The Van Gogh Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings, drawings, and letters. You could spend hours wandering among the works of one of history's most celebrated artists. Entry is 17€ per adult and an average visit lasts 1-2 hours.
The Albert Cuyp Market is the largest daily market in Europe with over 300 stalls selling everything from fresh produce, to clothing and electronics. If you're looking to taste traditional Dutch cuisine or buy some souvenirs, this is your spot. Most stalls are open between 10:00AM and 5:00PM.
Vondelpark is a 47-hectare park in the center of Amsterdam that offers a great spot for a picnic or a relaxed stroll. Entry is free and it's open daily from 8:00AM until sunset. You'll find people jogging, walking their dogs, or playing sports in the park.
Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish WWII diary writer Anne Frank. It's situated in the house where she and her family hid from the Nazis. Entry is around 15€ per person, and the museum is open daily from 9:00AM to 7:00PM. Timed-entry tickets are required.
No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a canal cruise. The prices range from 12€ for a basic tour to 30€ for a tour with food and drinks. You'll see the best of Amsterdam's sights from the water. Cruises typically last from 75-90 mins and start from different locations around the city.
Amsterdam has a great public transportation system consisting of trams, buses, and trains. You can purchase an OV-chipkaart reloadable ticket that you can use for all modes of transportation. A 1-hour ticket is 3€ and a day-ticket costs 8.50€. Uber and taxis are also widely available and can cost between 15-30€ for short distances.
For art lovers who want to see more, you could add the Rijksmuseum to the itinerary. For a more leisurely experience, visit the cafes and coffee houses that Amsterdam is famous for. If you have more time, spend the day at Keukenhof Gardens or take a bike tour around the city.
The main airport in Amsterdam is Schiphol Airport (AMS), which is located around 20 minutes southwest of the city center. It's the third-busiest airport in Europe and serves most major airlines, offering flights to destinations worldwide.