Amsterdam Maritime History Tour with Tastings and Museum Entry
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Walk Amsterdam's seafaring past with an expert guide in a small private group. From the Tower of Tears where Henry Hudson set sail, through the VOC warehouses and past admirals' houses, to a private guided visit inside the National Maritime Museum — museum admission included. Starts with a welcome drink and snack. The story of how a small city traded its way to global dominance, told on the streets where it happened.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Weeping Tower
Your guide meets you at the Tower of Tears, a 15th-century watchtower on Prins Hendrikkade where Henry Hudson set sail for America in 1609. The VOC story starts here over a welcome drink and snack included in the tour price.
Zeedijk
A walk along Amsterdam's old sailor strip past Café het Aapje, one of the city's oldest bars. Sailors returning from the tropics paid their tabs with exotic animals. Your guide explains the VOC crew culture and where the Dutch expression 'broodje aap' comes from.
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Amsterdam Maritime History Tour with Tastings and Museum Entry
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Welcome drink and snack at Schreierstoren (start of tour)
National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum)
Ask your guide anything! He is happy to give you tips what to do in town.
Additional food and drinks beyond the welcome snack
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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