Financial History Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

There is more to money than meets the eye—learn about the dramatic and often dangerous history of Amsterdam’s crucial financial position over the centuries on this walking tour. Find the stock exchange, and the location of the World’s first limited company—spoiler alert: it’s got a lot to do with Amsterdam as a center for trade in the 1600s. Learn about the Resistance banks set up to counter the Nazi banks before and during WWII, and visit a 100 year old bank vault.

Money makes the world go round, or so they say—see how it changed the culture and heritage of Amsterdam
See lots of Amsterdam hidden gems as you travel through the city
Plenty of opportunities for photos at some of Amsterdam’s most iconic locations
Private tour—totally flexible and a more personal experience

What's Included

Entrance to the City's archives and former bank faults

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bistro Berlage
Beursplein 1, 1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands
We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage

End point

Rokin 24HS, 1012 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
We end at the other side of the Dam, 500 meter from the starting point.

Itinerary

Beurs van Berlage

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dam Square (Pass By)

Stadsarchief Amsterdam

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Amsterdam Museum (Pass By)

Bloemenmarkt (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

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Fabulous Tour!

Thomas_D, Apr 2025

Fabulous tour if you are interested in the extent that the Dutch have been in the forefront of financial innovation. Tijs de Boer is a fabulous tour guide and full of insights as well as local hints on any and everything. Highly recommend taking this tour.