History of Amsterdam and Golden Age Private Walking Tour
Joined 2023
Daily walking tour(s) focused on city's highlights. Tour(s) could be executed in one ( shorter route) or two days including surrounding of the cities and/or cities and/or tour attraction in the neighborhood.
I could suggest individual already developed own program or create new one depending of customer's wishes and interest.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Amsterdam central Station
Amsterdam Central Station
Central Train Station building from 2nd half of 19th century set up on 6059 wooden poles built up in Dutch neoclassical architectonic style.
St. Nicholas Basilica
The biggest Catholic temple in The Netherlands dating from 2nd half of 19th century.
The Weeping Tower
Once part of the medieval wall built around the city of Amsterdam from 15th century the location from which Henry Hudson set sail on his journey to Northern America.
Amsterdam's the smallest house
Officially the smallest house in Amsterdam at canal Singel.
Story about meaning of "grachnen" (the canals of Amsterdam), their history, purpose, maintenance...
Trivia and curiosities about bridges and narrow, tall and leaning houses
De Waag ( The Custom House)
City's "weigh-building" (Customs House) and headquarters of several guilds,dating from begin of 15th century former one of the three gates to the inner part of the City of Amsterdam
Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder ( Our Lord on Attic Secret Church)
"Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder" - most famous "secret church" in Amsterdam, restored in nowadays serving as museum.
Fo Guang Shan and China Town
Buddhist (Chinese) traditional temple, of its kind the second biggest in Europe in the heart of Amsterdam's Chinatown.
Red Light District and Old Church
Short break from walking - 30 minutes moderation about prostitution and drug policy in The Netherlands. Stories about history of prostitutions, how it looks like today, "Yes and no" about light drugs, friendly recommandations how to enjoy it but not break the law... Old Church, coffeeshops, cabins with prostitutes, museums, restaurants , theaters ... Amsterdam contradictoires at one place
Dam Square
Central and the oldest Amsterdam's square , birthplace of the city with focus on buildings in surround ( Royal's Palace, New Church, National Monument, Museum Madame Tussaud, Magna Plaza, Hotel Krasnopolski...)
Royal Palace
Former City Hall from the middle of 17th century, one of the three official place of residence of Dutch Royal Family build up on 13 659 wooden poles.
National Monument
A national remembrance, the stand 22 m (75 feet) high from 1956, commemorates the casualties of World War II and subsequent armed conflicts
New Church
The scral building (initially)erected in 15th century, former worship church of Dutch Reformed Church still in use for wedding and crowning ceremonies of the members of Dutch Royal family.
Begijnhof
Hidden place and memorial area dedicated to "Beguines", semi-closed sisters order similar to nuns with another "secret Catholic church", the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam, "English Church", legend about most famous order's member sister Cornelia Arens, story about Miracle of Amsterdam from year 1345.
Sint Luciensteeg and Stone Tablets
Former City Orphanage (Burgerweeshuis) from 1580 and Sint Luciensteeg street, place with exposition of plenty of stone gables, stone tablets referring about house identities in the course of medieval ages.
Flower Market
Biggest and most famous flower and garden accessories market in the city. Right place for flower lovers and good opportunity to obtain many different kind of tulip bulbs and other kinds of flower of seeds ...All at one place and for the best prices in the city
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
The tower originally erected at 15th century at the meeting point of river Amstel and one of the oldest canals in Amsterdam, Singel. Tower served as one of the main gates to the inner part of the medieval city also place where coins were minting during 17th century.
Rembrandt Monument
Monument honored to the great painter Rembrandt van Rijn and 3D exposure of the most famous his masterpiece "The Night Watch".Interesting facts and trivia about this masterpiece and artist's private life
Anne Frank House
Get to know more about life, secret shelter, suffering, human solidarity and famous diary of young teenage Jewish girl Anne translated in 57 world languages, during Nazi German occupation of Amsterdam
Entrance tickets for Anne Frank House is possible to book only on line and at least 6 weeks in advance.
Amstel River
View to river Amstel and surrounding buildings of higher social and cultural meaning with with ones of the most famous bridges in Amsterdam, Blue Bridge and Skinny Bridge
Jewish Quarter (Joodsebuurt)
"Jodenbuurt" alias "Plantage" (The Jewish Quarter), city area where from the end of 16th century until WW2 many Jews were lived. Most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries along with Holocaust monuments and memorials.
(More information about specific monuments an program could be additionally provided additionally)
End tour at Jewish Quarter
Ending Point
Jewish Quarter
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide services
Drink in the oldest tavern in Amsterdam
One hour boat tour
Snacks, lunch, souvenirs, entrance fees on certain facilities, eventual public transportation costs
Tour Important Information
We shall make several stops to use the toilet and approx. 30 min lunch break.
Your tour guide invite you on drink at the oldest Amsterdam's tavern today pub to taste the best Dutch beers.
Please inform me in advance if group consists moving limited persons.
Important message from the supplier
Saturday, Sunday, Monday whole day available.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday after 4 PM.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Alex R.
As the tour guide I work already 25 years. Within last 15 years I am specialized for the groups and /or individual visits and guides within states of Benelux (The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg ) . My clients are mostly for interested for daily city tours in bigger cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg (city) but not only - "smaller cities" such as Rotterdam, Delft, Volendam, Zaanse Schaans, Den Hague, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, natural tourist attractions, architectural attractions, historical places and religious heritage anywhere else within the area could be organized and guided depending on your wishes.
Reviews
Brian F.
Amsterdam City Center and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Customized
“GREAT AMSTERDAM TOUR”
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALEX AS A TOUR GUIDE FOR AMSTERDAM.
Alex R.
Dear Brian, thank you very much for nice words and time we spent together in Amsterdam ca. 10 day ago. I hope you enjoyed the rest of European trip with your family. Cheers! Alex
$750/ per group
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