The world's first limited company, stock exchange, central bank and economic bubble... It all happened in Amsterdam, within walking distance. Follow the money in Amsterdam as financial center of the world: Nazi banks, Resistance banks, a pawnshop from 1614, the financers of the Louisiana Purchase and a visit to a 1920s bank fault. Enrich yourself on the Financial History Tour.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance to the City's archives and former bank faults
Meeting Points
Departure
Bistro Berlage
We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage
Return
Rokin 24HS
We end at the other side of the Dam, 500 meter from the starting point.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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The world's first limited company, stock exchange, central bank and economic bubble... It all happened in Amsterdam, within walking distance. Follow the money in Amsterdam as financial center of the world: Nazi banks, Resistance banks, a pawnshop from 1614, the financers of the Louisiana Purchase and a visit to a 1920s bank fault. Enrich yourself on the Financial History Tour.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance to the City's archives and former bank faults
Meeting Points
Departure
Bistro Berlage
We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage
Return
Rokin 24HS
We end at the other side of the Dam, 500 meter from the starting point.
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Itinerary
1
Beurs van Berlage
One of the many exchange buildings that have been built around the Dam. A good start for the Financial History Tour.
10 minutes
2
Dam Square
The historical, but also financial heart of Amsterdam. Get to know why it all happened right here.
3
Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Have you ever visited the faults of a 1920s bank building? Today the basement reveals the treasury of the city's archives.
10 minutes
4
Amsterdam Museum
Who were the rich merchants in Amsterdam and how did they make their money?
5
Bloemenmarkt
How was the first economic bubble created? Learn all about the Dutch Tulip Mania on the Amsterdam floating flower market.