Amsterdam Historical City walking tour

Historical Walking Tour of Amsterdam

Between canals, churches and a palace, the history of Amsterdam...

Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam during this walking tour of the city center. Spend 2 hrs in the company of an engaging guide and small group of maximum 10 persons.

We start at the statue of Queen Wilhelmina on Rokin were you will get the story of the Dutch Royal family and its role in the independence war 450 years ago and how they became Monarchs 200 years ago after serving the Republic for 200 years as stadhouders. Marriages, infidelity, love and jewelry. We will visit the Begijnhof where you will find a hidden catholic church, the oldest English church on the continent, the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam and Henk will explain the significance of Hofjes in the 17th Century. On we and to the Palace on Dam square that was not build as Palace but started out as our city hall. How Napoleon changed Europe and the Netherlands and we became a Kingdom. You will learn about the Jewish population of Amsterdam as well about hidden cathlic churches in Amsterdam. Pass the first protestant church build in Amsterdam after the reformation, you will learn about the origins of the canal district.The Dutch Royal family as well as many fascinating stories you never knew about Amsterdam.