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Acquaint yourself with the history of Jews in Amsterdam and Anne Frank's fascinating yet tragic story. This 2-hour walking tour will lead you through the Jewish Quarter and the historical city center of Amsterdam. Walk past monuments and buildings still bearing scars from WWII. The tour will bring history to life, giving you a sense of how the city's citizens coped during the occupation and how they moved around in times of alarm, fear, and horror. Travel back in time to the dark days of WWII, learn what life was like during the occupation by the Germans from 1940-1945 and how Anne Frank became an iconic symbol of the brutality of suppression. Hear the story about her diary and how it came to be published by her father, Otto Frank. Discover locations the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places to families like the Franks. The tour ends at the Anne Frank House. Please note that the tour doesn't include tickets to the Anne Frank House.

Explore the Royal Palace of Amsterdam with an entrance ticket and an audio guide included! The audio guide device is provided in the palace. The palace stands on Dam Square, right in the middle of the city. It embodies the spirit and wealth of the Dutch Golden Age – the period of exceptional blossom of trade, science, and art for the Dutch Republic. Follow in the footsteps of royal guests and explore lavishly furnished rooms of the Palace. Be amazed by the marble grandeur of the Citizen’s Hall. See the splendid throne room, and discover unique works of Dutch artists adorning the chambers. After a visit to this magnificent building, choose to continue your journey along Amsterdam's cobblestoned lanes and canals with a self-guided audio tour in the WeGoTrip app. From the hustle of Dam Square to the tranquility of the Old Church, each step will offer you a story, a fact, or a hidden detail that stitches together the fabric of this lively city. The tour will conclude at the lively New Market Square, a dynamic space, offering typical Dutch treats.

Dive into the world of colors with this in-app audio tour of the Van Gogh Museum! Home to the world’s most extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the artist's life. Learn the complete story of Vincent Van Gogh: the context of his paintings, his dreams and ambitions, his emotions, and the myths surrounding him. Listen to fascinating stories and discover the context behind world-famous masterpieces. Get up close with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters from Van Gogh. Access a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions and see why artists still look up to Van Gogh nowadays. Get to know the person behind the museum's masterpieces and be inspired by the way he looked at the world around himself. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Van Gogh Museum but is provided by an independent creator. Ticket is provided for customer's convenience at no charge.

The ticket to the Fabrique des Lumières Dutch Masters exhibition "From Vermeer to Van Gogh" is included in this self-guided walking audio tour through Amsterdam’s changing cityscape. The route starts at Fabrique des Lumières in the Westergas area, where red-brick gasworks buildings now house immersive digital art. Please note that while your ticket to the exhibition of Dutch Masters "From Vermeer to Van Gogh" is included and available within the app, the inside audio tour is not provided. After you finish exploring it on your own, unpause this tour and continue your walk through the streets of Amsterdam. You will walk through Westerpark, pass the stately Haarlemmerpoort, and continue along Haarlemmerstraat to Posthoornkerk. The tour then leads into the Jordaan, with stops at the canal-side corner of Papeneiland and the neighborhood square of Noorderkerk, before reaching the civic center at the Royal Palace and Dam Square. From the busy streets near Central Station, the walk ends at Oude Kerk in Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood. Along the way, you will see industrial halls turned cultural spaces, a surviving city gate, church facades that reflect changing faith, quiet canals edged by leaning houses, and the broad stone stage of Dam Square.

Your tour begins at the Heineken Experience, where the story opens with industry and ambition in a former brewery that became internationally famous. Please note that your ticket is available within the app and includes a live guide in the brewery and a self-guided audio tour through Amsterdam. After you finish exploring the Heineken Brewery with your guide, simply unpause this tour and continue your journey. The route leads through the Museumplein area to the Rijksmuseum, then on toward Leidseplein, Melkweg, the 9 Streets, and the quiet courtyard of Begijnhof. From there, you continue into the heart of the old city at Dam Square to see the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, then pass through Oudemanhuispoort and the Rembrandt House Museum before reaching the Amstel and canal belt. Along the wider city story, key central highlights include Oude Kerk Amsterdam, the Red Light District, and Rembrandtplein. This walk ends near Foam on the Keizersgracht. Along the way, traveler will experience grand canal houses, lively squares, medieval lanes, book passages, major cultural landmarks, and the striking contrast between calm courtyards and Amsterdam’s bold nightlife districts.

Dive into the world of colors with this in-app audio tour of the Van Gogh Museum! Note! Entrance ticket IS NOT included. Buy it at vangoghmuseum.nl or on site. Home to the world’s most extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the artist's life. Learn the complete story of Vincent Van Gogh: the context of his paintings, his dreams and ambitions, his emotions, and the myths surrounding him. Listen to fascinating stories and discover the context behind world-famous masterpieces. Get up close with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters from Van Gogh. Access a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions and see why artists still look up to Van Gogh nowadays. Get to know the person behind the museum's masterpieces and be inspired by the way he looked at the world around himself. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Van Gogh Museum but is provided by an independent creator.

Get to know the lives of people around the world at Wereldmuseum Leiden, an eye-opening museum of ethnology. Lovingly arranged by cultural region, thousands of objects tell the stories of human experience around the world. Now _that's_ a day well spent!

The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is housed in an impressive national monument that has colonial roots. As such, colonialism and its repercussions are an important theme. Topics such as world trade, consumption, migration, climate change, and urbanization are also relevant to Amsterdam. The exhibitions in the museum always make a connection between the historical context and current global themes. Since 2023, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, along with Wereldmuseum Rotterdam and Wereldmuseum Leiden, has been part of the National Museum of World Cultures. This merger brings together nearly 450,000 objects, 260,000 photographic images, and approximately 350,000 documentary items, strengthening the museum's mission to inspire an open view of the world and contribute to global citizenship.

Get to know thedark side of the Red Light District and take a self-guided audio tour through this mysterious area! The audio tour starts at the Amsterdam Central station, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful buildings in this city. Then you'll stroll to the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam — a place of pleasure and horrid events since the early fifteenth century. But don't forget that your goal will is to catch a notorious killer! On your way, you'll get to see unique and beautiful places like the secret chapel, the Old church with the evidence of the shoot-out, Newmarket, and the beautiful chapel decorated by the skulls considered to be the devil’s work. You will get to know about the history of prostitution which goes back here a few centuries, learn about the "behind-the-window" experience and take a walk to the Casa Rosso - the sex theatre. The red Light district needs no introduction, but there is much more to see there than you might think. Get ready for your adventure!

Death might not be the chirpiest subject, but as an unfortunate fact of life, it's something that all cultures deal with in unique and interesting ways. At Amsterdam's Museum Tot Zover, delve into the ways we make sense of mortality, with fascinating permanent and temporary exhibitions featuring hair paintings, death masks, post-mortem photography, coffins, urns, and other cultural-historical artifacts related to the passing of life. The museum creates stimulating exhibitions with social relevance and offers a podium to artists, designers and photographers alike. The museum dares to be boundless in its choice of themes, but always goes for content and relevance over sensationalism.
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About Oude Kerk
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Oudekerksplein 23, 1012 GXOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 – 5:30 PM
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Oude Kerk is the oldest surviving building in Amsterdam, with origins in the 14th century. Built as a Catholic church and later becoming Calvinist after the Reformation, it reflects major shifts in Dutch religious history. The church remains culturally important not only as a place of worship but also as a venue for concerts and contemporary cultural programs, giving the medieval space an active modern role. Its setting in the heart of old Amsterdam, beside the lively streets of the Red Light District, adds to its striking atmosphere. Visitors come for the vast wooden roof, impressive pipe organ, monumental scale, and the rare chance to experience a centuries-old church still woven into the city’s daily life.
Before you enter
- Check current opening hours carefully, especially on Sunday when entry starts later.
- Wear respectful clothing, as Oude Kerk remains an active religious space.
- Plan a weekday morning visit if you prefer a quieter interior.
- Allow extra time to explore the surrounding old-center streets of Amsterdam.
What to expect
- Expect a serene interior contrasting sharply with the busy neighborhood outside.
- Look for the huge wooden roof structure and the grand pipe organ.
- Contemporary art installations may be displayed inside the historic church.
- The church feels spacious and relatively minimal compared with more ornate interiors.
During your visit
- Pause near the center to appreciate the scale and acoustics of the building.
- Take time to notice details in the ceiling and wall artworks.
- Keep voices low to preserve the calm atmosphere.
- Combine your visit with a walk around Oudekerksplein and nearby canals.
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