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Oudezijds Voorburgwal 39, Amsterdam, 1012 DA, Netherlands
Get your discount tickets for the Amsterdam City Center & History - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour , save up to 14% !
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Overview
Spend the morning discovering Amsterdam's history firsthand on this Exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour. With your guide, get oriented in the city center as you learn about Amsterdam's major historical landmarks. Visit spots like Dam Square, artists squats, Prinsengracht, leaning houses, and the medieval city gate while you stretch your legs and crisscross the city's famous canals and bridges on foot.
Meeting and Pickup
By the entrance to the St. Nicholas Church - Located across from Central Station
End Point
End at one of the city’s prettiest canal corners. Visit Het Papeneiland, a brown café from 1642, said to serve the best apple pie in town.
Redemption Instructions
• TOUR MEETING POINT: By the entrance to the - Located across from Central Station • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour. Babylon Tours Phone / Text 0019179990380 Web: www.babylontours.com Mail: babylontoursinfo@gmail.com
Language Offered
Portuguese-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Italian-GUIDE
French-GUIDE
Dutch-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Discover the history of Amsterdam’s primary Roman Catholic church. Built in the late 19th century after centuries of prohibition, its striking blend of architectural styles reflects the city's evolving religious landscape.
2. Visit the Schreierstoren, or Tower of Tears, a medieval structure from which women bid farewell to loved ones departing by ship.
3. Stroll along one of Amsterdam’s oldest streets, once a sea dike that held back the waters of the IJ. At the Kolksluis, admire one of the city’s most picturesque lock bridges.
4. From here, we will make our way to the lively nightspot and market square, Nieuwmarkt which is found in the old city centre. This spot has been a centre for commerce and socialising in Amsterdam since the 17th century as the square’s location just inside the old city gate made it a convenient spot for traders and shoppers looking for fresh produce.
5. During our time at Nieuwmarkt, we will also see what is known as “De Waag”, a 15th century building that is one of Amsterdam’s oldest remaining non-religious buildings. Originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam, the building has also served as a guildhall, museum and firestation, among other things.
6. See Amsterdam’s grandest 17th-century mansion, once owned by the wealthy Trip family, contrasted directly with the city’s “smallest house” built opposite.
7. Step into the courtyard of the Dutch East India Company’s headquarters, the birthplace of the world’s first multinational corporation.
8. Marvel at one of the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, a reminder of how high land taxes once encouraged tall, narrow architecture
9. Amsterdam’s first purpose-built Protestant church, designed by Hendrick de Keyser. Its elegant tower is one of the city’s defining landmarks.
10. Visit the former home and studio of Rembrandt, where the great master lived and worked for nearly 20 years.
11. Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.
12. A rare 17th-century canal house located at the junction of three canals, with façades facing in three directions.
13. Step into this peaceful medieval courtyard, once home to a community of devout women known as Beguines. Here stands one of Amsterdam’s oldest wooden houses.
14. The historic heart of Amsterdam, framed by the Royal Palace, the 15th-century New Church, and the National Monument to WWII victims.
15. Admire the “Golden Bend” of the Herengracht, lined with the city’s richest and most ornate canal mansions from the Dutch Golden Age.
16. Pause outside the Anne Frank House, where the young diarist hid during WWII. Next door rises the Westerkerk, with the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.
17. Look up to spot quirky gable stones, carved with allegories and trade emblems, decorating some of the city’s most ornate façades.
18. Discover the largest hofje in Amsterdam, once built as almshouses around a tranquil courtyard for the city’s poor and elderly.
19. A 17th-century Protestant church built for the Jordaan district. Its unusual cross-shaped floor plan reflects the new ideals of Reformation worship.
20. End at one of the city’s prettiest canal corners. Visit Het Papeneiland, a brown café from 1642, said to serve the best apple pie in town.
Inclusion
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Guided Walking Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Exclusion
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
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