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Free Historical Tour of Amsterdam
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Free Historical Tour of Amsterdam

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Run by a local guide · Johan Switzer

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover the city's secret history with a unique tour in French! Join Johan, a local enthusiast with 10 years of experience, and explore the Golden Age as well as the fascinating ties between France and the Netherlands.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Amsterdam
Meeting Point
Devant le bâtiment GVB, à gauche en sortant de la gare centrale (côté ville / tram).
Provider
Johan Switzer

Description

Want to discover the Dutch capital from a completely new perspective? Visites Françaises Amsterdam offers you a unique historical immersion, far from the traditional tourist routes.

Highlights of this tour:

A unique perspective: Explore Amsterdam’s history through the secret, cultural, and political ties that bind France and the Netherlands. Local expertise: Led by Johan, a history enthusiast who has lived in Amsterdam for over 10 years, this tour draws on extensive specialized research to provide you with exclusive insights. From brick to cobblestone: A journey through time that unravels the city’s medieval foundations, the innovations of the merchant republic during the Golden Age, all the way to the counterculture of the Provo movements.

As we stroll along legendary canals and past iconic monuments, we’ll explore the lives of Descartes, Spinoza, and Rembrandt, as well as the influence of Louis XIV, Napoleon’s brother, and the courage of the Huguenot refugees. More than just a stroll, this is a true key to understanding the city and how it changed the world. Follow the guide!

Includes

  • Weeping tower
  • Zuiderkerk
  • Amsterdams Lieverdje
  • Oost-Indisch Huis
  • museum Rembrandthuis
  • Basilica of Saint Nicholas
  • Dam Square
  • Waag
  • Une visite 100% Française
  • Experience narrative à travers les personnages qui ont fait l'histoire du Pays
  • Découvrez aussi l'histoire des Pays-Bas
  • Personnages et repères historiques français

Meeting Point

Devant le bâtiment GVB, à gauche en sortant de la gare centrale (côté ville / tram).

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How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

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