Amsterdam's Colonial Past Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam's historic neighborhoods
- Visit significant colonial-era landmarks
- Learn about Amsterdam's colonial history
- Discover hidden stories of the city's past
- Engage with knowledgeable local guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Amsterdam's historic neighborhoods
- Visit to significant colonial-era landmarks
- Insightful commentary on Amsterdam's colonial history
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- The walking tour covers approximately 2 hours; plan accordingly.
- Check the meeting point and time carefully to avoid any confusion.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is charged for photos.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Traveler reviews
Amazing educational tour, ask for Giovanni, he was awesome!!
We did the Colonial untold story tour with Giovanni who was absolutely fantastic!! He taught us so much of Amsterdam's colonial history, and made so many fascinating connections between historical and modern day Amsterdam. He gave us the information in such a digestible manner with such a great pace, I learned so much!! I was so relieved to find this tour, there were so few allusions to Netherland's colonial and violent past elsewhere in Amsterdam. Giovanni's tour was such a treasure. This tour was my favourite experience in Amsterdam (and i had many other great experiences too 😍😍😍). Thank you so much Giovanni for all the learning and reccomendations!!!
Great tour with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide
Enjoyed our walking tour. Giovanni was knowledgeable and enthusiastic on the easy paced tour.
History & Culture.
Very informative & engaging! Great day in Amsterdam with Peter!
Discovering Amsterdam’s Colonial Past
As an Indonesian visiting Amsterdam, it was truly enriching to explore the deeply rooted connections between Indo-Dutch colonial history and the city as it stands today. Giovanni was both knowledgeable and engaging, and he presented everything with thoughtful perspective. What made the experience especially meaningful was how he helped us see Amsterdam differently ; revealing how so many places here are connected to shared histories that might otherwise go unnoticed, from former VOC sites to other hidden traces of the past. Thank you, Giovanni, for such an insightful tour!
Best of Voc tour
Giovanni was Fabulous! Very knowledgeable and entertaining.