Explore hidden streets with friends

Name: Explore hidden streets with friends
Brand: Viator
Price: 52.3 USD
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5.0(20)2h 30mGerman, English, DutchAmsterdam

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Escape the crowds and explore tranquil places in a historic neighbourhood. See Amsterdam with the eyes of a local!

We will show you more than the usual: iconic buildings & hidden courtyards. While strolling through the maze of little streets we will tell you stories spanning centuries from Rembrandt until today.

On our way to the local neighbourhood of Jordaan you will: - learn more about the history of the canal belt & encounter magnificent buildings like the Royal Palace - visit hidden courtyards that housed sailors` widows and elderly people on charity in 1650 – the first social housing projects in the world - explore the distinct lay-out and see the difference that this neighbourhood shows compared to the canal belt - find out why both locals & art community fought to preserve the special character of the area when investors and the city tried to remodel it in the 1970s - browse for a reminder on an antique market

Let us show you our Jordaan: a living village inside the city

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What you'll do

Beurs van Berlage
Damrak 243, Next to the Bijenkorf, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We will start with an introduction to the origins of Amsterdam. Especially, at this place we will learn about the world's first stock market.
Dam Square
Dam road, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We will explain the importance and history of this central square.
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Learn about the history of this fascinating building that originally served as the town hall of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We will cross the Canal Ring of Amsterdam and learn about the extension of the city during the medieval.
1 hour
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The nine streets have become a cozy area for shopping away from the masses of tourism.
The Jordaan
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We will discover hidden streets and squares and learn about this remaining authentic Amsterdam neighbourhood.
1h 20m
Noorderkerk
Noordermarkt 44-48, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The church for the poor - learn why this was constructed exactly here.
Karthuizerhof
Karthuizersstraat 21-131, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A beautiful courtyard that was constructed in 1650 for widows. It is one of the first social housing projects in the world.
10 min
Anne Frank House
Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We will pass by the Anne Frank house during our stroll through the Jordaan.
Westerkerk
Prinsengracht 279-281, , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Westerkerk is a marvel of a church. The rich merchants of Amsterdam had it built. Rembrandt was buried here.

Meeting and pickup

10 locations

Pickup details

We will meet outside the Bistro Berlage: To the left of the entrance there is a sign "Sherlocked".

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
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
You should be able to walk for about 2.5 hours over a distance of 2.5 miles / 4 km.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.