Amsterdam in 1 day | Historical Activities

Canal cruise and Royal Palace

Experience Amsterdam from the water with a 1-hour canal cruise around the canals of Amsterdam.
In a cruise boat, you are taken along beautiful imposing canal-side houses, the VOC-ship and the docks.
The Canal Cruise of Rederij Lovers departures from the west side of the Central Station from the jetty close to the taxi stand.
Departure: every 30 minutes.
First departure: 9.00
Last departure: 17.30

After the canal cruise, walk from Central Station via the Damrak towards the Dam square and visit the Royal Palace. When the Palace is not in use by the Royal House, it is open to the public. The Royal Palace was originally built as a town hall in 1655.

Website: Rederij Lovers

Opening hours of the Royal Palace: 12:00 – 17:00 hours. Check the website for the opening days.

Address: Dam Square.
Website: The Royal Palace

After a walk in the charming Jordaan neighbourhood, visit the former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War II. This well-known museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on display. The Anne Frank House is located at one of the major canals in the city centre, the Prinsengracht.

A few blocks next to the Anne Frank House, is a contemporary restaurant/bar with terrace called WERCK. Ideal for a drink, lunch or dinner.

The Anne Frank House is open daily from 9 am - 7 pm (in summer till 9 pm).

Address: Prinsengracht 267

 

Address: Prinsengracht 277