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Everything you need to plan Amsterdam, Netherlands: a route worth following, 10 places our local guide sends people and 7 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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Plan your days in Amsterdam.

There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

SMOVECITY Editors

Amsterdam at Its Own Pace 3 days · 17 stops · Netherlands

This three-day route threads through Amsterdam's oldest quarters and most liveable neighbourhoods — from the Red Light District's timber-framed bars to the sun-trap beer gardens of Oost and the seasonal kitchen of De Pijp.

  1. Day 1Arrive & Check In · Lunch at De Roode Leeuw · Wander the Red Light District · Evening drink at In't Aepjen · Dinner at Nam Kee · Nightcap at De Bekeerde Suster
  2. Day 2Morning coffee at Café Del Mondo · Explore the Jordaan & Canal Ring · Long lunch at De Jaren · Afternoon at Temple Bar · Dinner at Song Kwae
  3. Day 3Brunch at De Waaghals · Wander Albert Cuypmarkt & De Pijp · Transit to Oost · Afternoon at De Biertuin · Pre-dinner drink at Café de Jeugd · Farewell dinner at El Torado Grill

Places our Amsterdam guide sends people

10 spots in Amsterdam, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 24 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Amsterdam

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows shared bikes and e-bikes, shared mopeds, ride-hail and public transport (metro, trams, buses and trains) on one map — 7 operators in Amsterdam. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

Bike-Share Shared Mopeds Ride-Hail Public Transit

Cities near Amsterdam

Straight-line distance from Amsterdam. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Amsterdam: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Amsterdam?

Our Amsterdam route is built for 3 days and covers 17 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Amsterdam itinerary?

Yes — “Amsterdam at Its Own Pace” is a day-by-day Amsterdam route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Amsterdam?

Our Amsterdam guide lists 10 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Amsterdam?

Amsterdam has shared bikes and e-bikes, shared mopeds, ride-hail and public transport (metro, trams, buses and trains). SMOVECITY shows them together on one live map, so you can compare and pick the fastest or cheapest option for each leg without switching between apps.

Does SMOVECITY show public transport in Amsterdam?

Yes. Where Amsterdam's transport agency publishes a live feed, SMOVECITY shows real-time metro, trams, buses and trains departures; otherwise it uses the scheduled timetable.

What other cities are near Amsterdam?

Utrecht, The Hague, Rotterdam and Eindhoven are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 34 to 110 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

Open Amsterdam in the app.

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