What to do in Amsterdam in one day
Planning a short trip to Amsterdam? We're here to help you get the most out of your visit! Discover our itinerary with the best spots and some great restaurants. Fun guaranteed!
Start you day at Toki
Toki is a cozy breakfast spot with delicious coffee, pastries and breakfast dishes. It is also a working space, so you will see many people sitting here with their laptops. This does not take away from the fact that it is super cozy here, and the interior is really nice. Be sure to arrive on time to ensure a spot!
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After you had your first meal of the day, it is time to go for a 15 minute walk to the city center.
Admire the narrow houses of Damrak
The narrow houses of Damrak, near Central Station, are world famous. It is one of the most beautiful photo spots in Amsterdam! The houses are so narrow because back in the day you were charged taxes based on the size of the building's exterior. The smaller the facade of the house, the cheaper! Across the street of the narrow houses you will find all kinds of stores, souvenir shops, cozy cafes and restaurants,...
Your next destination isn’t really a “fixed one”, but just head south along the Singel. If you see the Royal Palace on your left hand side, you’re heading the right way.
Stroll through the Amsterdam canals
Amsterdam is known for its canals, so a visit to Amsterdam is not complete without walking along them! You can find canals all over Amsterdam, the most famous are Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht or Herengracht. However, every canal in Amsterdam is unique and has its own charm. We just love a good stroll along the canals! Make sure to have your phone ready to have yourself a “canal photoshoot”!
A five minute walk further south is all what it takes to get to your next destination!
Visit the floating flower market
Even though you are probably unlikely to buy flowers during your trip, a visit to the floating flower market cannot be missed! You can find all kinds of flowers here, like tulips and geraniums. The vibrant colors and the smell of fresh flowers make it quite an experience to walk around here! It is also possible to bulbs (like from tulips) and plant them at home. All are very reasonably priced (most of them come in package deals), so if planting plants is your thing: this is the place to go!
Your next stop will take you to the Leidsestraat, although this chain to get a quick bite has multiple venues all over Amsterdam. The reason we send you to the Leidsestraat is that it is closer to stops after this one.
Grab a ‘croquette from the wall’ at FEBO
FEBO is a Dutch fast food chain that offers a wide variety of snacks like croquettes and burgers. The snacks at FEBO are offered in vending machines, hence the concept of ‘croquettes from the wall‘. This is typically Dutch, making a stop at FEBO a must on your visit to Amsterdam! There are countless burgers on the menu, but they do also have ‘standalone snacks’ like ‘frikadel‘, ‘kipcorn‘ and ‘bami schijf‘. The Dutch really do snacks like no-one else!
You can choose to “dine in” at FEBO, or you can have a “walking lunch” to your next destination - the choice is yours! 10 minutes between the Leidsestraat and your next stop will be plenty of time to finish your delicious snack(s).
Check out the Zevenlandenhuizen
If you’re into architecture, make sure to check out the Zevenlandenhuizen. It is a row of seven beautiful houses, each built in a style that represents a European country. You'll find France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, among others. The neighborhood is also very beautiful, which makes it well worth a walk around here!
It’s already time for your last stop of the day so make it worth your while! Have a nice stroll through Amsterdams “Oud West” (“Old West”) neighbourhood. You can find countless designerstores and coffee shops (for coffee, not the other type), all in buildings from the early 20th century. Make sure to have a look around on your way to your last destination!
Dinner at Foodhallen
Foodhallen is an indoor market with different food stands from different world cuisines like Mexican, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. There are 21 food stands at Foodhallen, so certainly enough choice for everyone. In addition to numerous meat and fish options, you can also find vegetarian options here. Foodhallen truly is heaven on earth for all food lovers! Also, in the middle you have multiple bars, so if you want your sushi to be accompanied with a glass of rosé wine, fear not :-).
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