Amsterdam Netherlands

Amsterdam
Capital of Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands. It is in North Holland province. It contains an area Grachtengordel, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amsterdam divided into seven city districts (stadsdelen). Amsterdam Centre, West, Oost, Noord, Zuid, Nieuw-West and Zuidoost.

How to Reach Amsterdam

Schiphol Airport (IATA Code: AMS),  is the main international airport of the Netherlands. It is located 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam at Haarlemmermeer municipality.
I always use the following app to buy air tickets. Because this app shows the cheapest tickets on all airlines. I can buy tickets as per my requirement. Enter the country you are going to. Then enter your departure and arrival date. Click on search.

Hotels in Amsterdam

Where to stay in Amsterdam is the main question for the first time traveler. You can stay in Westerpark, Jordaan or Plantage. But if you like nightlife, then you can stay in De Pijp. But problem for the budget traveler. Hotels price is little bit higher in Amsterdam. You can stay Oud-Zuid area, where the vondelpark is located.
I always use the following app for hotel bookings. Because it compares to Booking.com, Airbnb and other sites and shows the cheapest price in the same room. I can book a budget or a luxury room as I need it. Just enter your check in and check out date and click search.

Transportation in Amsterdam

After select the hotel or staying area it is another question is transport. How to go to Amsterdam town from airport and how to visit. There are different cards offer different facilities.

Amsterdam Travel Card:

* 2nd class travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam by train.
* The Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 397) and Niteliner (bus N97)
* Unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and ferry operated by GVB. All they are white and blue colors.
* A 1, 2 or 3-day ticket includes a handy map of Amsterdam

Prices: You can buy this from airport.
1-day Amsterdam Travel Ticket price is 16 Euro ($17.55).
2-day Amsterdam Travel Ticket price is 21 Euro ($23.04).
3-day Amsterdam Travel Ticket price is 26 Euro ($28.52).

Buy online and get discount for GVB Public Transport in Amsterdam 1-7 days Ticket.

* Private Schipol airport transfer from your hotel for a group up to 3 person.

* Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Amsterdam, 24-Hour Ticket.

Tourist Places in Amsterdam

I have described 74 Best Places to Visit in Amsterdam. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Amsterdam. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Amsterdam. Also described The Best Things to Do in Amsterdam and Fun Things to Do in Amsterdam.
So that you can able to know the Famous Amsterdam Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Amsterdam Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 662 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.
The way I have described here, it will minimize your transport cost. Museum tickets are expensive in Amsterdam. For those who are not museum lover like me, they can save a handsome amount of money.
Buy card to minimize your tour expenses.

I Amsterdam City Card:

* 70 museums and attractions
* Canel Cruise in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Zaanse Schans.
* Unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and ferry operated by GVB. All they are white and blue colors.
* Discount in various restaurants, theaters etc.

Price: You can also buy it from airport.
1-day card - 65 Euro ($71.31).
2-day card - 85 Euro ($93.25).
3-day card - 105 Euro ($115.19).
4-day card - 120 Euro ($131.65).
5-day card - 130 Euro ($142.62).

It will minimize you huge Tourist Places Entry Fee + Transport Cost. So Recommending it to buy I Amsterdam card for longest time to minimize maximum-cost.

Amsterdam Pass:

50 Attractions with Hop on Hop off bus and boat tour.
Price:
1 Day - 66 Euro ($71.66) for adult and 33 Euro ($35.68) for Child.
2 Day - 91 Euro ($98.39) for adult and 46 Euro ($49.74) for Child.
3 Day - 112 Euro ($121.1) for adult and 57 Euro ($61.63) for Child.
5 Day - 145 Euro ($156.78) for adult and 74 Euro ($80.01) for Child.

Online Ticket: Buy online Amsterdam Pass with Free Access to Over 50 Attractions.

Day-1: Overhoeks

* Blue and white GVB ferry operating from the back of Amsterdam Central Station are totally free. Using this ferry, cross IJ river.

This is Holland

Sports Zone

You are not allowed to take photos and videos in the experience.
Visiting Time: October to March - Daily 10 AM to 7 PM. April to September - Daily 10 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 17.50 Euro ($19.13) for adult and 10 Euro ($10.93) for child age below 13.
How to go: A free shuttle ferry to Buiksloterweg runs 24/7 from Amsterdam Central Station to the north shore of the river IJ.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for The Ultimate Flight Experience.

Eye Film Museum

Musuem

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Friday and Saturday - 10 AM to 11 PM. Exhibition - daily 10 AM to 7 PM. Eye Shop - daily 11 AM - 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 11 Euro ($12.03) for adult and 9.50 Euro ($10.39) for reduced ticket.
How to go: Near This is Holland or A'DAM Lookout.

A'DAM Lookout

Observation Deck

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day. Last entry 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 14.50 Euro ($15.85) for adult and 6.50 Euro ($7.11) for child. Swing 'Over the Edge' - 5 Euro ($5.47). LOOKOUT Regular + This is Holland - 32 Euro ($34.99) for adult and 20 Euro ($21.87) for child. LOOKOUT Regular + 360º Lunch at revolving restaurant Moon - 39.50 Euro ($43.19). LOOKOUT Regular + 360º Dinner at revolving restaurant Moon - 69.50 Euro ($75.99).
How to go: Near Eye Film Museum or This is Holland.

WONDR Experience

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Saturday and Sunday 0 8 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 24 Euro ($25.96).
How to go: It is 1.4 km from This is Holland or A'DAM Lookout towards east. From Amsterdam central station, Take metro line 52 towards Noord and get off at Noorderpark station after 2 minutes. On the otherhand take the free ferry to IJplein. From here WONDR is about 5 minutes walking distance at Meeuwenlaan 88.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for The Art of Play Wondr Experience ticket.


Day-2:

Museum Het Schip

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Euro ($16.4) for adult. 7.5 Euro ($8.2) for student. 5 Euro ($5.47) for child age 5-12. Free for child age 0-4.
How to go: It is near Houthaven - Harbor.

Noordermarkt

Square

Street Markets are held on every Monday. A popular organic farmer's market is held on ever saturday.
How to go: It is about 1.78 km from Museum Het Schip towards east. Walk through Zaanstraat street towards east besides the over bridge. Then turn right to Nassauplein street. Then turn left to Haarlemmerplein street and cross the bridge. Then turn right and turn left to Brouwersgracht street and walk along the Brouwersgracht canel street. After 1st or 2nd bridge, cross to Jordaan Neighbourhood and walk left along the canel street. At the end turn right to Prinsengracht street and walk few meters. You will reach Noordermarkt.

Noorderkerk Church

Christian church

How to go: It is located at Noordermarkt square.

Amsterdam Cheese Museum

Shop

You can take free cheese tasting, history of cheese making and also can see the world's most expensive cheese slicer.
Visiting Time: Monday to Sunday - 9 AM to 7 PM.
How to go: About 370 meters walking distance from Noordermarkt square towards southeast through Prinsengracht street. Amsterdam Cheese Museum is located at Prinsengracht 112.

Amsterdam Tulip Museum

Museum

Visiiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.47) for adult, 3 Euro (3.28) for students and 10 Euro (10.93) for families. Free Entry to museum shop.
How to go: Near Amsterdam Cheese Museum shop. Amsterdam Tulip Museum is located at Prinsengracht 116.

Electric Ladyland

Museum of Fluorescent Art

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Saturday  2 PM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro (5.47) for per person. Free for child age below 12.
How to go: About 270 meters from Amsterdam Tulip Museum towards west. Turn first right from Prinsengracht street to Nieuwe Leliestraat street. Walk straight 220 meters til you reach Tweede Leliedwarsstraat street. Then turn right. Electric Ladyland is located at Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 5.


* Visit Jordaan Neighborhood area


Day-3: Grachtengordel

Grachtengordel

Neibourhood

Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht canel, these three are the main canals dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age and create belts. This area is known as the Grachtengordel. This area is listed in World Heritage Sites.
The World Heritage area in Amsterdam is shown in Google map.

Westerkerk

Church

Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
How to go: About 330 meters from Electric Ladyland. Walk south till you reach Rozengracht street.

Anne Frank House

Museum

Biographical museum dedicated to Anne Frank (Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank), a German-Dutch diarist of Jewish. She is famous for his book 'The Diary of a Young Girl', in which she wrote her life in hiding from 1942 to 1944, during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.
Visiting Time November to March: Sunday to Friday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 8 PM.
Visiting Time April to October: 9 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10.50 Euro ($11.48) for adult. 5.50 Euro (6.01) for child age 10-17. 0.50 Euro ($0.55) for child age 0-9.
How to go: Besides Westerkerk Church. Located at Westermarkt 20.

Homomonument

Monument

It is a memorial to gay men and lesbians, who were tortured for their homosexuality. The memorial was opened on September 5, 1987.
How to go: It is near Westerkerk church.

Museum Van Loon

Museum

The house was built in 1672. Ferdinand Bol was a Dutch painter lived in this house. The family Van Loons lived in this house from 1884 to 1945.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day. April 27, December 24 (from 3 PM), 25 and 31 (from 3 PM), January 1 museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.84) for adult, 8 Euro ($8.67) for student, 5.50 Euro ($5.96) for child age 6-18. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Homomonument towards southeast through Keizersgracht street at Keizersgracht 672.

KattenKabinet

Museum

It is a cat themed art museum.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 12 PM to 5 PM. December 25, January 1, April 27 museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.84) for adult. 5 Euro ($5.42) for students. Free for child age below 12.
How to go: About 380 meters from Museum Van Loon towards north at Herengracht 497.

Bloemenmarkt

Market

The Bloemenmarkt is the floating flower market founded in 1862 on the Singel River.
How to go: About 280 meters from KattenKabinet towards north.

Munttoren

Tower

Munttoren means Mini Tower. In 1480, one of the main gate was built with two towers and a guard house as part of the medieval city wall. The gate totally destroyed by flame of fire in 1618 except guard house and tower. The tower was rebuilt in 1620. Guard house was replaced with a new building during 1885-1887. The tower consists of clock facing 4 sides that chime every 15 minutes.
How to go: About 130 meters from Bloemenmarkt towards east at Muntplein 12/14.

Rembrandtplein

Square

How to go: About 200 meters from Munttoren towards east.

Museum of Bags and Purses

Museum

Also called Tassenmuseum is one of three museums in the world in this field. It has the world's largest collection of bags and purses.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 13 Euro ($14.26) for adult, 8 Euro ($8.78) for child age 13-18, 4 Euro ($4,38) for child age 7-12. Free for child age 0-6.
How to go: South side of Rembrandtplein square at Herengracht 573.

Willet-Holthuysen Museum

Museum

The double-fronted town house was built in 1687. Various families were lived in this house. Abraham Willet and his rich wife Sandrina Louisa Geertruyda Holthuysen were lived here from 1861 to 1895. Louisa died on 30th January 1895. Later the houswe was transformed into a museum. More than a hundred years later this house open to the public.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 12.50 Euro ($13.16) for adult, 10 Euro ($10.97) for student, Free for child age 0-18.
How to go: It is located east side of Rembrandtplein square at Herengracht 605.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Willet-Holthuysen Museum Ticket.

Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam

Bar

Everything is made inside entirely out of ice.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday and Sunday - 11.45 AM to 1 AM. Friday and Saturday - 11.45 AM to 2.40 PM.
Entry Fee: 23.95 Euro ($26.27) with 3 free drinks.
How to go: It is about 180 meters from Willet-Holthuysen Museum towards west at Amstel 194, 196.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Cocktails at Amsterdam’s Icebar.

Magere Brug

Bridge

Magere Brug means skinny bridge was first built in 1691. In 1871, it was demolished and replaced by a nine-arched wooden bridge. The final replacement of the bridge happened in 1969.
The central section of the bridge is a moveable bridge to provide clearance for boat traffic.
How to go: About 400 meters from Willet-Holthuysen Museum towards southeast.


Day-4:

Torture Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 11 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 7.5 Euro ($8.2) for adult and 4 Euro ($4.37) for child age below 12.
How to go: About 180 meters from Munttoren towards west at Singel 449.

Spui

Square

Book market held on every Friday and Art market held on every Sunday at this square.
How to go: About 220 meters from Torture Museum towards north Besides Begijnhof.

Begijnhof

Architectural Landmark

The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes (A hofje is a Dutch word. It means a courtyard with almshouses around it).
How to go: North side of Spui at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 373.


* There are also Amsterdam Museum (Free of cost), Begijnhof Chapel and English Reformed Church nearby. You can visit also.

Amsterdam Dungeons

Museum

A thrilling attraction that will show the most dangerous past of Netherlands.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 24 Euro ($26.24). Madame Tussauds + The Amsterdam Dungeons - 48.50 Euro ($53.03). Amsterdam Dungeon + Madame Tussauds + a canal cruise + a free drink in the bar - 63.50 Euro ($69.43).
How to go: About 250 meters from Begijnhof towards north at Rokin 78.
Online Ticket: Buy online, get discount and skip the line for Madame Tussauds & Amsterdam Dungeon Combo Ticket.

Madame Tussauds

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 24.50 Euro ($26.79). Madame Tussauds + The Amsterdam Dungeons - 48.50 Euro ($53.03).
How to go: About 270 meters from Amsterdam Dungeons towards north at Dam 20.
Online Ticket: Buy online, get discount and skip the line for Madame Tussauds & Amsterdam Dungeon Combo Ticket.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum

19 Themed galleries, over 500 exhibits and artifacts and lounge.
Entry Fee: 12.70 Euro ($13.89) to 15.80 Euro ($17.27) for adult according to date. Longer date lower price. 11.20 Euro ($12.25) to 13 Euro ($14.21) for child according to date.
How to go: It is located southeast side of Dam square at Dam 21.

Dam Square

Historic Square

Dam Square is the historic centre. National Monument was built on east side of the square.
How to go: Front of Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk.

Royal Palace

Palace

The building was opened as town hall on 29 July 1655. It is used for Royal Events like reception of the foreign heads, the King's New Year reception and other official receptions. Every year, presentation of various official and royal prizes are held in this palace. A free audio guide is available in few languages.
Visiting Time: The palace has opened to the visitors since 14 June 2009. But you have to visit their website for when the Palace is open for the public. (https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visit/)
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.93) for adults and 9 Euro ($9.84) for student. Free for child age below 18.
How to go: Only 450 meters from Westerkerk church towards straight east crossing Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel canal.

Nieuwe Kerk

Church

Nieuwe Kerk means New Church construction started in 1380 and completed in 1408.
How to go: It is located at the north side of Royal Palace.

Body Worlds

Science Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 20.50 Euro ($22.14) for adult, 12.50 Euro ($13.5) for child, 19.50 Euro ($21.06) for senior and student. Free for child age 0-5.
How to go: About 170 meters from Dam Square towards northeast at Damrak 66.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Body Worlds Ticket.

Venustempel Sex Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 11.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.4). Minimum age to entry is 16 years.
How to go: About 250 meters from Dam Square towards northeast and south sides of amsterdam central railway station at Damrak 18.


* You can also visit Central Railway Station.


Day-5:

Powerzone

Sports Zone

Lasergamen, Bowlen and Glow Minigolf. They have also food items - Barbecue, Pizz, Grill.
Visiting Time: Monday to Wednesday - 12 PM to 11 PM. Tuesday - 12 PM to 12 AM (Midnight). Friday and Saturday - 12 PM to 1 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 10 PM.
Game Cost: Lasergamen - Starting from 6.75 Euro ($7.3). Bowlen - Starting from 25 Euro ($27.05). Glow Minigolf - Starting from 6.5 Euro ($7.03).
How to go: It is located at De Ruijterkade 153. About 450 meters from central station towards east.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for
* Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf at Powerzone.

* 1-Hour Powerzone Bowling Experience.

Basilica of St. Nicholas

Church

How to go: About 300 meters from Venustempel Sex Museum toward northeast and south side of Central Railway Station at Prins Hendrikkade 73.

Oude Kerk

Church

Oude Kerk means old church was founded in 1213.
How to go: About 500 meters from Basilica of St. Nicholas church towards south at Oudekerksplein 23.

Erotic Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thrusday - 11 AM to 1 AM. Friday and Saturday 0 11 AM to 2 AM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.4).
How to go: About 80 meters from Oude Kerk toward east cross the bridge front of church walk to Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54.

Red Light Secrets

Museum

The world’s first and only prostitution museum.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 12 AM midnight every day.
Entry Fee: 14.50 Euro ($15.66).
How tog go: About 30 meters from Erotic Museum towards south at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60H.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution Entry Ticket.

Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum

Museum

The museum dedicated to marijuana.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 11 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 9 Euro ($9.72) for adult. Free for child age 0-12.
How to go: About 250 meters from Red Light Secrets towards southwest at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148.

Nieuwmarkt

Square

How to go: About 300 meters from Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum towards east.

Waag

Landmark

It was a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. These walls were constructed between 1481–1494. The gate was constucted in 1488.
The building is rented by Waag Society, a foundation.
How to go: It is located north side of New Market square at Nieuwmarkt 4.


Day-6:

Rembrandt House Museum

Art Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 14 Euro ($15.36) for adult. 5 Euro ($5.49) for child age 5-17. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: About 300 meters from Nieuwmarkt Square towards south at Jodenbreestraat 4.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket.

Waterlooplein Market

Flea Market

The oldest and popular Flea Market in Amsterdam.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: Besides Rembrandt House Museum at Waterlooplein 2.

Joods Historisch Museum

Museum

Jewish Historical Museum provide pictures of past and present Dutch Jewish life.
Entry Fee: 17 Euro ($18.65) for adult. 8.50 Euro ($9.32) for child age 13-17. 4.25 Euro ($4.66) for child age 6-12. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: About 180 meters from Waterlooplein Market towards southeast at Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1.

Portuguese Synagogue

Synagogue

Sephardic synagogue or shrine was completed in 1675.
How to go: East side of Joods Historisch Museum at Mr. Visserplein 3.

Hermitage Amsterdam

Museum

They have 4 section -

1. Jewels: Jewellery collection of 17th century.
2. Potrait Gallery: 17th century group portraits
3. Outsider Art  Museum: Displays art works by national and international Outsider Artists
4. Outsider Art Gallery: Works of one of the famous Netherlands artist, Willem van Genk. This gallery is entry free.

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: All 3 in one - 25 Euro ($27.43) for adults, Free for child age below 11. Jewels! The Glitter of the Russian court - 18 Euro ($19.75), Portrait Gallery - 18 Euro ($19.75), Outsider Art Museum - 14.50 Euro ($15.36). Entry to the Outsider Art Gallery and the Artotheek is free.
How to go: From Portuguese Synagogue or Joods Historisch Museum, walk towards south and cross the breeze. The Hermitage Amsterdam is located on your right side at Amstel 51.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Portrait Gallery of the 17th Century Admission Ticket.

Hortus Botanicus

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: 10 AM 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 9.75 Euro ($10.7) for adult. 5.5 Euro ($6.03) for child age 5-14, student and senior.
How to go: About 400 meters from Hermitage Amsterdam towards east.

Science Center NEMO

Science Center

Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 17.50 for ($19.2) for adult. Free for child age below 4. Rooftop square is open for public totally free every day from 10 AM to 5.30 PM, including Monday when the museum is closed.
How to go: About 850 meters from Portuguese Synagogue towards northeast.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for NEMO Science Museum Ticket.

National Maritime Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15.50 Euro ($17) for adult, 8 Euro ($8.78) for child age 4-17, student.
How to go: About 530 meters distance from Science Center NEMO towards east at Kattenburgerplein 1.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Ticket National Maritime Museum.

Verzets Resistance Museum

Museum

The museum regarding World War II.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($13.16) for adult and 6.50 Euro ($7,13) for child age 7-17. Free for child age below 7.
How to go: About 600 meters from National Maritime Museum towards south at Plantage Kerklaan 61.

Micropia

Science Museum

The museum displays the invisible world of micro-organisms. Which you cannot see without microscope.
Visiting Time: Monday to Wednesday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Thursday to Saturday - 9 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 16 Euro ($17.55) for adult. 14 Euro ($15.36) for child age 3-9. 8 Euro ($8.78) for student. Micropia + ARTIS (Zoo) - 30.50 Euro ($33.46) for adult. 26.50 Euro ($29.07) for child age 3-9.
How to go: About 70 meters from Verzets Resistance Museum towards southwest at Plantage Kerklaan 38-40.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Micropia Admission Ticket.

Natura Artis Magistra

Zoo

Visiting Time: March to October - 9 AM to 6 PM. November to February - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Visiting Time Holidays: 31st December - 9 AM to 4 PM. 1st January - 10 AM to 5 PM. Every Saturday in June to August - 9 AM to sunset.
Entry Fee: 24 Euro ($26.33) for adult. 20.50 Euro ($22.49) for child age 3-9. Micropia + ARTIS (Zoo) - 30.50 Euro ($33.46) for adult. 26.50 Euro ($29.07) for child age 3-9.
How to go: Behind Micropia at Plantage Kerklaan 38-40.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for ARTIS Zoo Admission.


Day-7:

De Gooyer heritage

Windmill

It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands.
How to go: It is about 400 meters from northeast corner of Artis Zoo towards east at Funenkade 5.

Tropenmuseum

Museum

Tropenmuseum was founded in 1864. It is one of the largest museums in Amsterdam. Permanent and temporary exhibitions of objects from Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and more.
Entry Fee: 16 Euro ($18.41) for adult, 9 Euro ($9.74) for child age 4-18, 8 Euro ($8.65) for student.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from De Gooyer heritage towards southwest at Linnaeusstraat 2.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tropenmuseum Entrance Ticket.

Oosterpark Amsterdam

Park

How to go: About 600 meters from De Gooyer heritage windmill towards west.

Youseum

Instagram museum

They have 15 eye-catching rooms to take eye-catching photos in a 1.5-hour guided tour.
Visiting Time: Friday to Monday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Wednesday and Thursday - 12 PM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 17 Euro ($18.38) for adult and 12.50 Euro ($13.52) for child age 4-12.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Oosterpark Amsterdam towards south at Weesperzijde 150.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Youseum Guided Tour.

Sarphatipark

Park

How to go: It is located in Oude Pijp neighborhood. About 1.35 km from Oosterpark Amsterdam park towards west.

Albert Cuyp Market

Street Market

It held on Albert Cuypstraat road between Van Woustraat road (East end of market) and Ferdinand Bolstraat road (West end of market).
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located north side of Sarphatipark. From the northeast corner of the park walk 160 meters towards east till Van Woustraat road. Then turn left and walk about 140 meters through Van Woustraat road towards north. Then turn left and enter into Albert Cuypstraat road, where the market begins. Start walking towards west.

Marie Heinekenplein

Square

Book market and an open-air cinema are held at this circle.
How to go: West end of Albert Cuyp Market at the junction of Albert Cuypstraat road and Ferdinand Bolstraat road, walk towards north about 200 meters. You will reach at Heinekenplein square.

Heineken Experience

Brewery

Tour Cost: 21 Euro ($23.04) for 1.5 hour self-guided tour + 2 beers.
How to go: North side of Heinekenplein square at Stadhouderskade 78.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Heineken Experience Ticket.


* There are Red Light Street on the bank of Ruysdaelkade canel, west side of De Pijp neighborhood. If you wish you can visit.

Paradiso

Music Venue

Paradiso is a Dutch music venue and cultural center.
How to go: About 750 meters from Heineken Experience. From Heineken Experience cross the bridge and you will reach Weteringcircuit. From them turn left and walk 500 meters towards northwest through Weteringschans road. You you will reach the venue at Weteringschans 6-8.

Pipe Museum

Museum

Pipe Museum is dedicated to smoking pipes, tobacco related products used in the world.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Saturday - 12 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41).
How to go: About 250 meters from Paradiso towrds north at Prinsengracht 488.

Leidseplein

Square

How to go: It is located 50 meters from Paradiso towards west.


Day-8:

Rijksmuseum

Art Museum

On 31 May 1800, the National Art Gallery opened in Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. In 1805, it moved to Prince William V Gallery, Buitenhof. The museum moved to Amsterdam in 1808. In 1817, the museum moved to the Trippenhuis. In this way the museum moved several places.
The present museum building construction began on 1 October 1876. The museum was opened at this place on 13 July 1885.
Visiiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Euro ($21.94) for adult. Free for child age below 19.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from Leidseplein square towards southeast.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket.

Museumplein

Public Space

It is a green field.
How to go: Front of Rijksmuseum.

Moco Museum

Museum

Dedicated to exhibiting modern and contemporary art.
Enty Fee: 15.50 Euro ($17) for adult, 14 Euro ($15.36) for student, child age 13-17. Free for child age below 13.
How to go: Northwest corner of Museumplein at Honthorststraat 20.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Moco Museum Ticket.

Van Gogh Museum

Museum

Works by Vincent Willem van Gogh, a Dutch painter.
Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Friday - 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 19 Euro ($20.84).
How to go: north side of the Museumplein at Museumplein 6

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 18.5 Euro ($20.3) for adult and 10 Euro ($10.97) for student.
How to go: West side of Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein 10.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Stedelijk Museum Ticket.

Concertgebouw

Concert Hall

It is one of the finest concert halls in the world. The building Construction began in 1883. The hall opened on 11 April 1888.
Guided Tour: Sunday - 12.30 PM to 1.45 PM. Monday (May-September) - 5 PM to 6.15 PM. Wednesday - 1.30 PM to 2.45 PM. Friday - 5 PM to 6.15 PM.
Ticket cost: 11 Euro ($12.07).
How to go: 250 meters from Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Concertgebouw Behind the Scenes Tour.

Bols

Cocktail & Genever

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 1 PM to 6.30 PM. Friday and Saturday - 1 PM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 16 Euro ($17.55) includes one cocktai. Minimum age for entrance is 18 years.
How to go: About 180 meters from Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam towards east at Paulus Potterstraat 12 14 16
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for House of Bols Admission Ticket.

Diamant Museum

Diamond Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.97) for adult, 7.50 Euro ($8.23) for child age 13-18, student and senior.
How to go: About 90 meters from Bols towards east at Paulus Potterstraat 8.

P.C. Hooftstraat

Street

Famous for shopping.
How to go: at the corner of Hobbemastraat street towards west till Vondelpark.

Vondelpark

Park
How to go: West end of P.C. Hooftstraat road.


* During Cherry blossom time, you can also visit Amsterdam Forest (soutwest side from amsterdam central) for a nice view.


Day-9:

Strand Blijburg

Beach

How to go: About 10 km from Amsterdam central towards east at IJburg island. Take tram 26 from Central Station. It crosses line 10 at the Rietland Park stop, where you can change to tram 26 to IJburg. From station, it will take about 15 minutes by foot. You can go buy bus also.

Things to do in Amsterdam

* Volendam, Edam and Windmills Live Guided Tour from Amsterdam.

* Amsterdam Red Light District 2-Hour Walking Tour.

* Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken Tour.

* Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam.

* Volendam, Marken & Windmills with Free 1-Hour Canal Cruise.

* From Amsterdam Day Trip to Giethoorn by Bus and Boat.

* Giethoorn & Enclosing Dike Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam.



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