Architecture | History

Sixties in Amsterdam

Following the hippy trail in Amsterdam

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Description

Back to the ’60’s! When Amsterdam was the magic center for a new generation.

Hippies, Provos, coffee shops, happenings, Paradiso, smoke bombs, sleep-ins, die-ins. How did this decade change the face of modern Amsterdam?

We highlight the key players, their story and their legacy to current day Amsterdam with its liberal view on things, forbidden elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Dam sleepers

The photos of people from all over the world sleeping out in the open on the most central square of the city went viral. In Amsterdam a lot more is possible. Who were these people and what brought them to Amsterdam?

  • Happenings at ‘‘t Lievertje’

Mid 1960s a fast growing group of youngsters gathered around this small statue and made the mayor force to resign. How did that escalate?   

  • Drastic urban planning

The sixties were not the years for architecture. Learn about the drastic changes that sparked the bicycle movement.  

  • Paradiso

The now world famous pop temple Paradiso was almost torn down. Was was the role of squatters in the preservation of this former church and many other buildings?

  • Vondelpark

Peace, love and freedom. The Vondelpark still holds the promise of the hippy era.

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Practical

Starting point

We start at the Dam, in front of the Royal Palace entrance. End at the Vondelpark.

Duration

Duration: 2 hours  (about 3,5 km)

Included

A drink halfway in a classic Amsterdam bar

Combine with...

Flexible as we are, you can combine this tour with: - Canal Ring Architecture - Rijksmuseum - Medieval Amsterdam - Walk & Cruise - Golden Age - Rembrandt Walk - Jewish District

Pricing

Tailored tours, tailored offers

Our private tours are tailor made. Do you prefer a hotel pick up? A mix of tours? A more extended program? We are here to make your Amsterdam visit a great experience.

Contact us to receive a tailor made offer:

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What others say about us

  • star rating  Excellent bespoke tour of highlights of the Rijksmuseum. Edgar Foley was a great and knowledgable guide! He put the history of Dutch Art in the Golden Age and... read more

    ColinP975
    May 31, 2023

    star rating  Surprised and Delighted - What a wonderful tour - we thoroughly recommend it. Tijs was knowledgeable, full of interesting stories and extremely courteous and polite. A fascinating tour and to be able... read more

    emmaH205UX
    March 27, 2023

    star rating  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

    muellerrike
    May 23, 2022
  • star rating  Tijs was an excellent tour guide - funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. The private tour was a fantastic experience and made the museum so much more accessible to someone who... read more

    Hbf99
    May 16, 2022

    star rating  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

    chrisfolwell
    May 11, 2022

    star rating  A brilliant tour with a great guide - 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

    Chris F
    May 11, 2022
  • star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions. The best investment knowledge is to buy high and sell low

    Mickiewicz K
    August 4, 2021

    star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions.
    The best investment knowledge is to buy high and sell low

    mickiewiczk
    August 4, 2021

    star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions. The best investment knowledge is to buy high and

    Mickiewicz K
    August 1, 2021
  • star rating  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

    Ramela S
    July 20, 2021

    star rating  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

    RTJS
    July 20, 2021

    star rating  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

    Ramela S
    July 1, 2021
  • star rating  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

    RafaTraveller
    December 22, 2020

    star rating  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

    RafaTraveller
    December 1, 2020

    star rating  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

    A Tripadvisor Member
    December 1, 2020