Amsterdam Private City Tour including canal cruise
– Jewish Quartier and Waterlooplein (20′)
The Jodenbuurt (Dutch for “Jewish Neighborhood” ) is a neighborhood of Amsterdam. For centuries before World War II, it was the centre of the Jews of Amsterdam. It is best known as the birthplace of Baruch Spinoza, the home of Rembrandt, and the Jewish ghetto of Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
– Flower Market and Munttoren (30′)
Is the unique floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places of interest in Amsterdam – in all seasons. This unique market has existed since 1862. The flower market of Amsterdam is a particularly colourful place in the city.
– Behingof (20′)
One of the most extraordinary places in the centre of Amsterdam, the Begijnhof (Beguinage), a medieval inner courtyard where the women of the Catholic sisterhood lived. These women lived like nuns but were more independent and had more freedom. You will discover more about this unprecedented medieval movement and also about the religion in the Netherlands.
– Dam Square (20′)
Just a five-minute walk from Centraal Station. In Dam Square, we can find the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace), the National Memorial Monument and the Nieuwe Kerk. The royal palace was built during the 17th century as a city hall with a classicist style and became the royal palace in the 19th century.
Nowadays is a museum but also one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. The Nieuwe Kerk with a gothic style, is the second church built in Amsterdam but now is used for famous exhibitions such as National Geographic and also for official Dutch ceremonies such as royal weddings.
The national memorial monument was built to commemorate the casualties of World War II.
– Central Station and Nicolas Church (15′)
Amsterdam Central Station is the main train station, the real heart of the city. It is an impressive Neo-Renaissance building that has been open to the public since 1889. Also, the Nicolas church is a quite important symbol of the peace between protestants and Catholics. It was built at the end of the nineteenth century. It’s a blend of different architectural styles and artistic movements.
– Canal cruise (60′)
Choosing a canal cruise is one of the most popular things to do in Amsterdam. Continue your visit to Amsterdam in another way, admire a fantastic view of the city from the water. Know the historic buildings, the graceful bridges, the beautiful houseboats, and the typical Dutch houses going through the World Heritage canals, Herengracht, the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. City Hall.
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During this tour, you will discover with our guide the origins of the city, how they are living over the water and how they fight it. We will start visiting the Jewish neighbourhood, the Portuguese synagogue and the Waterlooplein.
You will enjoy the best views of the Amstel River and the cutest bridges of the city, blauwbrug and Magere Brug, the first bridge to be constructed in 1691. Of course, also the heritage canals and the boat houses. After we will arrive at the Munttoren and the Flower Market where you will find the most colourful tulips.
Our next stop will be the beguinage with its interesting ancient history and its churches. Then we will reach the centre, Dam Square, where we reveal the secrets of the National Monument, the Royal Palace and much more.
Finally, you will get to see the Central Station, where you will find the meeting point, near San Nicolas Church. After our guided tour, you will have free time to enjoy the city and we will see you again at our designated meeting point.
After that a 1 hour canal cruise. It’s an activity that you can not miss because Amsterdam should be visited by foot and from another perspective, by water.
Amsterdam is also known as “the north Venice” and with this cruise, you will explore the Grachtengordel, the main 4 canals of Amsterdam, declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!Â