Begijnhof tours & activities
I Amsterdam City Card for 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours
Explore Amsterdam with the I Amsterdam City Card! Get free entry to museums, take a canal cruise, enjoy unlimited public transport and save money.
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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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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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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Private Amsterdam walking tour
Get to know Amsterdam's hotspots on this 2-hour private guided tour. See the city's highlights while learning about its history.
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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 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 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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Top attractions in Amsterdam
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Get your tickets for the Van Gogh Museum, a must-see attraction in Amsterdam. Save time with time slot tickets to see the world-famous works by Vincent van Gogh.
XtraCold Amsterdam Icebar fast-track tickets
Book your ticket for the XtraCold Icebar in Amsterdam and experience the -10°C temperature and a thrilling 4D Ice Xperience.
Book your ticket for the Heineken® Experience in Amsterdam. Discover the secrets of pilsner brewing and taste one of the most popular beers in the world!
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Amsterdam Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks
Join an Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks and cruise through the Amsterdam canals passing Amstel river en Skinny Bridge
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Amsterdam Micropia entrance ticket
Discover the world of microscopically small life. Meet your microbes with a body scan and enjoy an educational experience in Micropia.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam entrance ticket
Book your entrance ticket for the Madame Tussauds Museum in Amsterdam and meet your favorite artists, movie stars and world leaders.
Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution entrance ticket
Discover the hidden world behind the industry, learn about the trade from first-hand accounts by the working girls themselves and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into this fascinating topic. Book your tickets to Red Light Secrets right now!
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Amsterdam story of Anne Frank walking audio tour by mobile app
Explore Anne Frank's fascinating yet tragic story with a private audio tour through the Jewish Quarter and the historical city center of Amsterdam.
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Admission ticket for Artis Royal Zoo and Micropia
Skip the lines and visit Artis Royal Zoo and experience nature right in Amsterdam city center. Then, learn about microscopically small life in Micropia museum.
Entrance ticket for Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam
Book your tickets to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam to discover the artwork inside this wonderful treasure.
Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket for 1, 2 or 5 days
Explore the nightlife scene of Amsterdam at your own pace. Get free entrance and free welcome shots in selected nightclubs and dance the night away!
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Amsterdam Combo: Rijksmuseum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
See the extensive art collection of the Rijksmuseum and relax on a 1-hour cruise through the famous canals of Amsterdam.
The Upside Down Amsterdam Museum Entrance Ticket
Visit the Upside Down Museum with 25 immersive spaces. Take amazing photos, jump into the Dutch Ice Bath and enjoy great cocktails & live DJ sets!
Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop in Amsterdam
Join this fun and easy workshop in Amsterdam to learn the art of crafting traditional Dutch Stroopwafels. A hands-on culinary adventure awaits.
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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.
