Amsterdam Centraal Station - our meeting point, where we would like to tell about history of the Netherlands in the Golden Age;St. Nicholas Cathedral - even though, this church was built after the Golden Age, we believe you cannot find a better place to find out more about catholics and protestants, The Eighty Years’ War and its consequences;In 't Aepjen - would you like to find out more about Dutch favorite drinks and drinking traditions? Let’s visit this authentic bar located in the oldest wooden house of Amsterdam! Here we would like to tell about national mentality, favorite games and big celebrations, illustrating our story with paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals and other magnificent artists;-Nieuwmarkt and De Waag - this square has a lot of mysterious secrets and myths! Let’s discover why it was extremely popular among families to spend their leisure time around the former anatomical theatre! Illustrating our story with paintings of Rembrandt, we will discover more about witches, prisoners and punishments of the Golden Age;Rembrandt house - we would like to pay a special attention to this place and tell you more about Rembrandt, his life, talent and fate and find out what was important for every successful artist in the Golden Age;Jewish Neighborhood - lovely quiet district, where you can see such sightseeing as Jewish Historical Museum, Portuguese synagogue and famous flea market. There we would like to tell more about Jewish diaspora in the Netherlands, their traditions, lifestyle and rights.
Netherlands · Walking Tours
Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city
The journey
- 01 Private 3-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s old city
- 02 Learn about the Dutch Golden Age and the history of the Netherlands
- 03 Explore St. Nicholas Cathedral and stories of Catholics and Protestants
- 04 Visit In 't Aepjen, one of Amsterdam’s oldest wooden houses
- 05 Discover Nieuwmarkt and De Waag through myths, punishments, and Rembrandt-era history
- 06 Hear about Rembrandt’s life, talent, and artistic success
- 07 Stroll through the Jewish Neighborhood past key historic sights
- 08 Enjoy a relaxed walk along canals, crooked alleyways, and old brick buildings
Discover Amsterdam’s old inner city on a private walking tour through canals, historic streets, and some of the city’s most characterful corners. Starting near Amsterdam Centraal Station, you’ll explore how this remarkable city developed below sea level and became one of Europe’s most progressive and fascinating destinations.
Along the way, hear stories of the Dutch Golden Age, religious change after the Eighty Years’ War, local traditions, and everyday life in Amsterdam past and present. Your route includes landmarks such as St. Nicholas Cathedral, In 't Aepjen, Nieuwmarkt and De Waag, the Rembrandt House area, and the Jewish Neighborhood.
Discover Amsterdam’s old inner city on a private walking tour through canals, historic streets, and some of the city’s most characterful corners.
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What's Included
- In-person guide
What's Not Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
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Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Amsterdam.
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