Begijnhof tours & activities
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Famous painters Amsterdam private walking tour
Discover the main historical attractions of the Dutch city. Get to know about the famous artists in the Golden Age and more from a local.
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Secrets of historical Amsterdam walking tour
Step back in time and let your local guide take you on a journey through Amsterdam's historical center. Admire the architecture, discover hidden treasures and hear the legends of this charismatic city.
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Amsterdam walking tour with canal cruise
Explore Amsterdam on this perfect combination tour, with a 2.5-hour walking tour through the city center and a 1-hour canal cruise.
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Amsterdam small group walking tour
Get an unique vision of the city, combining history with entertainment on a 2.5-hour walking tour that covers the main sights of the inner city.
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Amsterdam walking tour with Dutch Pancake Lunch
Discover the secrets of Amsterdam with a professional guide and complete your visit with aDutch Pancake Lunch on this combination tour.
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Amsterdam self-guided audio tour
Explore Amsterdam at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise With Van Gogh museum
Discover Amsterdam's canals & iconic landmarks on a 75-min cruise. Visit the world's largest Van Gogh collection at the Van Gogh Museum. Book now!
Entrance ticket to the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam with audio tour
Explore Amsterdam's Art Zoo Museum to discover over 200 lifelike exhibits including a T. rex and dramatic taxidermy art with an included audio tour.
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Amsterdam Evening Cruise with Wine and Cheese box
Take a cruise on Amsterdam's famous canals and admire the iconic bridges and buildings if the city.
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Amsterdam countryside bike tour with 1-hour canal cruise
Explore Amsterdam like a local with a 2.5-hour bike tour through the countryside, followed by a scenic 1-hour canal cruise.
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Amsterdam countryside bike tour with windmills
Explore Amsterdam's countryside on a 2.5-hour bike tour! Discover windmills, farms, and stunning landscapes with an expert guide.
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World audio guide with TravelMate app
Make the most of your time in 33 cities around the world with this TravelMate app on your smartphone. Listen to detailed audio commentaries in your language.
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Amsterdam region travel ticket for 1 to 3 days
Discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area with the Amsterdam and Region Travel Ticket – a special 1, 2 or 3-day public transport pass valid on metros, trams and buses.
Escape Tour self-guided, interactive city challenge in Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam in a unique way. Work together, find clues and complete the puzzle!
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Amsterdam private boat tour with unlimited drinks
Book a private booze cruise with your friends or colleagues and get unlimited beer, wine and soda while you explore the canals of Amsterdam on a luxurious open boat.
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Amsterdam countryside bike tour
Bike along the Amstel River out of the city on this guided bike tour. See authentic windmills and visit a cheese-making farm.
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Amsterdam guided city bike tour
Bike along the Amsterdam canals on this 3-hour guided tour. Explore in true Dutch fashion and see the Anne Frank House and many more of the city's highlights.
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Self guided tour with interactive city game of Amsterdam
Within 2 hours the Amsterdam City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Amsterdam, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone.
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Amsterdam premium canal cruise in an open boat with all drinks included
Get on board a comfortable open boat and sail along the canals of Amsterdam during a 1-hour cruise while sipping on unlimited drinks.
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Prosecco and Wine Cruise on the Amsterdam Canals
Join this prosecco and wine cruise to see the best parts of Amsterdam from a different point of view. All while drinking a variety of sparkling wine with a local host!
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Amsterdam canal cruise by semi open boat
Book your open boat canal cruise in Amsterdam to explore the UNESCO-protected canal district with a friendly and informed captain.
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The inside story
Tucked away deep in Amsterdam’s city centre lies the Begijnhof, a serene, 14th-century courtyard surrounded by tall townhouses with traditional Dutch facades. At the Begijnhof, you can find some respite from the fast pace and noises of the Netherlands’ capital.
The Begijnhof is a former beguinage where certain religious women — known as beguines — would modestly reside. Unlike nuns, beguines did not have to take any monastic vows and were free to come and go as they pleased. While the beguines no longer live at the Begijnhof, as the last one passed away in 1971, the Begijnhof’s legacy still lives on and it is still exclusively occupied by women.
