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What to do in Amsterdam?
Canal cruises aren't Amsterdam’s only attraction. In the surroundings of Amsterdam Canal Cruises you will find all ingredients for a successful day out. Within 500 meters of Amsterdam Canal Cruises you will find the following attractions, bars and restaurants:
The Rijksmuseum shows you a breathtaking number of art treasures from the Dutch history. You will see dollhouses, ship models and the master pieces of the most famous painters from the 17th century, among which the famous Nachtwacht from Rembrandt van Rhijn.
The Van Gogh Museum is situated just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam Canal Cruises and has the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. Besides the Van Gogh paintings there are also many other paintings of 19th century impressionists and postimpressionists.
The Diamond Museum Amsterdam takes you on a journey that started 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres below the surface of the earth and that ends with the ring on your finger or the necklace around your neck. A fascinating story you would not want to miss.
After a year of rebuilding the Heineken Experience has opened its doors again! The Experience is completely renewed with lots of new elements in the tour. Now you will be able to see why Heineken beer is the best beer in the world, you get to bottle your own Heineken beer and you will find out what it feels like to be a bottle of beer!
The most common means of transportation in Amsterdam is the bicycle. In 2009 Orangebike is the place to be if you want to rent a bike in Amsterdam. At Orangebike they pay a lot of attention to safety, there is a great variety in bicycles and the prices stay low.
Café Berkhout is a cosy old-fashioned pub that is situated literary on the corner of the quarter De Pijp. Across the street on one side you will find the Heineken Experience and on the other side Amsterdam Canal Cruises. Café Berkhout is a good place to start your day or to sit down for a cup of coffee between two activities.
Directly behind the Heineken Experience lies Marie Heineken square. On this square you will find a great variety of pubs and restaurant, among which a very special one: Kale de Grote. Kale de Grote is not just a pub: it is an English library, a castle with modern food and besides that, also a cosy pub. The friendly staff will be happy to serve you a cup of coffee, an (alcoholic) drink, lunch or a complete meal.
Myrabelle is a pub that is situated in a small monumental building from the 17th century. In Myrabelle you are welcome for a nice Heineken beer, but also for the best cocktails and liquors. Myrabelle also has an excellent kitchen where the most delicious meals are being prepared.
Do you love Dutch pancakes? Visit pancake-house De Carrousel for a real old-fashioned Dutch pancake. Whether you like them sweet or savoury, De Carrousel has it all!
Your day out in Amsterdam is not complete without a strolling around on the most popular market of Holland! Whatever you want to buy: fresh fruits and vegetables, Dutch herring, textile, clothes: you will find it on the Albert Cuyp Market, the biggest daily market of Europe. |
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