Amsterdam Museum?
We are trying to figure out which museum to visit in Amsterdam the day following the cruise? Does anyone know which museum is included as a part of the trip, can't find that information on-line. We were thinking of the Van Gogh Museum on our added day and realize we should buy tickets before leaving home.
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Sergio
We visited several museums in Amsterdam last fall. The Van Gogh was great and you'd be well-advised to book in advance since the queue can be long. The Rijksmuseum (very close to the Van Gogh Museum) has fully reopened after 10 years of remodeling and was also a great visit. Also book in advance, if possible. You can do both in a day.
I also agree that the Anne Frank House is worth visiting. It is some distance from the Van Gogh Museum.
As a child in England, the iconic children's show, Blue Peter interviewed Anne's aged father not long before he died. It made such an impression on me and Anne's diary is so moving.
I have to say the funniest thing I remember about the trip is walking in the red light district and watching a group of young American guys flip out at seeing all the prostitutes showing their wears in the windows, I think they thought they had died and gone to heaven.
We called Tauck one month prior to our departure and Tauck was able to tell us what time our included museum tour would end. Since the Riksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are in the same area, it may be practical to see them both the same day even though one will be on your own. Tauck would need to confirm this for your voyage though.
Tauck was also able to tell us the time of our transfer to the Tauck hotel the following day. We then were able to book our tickets to the Anne Frank house for the afternoon after disembarkation.
There was still good online availability of museum tickets one month prior to departure, so most likely it will be fine to wait until Tauck finalizes their schedule before purchasing your independent tickets. Once you receive your final documentation, give Tauck a call to obtain additional information regarding their schedule so you can finalize your plans.
While I've never been to Amsterdam myself, it sounds like you're picking a lot of the major sites. I do know for a fact that a visit to the Rijksmuseum is included on your trip. I have a few friends who have visited Amsterdam in the past, and I've heard from them that Vondelpark is supposed to be quite beautiful, and may be worth checking out. Albert Cuypmarkt is a year-round streetmarket that is fun for a quick visit.
Also, when you're visiting Amsterdam, you should definitely make a point to pick up stroopwafels — if you're unfamiliar with this Dutch delicacy, it's made of two thin layers of baked dough with a caramel-like syrup filling in the middle. They are incredibly delicious.
I hope this helps!
-Tim
You've picked two wonderful museums to tour on your extra day in Amsterdam. The Anne Frank Museum is very moving. The Van Gogh Museum is fantastic with numerous examples of his wonderful artistry. I also have a couple of other suggestions of things to do that day. Ask your concierge to make reservations for you to have dinner at one of Amsterdam's numerous rice table restaurants. They're very popular and the food is quite good. They were made popular because of the Netherlands' trade with the East India Co. during the period of colonization. Then, after dinner, take a nighttime canal cruise. They're not expensive, and nighttime Amsterdam is beautiful, so even if you've taken a daytime canal cruise, this will be different. Amsterdam is a wonderful city. We spent 3 extra days there several years ago between two Tauck tours and were never bored.
some on the trip asked our director to get reservations for the Anne Frank.
Don't know if it worked, but someone said to go over at 6-7:00PM because it is less crowded.
Cheers,
Jan
PS: Entry is reserved for adults, so no kiddie winkies!
Cheers,
Jan
Ann Frank(do not miss this ) and Van Gogh are both important to visit.