Day 1 in Amsterdam
- On the first day, try to cover major places of interest, such as paying a visit to the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- You can also pay a visit to the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, which is a little more than 3 kms from Anne Frank’s house. You can either walk over to it, at your own leisurely pace, which is what most tourists do, or take one of the local buses to get there.
- From the palace, you can choose to visit the Bloemenmarkt, an exquisite floating flower market. Don’t forget to buy some of Amsterdam’s world-famous tulips here!
- From this market, you can head over to the nearby Westerkerk Church, where famous Dutch painter Rembrandt is buried.
- A visit to the Grachtengordel neighbourhood, where most of the canals of Amsterdam are, is also a good idea.
Day 1 in Amsterdam – with kids
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- An innovative and fun way to explore Amsterdam, the 'cycling capital of the world', with your children is by renting a couple of 'bakfiets' which are cargo bikes with a wooden box in the front where you can seat your precious cargo - your kids! Amsterdam is an extremely bike-friendly city and cycling is the best way to explore it - cycle along its canals, over its bridges, through its parks and onto its museums and markets!
- If traveling with kids on your 2 days in Amsterdam, visiting Madame Tussauds of Amsterdam is a great idea, although it is a favorite amongst adults as well. Surrounded by wax replicas of movie celebrities, politicians, and other important figures from around the world, Madame Tussauds can be a magical place for anybody with an imagination. Use the props near the wax statues to create your own story for the best imaginable photo ops! Covering these attractions will take up almost all of your first day, so you can return to your hotel for the night, get some sleep and get ready for another eventful day in Amsterdam!
Day 2 in Amsterdam
- So the best options for spending a fruitful second day in Amsterdam would be visiting the Python Bridge, the structure of which resembles a Python in motion.
- You can also pay a visit to the very quirky Electric Ladyland, a museum dedicated to fluorescent art.
- The local markets are a good place to look for souvenirs and bargains, so don’t forget to visit the Albert Cuyp Market, Dappermarkt, and the Waterlooplein market.
- Spend the afternoon at the Roest waterside complex, exploring its shops, cafés and bars.
- The NDSM Wharf, another hot spot for locals and tourists alike, is also a good place to spend a late afternoon at, with a drink in hand, watching the sun go down.
