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Welcome! I am Ignacio, an architect by profession and also an official tourist guide. One of the pleasures that fills my pleasure is to show my wonderful and old Amsterdam where I live for more than 17 years, and where I have taken thousands of travelers around. I have spent years immersed in studying its history, exploring museums, alleys, its architecture and living the city as a resident; this is reflected in a HIGH QUALITY tour that satisfies all the cultural expectations that a tourist seeks; Therefore: If you are looking for the optimal guide to show you the beautiful city of Amsterdam, look no further! ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ MY CAREER • Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid: I am “privileged” to take elite personalities and artists linked to the museum on tours when they visit Amsterdam. • I provide historical-cultural instruction on Amsterdam to German ship crews on exchange with the Netherlands. • Documentary on the International Flower Market, filmed at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam • Architecture: Today I lead a project of research and historical recovery of the southern part of the city. • My tours: are cultural projects that provide accurate and reliable information to tourists and are highly valued. All my cultural activities make a difference with any other tourist offer in Amsterdam.
Ignacio - Architect
HISTORIC CENTER + RED AND JEWISH DISTRICTS
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My tour is a great cultural walk through Amsterdam. I tell you about the walk and how we will discover the city.
With the keen eye of an Architect and having traveled for years, I decided to build a personalized and high quality tour , which would give a complete and entertaining view of Amsterdam. The tour is based on: architecture, history, art, commerce, local traditions, culture, Dutch society, from the 13th to the 21st century, covering all the cultural expectations of a traveler , due to the infinite number of topics that we touch on along the way, where I also attach photos and illustrations that will enrich the story of the historical place and will make it even more entertaining.
All in a friendly, very cultural, relaxed, humorous walk and if we feel like it we stop for a nice coffee and continue the tour, the idea is to have a great time like when we go out with friends.
🔴 STARTING POINT OF THE WALK 🔴
The Nationaal Monument , which is a white column located in Dam Square . I am carrying a white umbrella with black letters that say SPANISH , nothing else, no colors or flags. I will send you a photo of myself, a map and a photo of the starting point via WhatsApp. See you!
🔴 🚩 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR. 🚩 🔴
• Dam Square : Foundation of Amsterdam, we will walk the oldest streets of the city
• Royal Palace of Amsterdam: Power in the GOLDEN AGE
• Courts of justice (rechtbanken) public beheadings - 17th century
• The three X's XXX of Amsterdam and their meaning.
• Slavery : Traces of enslaved Africa in Amsterdam. Impressive!
• Het National Monument : Tribute to victims of the Second World War.
• Sint Antoniesluis : Beautiful dam and viewpoint with a lot of history.
• WORLD WAR II : detention centre for deportees, houses for Jews sent to concentration camps, the tragedy of war in Holland. Hunger and death between 1940-1945 in Amsterdam.
• De Waag: Building with turrets (Gateway to the city). 14th century
• Waterlooplein: Traditional market of the Jewish Quarter, the raid and persecution during the war.
• Narrow houses : 2 very narrow houses in the city!!
• Painters' Union : (14th century) - Here we find the famous baroque painter Rembrandt and his work.
• Jewish Quarter : From glory to death in World War II.
• Red Light District : unique in the world, beautiful, tolerant, worldly and powerful. We will cross it from east to west
• Houseboats or floating homes . An unusual way of life
• VOC . Dutch East India Company . 17th century.
∎ There are some points of the tour that are NOT published, as they are part of my investigative work, they give exclusivity to my work and privilege my tourists. You will be surprised!
• End of tour : on the Amstel River : with a fantastic and unforgettable panoramic view.
• For various reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary to replace one location with another.
⚠️ ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ⚠️ ⚠️
⚠️ • WHATSAPP . If you DO NOT RECEIVE a greeting from me, a photo of me and a map of the starting point within a couple of hours after registering, WORRY AND ADD ME (+31 6 2141 3667), and send me a greeting with your name and I will send you photos and a map so that you can find me easily and we do not get lost.
WhatsApp is essential in case of a last minute problem or being late and I will send you a map in real time. Check that your phone can connect to WhatsApp.
• Reservations : A maximum of 4 people per reservation, split reservations from the same group are not accepted, reservations for 5 participants or more must pay a suggested contribution of €13 pp.
• WAITING PERIOD : 5-7 extra minutes for latecomers. If a person does not notify or does not arrive after the extra minutes, I can give up the spot to other tourists.
• ACCIDENTS: Each participant is responsible for their own physical integrity on the streets during the tour, as well as for any accident, fall or unforeseen event that affects their health, therefore it is suggested to have their health insurance policies up to date .
⭕ SUGGESTIONS ⭕
• Do not book or sign up for another activity at least one hour after the tour has finished, in order to replenish energy and have time to get to the other activity in a relaxed manner and without clashing schedules.
• Check the weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing for cold or heat, sun protection, and an umbrella or raincoat, if the weather warrants it.
Ignacio
Architect and Official Tourist Guide in Amsterdam
MEETING POINT: “Het National Monument” which is a white column or obelisk, which is in Dam Square. I am carrying a WHITE umbrella with black letters that says SPANISH.
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