Amsterdam

Amsterdam in a Day - Top Attractions Plan

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 Day 1
09:00 Van Gogh Museum
A museum displaying an excellent collection of Van Gogh art

11:05 Rijksmuseum
This national museum of art displays the finest Dutch art in
the world

13:15 Leidseplein
A public square and transport hub with stores, nightlife and
street performers

14:30 Anne Frank House

See where Anne Frank hid in an attic during WWII

16:40 Dam Square

A 13th century square buzzing with restaurants, stores and
cafes

17:50 Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise passed the sites of Amsterdam on the city canals

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09:00 Van Gogh Museum
Visit Duration: 2 hours

The largest collection of artwork by Vincent Van Gogh in the world is housed at the Van Gogh Museum in
Amsterdam. It is conveniently located in Museum Square, and is one of the most popular art museums to
visit in the world. This is a must for any Amsterdam tourist.

The museum is divided in to two buildings. And, in spite of the high volume of visitors every day, the
experience is quite pleasant because of the ideal layout of the building and exhibits. It was truly designed with
the guests in mind, and is accessible to large crowds trying to enjoy individual pieces of art. The main
building holds the permanent collection as well as some temporary or rotating exhibits. It consists of four
floors. One floor has the gift shop and caf. The next is a chronological look at Van Goghs works. Then there
is a floor dedicated to the restoration of paintings as well as some minor temporary exhibitions. And finally
there is a floor for works of Van Goghs contemporaries, which focuses on his influence on their art and how Image By: Niek Sprakel
they related to him. The other building holds temporary exhibits, and is accessed through an underground Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/artanonymous/

tunnel from the main building.

Address: Paulus Potterstraat 7, 1071 CX
There is a library associated with the museum, and is in a separate location. However, there are study areas
Amsterdam
available on every floor of the museum itself where visitors can go more in depth in their study of the art and
Phone Number: 020 570-5200
history of the artist. Admission: 17
Believing in encouraging the next generation of artists, the museum offers extensive programs for children. :
These include drawing competitions for children from age four to twelve, treasure hunts, diorama making, Opening Hours: Sat-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fridays
and guided workshops. Kids can even have a birthday party with activities guided by museum staff. 9am-10 pm
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Since this is one of the most popular museums, with over a million and a half visitors per year, the lines can Web: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
be long. Be sure to purchase a museum card if you are planning to visit other museums as well, or at least Transportation: Tram - 2, 3, 5, or 12 to Van
purchase tickets in advance so that your vacation time is not wasted waiting behind the crowds. This will Baerlestraat
save time and frustration.

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11:05 Rijksmuseum
Visit Duration: 2 hours
0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Van Gogh Museum

The Dutch National Museum, or Rijksmuesem, is a grand four floor museum which leads visitors on an
exciting chronological journey through the art and history of the Netherlands. The story of the country is told
from an interesting international perspective so patrons get unique experience as they walk through history.

The museums main building was recently closed for a period of ten years, but the reopening was a
magnificent event and the facility is now better equipped to serve the many tourists who make the trip to learn
about Dutch history. The museums collection has over one million objects, about 8000 of which are on
display there at any given time. Included in this collection are works by famous people such as Johannes
Vermeer and Rembrandt. There are many beautiful exhibits, but it is important to remember that only
photography that does not use a flash is permitted. Image By: Image: Rijksmuseum
Image Source: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/

This museum is very family friendly, and interesting for visitors of any age. There are even specific tours
available that are geared towards families with younger children, to make it exciting for the kids. The guided
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
tour does have a small extra fee, but it includes interactive experiments, stories, and props that everyone is Phone Number: 020 674-7000
sure to love. And, for those who are looking for a more in depth or educational experience, there are other Admission: 17.50
specific guided tours available as well. Some of the tours focus on specific centuries of history, and some :
take guests through the highlights of the exhibits. One tour is even focused on the outdoor portion of the Opening Hours: 9am-5pm
museum which has its own unique perspective on the Dutch history and art. There is always more to learn :
and discover. Web: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Transportation: Tram - 2 or 5 to Hobbemastraat
Tickets can be purchased online, so to save a little bit of time waiting in line, visit their website and buy them
in advance. This will probably save twenty to thirty minutes so there is more time to enjoy the exhibits. And,
since tickets can be used for any day up to one year after the date of purchase, they can be bought and then
worked in to the trip schedule easily.

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13:15 Leidseplein
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Rijksmuseum

Leidseplein, which translates to Leiden Square in English, is a square in southern Amsterdam. It is now the
citys transport hub and serves several tram lines and gives people access to the citys shopping and nightlife.

Known as an entertainment square, visitors will often find street performers located in east Leidseplein. These
performers often dance in the street in order to entertain visitors. During the summer it is not uncommon for
the bars in Leidseplein to be packed with people. During the winter the squares outdoor terrace is covered
and an ice skating rink can then be found in the square. There are also many food stalls serving up hot food
during the winter months in Leidseplein.

Leidseplein Square is where visitors will find the flagship stores for both Apple and BMW. They are in the
Hirschgebouw building that used to serve as the home of a large department store. The interiors of both the
Apple and BMW stores are unique and often attract visitors.

The main streets of Leidseplein Square are home to a variety of Argentian, Chinese and Italian restaurants.
There are also many high-end restaurants located throughout the square, such as Caf America, which can
be found in the Eden Amsterdam American Hotel. Many people enjoy Caf Americas Sunday afternoon Jazz
Brunch.

Visitors looking for more information about the areas nightlife can go to Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 21. This is
an office that helps guide visitors to the nightlife destinations throughout the eastern end of Leiden Square.

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14:30 Anne Frank House / Anne Frankhuis
Visit Duration: 2 hours
1.3 KM, 17 minutes walking from Leidseplein

The Anne Frank House is where Anne Frank was hiding along with 7 other people from 3 different families for
2 years during World War II. The hiding place that Otto Frank was able to find for his family, the van Pels
family, and Fritz Pfeffer, is where they were hiding until the Nazis revealed their location. Tragically, this
happened very close to the end of the war and the entire family was deported to concentration camps from
which all other than Otto, her father, did not survive.

It was only after the war that Anne's father came back to find her diary which she wrote during their stay. The
daily, later to become a best seller novel tells the story of the little girl as she grows up during the war. Many
of the writings are personal, some relates to the war and some discusses her feelings and the relationships
that took place in the small room. Image By: davidhc
Image Source: www.flickr.com/photos/davidhc/

A visit to this house in which she was hiding is truly a remarkable experience.
Address: Prinsengracht, 1016 GV Amsterdam
The museum holds some personal items that belonged to Anne Frank and her family as well as her original
Phone Number: 020 556-7105
bedroom with items such as the personal pictures that Anne Frank had, still hanging on the walls above her
Admission: Adult 9, Child 4.50
bed. :
Opening Hours: Nov-March Sun-Fri
Note that the museum does have a few rules you should know about such as no large bags, no strollers and
9am-7pm,Saturdays 9am-9pm / April-Oct
cell phones must be turned off. 9am-10pm
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Web: www.annefrank.org
Transportation: Tram 13, 14, or 17 to
Westermarkt

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16:40 Dam Square
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.8 KM, 12 minutes walking from Anne Frank House

The Dam square, Amsterdam's biggest square, has been around since the 13th century after the Amstel
River saw the addition of a dam. The dam was constructed to make it impossible for the Zuiderzee Sea to
come swarming into the city.

At Dam Square visitors will find various food stands, shops and trendy restaurants. The bars and cafes at
Dam Square are almost always packed with people, resulting in a long line to the get into the establishments.
During the spring months it is not uncommon for carnivals to take place in Dam Square. Throughout the
summer, street performers can often be found there as well.

Located in the heart of Dam Square is the Royal Palace, former home of the Dutch Royal family. Receptions Image By: wonker
are still held at the Royal Palace often. Located directly outside the Royal Palace is the hotel Krasnapolsky. Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonker/

To the south of Dam Square visitors will find the National Memorial Statue. This statue was erected to serve
as a reminder of resistance members and Dutch soldiers that were killed in World War II. The National
Memorial Statue was first unveiled during 1956 and Dutch East Indie soils were stored there.

Visitors to Dam Square can also visit Madame Tussauds, a famous wax museum and the Beurs van Berlage,
which is a building that used to hold the Stock Exchange and is the site of an exhibition space and concert
hall.

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17:50 Sightseeing Cruise
Visit Duration: 2 hours
0.7 KM, 9 minutes walking from Dam Square

A 60 minutes relaxing cruise through Amsterdam's peaceful canals.

Discover the highlights of Amsterdam from a different angle on a lovely boat with a glass roof.

Highlights:

60-minute sightseeing cruise of Amsterdam

See all the famous highlights including Anne Frank House, the Skinny Bridge and the old port
Cruise the canals in a luxury glass-topped canal boat
Recorded commentary in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish and Italian

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