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Amsterdam Private Walking Tour of Famous Painters
(3) Reviews
Amsterdam-Centrum
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Who are those luxuriously dressed people, painted by young Rembrandt? What were they doing, eating and drinking? How were they different from the ordinary citizens, that were painted by Frans Hals or Jan Steen? What were the favorite taverns among locals in the Golden Age time? What games were they playing? Why were they wasting their savings in the anatomical theatres? Let’s figure it out!
We will dive into the Golden Age time to find out what was happening here and how these events influenced the national character of the Dutch. We would like to discuss with you different subjects you are interested in, whether it is Dutch art in its historical context, the development of maritime trade...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam Central Railway Station
We will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
Return
Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Private Walking Tour of Famous Painters
(3) Reviews
Amsterdam-Centrum
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Who are those luxuriously dressed people, painted by young Rembrandt? What were they doing, eating and drinking? How were they different from the ordinary citizens, that were painted by Frans Hals or Jan Steen? What were the favorite taverns among locals in the Golden Age time? What games were they playing? Why were they wasting their savings in the anatomical theatres? Let’s figure it out!
We will dive into the Golden Age time to find out what was happening here and how these events influenced the national character of the Dutch. We would like to discuss with you different subjects you are interested in, whether it is Dutch art in its historical context, the development of maritime trade...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam Central Railway Station
We will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
Return
Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam
Itinerary
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Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal Station - our meeting point, where we would like to tell about history of the Netherlands in the Golden Age;
15 minutes
2
St. Nicholas Basilica
St. Nicholas Cathedral - even though, this church was built after the Golden Age, we believe you cannot find a better place to find out more about catholics and protestants, The Eighty Years’ War and its consequences;
15 minutes
3
Int Aepjen
In 't Aepjen - would you like to find out more about Dutch favorite drinks and drinking traditions? Let’s visit this authentic bar located in the oldest wooden house of Amsterdam! Here we would like to tell about national mentality, favorite games and big celebrations, illustrating our story with paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals and other magnificent artists;
15 minutes
4
Chinatown
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15 minutes
5
Nieuwmarkt En Lastage
Nieuwmarkt and De Waag - this square has a lot of mysterious secrets and myths! Let’s discover why it was extremely popular among families to spend their leisure time around the former anatomical theatre! Illustrating our story with paintings of Rembrandt, we will discover more about witches, prisoners and punishments of the Golden Age;
30 minutes
6
Museum Het Rembrandthuis
Rembrandt house - we would like to pay a special attention to this place and tell you more about Rembrandt, his life, talent and fate and find out what was important for every successful artist in the Golden Age;
7
Portuguese Synagogue
Jewish Neighborhood - lovely quiet district, where you can see such sightseeing as Jewish Historical Museum, Portuguese synagogue and famous flea market. There we would like to tell more about Jewish diaspora in the Netherlands, their traditions, lifestyle and rights.
