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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.
Start in front of the Central Station, at the entrance of the IAmsterdam Visitor Centre. End point is at the Dam.
2,5 hours | -/+ 3 km (1.4 ml)
- Old Harbour
- Oude Kerk
- De Waag
- Agnieten chapel
- Begijnhof
- Dam
Available from €43,75 p.p.
We Start in front of the Central Station, at the entrance of the IAmsterdam Visitors Centre.
We end at the Dam.
2,5 hours | -/+ 3 km (1.4 ml)
- Old Harbour
- Oude Kerk
- De Waag
- Saint Agnes Chapel
- Begijnhof
- Dam
Available from €43,75 p.p.
On the Medieval Amsterdam Tour we dive into the earliest records of the city. You get a deeper insight on the historical center of Amsterdam. How did the city start off and what does it say about modern Amsterdam Today?
Get a better understanding of the sources of Amsterdam’s tolerance and pragmatism. Walk in the footsteps of Rembrandt; see a different side of the red light district; find the soul of the city. Have a great first impression of Amsterdam.
Starting in front of the Central Station we walk into the alleyways of old Amsterdam. What does the oldest document mentioning Amsterdam say about Amsterdam today? The Dam is where it all started for Amsterdam. Who were the first settlers and why did they choose this place? And how come the Dam marks both the beginning and the end of the middle ages in Amsterdam?
We introduce you to the architecture and urban planning of the oldest parts of Amsterdam. Why do the houses lean over and how is Amsterdam built up? Learn how the city was defended against its enemies. Also see what is left of these antique structures.
We aim to revive the bustling harbor front at the Amstel and IJ. Porters, carriers, seagulls, carillons, the smell of fish, tar and ropes. Why was this location so strategic for trade? Which inventions led to the growth of Amsterdam?
Which role did religion play in Medieval Amsterdam? Is there a continuous tradition? How religious is Amsterdam today? Find out more about the Dutch liberal mindset towards things that are oppressed elsewhere. How does the Red Light District ‘work’ and how did it evolve over time?
Walk along the many former monasteries and see their current function. How is Amsterdam’s monumental heritage preserved? And what are the latest discoveries?
In the city’s oldest courtyard we talk about the legends of Amsterdam. What’s the story behind the three crosses everywhere? What miracle made Amsterdam become a major tourist destination?
We can determine to the exact date on which the Middle Ages ended for Amsterdam. What happened on that day that had such a profound impact on the development of Amsterdam?
Maarten was our tour guide. Very punctual, friendly and informative. Booked for my partner who is a finance professional and he loved it. Other positives: well structured and researched; happy... read more to answer questions; and good value! Also worth mentioning that Maarten was happy to include...More
Edgar took my colleagues + I on a tour of multiple areas of Amsterdam and shared so much history + culture with us when we walked.
I remembered so... read more much of it because it was so well-paced and shared that I've shared a lot of it with friends who have visited since!
Thanks Edgar and thanks to Historical Amsterdam Tours!
Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You... read more can tell Edgar is very passionate and knowledgeable about history and art, and loves living...More
This was a fascinating and informative tour. The shocking reality of the Second World War is so close to the surface in Amsterdam; important historical events happened on almost every... read more corner. Tijs was an excellent and knowledgable guide about this difficult subject; he told us stories of bravery and loss, acts of rebellion and resistance, of the Hunger Winter, of families in hiding and people being shot by a sniper just days after Liberation Day. I am familiar with this period of history and this city and yet I still learned many new things, so I can't recommend this tour highly enough. …
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.