Tripwith4 days in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Four days of canals, world-class museums, bikes, markets and cosy brown cafés — Amsterdam with friends.
Best time to go: April–May for tulips, or June–September for long days.
Amsterdam with friends · Tripwith
Stay
Day 1 · Museums & Vondelpark
RijksmuseumMuseumplein · Rembrandt's Night Watch — book a slot.09:00
Van Gogh MuseumMuseumplein · Timed tickets only, no door sales.13:00
VondelparkOud-Zuid · Picnic or bike loop.16:00Day 2 · Canals & the Jordaan
Anne Frank HouseJordaan · Tickets release online weeks ahead — book early.09:00
JordaanJordaan · Canal-side cafés and brown bars.11:00
The Nine StreetsGrachtengordel · Boutiques and vintage shops.14:00
Dam SquareCentrum · Royal Palace and the city's heart.17:00Day 3 · Markets & the north
Albert Cuyp MarketDe Pijp · Fresh stroopwafels. Closed Sundays.10:00
Heineken ExperienceDe Pijp · Fun with a group; book a time.13:00
FoodhallenOud-West · Indoor food hall — everyone picks a stall.18:30
A'DAM LookoutNoord · Free ferry over; swing over the edge.21:00Day 4 · Windmill day trip
Zaanse SchansZaandam · Windmills and clog makers, about 20 minutes by train.10:00Before you go
Getting in from the airport
Trains from Schiphol reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 15–20 minutes.
Getting around
Walk, bike or take trams. Tap a contactless card on and off. If you rent bikes, stay out of tram tracks.
Book ahead
The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum all need timed tickets.
Where to stay as a group
The canal ring for postcard views, the Jordaan for cafés, De Pijp for food and bars, Oost for better value.
FAQ
Is 4 days enough for Amsterdam?
Yes — three days in the city and one day trip. Add Haarlem or Keukenhof in tulip season.
Do we need to rent bikes?
Not required, but one bike day is the most Amsterdam thing you can do.
How do we split costs as a group?
Amsterdam is very card-first, and some places don't take cash at all, so expect one person to tap for the table. Add this plan as a trip in Tripwith, invite your friends, and log shared costs like bike rentals, canal cruises and dinners, and Tripwith works out who owes who.