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The 6 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam
Canal rings, bikes, and Golden Age masterpieces
Amsterdam is a city of concentric canals, gabled houses, and world-class art, best seen from a bike saddle. Compact, cultured, and effortlessly charming.
BEST TIME
April–May (tulips) and September
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,300–$2,400 per person for a week
6 best things to do in Amsterdam
1
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum
4
Jordaan neighborhood cafés
5
Day trip to the tulip fields (spring)
How to fit it into a day
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: canal-ring bike ride.
See it laid out day by day: the 3-day Amsterdam itinerary →
LOCAL TIP
Bikes rule the road — look both ways for cyclists, not just cars.
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