• Amsterdam Centraal railway station - We will begin our bike tour at the Central Station of Amsterdam, which was a rather controversial building in the end of the 19th century and we will discuss what were the reasons for that.
• Basilica of Saint Nicholas - We will visit a close by Saint Nicholas Cathedral and learn about the religious attitudes of that time period.
• Dam Square & Damstraat - We will pass by the main square of the city, the Dam square, on which we will talk about Napoleon and the beginning of monarchy.
• Rembrandtplein - In the city center we will also see some impressive monuments of Dutch writers (Rembrandt, Multatuli, Vobdel) find out more about the Dutch colonial past and birth of nationalism.
• Amsterdam Canal Ring - We will bike over a fancy bridge which inspired Claude Monet to paint his masterpieces, which changed art forever.
• Waterlooplein Market - On Waterlooplein we will visit a market with all kinds of goods.
• Heineken Experience - Closer to the end of the tour, we are going to see the Heinekens brewery of the 19th century, talk about industry and trade.
• Rijksmuseum - Afterwards, we are going to be fascinated by the International Theatre of Amsterdam and eventually by Rijksmuseum, a museum with the most prominent collection of the country that takes your breath away

• Experienced local guide

• Bicycle rental (€16 per person). We will rent it together or you can bring yours.
• Tea and coffee
• Snacks

This bike tour explores nineteenth-century Amsterdam, a period marked by incredible vibrancy. After enduring a long phase of stagnation and a century of dormancy, the nation suddenly reawakened, advancing rapidly from slums, impoverished villages, outdated technology, and, by Dutch standards, a significant level of social stratification. This rapid progress propelled the country to once again become one of the world’s leading economies. During these dynamic times, not only were there brilliant discoveries, extraordinary achievements, and noble deeds, but also some less commendable events. From this, in a very logical progression, emerged a new world—the one we inhabit today.

On this Amsterdam bike tour, participants will experience nearly the entire city center and numerous fascinating locations that a walking tour cannot encompass.

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