Highlights
- Discover the history of the first modern Stock Exchange Market
- Learn about the history of Dutch East India Company and Dutch West India Company
- See the Royal Palace and other important landmarks in Amsterdam
- Explore the streets and places where the Golden Age of Amsterdam began
- Discover how the Dutch set up a Worldwide Empire during the 17th century
Description
The Dutch East India Company at its peak was worth more than today Apple, Google and Meta combined. This company was a symbol of Amsterdam's wealth and power during the 17th century, a period also called its Golden Age.
Explore the streets and places where Amsterdam's Golden Age began, developed, and ended on a 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the city's rise to power and wealth, and the indelible mark it left on the modern society.
Meet your guide at St. Nicholas Church and set off to explore the city. Discover how Amsterdam set up a huge network of trades all over the globe during the 17th century, making its citizens the richest and most powerful in the world.
Learn how this wealthy period gave birth to many aspects of modern society, like liberalism and capitalism. Discover how the first modern stock exchange market was set up, how the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company were created and developed, what the Royal Palace represented for Amsterdam during the Golden Age and much more.
End your tour in Dam Square, where you can continue to explore the city at your own pace.
Includes
2-hour walking tour
Live tour guide
Detailed explanations through visual material
Excludes
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Sites will be visited from outside. No entrance to sites is required.
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Be prepared to walk for 2 hours
Before the tour, make a stop for a bathroom and a bottle of water
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
