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Private Tour - Explore hidden streets with a friend
Escape the crowds and explore tranquil places in a historic neighbourhood. See Amsterdam with the eyes of a local.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English, Dutch, German
Group tour pricing from 59 EUR per person
Highlights
Get a good impression of the historic center with its canals
Learn more about Amsterdam´s history
Follow the extension of the city through time
Discover the tranquil, historic Jordaan district
Enjoy a drink in a traditional 17th century tasting room or in one of the oldest cafes
Walk in a small of group of max. 6 people
Description
We will show you more than the usual: iconic buildings & hidden courtyards. While strolling through the maze of little streets we will tell you stories spanning the centuries from Rembrandt until today.
Starting in the center you will learn about the origins of Amsterdam. On our way to the local neighbourhood of Jordaan you will:
- discover more about the history of the canal belt & encounter magnificent buildings like the Royal Palace
- visit hidden courtyards that housed sailors` widows and elderly people on charity in 1650 – the first social housing projects in the world
- explore the distinct lay-out and see the difference that this neighbourhood shows compared to the canal belt
- find out why both locals & art community fought to preserve the special character of the area when investors and the city tried to remodel it in the 1970s
Let us show you our Jordaan: a living village inside the city
Starting in the center you will learn about the origins of Amsterdam. On our way to the local neighbourhood of Jordaan you will:
- discover more about the history of the canal belt & encounter magnificent buildings like the Royal Palace
- visit hidden courtyards that housed sailors` widows and elderly people on charity in 1650 – the first social housing projects in the world
- explore the distinct lay-out and see the difference that this neighbourhood shows compared to the canal belt
- find out why both locals & art community fought to preserve the special character of the area when investors and the city tried to remodel it in the 1970s
Let us show you our Jordaan: a living village inside the city
What’s included & not included
Professional private guide
Food or Drinks
Entrance fee to any attraction
Meeting point
Beursplein 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam
Beursplein 1, Amsterdam, NetherlandsChristian and Michael Heide