History of Amsterdam: Gold, War and Freedom
Overview
We will start our tour at the foot of the Westerkerk, the largest Protestant church in Amsterdam. We will walk through the Anne Frank House and the famous Jewish quarter of the Jordaan, where we will tell you about the Nazi Occupation and the Holocaust in the city. We will explain the secrets of its Dancing Houses, the construction of the Canal Ring, and the importance of the Tulip throughout the country.
Walking through the heart of the 9 Streets, we will head to Dam Square and its bustling surroundings. Meanwhile, we show you the Royal Palace and the National Monument where you will learn about the first hours after the Nazi Liberation and the foundations of the Dutch Monarchy during the 80 Years War.
After visiting the Beguinary, we will finish at the Flower Market, but not before informing you about the best things to do in the city, gastronomy, and museums.
This activity includes:
- Flower Market
- De 9 Straatjes
- Begijnhof
- National Monument
- Westerkerk
- Homomonument
- Dam Square
- Herengracht
- Anne Frank House
- Archivo de vídeos y fotografías históricas
- Mapa interactivo de recomendaciones
- Visita al Beguinaro del s.XVI
Our Guides
On arrival
We will waiting for you at the foot of the Westerkerk, in front of the Cheese and Gifts store:
Westermarkt 66, 1016 DL Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
You will recognize us by our open white and blue umbrella.
Remember to be at the meeting point 15 to 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Thank you for booking with us.
Things to note
IMPORTANT: We do not accept reservations for groups larger than 5 people. If you are interested in a tour with us and you are a group of more than 5 Walkers, please contact us through Free tour.com. The reason is that the Amsterdam City Hall regulation does not allow groups larger than 15 people per guide, with fines of up to 900€.
WEATHER CANCELLATION: ScreenTours tours work according to national weather alerts, informing our clients immediately in case of alerts that may influence the booked tour.
For the sake of colleagues and clients, tours should be cancelled in case of a Red Weather Alert.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Comfortable clothing and footwear
Waterproof clothing, umbrella, and warm clothes according to weather conditions
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
