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Amsterdam 2 Days Itinerary - Easy Going
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Day 1
09:00 Leidseplein
A public square and transport hub with stores, nightlife and
street performers
10:10 Rijksmuseum
This national museum of art displays the finest Dutch art in
the world
13:15 Van Gogh Museum

A museum displaying an excellent collection of Van Gogh art
16:00 Vondelpark
The city's largest park with attractions, a lake, playgrounds
and statues
09:00 Leidseplein
Visit Duration: 1 hour
Leidseplein, which translates to Leiden Square in English, is a square in southern Amsterdam. It is now the
city’s transport hub and serves several tram lines and gives people access to the city’s shopping and nightlife.
Known as an entertainment square, visitors will often find street performers located in east Leidseplein. These
performers often dance in the street in order to entertain visitors. During the summer it is not uncommon for
the bars in Leidseplein to be packed with people. During the winter the square’s outdoor terrace is covered
and an ice skating rink can then be found in the square. There are also many food stalls serving up hot food
during the winter months in Leidseplein.
Leidseplein Square is where visitors will find the flagship stores for both Apple and BMW. They are in the
Hirschgebouw building that used to serve as the home of a large department store. The interiors of both the
Apple and BMW stores are unique and often attract visitors.
The main streets of Leidseplein Square are home to a variety of Argentian, Chinese and Italian restaurants.
There are also many high-end restaurants located throughout the square, such as Café America, which can
be found in the Eden Amsterdam American Hotel. Many people enjoy Café America’s Sunday afternoon Jazz
Brunch.
Visitors looking for more information about the area’s nightlife can go to Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 21. This is
an office that helps guide visitors to the nightlife destinations throughout the eastern end of Leiden Square.
10:10 Rijksmuseum
Visit Duration: 3 hours
0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Leidseplein
The Dutch National Museum, or Rijksmuesem, is a grand four floor museum which leads visitors on an
exciting chronological journey through the art and history of the Netherlands. The story of the country is told
from an interesting international perspective so patrons get unique experience as they walk through history.
The museum’s main building was recently closed for a period of ten years, but the reopening was a
magnificent event and the facility is now better equipped to serve the many tourists who make the trip to learn
about Dutch history. The museum’s collection has over one million objects, about 8000 of which are on
display there at any given time. Included in this collection are works by famous people such as Johannes
Vermeer and Rembrandt. There are many beautiful exhibits, but it is important to remember that only
photography that does not use a flash is permitted. Image By: Image: Rijksmuseum
Image Source: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
This museum is very family friendly, and interesting for visitors of any age. There are even specific tours
available that are geared towards families with younger children, to make it exciting for the kids. The guided
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
tour does have a small extra fee, but it includes interactive experiments, stories, and props that everyone is Phone Number: 020 674-7000
sure to love. And, for those who are looking for a more in depth or educational experience, there are other Admission: €17.50
specific guided tours available as well. Some of the tours focus on specific centuries of history, and some :
take guests through the highlights of the exhibits. One tour is even focused on the outdoor portion of the Opening Hours: 9am-5pm
museum which has its own unique perspective on the Dutch history and art. There is always more to learn :
and discover. Web: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Transportation: Tram - 2 or 5 to Hobbemastraat
Tickets can be purchased online, so to save a little bit of time waiting in line, visit their website and buy them
in advance. This will probably save twenty to thirty minutes so there is more time to enjoy the exhibits. And,
since tickets can be used for any day up to one year after the date of purchase, they can be bought and then
worked in to the trip schedule easily.
13:15 Van Gogh Museum
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Rijksmuseum
The largest collection of artwork by Vincent Van Gogh in the world is housed at the Van Gogh Museum in
Amsterdam. It is conveniently located in Museum Square, and is one of the most popular art museums to
visit in the world. This is a must for any Amsterdam tourist.
The museum is divided in to two buildings. And, in spite of the high volume of visitors every day, the
experience is quite pleasant because of the ideal layout of the building and exhibits. It was truly designed with
the guests in mind, and is accessible to large crowds trying to enjoy individual pieces of art. The main
building holds the permanent collection as well as some temporary or rotating exhibits. It consists of four
floors. One floor has the gift shop and café. The next is a chronological look at Van Gogh’s works. Then there
is a floor dedicated to the restoration of paintings as well as some minor temporary exhibitions. And finally Image By: Niek Sprakel
Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/artanonymous/
there is a floor for works of Van Gogh’s contemporaries, which focuses on his influence on their art and how
they related to him. The other building holds temporary exhibits, and is accessed through an underground
tunnel from the main building. Address: Paulus Potterstraat 7, 1071 CX
Amsterdam
There is a library associated with the museum, and is in a separate location. However, there are study areas Phone Number: 020 570-5200
available on every floor of the museum itself where visitors can go more in depth in their study of the art and Admission: €17
history of the artist. :
Believing in encouraging the next generation of artists, the museum offers extensive programs for children. Opening Hours: Sat-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fridays
These include drawing competitions for children from age four to twelve, treasure hunts, diorama making, 9am-10 pm
and guided workshops. Kids can even have a birthday party with activities guided by museum staff. :
Web: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Since this is one of the most popular museums, with over a million and a half visitors per year, the lines can Transportation: Tram - 2, 3, 5, or 12 to Van
be long. Be sure to purchase a museum card if you are planning to visit other museums as well, or at least Baerlestraat
purchase tickets in advance so that your vacation time is not wasted waiting behind the crowds. This will
save time and frustration.
16:00 Vondelpark
Visit Duration: 2 hours
1.3 KM, 16 minutes walking from Van Gogh Museum
Vondelpark is Amsterdam’s biggest city park and the Netherlands most famous park. Approximately 10
million people visit Vondelpark on a yearly basis, some come simply to rest while others come the park to
enjoy one of its many free concerts. The park has an open-air theatre where performances take place every
summer and while admission to the park is free, you may want to make reservations for certain
performances.
There are several attractions in Vondelpark including a cast iron music dome, the children’s playground
known as Groot Melkhuis and a statue of Vondel, the famous Dutch poet. Vondelpark also has a pavilion that
includes a restaurant called Vertigo. Designed in 1878, the pavilion has been standing here ever since
and since 1975, it is also the home of The Film Museum. Image By: Rob Young
Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/rob-young/
Nature lovers will enjoy visiting Vondelpark for its various types of flora, such as horse chestnut, Dutch red
chestnut and many varieties of birch trees and various types of herbs that grows throughout the park. Notice
Address: Vondelpark, Amsterdam
the many birds such as blue herons and wild ducks while you a walk in this lovely park. Phone Number: (31) 20 428 3360
Admission:
Children will enjoy Vondelpark as it has many play areas and a very large playground. Every year on :
Queensday, Vonderpark runs a Kinder Market where children are allowed to participate. Opening Hours:
Transportation: tram 1-2-5-6-7-10, stop
Vondelstraat is the street that runs through Vondelpark where you can see many old and beautiful Dutch Leidseplein. Tram 3-12, stop 1e Constantijn
houses. Huygensstraat
Day 2
09:00 Anne Frank House
See where Anne Frank hid in an attic during WWII
11:40 Dam Square

A 13th century square buzzing with restaurants, stores and
cafes
12:50 Rembrandt House

Museum
Former home of Rembrandt in 1600s, plus some of his
works on display
15:35 Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise passed the sites of Amsterdam on the city canals
09:00 Anne Frank House / Anne Frankhuis
The Anne Frank House is where Anne Frank was hiding along with 7 other people from 3 different families for
2 years during World War II. The hiding place that Otto Frank was able to find for his family, the van Pels
family, and Fritz Pfeffer, is where they were hiding until the Nazis revealed their location. Tragically, this
happened very close to the end of the war and the entire family was deported to concentration camps from
which all other than Otto, her father, did not survive.
It was only after the war that Anne's father came back to find her diary which she wrote during their stay. The
daily, later to become a best seller novel tells the story of the little girl as she grows up during the war. Many
of the writings are personal, some relates to the war and some discusses her feelings and the relationships
that took place in the small room.
Image By: davidhc
A visit to this house in which she was hiding is truly a remarkable experience. Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/davidhc/
The museum holds some personal items that belonged to Anne Frank and her family as well as her original
bedroom with items such as the personal pictures that Anne Frank had, still hanging on the walls above her Address: Prinsengracht, 1016 GV Amsterdam
Phone Number: 020 556-7105
bed.
Admission: Adult €9, Child €4.50
Note that the museum does have a few rules you should know about such as no large bags, no strollers and :
Opening Hours: Nov-March Sun-Fri
cell phones must be turned off.
9am-7pm,Saturdays 9am-9pm / April-Oct
9am-10pm
:
Web: www.annefrank.org
Transportation: Tram 13, 14, or 17 to
Westermarkt
11:40 Dam Square
0.8 KM, 12 minutes walking from Anne Frank House
The Dam square, Amsterdam's biggest square, has been around since the 13th century after the Amstel
River saw the addition of a dam. The dam was constructed to make it impossible for the Zuiderzee Sea to
come swarming into the city.
At Dam Square visitors will find various food stands, shops and trendy restaurants. The bars and cafes at
Dam Square are almost always packed with people, resulting in a long line to the get into the establishments.
During the spring months it is not uncommon for carnivals to take place in Dam Square. Throughout the
summer, street performers can often be found there as well.
Located in the heart of Dam Square is the Royal Palace, former home of the Dutch Royal family. Receptions Image By: wonker
are still held at the Royal Palace often. Located directly outside the Royal Palace is the hotel Krasnapolsky. Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonker/
To the south of Dam Square visitors will find the National Memorial Statue. This statue was erected to serve
as a reminder of resistance members and Dutch soldiers that were killed in World War II. The National
Memorial Statue was first unveiled during 1956 and Dutch East Indie soils were stored there.
Visitors to Dam Square can also visit Madame Tussauds, a famous wax museum and the Beurs van Berlage,
which is a building that used to hold the Stock Exchange and is the site of an exhibition space and concert
hall.
12:50 Rembrandt House Museum / Museum Het Rembrandthuis
0.7 KM, 9 minutes walking from Dam Square
The Museum Het Rembrandthuis is located in Jodenbreestraat, Amsterdam and is where the famous
Rembrandt resided while he painted many of his famous paintings. Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the world
most famous painters was a Dutch painter who lived in the 1600’s and is considered to be one of the
well-known painters of the European Art. Some of his most known paintings include The Storm on the Sea of
Galilee and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, along with an extensive amount of etchings.
Several years back, several historians and designers reconstructed the entire house on the inside so that it
would be displayed exactly how the area would have appeared during the days when Rembrandt had lived
there. The most exciting thing about visiting the Museum Het Rembrandthui is that his house is directly
connected to the building where much of his work is currently on display. The known history behind the house Image By: Remi Mathis
Image Source:
is scarce, but we do know that he originally bought his home in 1639 and resided there before he eventually https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Remi_Mathis
went bankrupt in 1656, and all of his possessions were auctioned off.
The Rembrandt Museum and his home are unique because they provide a setting that isn’t able to be Address: Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK
experienced for many other famous painters. While all of his belongings were auctioned off, the list of his Amsterdam
belongings were saved and used to reconstruct his entire home and his specific work area. Phone Number: 020 520-0400
Rembrandt financed the home with a mortgage for 13,000 guilders, which would eventually be the cause of Admission: Adult €13, Child €4
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his bankruptcy and financial issues. It is interesting to think about how he lost all of his possessions, because
Opening Hours: 10am-6pm
he was had rather large revenue for the extensive work that he completed during his lifetime. The best
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explanation for everything that happened to him was that he loved to spend money and most likely made
Web: www.rembrandthuis.nl
several poor investments that led him to lose much of his income to owed debts.
Transportation:
Metro: Waterlooplein. Tram: 9 or 14 to
While you visit the Museum House of Rembrandt, try to imagine his close Jewish neighbors modeling inside
Waterlooplein
for many of his famous Old Testament scenes that he painted while he lived there. Along with a long list of
Rembrandt’s etchings of landscapes and portraits, make sure to also take a close examination of his portrait
of Eleazar Swalmius. Swalmius was a Calvanist minister in Amsterdam that Rembrandt painted in 1637 and
is on loan from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts for a limited time.
15:35 Sightseeing Cruise
1.1 KM, 15 minutes walking from Rembrandt House Museum
A 60 minutes relaxing cruise through Amsterdam's peaceful canals.
Discover the highlights of Amsterdam from a different angle on a lovely boat with a glass roof.
Highlights:
60-minute sightseeing cruise of Amsterdam

See all the famous highlights including Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge and the old port
Cruise the canals in a luxury glass-topped canal boat
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Amsterdam 2 Days Itinerary - Easy Going

13:15 Van Gogh Museum

11:40 Dam Square

12:50 Rembrandt House

15:35 Sightseeing Cruise

A 60 minutes relaxing cruise through Amsterdam's peaceful canals.

60-minute sightseeing cruise of Amsterdam

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