Amsterdam: The Story of the Dutch East & West India Companies

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About this activity

The 17th century represented for Amsterdam what is called its Golden Age.

During this fantastic period, the city set up a huge network of trades all over the globe that, in a few years, made its citizens the richest and most powerful in the world.

This wealthy period also gave birth to many aspects of our modern society, like Liberalism and Capitalism.

This tour is an adventurous journey through the streets and the places where this fantastic period started, developed and inexorably ended, leaving an indelible mark in this city and our daily lives.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Walking In Amsterdam

What is included

Included

Included: Images and visual material for explanations.

Not included

Not included: Sites will be visited from outside. No entrance to sites is required.

Itinerary

St. Nicholas Basilica

Passing by

Sint Olofskapel (Saint Olof’s chapel) was built between 1440 and 1450, making it the oldest chapel in Amsterdam. It was built in honor of saint was Saint Odulphus from the Dutch province of Brabant – the patron saint of the dykes.
Weeping Tower

Passing by

15th century medieval tower located on the edge of Amsterdam's famous canals.
Stop 3

Passing by

Originally one of Amsterdam’s three city gates when built in 1488, it was transformed into a weighing house when the city expanded in the 1600s.
Trippenhuis

Passing by

Built in 1666 for two wealthy brothers, this 22 metres wide house is the most spacious residence in Amsterdam and one of the symbols of Amsterdam's Golden Age.
Stop 5

Passing by

Original headquarter of Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC - Dutch East India Company).
Stop 6

Passing by

First modern stock exchange market.
Royal Palace Amsterdam

Passing by

Royal Palace in present days, it was originally built as Amsterdam's Town Hall during the Golden Age.
Dam Square

Passing by

The most important square in Amsterdam, with a fascinating historical background.