Amsterdam Architecture Tour
Description
Walk along the UNESCO world heritage listed Amsterdam canal ring with a private guide. Why build a ring of canals? Why all these trees? Who used to life here and who lives here now? Have a deeper insight on the architecture and historical context of this unique urban landscape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will see and understand the structure of the Amsterdam canal ring as well as the types of architecture along the water.
A unique example of late 17th century architecture, as an inventive solution for the physical restrictions for religious minorities.
You will visit the most beautiful canal house in Amsterdam and admire its rich interior design. This visit allows you to discover the secret of the Canal Ring: Its gardens.
You will know more about early 17th century architecture in general and about the Westerkerk in special
Extravagant early 17th century canal house in Dutch Renaissance style. The House with the Heads once had influential dwellers and currently is home to a special UNESCO-listed library.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
Our family had a fantastic walking tour with Edgar today! He was such a pleasure and so knowledgeable about the city, culture, architecture, and history. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend it and especially with Edgar.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are happy to hear you've had a great time with Edgar. Always welcome back!
What a wonderful tour - we thoroughly recommend it. Tijs was knowledgeable, full of interesting stories and extremely courteous and polite. A fascinating tour and to be able to see inside Huis Bartolotti was the icing on the cake! Thank you Tijs.
Thank you very much Emma, for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you here in Amsterdam. Always welcome back! Kind regards, Tijs
I really enjoyed my morning walking tour of the canal district with Historical Tours Amsterdam. Tijs’ knowledge of the city is amazing and he explains fascinating historical details clearly and with enthusiasm. I learned about the reasons why the Amsterdam skyline is as we see it now, why the canal fortifications are necessary to maintain the city and why there is a swan on top of a Protestant domed church. I now understand more about how Amsterdam expanded rapidly from medieval times onwards as trade developed and where the remnants of the old city walls can still be seen. I heard about the story behind the Multatuli statue on the oldest bridge in Amsterdam with a prison below it and the origins of fair trade coffee. Likewise the stories behind the different widths and gable-ends of the houses was so interesting; now I’ll look at this familiar city through fresh eyes. I highly recommend Tijs as a guide who can add a fun personal touch to a tour of Amsterdam and bring history to life.
Thank you very much Claret212 for your enthusiastic review. It was a pleasure to show you around in our city. Kind regards, Tijs Historical Amsterdam Tours
