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Small Group Hidden Gems Tour in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$46.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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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Hidden Gems Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible hidden stories
- Gratuities
Meeting point
We meet in front of the National Opera at the Monument Megadlé Jethomiem, which is part of the brickwork of the pavement.
Return details
The tour ends in front of Amsterdam's H'ART Museum (formerly the Hermitage Museum).
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Dutch National Opera & BalletStart 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.
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Spinoza MonumentUncover the fascinating backstory of one of the titans of modern philosophy and how he became an outcast in his own community.
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Mozes en AaronkerkHear about the life of a couple in Amsterdam's free Black community in the 17th century.
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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.
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Hortus BotanicusListen to the harrowing stories of two Indonesian rebels and revolutionaries who led very different lives.
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De BurchtAmsterdam has a long history as a city of diamonds, and the workers' union that built this iconic building led to rights all citizens rely on today.
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ARTIS Amsterdam Royal ZooPass by Amsterdam's flamingos as you learn about a range of influential Amsterdammers, from groundbreaking artists to WWII resistance heroes.
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Cross through Amsterdam's main university campus and get educated on an influential suffragist, and a world-changing diplomat.
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H'ART MuseumOne 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Small Group Hidden Gems Tour in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$46.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!