Day One: Rent Your Own Canal Boat
Forget the guided tours and embark on a leisurely adventure with your own canal boat rental. Navigate the city’s waterways with ease on these quiet and electric sloops. Enjoy a floating picnic with delicacies from Margo’s Amsterdam or Viȇt View while taking in the city from a unique perspective.
Day Two: Hop Across the Harbor to Noord
Cross the Ij harbor to Noord, a former industrial area transformed into a vibrant cultural hub. Visit the new Straat Museum, showcasing world-class street art and graffiti. Savor a waterfront lunch at Pllek, indulge in a classic movie screening at the Eye Filmmuseum, and ascend the A’DAM Tower for panoramic city views.
Day Three: Lions and Tigers and Brews
Explore Plantage, an island neighborhood brimming with attractions. Visit the renowned Artis zoo, delve into the microscopic world at Micropia, admire exotic plants at the Hortus Botanicus, and learn about Dutch resistance history at the Verzetsmuseum. Quench your thirst with local brews at Cafe Eik en Linde, enjoying traditional Dutch snacks and friendly company.
Day Four: Escape Into the Countryside
Rent a car and venture into the picturesque Dutch countryside surrounding Amsterdam. Cycle along dedicated bike paths, visit the charming city of Haarlem, or marvel at the Keukenhof Gardens in spring. Explore the coastal beauty of Zandvoort or hike through the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. Alternatively, drive east to admire the Kröller-Müller sculpture garden, hike or bike through De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and visit the World War Two sites in Arnhem.
