
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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Our journey takes us past:
Witness the transition to steam power:
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					 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!
  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!				
 
			
					 Operator: Amsterdam Red Light District Tours  Our tour guide Martin was engaging from the very beginning. Very well informed and interesting. Questions were responsed to. Highly recommend this tour.… read more Totally enjoyable!!
  Operator: Amsterdam Red Light District Tours  Our tour guide Martin was engaging from the very beginning. Very well informed and interesting. Questions were responsed to. Highly recommend this tour.… read more Totally enjoyable!!				
 
			
					 Gerben Post is an outstanding and knowledgeable tour guide.  He provided a moving experience about a topic that is difficult and painful.  His ability to provide important and… read more meaningful stories about people made the walk come alive. His sensitivity and ability to describe the impact...More
  Gerben Post is an outstanding and knowledgeable tour guide.  He provided a moving experience about a topic that is difficult and painful.  His ability to provide important and… read more meaningful stories about people made the walk come alive. His sensitivity and ability to describe the impact...More				
 
			
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.