the city. Then walk to Dam Square, Amsterdam's central square surrounded by beautiful buildings and popular cafes.

Dam Square is an ideal starting point for the itinerary, from here it is convenient to move onwards on foot, take a canal cruise or a bike tour.

• Time to explore Dam Square: 30-40 minutes.

Amsterdam Canals

The canals are the heart and calling card of Amsterdam. A cruise along the canals takes about 1 hour, but gives an unforgettable experience.

• Official websites of popular cruise operators:
  Stromma Canal Tours
  Blue Boat Company
  Lovers Canal Cruises
• Average ticket price for a standard one-hour cruise:
  Adults: €15-€20
  Children (4-12 years old): approx. €10-€12
  Children under 4 years old: usually free.
  Buying tickets in advance online often offers a €1-3 discount.

Amsterdam is one of the most cycling cities in the world: there are over 800,000 bicycles, and locals use them everywhere. A bicycle allows you to move quickly between attractions, bypassing traffic jams and tourist crowds. A bicycle in Amsterdam is not only transportation, but also part of the local lifestyle.

If the weather permits, be sure to try riding along the city's promenades and parks.

• .At most rental shops you can rent a bicycle for 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours.The
• average rental price - from €10 to €15 per day.
  Often require a deposit or a copy of the document.
• Popular services: MacBike, A-Bike, Yellow Bike.

The Anne Frank House is unique as an authentic historical place where the Jewish girl Anne hid from the Nazis during World War II and wrote her famous diary. A visit to this museum gives the tourist the opportunity to immerse himself in a touching personal story, feel the atmosphere of those tragic events and understand the importance of fighting hatred and discrimination. This is why the Anne Frank House remains one of the most significant and emotionally powerful places in Amsterdam.

• Address: Prinsengracht 263-267
• Opening hours: 09:00-22:00
• Official Website.
  Tickets go on sale about 6 weeks before the date of your visit and sell out quickly, so plan your visit in advance to be sure to get into the museum.
• Touring time: 1-1.5 hours.

• Visiting time: 20-30 minutes.

This square is home to two iconic museums:

• Rijksmuseum, the country's largest museum with works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
  Tickets can be purchased in advance on the official website: rijksmuseum.nl.
  The cost is about €22 for adults, children under 18 are free.
• The Van Gogh Museum is the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh's works.
  Tickets are sold online only, at: vangoghmuseum.nl.
  The price is about €22 and the time of visit is chosen when booking.

Time to visit: about 2 hours per museum. It is advisable to buy tickets in advance.

Amsterdam's largest city park is perfect for nature, picnics and short walks. Bring your own coffee and pastries to enjoy amongst the greenery.

• Walking time: 30-60 minutes.

The famous floating flower market. Here you can buy souvenirs, traditional Dutch tulips and take beautiful photos. A great place to buy original souvenirs.

• Visiting time: 20-30 minutes.

Red Light District (De Wallen)

A famous neighborhood that especially comes alive in the evening. An interesting place to explore the unusual side of the city.

• Follow safety rules and respect privacy.
• Walking time: 30-60 minutes.

Located in the De Wallen neighborhood, this church is the oldest building in the city and has a unique architecture. Oude Kerk is a historical and cultural center that is well worth a visit.

• Address: Oudekerksplein 23.
• Touring time: 30 minutes.

• The Seafood Bar: seafood of the highest quality.
  Address: Spui 15.
  Average bill is €35-50 per person.
• Moeders: traditional Dutch cuisine.
  Address: Rozengracht 251.
  Average check - €25-35 per person.
• Foodhallen: modern food court for all tastes.
  Address: Bellamyplein 51.
  Average check - €15-25 depending on the selected stand.