Amsterdam in a Day

Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) from Schiphol Plaza stop B17 toward Museumplein / Leidseplein. About 30-35 min, ~€6.50. Bus, not the train.

Home base in the Museum District. Bags down and go - the Van Gogh Museum is about 8 minutes on foot.

First Jordaan stop, his pick from the photo. Coffee before the wander.

Plant-based bakery, his dessert pick. Get the pistachio cruffin. Both Jordaan spots close at 5, so this comes before the museum.

Timed entry 4:30pm, tickets already bought. About 90 minutes inside before the 6pm close.

Levantine pita bar. On the waitlist for 6 - if a table opens they text or email, otherwise walk in anyway; they hold space for walk-ins.