Art, Architecture and Amsterdam’s Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour

Art, Architecture and Amsterdam’s Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour

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1h 45m
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Overview

Experience Amsterdam's Golden Age on this self-guided audio tour narrated by expert Marko Kassenaar, showcasing the city's most notable artistic landmarks from the 1600s. Walk through picturesque canals and medieval streets as you discover 12 significant sites, including the majestic Westerkerk, Rembrandt House Museum, and the elegant Royal Palace. This 75-minute journey reveals Amsterdam's rich artistic heritage, from magnificent canal houses to hidden gems like the “House with the Heads.” Learn how the city's liberal mindset fostered creative genius, how street lighting transformed entertainment, and hear fascinating stories about colorful inhabitants who shaped this cultural hub. Accompanied by beautiful historical imagery and original Golden Age music, this tour provides a vivid window into the era that defined Amsterdam's enduring beauty and global influence.

Activity location

Pizzeria
- 184 Prinsengracht
- 1016 HB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pizzeria
- 184 Prinsengracht
- 1016 HB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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Art, Architecture and Amsterdam’s Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour in English

1h 45m
Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

P 1,172.01 x 1 AdultP 1,172.01

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is partially wheelchair accessible. While public areas like Dam Square are accessible, some smaller streets and certain landmarks on this tour may have limited accessibility. The audio format allows flexibility to skip difficult-to-access locations.

Activity itinerary

Westerkerk (Pass by)

Westerkerk impresses with its towering spire and Renaissance architecture dominating Amsterdam's skyline. Marvel at this masterpiece designed by Hendrick de Keyser, once the world's largest Protestant church.

Westermarkt (Pass by)

Bustling Westermarkt square welcomes you with its lively atmosphere and the impressive Homomonument. Stroll across this historic marketplace that has gathered Amsterdammers since the 17th century.

Maison Descartes (Pass by)

This unassuming canal house was home to the famous French philosopher René Descartes during Amsterdam's intellectual golden era. Pass by where Descartes developed his groundbreaking ideas, drawn to Amsterdam's climate of tolerance.

Embassy of the Free Mind - Huis Met de Hoofden (Pass by)

The "House with the Heads" captivates with its ornate façade adorned with six sculpted heads of ancient deities. Explore this architectural gem built by Hendrick de Keyser, now housing the Embassy of the Free Mind.

Museumhuis Bartolotti (Pass by)

Museumhuis Bartolotti's curved façade stands as one of Amsterdam's most beautifully preserved canal houses. Wander through authentic Golden Age interiors, experiencing the lavish lifestyle of Amsterdam's elite.

Royal Palace Amsterdam (Pass by)

The Royal Palace dominates Dam Square with its neoclassical grandeur, originally built as the city hall. Admire its marble interiors featuring impressive collections that reflect Dutch artistic excellence.

Dam Square (Pass by)

Dam Square buzzes with activity surrounded by architectural treasures including the Royal Palace and gothic Nieuwe Kerk. Walk across this iconic public space that began as a simple dam on the Amstel River.

Oude Kerk (Pass by)

Amsterdam's oldest building features weathered stone and a wooden vaulted ceiling, telling the story of a city's transformation. Step through centuries of history in this sacred space founded around 1213.

Zuiderkerkhofpoortje (Pass by)

This charming gateway once served as the entrance to the Zuiderkerk cemetery, offering a quiet moment amid bustling streets. Pause to appreciate the delicate stonework representing Golden Age craftsmanship.

Zuiderkerk (Pass by)

The elegant spire of the Zuiderkerk rises above the old Jewish quarter, featured in several of Rembrandt's paintings. Discover the first Protestant church built in Amsterdam after the Reformation, which inspired Monet.

Rembrandt House Museum (Pass by)

The Rembrandt House Museum preserves the actual living and working spaces where the Dutch master created his celebrated works. Experience Rembrandt's life between 1639 and 1658, wandering through meticulously restored rooms.

Rembrandtplein (Pass by)

Rembrandtplein features a large statue of its namesake artist and bronze sculptures recreating "The Night Watch." Enjoy this vibrant square filled with cafés, transformed from a simple market into an entertainment hotspot.

Location

Activity location

Pizzeria
- 184 Prinsengracht
- 1016 HB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pizzeria
- 184 Prinsengracht
- 1016 HB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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