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More than any other city in the world, Amsterdam can be considered the cradle of modern capitalism. Follow the money and see how a cascade of financial inventions led to a 'Golden Age'.

Highlights

• Explore the current location of the Amsterdam stock exchange in the old harbor
• The world's first stock exchange, first limited company and first central bank
• Visit a 100 years old bank vault and the center of 18th century banking
• What was the greatest bank heist in Dutch history and how was WWII financed?

Description

Our Financial History Tour is truly unique in Amsterdam and shows Amsterdam from a surprising different perspective. We will walk pass the first stock exchange in the world, the headquarters of the first multinational in the world, other headquarters of multinationals in the 1500s until now, the former Central Bank of The Netherlands and explain more about the economic bubble in Amsterdam. You don’t need a specific affinity with the financial sector to appreciate this tour. This is a great, surprising tour that shows Amsterdam’s history from a totally different perspective.

Includes

Private guide Visit to a 100 years old bank vault (or on Mondays: the V.O.C. headquarters

Important Information

• The tour is approximately 3 kilometers. Make sure you wear good shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund