Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. We start our tour in the heart of Amsterdam's world famous canal belt. Here we learn how the Dutch had to coexist with the water and how it has shaped the culture and mentality of the Netherlands throughout the ages.

   5 min

2. The most famous neighborhood in this city and perhaps the world, discover the history, why its there, how it works and how the Dutch look at it.

   10 min

3. Amsterdams central and most important square, where we will explore the Dutch fight against the water and how it shaped our culture and way of thinking.

   5 min

4. Learn how and why the Dutch went from Catholic to Protestant on the beautiful and serene inner courtyard next to the church

   5 min

5. Here at the start of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, we will dive into the tragic fate of 10 of thousands of Jewish people who lived in Amsterdam before, and during the war as well as the disastrous hungerwinter.

   5 min

6. The former Dutch East India company HQ, we will uncover how this tiny country grew into a vast empire and cornered the world trade in spices, all while in battle for their very existence and independence.

   10 min

7. On the banks of the Amstel river you'll find Amsterdam's modern city hall, find out why the locals call it 'Stopera' and why despite being one of the ugliest buildings in the city its still a place of pride for Amsterdammers.

   5 min

8. discover a secret garden in the middle of the city and learn about the beguine sisters that build it.

   10 min

9. Learn how the Dutch royal family came to be, what the French have to do with it, and why our national colour is orange but our flag red, white and blue.

   5 min

10. See the famous Monet bridge and stop to take a picture to make everyone at home jealous of your fabulous Amsterdam trip

    3 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Amsterdam

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 326 of 2120.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.

The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.

Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.

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