First time in Amsterdam: canals, the Rijks, the Van Gogh, and a windmill day — 3 days in Amsterdam
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🚲 Amsterdam · 3 days

First time in Amsterdam: canals, the Rijks, the Van Gogh, and a windmill day

Canals, the big museums, and a bike lane for everything. 3-day Amsterdam trip for 2 people: Anne Frank House (book ahead), Westerkerk and the Jordaan, Brown café dinner. Stay at Pulitzer Amsterdam. About $1,903 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$94
Relax$50
Flights$2,860
History & culture$162
Lodging$640
About $1,903 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$3,806 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Anne Frank House (book ahead). After that: Westerkerk and the Jordaan; Brown café dinner. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningAnne Frank House (book ahead)Planning estimate for Anne Frank House (book ahead). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$32Book on annefrank.orgWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonWesterkerk and the JordaanPlanning estimate for Westerkerk and the Jordaan. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
  • EveningBrown café dinnerPlanning estimate for Brown café dinner. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$70Book on OpenTableWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightPulitzer AmsterdamOne standard room at Pulitzer Amsterdam. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$320Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Van Gogh Museum (timed ticket). After that: Rijksmuseum; Albert Cuyp Market; Sunset canal cruise. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningVan Gogh Museum (timed ticket)Planning estimate for Van Gogh Museum (timed ticket). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonRijksmuseumPlanning estimate for Rijksmuseum. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningAlbert Cuyp MarketPlanning estimate for Albert Cuyp Market. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$24
  • EveningSunset canal cruisePlanning estimate for Sunset canal cruise. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightPulitzer AmsterdamOne standard room at Pulitzer Amsterdam. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$320Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Zaanse Schans windmills. After that: Volendam harbor. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningZaanse Schans windmillsPlanning estimate for Zaanse Schans windmills. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonVolendam harborPlanning estimate for Volendam harbor. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free

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