Free tour

Historical tour – Origins of Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Niels

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Registered on 16 August 2023

I am Dutch and I studied political science in Amsterdam. I love history, travelling and hiking. I love to share my passion about this amazing city.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome!

Are you interested in the history of Amsterdam and do you want to know how it grew from a small fishing village into one of the most beautiful and richest cities in the world?

This tour is made for people who love history, stories and want to know more about this amazing city.

This tour will start of course at the place where it all began: Dam Square. Together we will make a journey through the centuries and pass true and mention the following highlights:

The origins of Amsterdam and The Netherlands
The importance of water and trade for Amsterdam
The new New Church and the protestant reformation
The Royal Palace and the Rabit King
The canal district
The history of Boat houses
The history of the Red Light District
The history of Coffee shops and the Dutch drug policy.
And much more!!!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Dam 33, 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands

We will meet next to the monument at Dam Square. I will be standing next to the statue of a Lion. I am tall and blond.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).