Your local specialized guide will take you on a discovery journey of the hidden courtyards in the city.
Your local specialized guide will take you on a discovery journey of the hidden courtyards in the city.
These courtyards were a sort of retirement and had a social housing function for old and poor people who could live there for free. The number of courtyards in Holland is difficult to estimate because of renovations and reconstructions, but the estimated number is close to 200.
The city of Amsterdam has 47 courtyards and half of them are situated in the popular and nowadays trendy neighbourhood de Jordaan. Originally Amsterdam had 51 courtyards.
Courtyards are normally open to the public but lately more and more are closed for the public. They are also very difficult to locate, even most people from Amsterdam don't know of their existance.
Examples of famous Courtyards in Amsterdam: Claes Claeszhofje, Van Brienenhofje and the Begijnhof. Halfway the tour you can stop in a typical Dutch bar for a drink, your guide can suggest a lot of nice places.
Costing: net rates in Euro
Local English speaking guide for walking tour (max 4 hours) euro 195,00 Total
Half day tours should take place between 08h00-13h00 or 13h00-19h00
Lunch is not included
