Your Own Amsterdam: The Art Underground
Description
Let's go for a walk underground. After all, Amsterdam's underground is full of art. Fourteen million people pass by this multitude of artworks each year, merely to perceive them as nothing more than a part of the decor. Meanwhile, some of them tell stories that any novelist would envy - about Amsterdam and its people, social problems and political conflicts, and love and freedom. The Amsterdam Underground can invoke debates or storytelling, making jokes, riddles and even pranks, turning any trip into a thrilling adventure. Read more about the tour Our tour of Amsterdam's underground art takes us on two of the most exciting routes: the most modern and the oldest. Today we invite you on an underground journey through the most exciting stations and artworks. See you underground! More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.
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Itinerary
Annually, more than ten million people pass by multiple artworks here. Through these art pieces, we will find out more about the local climate, history, tulip mania, Dutch East-India, colonialism, etc.
Rokin Station - let's look at archaeological excavations that have been found here. Some of them are more than 2000 years old, and they can tell us many stories about Amsterdam and its citizens.
Vijzelgracht - time to discover popular Dutch music of the 20 century.
Nieuwemarkt - this old metro station will explain why the construction of the first lines in the 1980s provoke such strong resistance from locals and how it still affects our current life in the city.
Noorderpark - let's talk about one of the most significant architectural styles known as the Amsterdam School and its influence on modern architecture and society.
Noord is a great place to get to know more about the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna and its reflection in public art.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Anastasia was a brillantly well informed and articulate guide. She was very engaging and not only knew her stuff but she delivered the tour in a very informative and clear way. It was due to last around two hours but it lasted almnost three hours. Thoroughly enjoyable and i would not hesitate in recommending Anastasia as a guide for this type of tour.
Dear David, Thank you so much for your lovely review of our tour “Your Own Amsterdam. The Art Underground.” Anastasia was really happy to hear your feedback. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. All the best, Ekaterina
Maria, our guide, was very knowledgeable and patient. She took us around several metro stations, explained the history of the system and the democratic nature of choosing art for the spaces. It was well worth the cost, and I truly appreciated how she pointed out not just the artwork that we were seeing, but specific points of interest in the areas that we visited, like the de Pijp market. Would definitely recommend. It's a great way to spend 2 hours.
Thank you very much! We hope to see you soon again!
Maria was our amazing guide, and she explained the history of the metro system and the public's involvement with selecting the art installations. She was knowledgeable, and very patient with us. I would definitely recommend this activity.
Thank you very much! We look forward to meeting you again!
As they say, your life will never be the same if you once follow Nastya and descend with her into the depth of Amsterdam subway. It turned out that in Amsterdam each station has a coded message - cultural, historical or artistical. Nastya deciphers these messages, and you become not just metro passenger, but also attentive viewer of incrediable art objects and expert on the history of the city and the country hiden in the Amsterdam subway.
Dear Elena, Thank you so much for your review! Anastasia is very happy to read it! She sends you many greetings!
