About this tour
Enter the heart of Amsterdam visiting all the cardinal points walk around Amsterdam’s beautiful downtown with a local guide and get all commentary.
Explore the best historic districts and let this fascinating city come to life through stories, explanations and urban legends. During the Amsterdam History Tour, you will discover some of Amsterdam’s most iconic buildings, wonderful squares, UNESCO canals and beautiful old streets, while learning about the city, liberal Dutch culture and tolerant people. Learn how financial innovation in Amsterdam lead to the first stock exchange in the world and the Dutch Golden Age. Hear more about the Dutch United Indian Company (a.k.a. VOC) – the world’s richest company too. The Amsterdam History Tour is truly a feast for the eyes because you get to see magnificent canals and the most beautiful architecture.
Tour Highlights
- History of the city
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam
- Homes – boats or floating homes.
- Courts, place of beheadings and hangings
- Royal Family palace: the place of the weddings, coronations and abdications of the Dutch sovereigns
Practical information
What’s Included
- Guide
Not Included
- Municipality recreation tax of €1.50 per tourist
- Gratuities
Additional information
Operated by Ignacio