An Amsterdam introduction: Explore the origins of Amsterdam on an audio tour Amsterdam

City: Amsterdam (Netherlands) Latitude: 4.90540 Longitude:4.90540 Id: 67684 -S:1037


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60
Minutes

English (English)  




Join me on this self-guided audio introduction to the history of Amsterdam, and find out how this fisherman’s hamlet in a swamp became Europe’s most powerful trading hub in the 17th century. How did this happen? Let’s trace the clues along the canals and dykes, and uncover the history buried beneath these cobbled streets. Our walk takes us along the old port and the remains of the medieval city defences to the maze of little streets around the oldest building in Amsterdam. We’ll take in the Red Light District and Chinatown along the way, and end our exploration at Nieuwmarkt. There’s a marvel of engineering at the centre of the story too because for trade to flourish, Amsterdam had to keep the waters at bay. The tour’s highlights include: • How the disastrous consequences of the drainage of the original peat marshes still affect us today. • Why the Dutch have a reputation for tolerance • You’ll also find out why there’s so little of medieval Amsterdam left.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure they're own protection and the protection of others.

Logistics Instructions

  • Start location : Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
  • End location : The tour ends roughly 60 minutes later at Nieuwmarkt.
  • Special Instructions :
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    YOUR CODE: AMST3728
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    TO USE IT:
    1. Install VoiceMap from the Apple App Store or Google Play
    2. Create an account
    3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
    4. Enter the code AMST3728 then select Download Now
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