What You Will Do
Escape the crowds and explore tranquil places in a historic neighbourhood. See Amsterdam with the eyes of a local!
We will show you more than the usual: iconic buildings & hidden courtyards. While strolling through the maze of little streets we will tell you stories spanning centuries from Rembrandt until today.
On our way to the local neighbourhood of Jordaan you will:
- learn more about the history of the canal belt & encounter magnificent buildings like the Royal Palace
- visit hidden courtyards that housed sailors` widows and elderly people on charity in 1650 – the first social housing projects in the world
- explore the distinct lay-out and see the difference that this neighbourhood shows compared to the canal belt
- find out why both locals & art community fought to preserve the special character of the area when investors and the city tried to remodel it in the 1970s
- browse for a reminder on an antique market
Let us show you our Jordaan: a living village inside the city
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet just outside the Bistro Berlage next to the sign "Sherlocked".
1
Beurs van Berlage
10 minutes
You will get an introduction of the origins of Amsterdam.
2
Dam Square
We will explain the importance and history of this central square.
3
Amsterdam Canal Ring
1 hour
We will cross the Canal Ring of Amsterdam and learn about the extension of the city during the medieval.
4
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
The nine streets have become a cozy area for shopping away from the masses of tourism.
5
Noorderkerk
The church for the poor - learn why this was constructed exactly here.
6
Anne Frank House
We will pass by the Anne Frank house during our stroll through the Jordaan.
7
Westerkerk
The Westerkerk is a marvel of a church. Rembrandt was burried here.
8
Johnny Jordaanplein / Beeld Johnny Jordaan
Our final stop: In the middle of the Jordaan we will find the sculpture of a famous local singer from the 1960s that sang about the community feeling of the neighbourhood and became famous in The Netherlands.
9
The Jordaan
2 hours
We will discover hidden streets and squares and learn about this remaining authentic Amsterdam neighbourhood.
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