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Banned Books and Literary Walking Tour of Amsterdam
2h15
By walk
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Stop At: Embassy of the Free Mind - Huis Met de Hoofden, Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Spend 15 minutes in this amazing mansion turned library of Alchelmical, Hermetic, mystical volumes and art from the 14th century to current, which inspired Dan Brown and Umberto Eco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spui Book Market, Het Spui, 1012 Amsterdam The Netherlands
Walk through the city, visiting the most interesting literary landmarks, see locations of books set in Amsterdam (i.e. The Goldfinch), and book markets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Spinoza Monument, Zwanenburgwal 15, 1011 VW Amsterdam The Netherlands
Then a stop at a local literary cafe for a coffee or tea (included). We continue on to Spinoza's Monument.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: OBA Library of Amsterdam, Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam The Netherlands
End up at one of the most beautiful modern libraries in the world with a rooftop cafe and amazing views of Amsterdam.
Duration: 15 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Embassy of the Free Mind - Huis Met de Hoofden, Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Spend 15 minutes in this amazing mansion turned library of Alchelmical, Hermetic, mystical volumes and art from the 14th century to current, which inspired Dan Brown and Umberto Eco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spui Book Market, Het Spui, 1012 Amsterdam The Netherlands
Walk through the city, visiting the most interesting literary landmarks, see locations of books set in Amsterdam (i.e. The Goldfinch), and book markets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Spinoza Monument, Zwanenburgwal 15, 1011 VW Amsterdam The Netherlands
Then a stop at a local literary cafe for a coffee or tea (included). We continue on to Spinoza's Monument.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: OBA Library of Amsterdam, Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam The Netherlands
End up at one of the most beautiful modern libraries in the world with a rooftop cafe and amazing views of Amsterdam.
Duration: 15 minutes
Included
- Entry Fee to one of the most obscure libraries in Europe and a coffee or tea at a literary Cafe where authors have written many a novel.
- Entry or admission fee
- Food and drinks
- Entry/Admission - Embassy of the Free Mind - Huis Met de Hoofden
Not included
- Books for sale at markets
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- We will be walking for most of the tour, there are cobblestone streets and stairs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Original
40%
Sport
20%
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We took Mary’s toyr this past weekend and got an amazing surprise. She took us to places we had never been to, even though we’ve lived here almost a decade. We went to a couple of familiar locations, but even those we saw through new etes as she regaled tidbits of history that you can’t get from guide books or a standard tour. We wandered around constantly amused as Mary has something to tell you on every corner. My partner had a sore foot, but despite that he kept walking because it was so interesting. Don’t miss this tour if you’re coming to Amsterdam!