
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
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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.
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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.