Amsterdam's Colonial Past - The Untold Story - Walking Tour
Description
Uncover Amsterdam’s Golden Age from a different perspective. This 2-hour walking tour reveals the city’s hidden colonial past—its wealth, power, and the dark truths behind them. History, architecture, and human stories collide in this unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
The tour starts in front of Restaurant-Café In de Waag. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella for recognition.
The rise of the East-India Trade
Foundation of the West-India Company.
NHM was a Dutch trading and financial company, established in 1824, in The Hague by King William I to promote and develop trade, shipping and agriculture.
The Mayor's residence has a commemorative plaque in front of he house.
The most prestigious and chique canal of Amsterdam; "The Golden Bend".
Resistance against slavery.
Abolition of slavery in Indonesia.
The role of the Royals during colonialism.
National War Memorial
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
As an Indonesian visiting Amsterdam, it was truly enriching to explore the deeply rooted connections between Indo-Dutch colonial history and the city as it stands today. Giovanni was both knowledgeable and engaging, and he presented everything with thoughtful perspective. What made the experience especially meaningful was how he helped us see Amsterdam differently ; revealing how so many places here are connected to shared histories that might otherwise go unnoticed, from former VOC sites to other hidden traces of the past. Thank you, Giovanni, for such an insightful tour!
Giovanni was Fabulous! Very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Giovanni was our guide and he was very knowledgeable, prepared and arrived early. He was able to answer all questions and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend Giovanni for any tour.
A very informative tour performed by Peter with a lot of humor. Thank you very much at this point.
Excellent tour with Yoshi. Very interesting and packed full of info on Amsterdam's - and Holland's - colonial past.
Giovanni was super. Very knowledgeable and fun tour. Explained a difficult history with respect and clarity.
Dear customer, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it both clear and engaging. We truly appreciate your words and hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, 360 Amsterdam Tours
This was a great experience. Giovanni impressed with the depth of his knowledge and was generally a very nice guide and person.
Dear Matti, We’re so glad to hear the tour was enjoyable. Thank you for your kind review. Cordially, 360 Amsterdam Tours
My family and I had a great time with Giovanni! He even brought images along with him to help with historical context. Would recommend!
Dear customer, Your kind review is deeply appreciated. We're happy we could make your visit special. Cordially, 360 Amsterdam Tours
