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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.
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What others say about us
- ColinP975
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 
May 31, 2023emmaH205UX 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
March 27, 2023muellerrike 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
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