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Overview
Experience Amsterdam's Golden Age on this self-guided audio tour narrated by expert Marko Kassenaar, showcasing the city's most notable artistic landmarks from the 1600s. Walk through picturesque canals and medieval streets as you discover 12 significant sites, including the majestic Westerkerk, Rembrandt House Museum, and the elegant Royal Palace. This 75-minute journey reveals Amsterdam's rich artistic heritage, from magnificent canal houses to hidden gems like the "House with the Heads." Learn how the city's liberal mindset fostered creative genius, how street lighting transformed entertainment, and hear fascinating stories about colorful inhabitants who shaped this cultural hub. Accompanied by beautiful historical imagery and original Golden Age music, this tour provides a vivid window into the era that defined Amsterdam's enduring beauty and global influence.
Meeting and Pickup
The tour starts on the bridge on the crossing of Rozengracht and Prinsengracht. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Point
This tour ends outside the building known as the ‘Neufville House’ on Herengracht.
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
English-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. Westerkerk impresses with its towering spire and Renaissance architecture dominating Amsterdam's skyline. Marvel at this masterpiece designed by Hendrick de Keyser, once the world's largest Protestant church.
2. Bustling Westermarkt square welcomes you with its lively atmosphere and the impressive Homomonument. Stroll across this historic marketplace that has gathered Amsterdammers since the 17th century.
3. This unassuming canal house was home to the famous French philosopher René Descartes during Amsterdam's intellectual golden era. Pass by where Descartes developed his groundbreaking ideas, drawn to Amsterdam's climate of tolerance.
4. The "House with the Heads" captivates with its ornate façade adorned with six sculpted heads of ancient deities. Explore this architectural gem built by Hendrick de Keyser, now housing the Embassy of the Free Mind.
5. Museumhuis Bartolotti's curved façade stands as one of Amsterdam's most beautifully preserved canal houses. Wander through authentic Golden Age interiors, experiencing the lavish lifestyle of Amsterdam's elite.
6. The Royal Palace dominates Dam Square with its neoclassical grandeur, originally built as the city hall. Admire its marble interiors featuring impressive collections that reflect Dutch artistic excellence.
7. Dam Square buzzes with activity surrounded by architectural treasures including the Royal Palace and gothic Nieuwe Kerk. Walk across this iconic public space that began as a simple dam on the Amstel River.
8. Amsterdam's oldest building features weathered stone and a wooden vaulted ceiling, telling the story of a city's transformation. Step through centuries of history in this sacred space founded around 1213.
9. This charming gateway once served as the entrance to the Zuiderkerk cemetery, offering a quiet moment amid bustling streets. Pause to appreciate the delicate stonework representing Golden Age craftsmanship.
10. The elegant spire of the Zuiderkerk rises above the old Jewish quarter, featured in several of Rembrandt's paintings. Discover the first Protestant church built in Amsterdam after the Reformation, which inspired Monet.
11. The Rembrandt House Museum preserves the actual living and working spaces where the Dutch master created his celebrated works. Experience Rembrandt's life between 1639 and 1658, wandering through meticulously restored rooms.
12. Rembrandtplein features a large statue of its namesake artist and bronze sculptures recreating "The Night Watch." Enjoy this vibrant square filled with cafés, transformed from a simple market into an entertainment hotspot.
Inclusion
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusion
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is partially wheelchair accessible. While public areas like Dam Square are accessible, some smaller streets and certain landmarks on this tour may have limited accessibility. The audio format allows flexibility to skip difficult-to-access locations.
Reviews
5.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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