City walks

Annexations in Amsterdam-Oost 1896 and 1921

19th century architecture along the 17th century canals

Classicism in central Amsterdam (architecture)

Haarlemmerbuurt: 17th century: harbour, religion, city planning

Cruquiuseiland: industrial heritage and modern architecture

Dapperbuurt and Oosterparkbuurt: 19th century quarters now popular among locals

Indische buurt: from isolated lower class quarter to gentrification

Watergraafsmeer: from 17th century polder to the 20th century expansion of the city

Keizersgracht and Leidseplein: traces of freemasonry?

Oostelijke Eilanden and Hoogte Kadijk: Amsterdam maritime history

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Annexations in Amsterdam-Oost, 1896 and 1921

Both in 1896 and 1921 Amsterdam expanded its territory at the cost of a number of neighbouring villages. This walk covers the expansion of the city in what is now called Amsterdam-Oost. It will reveal what is still visible today of these socalled annexations. You probably will be surprised! 2,5 hours – max 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Leidsestraat hoek Keizersgracht, voormalig Metz & Co

Leidsestraat hoek Keizersgracht, woon/winkelpand

19th century architecture along the 17th century canals

The canal belt, or ‘grachtengordel’ as it is called in Dutch, is a 17th century expansion of Amsterdam. A UNESCO heritage site, famous for the numerous 17th century canal houses. It also has a surprisingly large number of 19th century buildings. The latter are the focus of this walk. Afterwards, you will be able to recognise 19th century Dutch buildings.

2,5 hours – max 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Classicism in central Amsterdam

Dam Square and the main canals have their share of classical buildings. This tour will show you the best examples such as the Royal Palace/City Hall), several canal houses and the Portuguese Synagoge near the Waterlooplein. You will learn about classicist building principles, ornaments and, last but not least, the people that lived and worked in these buildings.

2,5 hours – max 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Hoek Brouwersgracht en Korte Prinsengracht

Haarlemmerstraat hoek Singel 1981-stadsarchief

Haarlemmerbuurt: 17th century harbour and cityplanning

A busy quarter with a maritime history that is still visible in the many warehouses, streetnames and waterworks. Today it is a popular shopping area. The tour will take you through the small streets and alleys and show you the gems of this exciting quarter.

2,5 hours – max. 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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19de Eeuws gebouw voormalig veemarkt- en abbatoirterrein

Tegeltableau N.V. Oliefabrieken Insulinde

Cruquiuseiland: industrial heritage and modern architecture

From the end of the 19th century and up to the 1970s this part of the city was a busy harbour. Part of the island was the site of the Amsterdam meat market. Starting in the 1980s the island was developed as a residential area. Many of the 19th century warehouses were transformed into modern apartmentbuildings.

2,5 hours – max. 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Domselaerstraat, huizen in diverse kleuren baksteen

3e Oosterparkstraat, oostelijke richting

Dapperbuurt and Oosterparkbuurt: 19th century quarters now popular among locals

Built at the end of the 19th century at low costs, these neighbourhoods were densely populated and are still characterized by their long, straight and narrow streets. In the 1960s they fell into decay. From the 1970s huge renewal programs started. This walk will show you the current richness and diversity here. A real chance to experience local life in Amsterdam.

2,5 hours, max. 15 persons, EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Indische buurt: from isolated lowerclass neighbourhood to gentrification

When built around 1900 the Indische buurt was a relatively isolated quarter of Amsterdam. In 1938 the isolation was lifted (literally) by raising the railwaytracks. Today it is a popular quarter were many people of different nationalities live closely together. The walk focuses, amongst other things, on the architecture (early housing estates) in this vibrant neighbourhood.

2,5 hours – max. 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Linnaeusstraat, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam

Oostpoort, Oranjevrijstaatkade Amsterdam.

Voormalig kantoor Gooische Tram Maatschappij, Middenweg Amsterdam, detail voorgevel

Ingang Nieuwe Ooster Begraafplaats Amsterdam

Plantsoen Radioweg, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam

Linnaeusparkweg, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam

Watergraafsmeer: from 17th century polder to the 20th century expansion of the city

A lush and green area, nearly 5 meters below sea level. Parts of the area were already developed in the 19th century, other parts later, when Amsterdam annexed the area. The variety in architecture and planning show how ideas on city planning changed over the years. Many details in today’s landscape still remind of the rich (partly agricultural) history of this part of Amsterdam.

2,5 hours – max 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Eerste Hollandsche Levensverzekerings Bank - Gebouw Astoria (1)

Vijfpuntige ster in bovenlicht Keizersgracht

Keizersgracht and Leidseplein: traces of freemasonry?

Hardly any direct links to masonry can be found in the architecture along Keizersgracht, Leidsestraat and Leidseplein. But indirect links do exist. In this walk you will learn more about this as we pass along 18th century scientific society Felix Meritis, the 19th century private banking houses and early 20th century officebuildings.

2,5 hours – max 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |

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Oostelijke Eilanden and Hoogte Kadijk: Amsterdam maritime history

This walk covers yet another part of the maritime history of Amsterdam. From the middle of the 17th century this was the area of the East Indies Company and the Admirality of Holland. Our walk will help you discover the traces of that history. 19th century industrial activity, 20th century urban renewal and the current state of things will also be discussed.

2,5 hours – max. 15 persons – EUR 200 | Bookings |