Free tour

Amsterdam - the world's playground

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Amsterdam

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Dominika

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Registered on 15 August 2023

My name is Dominika and I am in love with Amsterdam. I moved here over 8 years ago, you will never meet anyone more obsessed with the city than I am. I am a language teacher, a content creator and a podcaster. I've been showing the life in Amsterdam in my social media, for years. My podcast about Amsterdam is loved by my Polish audience. Now I want to show you around the city.

Free booking and cancellation

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

Tour description

Amsterdam - the world's playground

Amsterdam is a very special city - it has always been very open and tolerant, but at the same time protective of its residents. I want to show you why the people of Amsterdam are bold and confident, what kind of life they lead today, and why. We will talk about the famous tolerance and openness that Amsterdam is famous for.
I would love to tell you about all those events in the past that shaped the city as it is today. Why do so many people come here to play, and what are the consequences?
When I say "playground", you're probably thinking: party! But there is so much more to it. My tour is about the history, colonialism, slavery, WW2, sex work, LGBT+ rights, and about what Amsterdam used to feel like, look like and smell like.

I will also tell you about the current problems we're struggling with.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Amsterdam Central Railway Station, Stationsplein 13a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Let's meet in front of the main entrance to the central station - the exit that leads to the city, NOT the waterfront. I will be holding a pink folder in my hand and a white umbrella with hearts on it. Also, I am very short, so look for a tiny person.

Outside visit

Amsterdam Central Station

Here we will talk about the origin of Amsterdam, about the harbour, Noord and the Dutch expeditions.

Outside visit

Oude Kerk

Oude Kerk is the only building in Amsterdam that remains in the same state as it was when Rembrandt attended it. Located in the Red Light District, right next to sex workers.

Outside visit

Beursplein

The stock market, together with a bank and currency exchange centre, were all created to make Amsterdam the mighty and financial centre. Money transactions were very important in a republic that traded with everybody!

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).