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Your Own Amsterdam. Jordaan: The Atmosphere of Old Holland
Joined 2023
Delve deeper into one of Amsterdam's most fashionable districts. You’ll get off the beaten path and see a more local side of the city as you discover lesser-known coffee shops, art galleries, and markets. Following the Jordaaners, we will find out where to look for the most delicious apple pie, how to find a hidden cathedral, where to buy famous designer furniture and what to drink in old "brown bars". It is not about the life of aristocrats or historical figures, but the most ordinary citizens.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Amsterdam Central Railway Station, Stationsplein 13a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Centraal Station - meeting point
We will start our walking tour at the Amsterdam Centraal Station - one of the most fabolous buildings in this city.
Walk through the Amsterdam Canal Ring
Famous canal ring - let’s have a look at magnificent merchant houses built in 17th century and cozy houseboats! Together with you we will discover more about the Golden Age, Naval history of the Netherlands and main figures of old times! Strolling along canals we will find the Narrowest house, West India house and then get lost in the cozy yards! We will discover some local art pieces, visit the ‘brown’ bar and even taste the best apple pie, that was highly appreciated by Bill Klinton!
De Poezenboot - floating shelter for cats
De Poezenboot - the one and only in the world floating shelter for cats, where we would like to tell you about Dutch attitude towards pets and share some facts about Amsterdam as a Wildlife-Friendly City.
Noorderkerk and Noordermarkt - Northern church and city market
Lutherans church, Noorderkerk and Westerkerk - we would like to have a better look at those majestic churches, where you can find out more about the Eighty Years War, its consequences and modern attitude towards religion; Noordermarkt - market square with in the heart of Jordaan district! There we will find out more about local history, traditions, riots and other big events, that made this area so special and different from all the others! The square becomes especially busy on Saturdays, when the farmer market takes its place here. Best place, where you can try some Dutch delicacies, such as herring, oysters or cheese!
The Jordaan District
Jordaan is also known as one of the most creative districts of Amsterdam. Therefore, we would like to introduce you some local art galleries, design stores and very unusual labyrinth hotel, which will definitely blow your mind!
Anne Frank House (without visiting)
Anne Frank House - where we would like to tell about Jewish diaspora and the World War II.
Ending Point
Anne Frank House Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- a private guide
- snacks and drinks
- entrance fees
Tour Important Information
* This is an individual walking tour. For that reason we won't only tell you about the history of the Netherlands, the rise of Amsterdam, the national character and the modern life of this city. We will talk about the subjects that first of all interest you, be it the exciting tales of the past, or the Dutch economy, or the educational system and fascinating innovative projects.
* This tour is conducted by a team of guides (Anastasia, Sasha, Anna, Kate, Olga, Hanna).
* Meeting point is at Amsterdam Central station. The tour ends near Anne Frank House.
* We do not visit Anne Frank House during this tour.
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 Anastasia A.
My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!
Reviews
Hm N.
Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans
“Beautiful Day at Zaanse Schans”
We were lucky to have sunshine on the day we visited Zaanse Schans. Our guide Marie's smile is as bright as the sunshine. She is patient and caring, sharing with us stories of the windmills and brought us to the cheese and chocolate places. The drinks at the cafe are lovely. We also enjoyed the special area she showed us at Amsterdam Ctrl Train Station.
