Discover the Amsterdam that’s hiding in plain sight with this small-group walking tour.This route takes you through the busy old Jewish Quarter and the gracefully quiet Plantage neighborhood, then along the canal belt to the Amstel River. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the people who shaped Amsterdam, even if their names aren’t always spoken today. Get inspired by these forgotten heroes as you learn the city's history from a different point of view - all while seeing a neighborhood many tourists never make it to.
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Discover the Jewish Amsterdammer who made the Hague the center of international law and won a Nobel Peace Prize in the process. Take great photos of a castle hidden on a quiet side street. Find out why you’ve never heard the name Jo Bonger but you’ve definitely heard of her work. Enjoy a peaceful neighborhood park as you hear about a woman whose story continues to confound. Get inspired by the Resistance heroes whose sacrifice is finally coming into the spotlight
Meet your guide in front of the National Opera at the Monument Megadlé Jethomiem, which is part of the brickwork of the pavement.