Start Your Day with Pancakes and Explore Amsterdam's Streets and History

🇳🇱 Start your day with pancakes and explore the streets and history of Amsterdam.

🕖 9:00｜Amsterdam Pancakes (Breakfast)

Kick off your morning with fluffy and moist pancakes! The "Dutch pancake with apple & bacon + syrup" and "Salmon spinach & cream cheese American pancake" are must-tries. Generous portions ensure satisfaction.
• 📍 Pancakes Amsterdam Centraal
• 🕒 Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00
• 📮 Prins Hendrikkade 48, 1012 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands

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🕘 10:00｜Sexmuseum (Sex Museum)

The world's first museum dedicated to sexuality. Packed with "funny" and "slightly shocking" exhibits, it's great for visiting with friends. The basement showcases 19th-century European erotic culture, while the upper floors focus on Amsterdam's sexual history and Asian influences.
• 📍 Damrak 18, 1012 LH Amsterdam
• 🕒 Hours: Daily 09:30–23:30
• 🎫 Admission: €9 (18+ only)

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🕙 11:30｜Dam Square and Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis)

The heart of Amsterdam, where history, politics, and tourism intersect. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with street performances and admire the Royal Palace's exterior. The palace interior is open for tours, featuring stunning 17th-century ceiling paintings and room decorations.
• 📍 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, 1012 RJ Amsterdam
• 🕒 Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (Closed Mondays)
• 🎫 Admission: Adults €12.50, Students €10

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🕛 13:00｜Street Art Tour (Spuistraat)

Spuistraat is home to post-graffiti art, political satire, and works by underground artists adorning building walls. It's photogenic and thought-provoking, like a "walking exhibition."
• 📍 Spuistraat, 1012 Amsterdam
• 🎨 Highlights include Wijdesteeg (former location) and the intersection with Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal

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🕐 14:00｜Posthumus winkel (Posthumus Stamp Shop)

Established in 1737, this specialty stamp shop welcomes tourists to purchase "initial stamps" or "Amsterdam-themed stamps." You can even create a custom stamp with your own design.
• 📍 Sint Luciënsteeg 23-25, 1012 PM Amsterdam
• 🕒 Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00 (Closed Sundays)

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🕒 15:00｜Albert Heijn (Local Supermarket Snack Shopping)

Before heading home, stop by **Albert Heijn** to grab some snacks. Recommended items include peanut butter-filled stroopwafels and organic yogurt. At the To-Go store, you can also find cut fruit and fresh juices.
• 📍 Albert Heijn To Go Centraal Station
• 🕒 Hours: Daily 06:00–00:00
• 📮 Stationsplein 39, 1012 AB Amsterdam

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🏡 16:00｜Home & Unpacking the Day's Finds

From a pancake breakfast to stamps, art, and snacks, experience both the everyday and extraordinary sides of Amsterdam in just one day. Souvenirs include a custom stamp from Posthumus and Dutch treats from Albert Heijn!