Explore NDSM: Amsterdam's Creative District
Tour description
Important:
- The tour lasts 2:30h
- Small groups of 15 people maximum.
- Includes a dedicated guide, free ferry ride to NDSM, and a spray can so the group can try painting on a wall.
Explore NDSM: Amsterdam's creative district
Enter NDSM, a former shipyard converted into the creative and alternative heart of Amsterdam . This tour takes you on a journey through the city's avant-garde spirit, where urban art, industrial architecture, and innovation merge into a unique space.
We will take a 10-minute boat ride to the art district.
Guided by local experts, you'll tour giant murals , artist studios, and outdoor sculptures that have transformed NDSM into a vibrant center of artistic expression. We'll see the famous Crane Hotel, a local icon, and learn the history behind the most notable art projects.
From the IJ-Hallen flea market to urban art installations and shipping container bars and cafes , this tour captures the experimental essence of NDSM, ideal for those looking to experience the hippest, most alternative side of Amsterdam, away from the traditional tourist trails.
At the end, you'll receive a virtual map with recommendations for continuing to explore the corners of NDSM, discovering its bars, galleries, and views of the IJ River at your own pace.