A guided tour through the Royal Waiting Room
Visit the Royal Waiting Room! On platform 2b of Amsterdam Central Station there is a special waiting room for members of the Royal Family. This is where they waited for the train in the nineteenth century. You will hear all about it during a tour of the Dutch Railways. Bring your public transport chip card or bank card and don't forget to check out afterwards. Please note: registration is required for this activity
A guided tour through the Royal Waiting Room
Pierre Cuypers
The space was designed by the famous architect Pierre Cuypers, who designed the entire station. Fun fact: all stations near a royal palace have such a waiting room. You will hear all about it during a tour by the NS. The tour lasts 40 minutes and starts on platform 2b, at the royal doors of the waiting room. The guide will welcome you there. Bring your public transport chip card or bank card, and don't forget to check out afterwards.
Practical information
- Starting point: Stationsplein 15
- Guided tours at 13:00 - 13:40, 14:00 - 14:40, 15:00 - 15:40
- Maximum 20 persons per tour
- Register via this link
Dates and times
Saturday 22 March | 13:00 - 13:40 |
Saturday 22 March | 14:00 - 14:40 |
Saturday 22 March | 15:00 - 15:40 |
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