The house is one of the most striking manifestations of the national character. On the tour, you will get acquainted with the structure of residential buildings and hear about the formation of their distinctive style. And having figured out why the townspeople treat their homes with such love and attention, you will understand what is actually in the minds of the Dutch. Individual excursion for 1-5 people Duration 2.5 hours Children Possible with children How it goes On foot from € 90 for 1-2 people or € 35 per person if there are more of you
“My home is my most beautiful outfit” (17th century proverb)
What awaits you
Dwelling philosophy We will walk through the old center and take a look at the most photographed sights - the houses of Amsterdam citizens. So similar at first glance, they all have their own peculiarity. You will appreciate the love with which the owners treat the houses. Find out how the landscape of this region influenced the attitude towards construction and how Dutch individualism manifests itself in houses
"My wallet is always open for the needs of my home" On a walk, we will meet the most unusual houses in the city: the smallest house and the oldest, the most important and strangest, castle house, boat house and many others. Let's talk about the design features and structure of residential buildings. I will explain why the last money was spent on the facade and the front door - and how design was born in the Golden Age of the Netherlands. And you will also see that improvement is the main credo of this country, and you will understand what three principles formed the basis of urban governance.
Venue
The tour starts at your hotel or St. Nicholas. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
