What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Tramstop Van Limburg Stirumstraat.

Gaudi Parallels in Amsterdam

Overview

Join us on this walking tour away from the busy city center & discover Gaudí parallels in Amsterdam. The Spaarndam neighbourhood had been a social housing project in the 1910s. It was built in the architectural style of the Amsterdam School.

What does the Spanish architect Gaudí have in common with the Amsterdam School? Both Gaudí & Dutch architects paid attention to natural forms. They varied & played with them. Both were also in favour of the deployment of craftsmen & specialists. Especially young Gaudí was influenced by socialist ideas – for example when designing workers houses North of Barcelona.

During this walking tour we will show you a beautiful residential area in Amsterdam that has not been discovered yet by tourism at all. We will make comparisons between the beautiful design that Gaudí used and the decoration we can find along the way when strolling through this neighbourhood.

This tour is full of architecture & social housing history. A great way to escape the crowds.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional Guide for 3 hours

Itinerary

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Stop 1

This former gasworks has become one of the trendy cultural centres of Amsterdam. Many buildings of the turn of the century have been restored and house nowadays restaurants, a cinema and other.

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Stop 2

We stroll through the green lung of Amsterdam: the Westerpark

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Stop 3

This area is full of beautiful apartment buildings that were built for the working class families of Amsterdam in the early 20th century.

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Stop 4

This building (today a museum) is most iconic for the architectural style of the Amsterdam School.

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Stop 5

Another beautiful residential area designed and constructed for the working class of Amsterdam.

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Stop 6

The old timber harbour of Amsterdam today is a modern residential area with fascinating modern architecture. It will be our last stop before returning to the meeting point. It is possible to take the ferry to Amsterdam North in case you would like to explore more of the city.