MY AMSTERDAM TRAVEL GUIDE | itinerary & tips from a Dutch resident

I personally think 4 days is the perfect amount of time if you're visiting Amsterdam for the first time! Some of my suggestions could be even squeezed into 3 days, especially during summer where the days are longer. Let me know in the comments if you have other tips or advice!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Day 1: Exploring Amsterdam centre + Jordaan, canal boat ride
03:31 - Day 2: Day trip to Muiden & Vondelpark
05:53 - Day 3: Van Gogh museum, Albert Cuypmarkt, trying dutch food
07:03 - Day 4: Day trip to Zaanse Schans, more of Amsterdam centre
09:13 - Suggested alternatives to touristy places
15:35 - My favourite resources to get Amsterdam/Netherlands related information and tips

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GET YOUR GUIDE EXPERIENCES (aff links):
If you are unable to secure official tickets in time to popular attractions, or looking for tailored guided tours, then Get Your Guide is a trusted alternative that I have happily used many times for my own personal travels. My personal favourites for Amsterdam:

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[twiggyvlogs]

As a fellow Australian, deffo can't be buying seeds to bring home, you'll end up on that border force tv show

[rachelpurganan]

I've lived in the Netherlands for about a year now and I realized that there's so much more to see & do! My parents are visiting sometime next year, so I'll definitely show them these spots! Great video 😀

[pethcir]

I will never ever get tired of watching Amsterdam vlogs. Great job on this one!

[missamal]

I have been living in rotterdam for my whole life and everytime I visit amsterdam I go to the main touristy attractions but you have showed me a side of the city ive never seen before and would love to explore you showed the beauty, adventure and cozyness of the city will deff save this video for my next trip thanks soo mcuh❤

[pochy]

I just kept watching and replaying your video❤️ so I can remember all the great tips and advice you mentioned for my Trip to Amsterdam this coming April 2024❤️thank you

[georgiaallen]

Thank you so much for this video. I last visited Amsterdam in February 2023. After watching this, I just know my next trip in April is going to be so much better!

[cheemengteh]

This July / August 2023 will be my fifth visit to Amsterdam and I an still amazed by the love it and can't get enough of it. Your video is very informative and the last bit where you spell out the alternatives and tourist traps etc are the jewels in the "Dutch Crown". Keep up the good work and will certainly be following your postings. Cheers.

[tonygodfrey]

I used to live in Amsterdam. And was very happy with your Travel log of places of interest. Thank you.

[mariellaesposito]

Super vlog!! I’m going to Amsterdam in March and this video was super useful and nice to watch!! The best itinerary video I’ve ever seen so far❤❤

[winstonwong]

thank you for a refreshing take on Amsterdam, candid and informative

[Lauraisabelsv]

As a vegetarian going vegan I cannot thank you enough for the food spot recs!! 🌱💖

[dimitrios]

Very nice video and honest. I appreciate that honesty. Keep going.

[why]

Going to Amsterdam for a three days trip in a couple of weeks. This video was so informative and inspirational, thank you!

[nahkanukke]

Thank you very much for your lovely video. I will take a trip to Amsterdam 11-16.11 with my two daughters. They have never been there And info about canal boats was good. We will check some more private options

[alanworland]

Visiting Amsterdam for 4 days next week really looking forward to it and found your video really informative which could save a lot of wasted time!

[ButterNutter]

This was the most informative video I've seen. Thanks for all the advice!

Were going for 2 weeks in September '24.

[nionoo]

Excellent video thank you! We are visiting next Friday for the first time!

[pocphotocompany]

Thanks for the video Leesa, I'm coming to Amsterdam for the first time in February for exactly 4 days. ( February is my only opportunity to visit Europe this time)

[VanessaLisette]

Thank you, I am visiting in July and feel much more informed now, I am excited to check out the thosedamboatguys canal tour! ❤

[v_zach]

Thanks, Leesa. Your video was the top result for my "Amsterdam Guide" search. Looks like a great city. I'll let you know if I buy a ticket.