
Top 5 Photography Ideas For Amsterdam
In this blog Historical Amsterdam Tours has curated some of the most iconic spots, as well as several snappy ideas to capture this vibrant old city.
We meet in front of Amsterdam Centraal Station at Restaurant Loetje, Stationsplein 10
This is where the tour ends as well.
2.5 hours | -/+ 3 km (1.4 ml)
– The story of Henry Hudson
– The original harbour of the infamous Dutch East India Company
– The Naval dockland
– Amsterdam’s Silicon Valley
– Maritime Museum
See booking page for options
We meet in front of Amsterdam Centraal Station at Restaurant Loetje, Stationsplein 10
This is where the tour ends as well.
2.5 hours | -/+ 3 km (1.4 ml)
– The story of Henry Hudson
– The original harbour of the infamous Dutch East India Company
– The Naval dockland
– Amsterdam’s Silicon Valley
– Maritime Museum
See booking page for options
Unveil the secrets of Amsterdam’s rise to maritime superpower on our exclusive Historical Amsterdam Tour!
Ever wondered how a swampy outpost became a global powerhouse? Our passionate Dutch historian guides will be your compass. They’ll paint a vivid picture of medieval Amsterdam’s meteoric rise to become a “pre-modern” global powerhouse within just a few decades. Discover the cascade of inventions and intrepid personalities that laid the foundation for this remarkable transformation. Learn how a humble fish, the herring, played a pivotal role in Amsterdam’s success.
Explore the “Golden Age” of exploration:
Dive into captivating stories, from daring pirate raids to epic sea battles and the establishment of lucrative trade routes. Witness how Amsterdam became the world’s warehouse, a vital hub for not only physical cargo but also information and ideas that shaped the modern world.
Our journey takes us past:
Witness the transition to steam power:
Everywhere you turn, Amsterdam’s maritime heritage is evident. We’ll navigate past the Open Harbor Museum and admire a replica of an 18th-century merchant ship at the National Maritime Museum. At the Marineterrein, witness how Amsterdam is reinventing itself, embracing new technologies to remain a relevant player on the global stage.
This captivating walk is for anyone who loves adventure, history, and wants to gain a deeper understanding of Amsterdam.
Book your Maritime Amsterdam Tour today and embark on an unforgettable journey through Amsterdam’s maritime heart!
Tijs our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and interesting. In a short hours we already got all the information and history of Amsterdam, let us know more about Amsterdam this… read more amazing city. Great way to see the city in a short period of time. This...More
I really enjoyed my morning walking tour of the canal district with Historical Tours Amsterdam. Tijs’ knowledge of the city is amazing and he explains fascinating historical details clearly… read more and with enthusiasm. I learned about the reasons why the Amsterdam skyline is as we see it now, why the canal fortifications are necessary to maintain the city and why there is a swan on top of a Protestant domed church. I now understand more about how Amsterdam expanded rapidly from medieval times onwards as trade developed and where the remnants of the old city walls can still be seen. I heard about the story behind the Multatuli statue on the oldest bridge in Amsterdam with a prison below it and the origins of fair trade coffee. Likewise the stories behind the different widths and gable-ends of the houses was so interesting; now I’ll
look at this familiar city through fresh eyes. I highly recommend Tijs as a guide who can add a fun personal touch to a tour of Amsterdam and bring history to life.
Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! 🙂 Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more… read more fascinating! His vision for the city reveals the past, the present, and create great perspectives for the future. With all the secrets of each street, you learn not only about Nederlands but also its World's Influence. Knowledge, culture, amazing angles for photos and a real lesson of lively history in just one day, I can imagine how wonderful it would be if we had the privilege to spend a week with our new Dutch Friend! Absolutely recommended, I have no doubt he will be an essential part of my tours! …
Very informative tour about the Jewish history in Amsterdam from various angles and centuries. Tijs has a way to tell the stories in an interesting way, pointing out details and… read more throwing in portions of humor where appropriate. I could feel that he is enthusiastic about...More
This was an amazing walking tour of Rembrandt’s steps, where he lived, about his work, the good and bad, etc. It was extremely informative and our guide was Tijs who… read more did an outstanding job. He was funny, and professional, and it was obvious he is passionate about history. Definitely worth doing!
In this blog Historical Amsterdam Tours has curated some of the most iconic spots, as well as several snappy ideas to capture this vibrant old city.