Amsterdam First Visit: Classics in
Dam Square and the old town, the Anne Frank House and Jordaan canals, and the three major museums on Museumplein, covering the city's core in three days.
Organized by district over three days: on day one, the old town, the Royal Palace and the old church in the Red Light District; on day two, the Anne Frank House, the Westerkerk and the Jordaan canals; on day three, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and Vondelpark before departing. Walking plus trams throughout, at a comfortable pace. Suited to first-time visitors with only a weekend or short holiday. No day trips outside the city are included; for windmills and tulips, choose another itinerary.
The Anne Frank House releases tickets for slots six weeks ahead every Tuesday, so book early.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and Dam Square
Amsterdam（Amsterdam Centraal、Dam Square、Royal Palace of Amsterdam、Oude Kerk、De Wallen (Red Light District)）
Train about 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal, then walk around the old town; in the evening, take a canal cruise.
The Royal Palace closes during state events; check open days before you go.
Stay: Canal Ring and Jordaan
Day 2 · Anne Frank House and the Jordaan canals
Amsterdam（Anne Frank House、Westerkerk、Canal Ring & Jordaan）
Walk all day: along the Prinsengracht to the Brouwersgracht, then return through the small streets of the Jordaan.
The Anne Frank House sells timed online tickets only; early slots are the least crowded.
Stay: Canal Ring and Jordaan
Day 3 · Museumplein and departure
Amsterdam（Rijksmuseum、Van Gogh Museum、Vondelpark）
Tram 2 or 12 about 10 minutes to Museumplein; in the afternoon, take a train about 10 minutes from Amsterdam Zuid to the airport.
Both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum require a booked entry time.