8 days in Amsterdam Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Visit Anne Frank House and Begijnhof for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Frans Hals Museum & Gasthuis Huisjes (van het vroegere St. Elisabeth's Gasthuis)), Zandvoort aan Zee (in Zandvoort) and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague). There's much more to do: wander the streets of The Jordaan, browse the eclectic array of goods at Albert Cuyp Market, take an in-depth tour of Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, and sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can travel back home.