Explore Amsterdam’s Golden Age on a walking tour, uncovering the city’s colonial empire roots and its impact on modern society.
Explore Amsterdam’s Golden Age on a walking tour, uncovering the city’s colonial empire roots and its impact on modern society.
- St. Nicholas Basilica - Sint Olofskapel (Saint Olof’s Chapel) was constructed between 1440 and 1450, making it the oldest chapel in Amsterdam. It was dedicated to Saint Odulphus from the Dutch province of Brabant, the patron saint of the dykes.
- Weeping Tower - A 15th-century medieval tower situated on the edge of Amsterdam’s renowned canals….
- St. Nicholas Basilica - Sint Olofskapel (Saint Olof’s Chapel) was constructed between 1440 and 1450, making it the oldest chapel in Amsterdam. It was dedicated to Saint Odulphus from the Dutch province of Brabant, the patron saint of the dykes.
- Weeping Tower - A 15th-century medieval tower situated on the edge of Amsterdam’s renowned canals.
- Waag - Initially one of Amsterdam’s three city gates when erected in 1488, it was converted into a weighing house as the city expanded in the 1600s.
- Trippenhuis - Built in 1666 for two affluent brothers, this 22-meter-wide house is the most spacious residence in Amsterdam and a symbol of Amsterdam’s Golden Age.
- Dutch East India Company & Dutch West India Company - The original headquarters of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC - Dutch East India Company).
- Beursplein - The first modern stock exchange market.
- Royal Palace Amsterdam - Now a Royal Palace, it was initially constructed as Amsterdam’s Town Hall during the Golden Age.
- Dam Square - The most significant square in Amsterdam, with a captivating historical background.
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- Sites will be visited from outside. No entrance to sites is required.
- Sites will be visited from outside. No entrance to sites is required.
The 17th century marked Amsterdam’s Golden Age, a remarkable era in the city’s history.
During this extraordinary time, Amsterdam established an extensive global trade network that quickly elevated its citizens to become the wealthiest and most influential people worldwide.
This prosperous era also saw the emergence of many elements of modern society,…
The 17th century marked Amsterdam’s Golden Age, a remarkable era in the city’s history.
During this extraordinary time, Amsterdam established an extensive global trade network that quickly elevated its citizens to become the wealthiest and most influential people worldwide.
This prosperous era also saw the emergence of many elements of modern society, such as Liberalism and Capitalism.
This tour offers an exciting exploration through the streets and locations where this incredible period began, flourished, and eventually concluded, leaving a lasting impact on the city and our everyday lives.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
