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Morning
This compact area is focused on Amsterdam’s most famous canals, so why not start the day with a canal tour. Amsterdam Canal Cruises start and end on Singelgracht, opposite the Heineken Brewery. From here, it’s a short walk to Leidseplein and welcome refreshment at the Café Americain.
Leaving the hubbub of Leidseplein, walk along Prinsengracht (passing the Paleis van Justitie, once the city orphanage) to elegant Leidsegracht. If there’s time, investigate the antiques market, Looier, in Elandsgracht. For lunch, try brown cafés Van Puffelen or Het Molenpad, or designer hang-out Het Land van Walem.
Afternoon
Plunge into the Negen Straatjes for some serious shopping in its frivolous shops. You may not be able to resist the cakes and chocolate on offer atsalon de thé ; Pompadour. Pop into the Woonbootmuseum, moored on Prinsengracht opposite Elandsgracht, to marvel at how a bargeman and his family could have lived in such a tiny space. Then cross to Herengracht, which you will have seen earlier from the water, and stroll along, admiring its architectural gems around the Bijbels Museum and Golden Bend . If it’s before 6pm (9pm on Thu, 5pm on Sun), end the afternoon with a bird’s eye view of your day’s exploration from the sixth-floor café at Metz & Co .
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