IGNACIO-ARCHITECT - "Excursion through Amsterdam" Unforgettable!

IGNACIO - ARCHITECT

"Excursion to Amsterdam" Unforgettable!

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Welcome to Amsterdam! I invite you to experience and explore this magical city that captivated me at first sight as an architect. There's nothing else like it in the world, and I decided to stay and live here 20 years ago. Here, I discovered that, aside from my architectural projects, it's a fascinating profession to show the city to travelers. I delve into the very soul of the city, which I've researched and studied so extensively, and why not share it all? On our two-hour tour, we'll journey from its origins to the 21st century.

As an Architect-Guide , I have carefully selected each point of the walk, so that we can fully enjoy the excursion and learn about its history, its architecture, its people and live a unique cultural experience.

The GOAL is to have a wonderful time, strolling around with enthusiasm and humor, enriching ourselves as we discover Amsterdam on a HIGH-QUALITY tour, the same one enjoyed by my architecture students, my family, friends, and personalities and artists from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, where I have "a certain exclusivity," when they visit Amsterdam, and by my tourists who are just passing through.

TOUR SUPPORT MATERIAL : original photos, prints and museum pieces , an exclusivity that no other tourist offer in the city has .

🍮 At the end of the walk, if we have time and the inclination, after the excursion, we'll go for a coffee or a beer, of course with a delicious Dutch apple cake (appeltaart), to replenish our energy and continue chatting and having a good time.

SOME POINTS OF THE EXCURSION

📌 Dam Square

📌 Damrak - origin of the city, 13th century

📌Nieuwe Kerk 14th century

📌Courts of Justice - public beheadings, 17th century

📌 Red Light District: its origin, customs and evolution over time.

📌Slanted houses

📌 VOC 17th Century - Iconic Golden Age Building

📌Homes of deported families - World War II

📌 Slavery

📌 Lommertbrug - 14th century bridge

📌Dutch Golden Age

📌 House of the painter Rembrandt and his wife Saskia, 17th century - an unmissable icon

📌 Architecture

📌Boat houses

📌First Bank of Amsterdam 1550

📌Beautiful canals, and grand mansions of the bourgeoisie

📌 Jewish Quarter - Anne Frank - World War II, deportations

📌 Zuiderkerk - 17th century

📌 Old Sint Antoniesluis dike - with a splendid view.

📌 These are some of the highlights of the excursion

👁️​ : Due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes places may be closed or unavailable, or I may decide to show another location because something interesting is happening.

See you in Amsterdam!

Ignacio

+31 6 2141 3667

Architect and Official Tourist Guide in Amsterdam

              🔺​ 🔺​ IMPORTANT INFORMATION : 🔺​ 🔺

◾​ Reservations : There is a limit of 5 people per reservation, partial reservations from the same group are not accepted, reservations of 6 participants or more should consider a suggested basic contribution of €15 pp.

◾ Punctuality : Arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of the tour to register.
Waiting time : 5 extra minutes. If someone doesn't notify me, is late, or doesn't arrive within the waiting time, I am entitled to give the spot to other tourists.

◾ Accidents : Each participant is responsible for their own physical safety on the streets during the ride, as well as for any accident, fall or unforeseen event that affects their health. Therefore, it is suggested to have their health insurance policies up to date.

🟡 SUGGESTIONS

◼️​ Do not register for another activity at least one hour after the tour ends to replenish your energy and to have time to arrive at the other activity relaxed and without the schedules overlapping.

◼️ Check the weather forecast , come with appropriate clothing and shoes and be prepared for the cold or heat, sun protection, and an umbrella or raincoat, if the weather warrants it.