Annually, more than ten million people pass by multiple artworks here. Through these art pieces, we will find out more about the local climate, history, tulip mania, Dutch East-India, colonialism, etc.Rokin Station - let's look at archaeological excavations that have been found here. Some of them are more than 2000 years old, and they can tell us many stories about Amsterdam and its citizens.Vijzelgracht - time to discover popular Dutch music of the 20 century.Nieuwemarkt - this old metro station will explain why the construction of the first lines in the 1980s provoke such strong resistance from locals and how it still affects our current life in the city.Noorderpark - let's talk about one of the most significant architectural styles known as the Amsterdam School and its influence on modern architecture and society.Noord is a great place to get to know more about the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna and its reflection in public art.
Netherlands · Walking Tours
Your Own Amsterdam: The Art Underground
The journey
- 01 Explore Amsterdam’s underground art on a 2-hour walking tour
- 02 Discover archaeological finds at Rokin Station
- 03 Learn how metro construction sparked resistance in Nieuwmarkt
- 04 See how public art reflects Amsterdam’s history and society
- 05 Hear stories about tulip mania, colonialism, and local climate
- 06 Visit stations including Vijzelgracht and Noorderpark
- 07 Learn about the Amsterdam School and its architectural influence
Discover a different side of Amsterdam on this two-hour walking tour through the city’s underground art and metro stations. Along the way, explore how public artworks reveal stories about Amsterdam’s history, social change, architecture, archaeology, music, and everyday life.
From archaeological finds at Rokin Station to the social history of Nieuwmarkt and the architectural influence of the Amsterdam School near Noorderpark, this experience connects art with the city above and below ground. It’s an engaging way to see Amsterdam through storytelling, design, and local context.
Discover a different side of Amsterdam on this two-hour walking tour through the city’s underground art and metro stations.
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What's Included
A guide
What's Not Included
Underground metro tickets(10 euros per person)
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Amsterdam.
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