Go off the beaten path to discover Amsterdam’s untold stories and hidden spaces.
Between the Amstel River and the soaring National Opera, your guide will give a flying overview of Amsterdam’s history. You’ll then stroll through the frenetic area surrounding Waterlooplein hearing stories from Amsterdam’s BIPOC, Jewish, LGBTQ+, and women’s history.
The beautiful Plantage neighborhood contains stories of colonial feminism, international peace efforts, WWII Resistance fighters, and a groundbreaking union. From there, your guide will take you back down the “new” canal belt to the Amstel River, telling stories of Amsterdammers who changed the world.
You’ll leave the tour inspired, with a great understanding of this unique city.
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A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible hidden stories
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Start with an introduction to the city to get yourself grounded, then learn about the world's first gay marriage and the unassuming building where it took place.
10 minutes•Entrée libre
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Uncover the fascinating backstory of one of the titans of modern philosophy and how he became an outcast in his own community.
5 minutes•Entrée libre
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Hear about the life of a couple in Amsterdam's free Black community in the 17th century.
5 minutes•Entrée libre
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De Bijenkorf
Stand between the city's historic synagogues as you hear the fascinating story of the heiress who created an underground railroad during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions.
One of the giants in the art world wouldn't be known today if it weren't for a relative who barely knew him. Hear the story of the fall and rise of this household name.
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