Revealing Untold Stories of Amsterdam Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Amsterdam’s rich history from a unique perspective on this walking tour. Discover the often-overlooked stories of women, colonial subjects, and Jewish communities, and learn how their lives and struggles are woven into the city.
As you explore Amsterdam’s canals, courtyards, and alleyways, hear about women who defied norms, leading resistance movements. Learn about Dutch colonialism, and see how wealth from exploitation influenced the city and how resistance to this legacy persists.
Visit the Old City, Dam Square, and Jordaan district to bring this history to life. Delve into Jewish history, highlighting pre-war vibrancy and the Holocaust’s impact, alongside stories of survival and remembrance.
This tour is a reflective journey connecting past and present, centering voices often excluded from traditional narratives. It invites you to see Amsterdam as a city shaped by trade, beauty, activism, justice, and courage, offering a deeper understanding of its complex history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Dam Square
To start the tour, the guide will explain the significance of the Dam square and Royal Palace. It is here the tour dives into the colonial history of Amsterdam and the Netherlands, painting to hidden parts of the palace that signify this dark past.
Statue of Anne Frank
Here, the tour delves into the iconic Westerkerk and the poignant Anne Frank Statue, immersing visitors in the gripping history of the Holocaust and the courageous Dutch Resistance that forever shaped the city’s spirit. This part of the journey not only reveals the harrowing atrocities committed by the Nazis during the occupation, but also spotlights the remarkable acts of defiance and bravery shown by both Dutch citizens and Jews in the face of oppression.
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Revealing Untold Stories of Amsterdam Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Opportunities to Sit and Rest (halfway through Tour)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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