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Free Historical Tour of Amsterdam, Dutch Golden Age, Anne Frank, World War II and the 70s

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on May 21, 2024

ScreenTours guided tours have been specially prepared for you, a traveler eager for knowledge and experiences who wants to know and experience first-hand the reality of their destination, Amsterdam and the Netherlands. With an exceptional team, ScreenTours is fortunate to be able to offer you a unique, revealing and educational tour. The passion of our guides, together with their experience, will immerse you in the country from the first minute, showing you the triumphs and the darkest stages of its history. My name is Ana, creator of ScreenTours and your ambassador in the city of Amsterdam. The experience of a traveler, journalist and guide has taught me the importance of receiving history from various prisms in a city as complex as the Dutch capital. This city created the capitalist system in 1602, decriminalized homosexuality in 1811 and legalized prostitution in 2000. What better way to do it than on the ground, experiencing every corner like the authentic inhabitants of Amsterdam. ScreenTours will show you Amsterdam's past in order to contextualize its present. Are you in?

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Screen Free Tour

Historic Amsterdam


Welcome to the most comprehensive Free Tour in Amsterdam, where you will experience the Dutch Golden Age and the darkest years of the Second World War . We must not forget the Social Revolution of the 1970s , which will shape the personality of the city to this day.

We will walk through the Anne Frank House and the famous Jewish quarter of the Jordaan, where We will tell you what the Nazi Occupation and the Holocaust were like in the city. We will explain the secrets of its Dancing Houses, the construction of the Canal Ring and the importance of the Tulip throughout the country.

Walking through the heart of the 9 Streets , we will head to Dam Square and its bustling surroundings. Meanwhile, we will show you the Royal Palace and the National Monument where You will learn about the first hours after Nazi Liberation and the foundations of the Dutch Monarchy during the Eighty Years' War.

Next we will visit the Beguinage , home of the first nurses independent of the Church during the 13th century.

We will end our Free Tour at the Flower Market , next to the famous Rembrandt Square . But not before informing you about the best things to do in the city, gastronomy, museums...

Entry to the Beguinage and a walk through the Flower Market will be possible on morning tours due to the visiting hours of the complex and flower shops.

On the afternoon tours we will skirt the Red Light District and end at Nieuwmarkt.

Due to the numerous "no shows", we do not accept groups of more than 4 people on our FreeTours. If this is your case but you are interested in continuing with our FreeTour, please contact us.

And don't forget to ask for our interactive map to continue discovering the most authentic Amsterdam.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Westermarkt 66, 1016 DL Amsterdam, Ne...
    Westermarkt 66, 1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands
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    You will see us in the Westerkerk, opposite the Cheese and Gifts shop, and you will recognise us by our white and blue umbrellas. We emphasise punctuality, it is recommended to arrive 15/10 min. before the start time. In case of a delay, it will be the guide who decides if you can join the group once the tour has started. A reminder will be sent 24hr. before the tour, it is necessary to reply to it as confirmation of attendance.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Westerkerk
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Anne Frank House
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Jordaan
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Prinsengracht
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Homomonument
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Keizersgracht
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Negen Straatjes
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Herengracht
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Dam Square
  • 10
    Outside visit
    National Monument
  • 11
    Free admission
    Courtyard of the Beguines

    La entrada al Beguinario será posible en los Tours de mañana debido al horario de visitas del complejo. En los Tours de tarde bordearemos Barrio Rojo y finalizaremos en Nieuwmarkt.

  • 12
    Outside visit
    Flower Market Hotel

    El paseo por el Mercado de las Flores será posible en los Tours de mañana debido al horario de los comercios. En los Tours de tarde bordearemos Barrio Rojo y finalizaremos en Nieuwmarkt.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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