Amsterdam Adventure & Food Walk

  1. Tulips in front of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam during the summer
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  2. Amsterdam canal street view with bicycles
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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Duration
3 days
Dates
06 Sep - 08 Sep
Budget
Medium
Activity
High
Travel mode
Walking

Description

Amsterdam is renowned for its historic canals, lively food scene, iconic museums, and vibrant outdoor spaces. The city’s flat layout and abundant pedestrian zones make it ideal for high-activity travelers who prefer to explore on foot.

Highlights
  • Canal-side walking tours
  • Dutch cheese tasting
  • Street food at Foodhallen
  • Vondelpark jog or walk
  • Rijksmuseum visit
  • Heineken Experience
  • Jordaan neighborhood discovery
  • Dutch pancake brunch
  • Historic Red Light District walk
  • Evening canal cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Bikepath Vondelpark Amsterdam
    Photo by Hung Tran on Unsplash
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Vondelpark

09:30 - 10:45

Vondelpark, 1071 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands

Morning jog/walk in Vondelpark to start your adventure.

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  1. American pancake
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The Pancake Bakery

11:00 - 12:00

Prinsengracht 191, 1015 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enjoy a traditional Dutch pancake brunch.

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  1. Photo by Rosanne on Unsplash
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Jordaan District

12:10 - 14:00

Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Self-guided walking tour through Jordaan, stopping at local shops and art galleries.

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  1. Sushi neon sign in yellow orange colors - Foodhallen Amsterdam
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Foodhallen

14:30 - 16:00

Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sample Dutch street foods and international eats in this lively market.

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  1. Lovers Canal Cruise, Amsterdam
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Evening Canal Cruise

18:00 - 19:30

Prinsengracht, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands

End the day with a relaxing evening canal cruise (approx. $22, advance booking recommended).

Directions Map

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  1. Fontain with the Rijksmuseum in the background.
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Rijksmuseum

09:00 - 11:30

Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Visit the Rijksmuseum (ticket ~$23, book online).

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  1. Lawyer Wade 1890 Anders Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920) Sweden, late 19th Century etching and drypoint https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1937.641
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Albert Cuypmarkt

12:00 - 13:00

Albert Cuypstraat, 1072 CN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Explore the market, try stroopwafels and local cheese.

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  1. Heikeken Brewery - Amsterdam
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Heineken Experience

13:30 - 15:00

Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tour the Heineken brewery; includes tastings (tickets ~$23, book online).

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Red Light District Walking Tour

16:30 - 18:00

De Wallen, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Guided or self-guided walk; learn about the district’s rich history and architecture.

Directions Map

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  1. Cheese wheels like (slightly yellow) teeth in a row. It makes my smile.
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Amsterdam Cheese Museum

09:30 - 10:30

Prinsengracht 112, 1015 EA Amsterdam, Netherlands

Learn about and taste famous Dutch cheeses.

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Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes)

10:40 - 12:30

Negen Straatjes, 1016 CH Amsterdam, Netherlands

Active walk and shopping in the trendy 'Nine Streets'.

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  1. Restaurants
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De Kas Restaurant

13:00 - 14:30

Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, 1097 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch in a beautiful greenhouse setting (reserve in advance, lunch ~ $40).

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