Ignacio-Architect "Historic Center + Red and Jewish Districts" Spectacular!

Ignacio - Architect

HISTORIC CENTER + RED LIGHT AND JEWISH QUARTER

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My tour is an excursion through the "Historic Center + Red and Jewish Quarters" of Amsterdam, told from the perspective of my profession as an ARCHITECT and researcher, when I decided years ago to build a high-quality personalized tour that would deliver a complete and entertaining view of the city. The walk is based on architecture, history, art, commerce, local traditions, culture, Dutch society, from the 13th to the 21st century, covering all the cultural expectations of a traveler, due to the infinite number of topics we touch on along the way, where we will see photos and plates that will enrich the story of the historic place and make it even more entertaining.

All in all, a friendly, very cultural, relaxed, humorous walk, and if we feel like it, we'll stop for a delicious coffee and continue the tour. The idea is to have a great time, just like when we go out with friends.

🔴 STARTING POINT OF THE WALK 🔴

The National Monument , which is the white column located in Dam Square . I'm carrying a white umbrella with black letters that say SPANISH , nothing else (no colors or flags). I'll send you a photo of me, a map, and a photo of the starting point via WhatsApp so you can find me easily.

🔴 🚩 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXCURSION. 🚩 🔴

• Dam Square : Foundation of Amsterdam, we will walk the oldest streets of the city

• Royal Palace of Amsterdam: Power in the Golden Age

• Courts of Justice (rechtbanken) - site of public beheadings and hangings - 17th century

• The three Xs XXX of Amsterdam and their meaning.

• Slavery : Traces of enslaved Africa in Amsterdam. Impressive!

• Het National Monument : Multi-sculpture commemorating victims of World War II.

• Sint Antoniesluis : Beautiful viewpoint over the water and 17th-century Dutch architecture

• WORLD WAR II : detention center for deportees, homes for Jews sent to concentration camps, the tragedy of war in Holland. Hunger and death between 1940-1945 in Amsterdam.

• De Waag: Building with turrets (Gateway to the city). 14th century

• Waterlooplein: Traditional market in the Jewish Quarter, the raid and persecution during the war.

• Narrow houses : 2 very narrow houses in the city!!

• Painters' Union : (14th century) - Here we find the famous baroque painter Rembrandt and his work.

• Jewish Quarter : From glory to death in World War II.

• Red Light District : unique in the world, beautiful, tolerant, worldly, and powerful. We'll cross it from east to west.

• Houseboats or floating homes . An unusual way of life.

• VOC . Dutch East India Company. 17th century.

∎ There are points along the route that are NOT published, as they are part of my research, giving exclusivity to my work and privilege to my tourists. You'll be surprised!

• End of tour : on the Amstel River : in a fantastic and unforgettable panoramic view.

• For various reasons of force majeure, you may have to replace one location with another.

🔴 🔴 🔴 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 🔴 🔴 🔴

⚠️ • WHATSAPP . If you DO NOT RECEIVE a greeting from me, a photo of me and a map of the starting point within a couple of hours after registering, DO NOT WORRY and ADD ME (+31 6 2141 3667), and send me a greeting with your name and I will send you photos and a map so that you can find me easily and we don't get lost.

WhatsApp is essential in case of a last-minute problem or a late arrival, and I'll send you a real-time map. Check that your phone can connect to WhatsApp.


• Reservations : A maximum of 4 people per reservation. Split reservations from the same group are not accepted. Reservations for 5 or more participants require a suggested fee of €14 per person.

• WAITING PERIOD : 5-7 minutes extra for late arrivals. Anyone who doesn't notify or doesn't arrive after the extra minutes have passed allows me to give up their spot to other tourists.


• ACCIDENTS: Each participant is responsible for their own physical integrity on the streets during the tour, as well as for any accident, fall or unforeseen event that affects their health. Therefore, it is suggested that you have your health insurance policies up to date .

⭕ SUGGESTIONS ⭕
• Do not book or sign up for another activity at least one hour after the tour ends to recharge your batteries and have time to get to the next activity in a relaxed manner and without clashing schedules.

• Check the weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing for cold or heat, sun protection, and an umbrella or raincoat, if the weather warrants it.

Ignacio
Architect and Official Tourist Guide in Amsterdam