Journey back to Amsterdam’s Golden Age in the 17th century. Stand where history was made at the West India House, the launchpad of daring trade expeditions—including the founding of New York. Stroll through the charming Jordaan district and trace the curves of the city’s legendary canals as your guide unveils the bold ambition, ingenuity, and commerce that shaped Amsterdam into the thriving metropolis it is today.
Beursplein 5, Next to the Bronze Bull statue
Dam Square
As you stroll through the streets of Amsterdam, the city’s maritime past is impossible to miss. The picturesque canals that draw visitors today are a direct legacy of Amsterdam’s seafaring trade and economic ambition.
Your journey begins at the West India House, where you’ll meet your expert guide and step back into the 1600s, when this historic building served as the headquarters of the Dutch West India Company. Here, you’ll uncover the pivotal decisions made within its walls—ventures that shaped global trade, including the founding of a small colony on an island called Manhattan.
Moving beyond the city’s economic heart, your guide will bring to life the stories of Amsterdam’s elite in the Jordaan neighborhood, home to elegant and well-preserved canal houses.
Finally, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the canal belt, the perfect setting to reflect on how this intricate waterway system has shaped the Amsterdam of today. By the tour’s end, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how the Dutch Golden Age laid the foundation for this remarkable city.
Beursplein 5, Next to the Bronze Bull statue
What to bring
As you stroll through the streets of Amsterdam, the city’s maritime past is impossible to miss. The picturesque canals that draw visitors today are a direct legacy of Amsterdam’s seafaring trade and economic ambition.
Your journey begins at the West India House, where you’ll meet your expert guide and step back into the 1600s, when this historic building served as the headquarters of the Dutch West India Company. Here, you’ll uncover the pivotal decisions made within its walls—ventures that shaped global trade, including the founding of a small colony on an island called Manhattan.
Moving beyond the city’s economic heart, your guide will bring to life the stories of Amsterdam’s elite in the Jordaan neighborhood, home to elegant and well-preserved canal houses.
Finally, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the canal belt, the perfect setting to reflect on how this intricate waterway system has shaped the Amsterdam of today. By the tour’s end, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how the Dutch Golden Age laid the foundation for this remarkable city.
Beursplein 5, Next to the Bronze Bull statue
What to bring
Beursplein 5, Next to the Bronze Bull statue
Dam Square
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