Amsterdam Trip Overview
Download a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and set out on a fascinating journey through time to discover the Dutch Golden Age following in the footsteps of one of the greatest artists of all times, Rembrandt Van Rijn!
This tour is designed to cover the streets and neighborhoods where Rembrandt lived, worked and was inspired. It ends in front of the Rembrandthuis Museum where the painter lived a great part of his life and produced some of his masterpieces.
There is no better way to immerse yourself in the beautiful streets and canals of Amsterdam than to explore its gems guided by a fascinating audio tour, specially customized for any art enthusiast who wishes to delve into the life of the iconic painter. Along the way, you will discover many prominent buildings and sites of Amsterdam and you will feel the Dutch Golden Age come alive with every step you take.
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Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Download a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and set out on a fascinating journey through time to discover the Dutch Golden Age following in the footsteps of one of the greatest artists of all times, Rembrandt Van Rijn!
This tour is designed to cover the streets and neighborhoods where Rembrandt lived, worked and was inspired. It ends in front of the Rembrandthuis Museum where the painter lived a great part of his life and produced some of his masterpieces.
There is no better way to immerse yourself in the beautiful streets and canals of Amsterdam than to explore its gems guided by a fascinating audio tour, specially customized for any art enthusiast who wishes to delve into the life of the iconic painter. Along the way, you will discover many prominent buildings and sites of Amsterdam and you will feel the Dutch Golden Age come alive with every step you take.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Your tour begins from the famed Dam square, in front of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, where you will be introduced to the dynamics that fueled the booming development of the city and the so-called Dutch Golden Age painting during the 17th century.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: The Oude Church, Oudekerksplein 23, 1012 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands
You’ll continue your walk toward De Wallen neighborhood, the medieval heart of Amsterdam, home to the lustful red-light district, to marvel at the oldest church of Amsterdam where Rembrandt’s children were baptized and the place where his beloved wife Saskia was buried.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: In de Waag, 4 Nieuwmarkt, 1012 CR Amsterdam The Netherlands
As you admire the Waag building, you’ll listen to some interesting stories about the background of Rembrandt’s celebrated painting The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp and discover more about the dominant position of the guilds in Amsterdam’s economy.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Blauwbrug, linking Rembrandtplein and Waterlooplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Follow Rembrandt’s rapid rise to a first-rate master painter and his later financial collapse as you move from his one house to the next walking by the places that inspired him, such as the stunning Zuidekerk and the dreamy Blue Bridge.
Duration: 6 minutes
