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Explore Amsterdam’s colonial history on a walking tour. Visit key sites, learn about the VOC and WIC, and hear stories of resistance and resilience.

Highlights

• Discover the hidden stories behind Amsterdam’s grandeur on a walking tour
• Learn about the colonial expansion, exploitation, and slavery that funded it
• Visit key historical sites across the city and trace the rise of the VOC and WIC
• Hear stories of resistance, resilience, and voices that challenged injustice
• Connect Amsterdam’s past to present-day debates around memory and justice

Description

Uncover the hidden stories behind Amsterdam’s grandeur on this insightful and eye-opening walking tour. While the Dutch 'Golden' Age is often celebrated for wealth, art, and trade, few know the full extent of the colonial expansion, exploitation, and slavery that funded it. Over the course of two hours, visit key historical sites across the city, tracing the rise of the VOC and WIC, the transatlantic slave trade, and the role of ordinary citizens in colonial enterprise. Along the way, hear stories of resistance, resilience, and voices that challenged injustice. Gain a critical and balanced perspective, connecting Amsterdam’s past to present-day debates around memory, identity, and justice. Perfect for curious travelers, students of history, or anyone looking to go beyond the postcard image of the city.

Includes

Walking tour Live guide Visit to key historical sites Stories of resistance and resilience

Important Information

• The tour offers a critical and balanced perspective on Amsterdam's history Connects past to present-day debates around memory, identity, and justice

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