
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?
We made this tour as we prefered to get a more real-live impression of Rembrandt than just looking at his paintings in the Rijksmuseum. And Tijs fullfilled this expectation absolutely.... read more Even if the city looks pretty different today and not all buildings are existing anymore his storytelling makes the 17th century getting back to life before your eyes. He shares a lot of knowledge and you recognize that he is really into his topic and loves to share that.
So if you want to get to know Amsterdam from a different view, this is your tour.
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
We’ve lived in Amsterdam for 10 years and finally took the time to learn more about the fascinating history. The financial tour did not disappoint - learning about both the... read more financial innovations of the Dutch, but also the uncomfortable truths in its history. Thank you, Thijs, for the engaging tour!
Tijs was amazing. His knowledge is outstanding and the tour was fun, interesting and informative. We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a tour guide in Amsterdam. He tailor... read more made the itinerary to our interests and it was an even more enjoyable than I could have imagined. All in all an unforgettable day.
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.