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Overview

Discover the charm of Amsterdam's Jordaan, a neighborhood steeped in history and culture. Once a hub for laborers and immigrants, the Jordaan has transformed into a vibrant area known for its picturesque canals and lively atmosphere. Explore typical streets, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets that tell the story of its resilient community. Enjoy a taste of local life in a cozy pub where the spirit of 'Jordanese' culture thrives, celebrating humor and solidarity through music and tradition. - Navigate the iconic canals and quaint streets of the Jordaan - Visit the charming hidden courtyards tucked away behind closed gates - Experience the lively markets and cozy pubs filled with local culture - Learn about the neighborhood's rich history and community spirit - Ideal for culture enthusiasts, history buffs, and urban explorers alike

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If you don't see your guide, ask the staf.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Westertoren

The Western Tower is a landmark in the Jordaan district.

2. Homomonument

Beside the Westerkerk, near the Anne Frank House, stand three pink granite triangles forming one larger triangle: the Homomonument. Unveiled in 1987 and designed by Karin Daan, it was the first monument in the world to honour gay men and lesbians persecuted for their sexuality. The pink triangle recalls the badge homosexuals were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps — here reclaimed as a symbol of pride. Today it is a place of both remembrance and celebration, especially during Amsterdam Pride.

3. Anslo's Hofje on the Egelantiersstraat is one of the oldest almshouse courtyards in the Jordaan. It was founded by the Mennonite cloth merchant Claes Claesz. Anslo, who from 1616 offered free housing to poor elderly people in a few small houses in his garden; his will of 1626 turned this into a permanent charitable foundation. Unlike the grand nineteenth-century hofjes, it has a simple little gateway leading through a passage to the inner courtyard. Left empty from 1945 and slowly falling into disrepair, the hofje was saved in the 1960s and merged with neighbouring buildings to form today's Claes Claesz. Hofje. It is now a peaceful, atmospheric spot with a fountain, hidden away behind the façades of the bustling Jordaan.

Duration: 10 mins

4. Noordermarkt

The Noordermarkt is a lively triangular square in the heart of the Jordaan, dominated by the Noorderkerk, the fortress-like Protestant church built by Hendrick de Keyser between 1620 and 1623 for ordinary working people. The square has hosted markets for some 400 years, starting as a pottery and rag-and-textile market where women famously came to "turn patches" on Mondays. Today it comes alive twice a week: a much-loved organic farmers' market (the Boerenmarkt) on Saturdays and a flea and antiques market on Mondays, both surrounded by cosy cafés and terraces. The square also carries a poignant history — in 1941 the organisers of the February Strike, protesting the Nazi deportation of Amsterdam's Jews, held their first meetings here, remembered by a plaque on the church. With its treasures, food stalls and easy charm, the Noordermarkt is a wonderful place to soak up the authentic atmosphere of the Jordaan.

Duration: 15 mins