Architecture | History
Canal Ring Architecture walk
Dive into the history of the world famous canals of Amsterdam
Description
Let us guide you on a walk through the Amsterdam canal ring, along prosperous merchant’s houses, canals and bridges. Amsterdam Canal Ring is a masterpiece of urban engineering in the 17th century, listed on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Learn more about the people that shaped Amsterdam: bankers, merchants, philosophers, freethinkers and arms traders. Discover the most picturesque cityscapes, the narrowest canal house… and the house where New York was conceived.
Highlights
- Architecture
- Urban planning
- Famous people on the canal ring
- The impact of the canal ring
Many Dutch people associate the canal ring with power and eccentricity. People living here are assumed to be a bit different from the rest of the country.
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Practical
Starting point
We start at the Herenmarkt, on the Brouwersgracht, Behind the ‘West Indisch Huis’, a 10 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station
Duration
Duration: 2 hours (about 3,5 km)
Included
A drink in a typical Dutch ‘Brown Café’.
Combine with...
Flexible as we are, you can combine this tour with: - Jordaan - Rijksmuseum - Mediaval Amsterdam - Walk & Cruise - Financial History - Rembrandt Walk - World War II - Sixties
Pricing
Tailored tours, tailored offers
Our private tours are tailor made. Do you prefer a hotel pick up? A mix of tours? A more extended program? We are here to make your Amsterdam visit a great experience.
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What others say about us
- Merle K
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5/15/2019 - stellacasella Amazing experience! Tijs took us through the history, like coming back in the past. Walking in the streets, listening at his storytelling was an incredible experience. Such a passionate guide!... read more
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1/06/2019 Tijs gave my family a great tour of the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. He was organized, entertaining, informative. It was exactly what we were hoping - educational and a... read more 
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7/25/2018 - Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You... read more
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Tailored tours, tailored offers
Our private tours are tailor made. Do you prefer a hotel pick up? A mix of tours? A more extended program? We are here to make your Amsterdam visit a great experience.
Contact us to receive a tailor made offer: