Amsterdam on a Budget: Is €50 a Day Enough?

Amsterdam has a reputation for being expensive, but does it have to be? Many travelers ask: "Is €100 or even €50 a day enough?" The answer is yes—if you know where to look.

1. Free Things to Do

You don't need a ticket for everything. Some of the best experiences are completely free:

• Vondelpark: The city's living room. Perfect for picnics.
• Ferry to NDSM: The GVB ferries behind Central Station are free. Take the one to NDSM-werf for street art and industrial vibes.
• Civic Guard Gallery (Schuttersgalerij): A hidden, free "museum street" near the Kalverstraat with historical portraits.

2. Affordable Eats

Skip the tourist traps near Dam Square.

• Markets: Visit the Albert Cuyp Market for fresh stroopwafels (€2.50) and herring.
• Surinamese Food: Try a "broodje pom" or roti at places like Warung Spang Makandra. Big portions, small prices.
• FEBO: The legendary wall of snacks. A "kroket" is less than €3.

3. Getting Around

• Walk: Amsterdam is compact. You can walk from Central Station to the Museum Quarter in 30 minutes.
• Bike: Renting a bike costs €10-€15 per day. It's the most authentic way to travel.
• Avoid Taxis: They are expensive. Use the tram or your feet.

4. The Best Value Audio Guide

Guided tours can cost €20-€30 per person. We have a better solution. Mokum Tour offers a 12h Pass for just €7.50.

• 200+ Stories: More content than any human guide can remember.
• Flexible: Valid for 12 hours. Pause for coffee whenever you want.
• Multi-Modal: Works whether you're walking, biking, or on a rental boat.

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The €50 Day Plan

• Breakfast: Supermarket croissant + coffee (€5)
• Morning: Walk the Jordaan + Audio Tour (€7.50 for the pass)
• Lunch: Albert Cuyp Market street food (€10)
• Afternoon: Free ferry to NDSM + explore (€0)
• Dinner: Surinamese Roti (€15)
• Evening: Beer at a brown café (€5)
• Total: €42.50