What would you do if you had a couple of hours in Amsterdam? I once found myself in this city, for a few hours, on my way to visit friends in Rotterdam. I chose to visit the Van Gogh museum and then take a canal cruise.
Amsterdam central station
Not only do I love going on boats and never miss an opportunity to go on a boat trip in most places I visit, I simply had to take a canal cruise within the 17th century canal ring area, a site under the UNESCO heritage list. This post is a photo tour of things that caught my eye during the cruise.
Hope you enjoyed the photo journey of my canal cruise in Amsterdam! The next time I visit Amsterdam, I would love to stay a few days in a houseboat.
So, what would you do if you had a couple of hours in Amsterdam?
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Great post, I loved that you shared this. We also went on a canal cruise in Amsterdam, however we went at night and unfortunately did not manage to capture any great shots. In hindsight I would have loved to have done another during the day. Thanks for linking with #TheWeeklyPostcard
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Thank you, Lyn. I can imagine a night cruise would have been lovely as well.
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Possible one of my most favourite cities in the world. Amsterdam is just amazing and seeing it from the canals is the best. We stayed on a houseboat and would do it again every time.
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How lovely that you stayed on a houseboat. If I ever do revisit Amsterdam, I am determined to stay on a houseboat.
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We went on a canal cruise in Amsterdam many years ago when our boys were little. It was terrific fun, especially having to duck occasionally as we went under low bridges.
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It was fun and the number of bridges kept surprising me. Lovely to hear about your canal cruise experience.
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I went on a canal cruise too, definitely think it is a must! I would love to stay on a houseboat the next time I am there too. Oh and also I still need to visit the Van Gogh Museum! Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
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A canal cruise is certainly a must in Amsterdam. Glad you enjoyed it too. I have been reading about people’s wonderful experiences on a houseboat in Amsterdam that I really want to stay on one, if I ever revisit the city.
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Great choice, Ahila! Both the Van Gogh museum and the canal cruise in Amsterdam are a great way to get a feel of this great city. I would have done the same thing if I had only a few hours there, but I hope to have more than that when I go.
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Thank you, Anda. A few hours was too short a time but enjoyed my time in Amsterdam as it was. However, I certainly want to spend a few days in the city if I revisit.
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Lovely shots, we did a cruise in Winter so it looked so different.
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Thanks and I am sure it was lovely, though it was winter.
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I also can’t resist a boat trip. I’m going to Amsterdam in a November and I’m sure I’ll find myself on the water. I actually didn’t know old Amsterdam was UNESCO; makes perfect sense of course, but I’d never realised. Wow staying in a houseboat would be amazing: great idea and another for my list!
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How lovely that you will be going to Amsterdam in November. It might be a bit cold for the canal cruise but I am sure it will be an amazing experience as well. I will be taking the boat trip in Cardiff this November, despite the cold š
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The canal cruise in Amsterdam was a highlight of this interesting city when I visited in 2008. It is a very beautiful city. š
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Yes, Amsterdam is a lovely city and I do hope to revisit it someday. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy!
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I do love a boat tour, a boat ride, anything on the water. We just took another ferry this past weekend, one of my favorite ways to travel. Love your pics.
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Thanks, Corinne. Boat trips are awesome, aren’t they? I simply love traveling over water as well.
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Beautiful perspectives
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