Begijnhof tours & activities
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Famous painters Amsterdam private walking tour
Discover the main historical attractions of the Dutch city. Get to know about the famous artists in the Golden Age and more from a local.
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Secrets of historical Amsterdam walking tour
Step back in time and let your local guide take you on a journey through Amsterdam's historical center. Admire the architecture, discover hidden treasures and hear the legends of this charismatic city.
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Amsterdam self-guided audio tour
Explore Amsterdam at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Entrance ticket for Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Micropia entrance ticket
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XtraCold Amsterdam Icebar ticket
Book your ticket for the XtraCold Icebar in Amsterdam and experience the -10°C temperature and a thrilling 4D Ice Xperience.
Amsterdam Combo: Rijksmuseum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
See the extensive art collection of the Rijksmuseum and relax on a 1-hour cruise through the famous canals of Amsterdam.
Van Gogh Museum self-guided audio tour with ticket
Book your tour and get an in-depth look into Vincent Van Gogh's life and most famous paintings.
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1-day fat tire ebike rental in Amsterdam
Ride a bicycle with a powerful engine and smart frame design. Cycle up to 80 kilometers with a full battery. And if you run out of battery, don't worry, as you'll get a charger to take with you.
Amsterdam Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks
Join an Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks and cruise through the Amsterdam canals passing Amstel river en Skinny Bridge
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Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution entrance ticket
Discover the hidden world behind the industry, learn about the trade from first-hand accounts by the working girls themselves and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into this fascinating topic. Book your tickets to Red Light Secrets right now!
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Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop in Amsterdam
Join this fun and easy workshop in Amsterdam to learn the art of crafting traditional Dutch Stroopwafels. A hands-on culinary adventure awaits.
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Amsterdam story of Anne Frank walking audio tour by mobile app
Explore Anne Frank's fascinating yet tragic story with a private audio tour through the Jewish Quarter and the historical city center of Amsterdam.
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Luxury canal cruise from Rijksmuseum
Join a unique Amsterdam canal cruise and enjoy a sailing experience in an electric open boat equipped with a luxurious cushion and a bar on board.
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Moco Museum tickets with Banksy exhibition
Get your tickets online for the Moco Museum in Amsterdam, and discover the continuously changing exhibitions showcasing works by modern and contemporary artists.
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Amsterdam Our Lord in the Attic museum ticket with audioguide
Visit an amazingly well-preserved 17th century Amsterdam canal house and discover the unique house church, hidden in the attic.
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The inside story
Tucked away deep in Amsterdam’s city centre lies the Begijnhof, a serene, 14th-century courtyard surrounded by tall townhouses with traditional Dutch facades. At the Begijnhof, you can find some respite from the fast pace and noises of the Netherlands’ capital.
The Begijnhof is a former beguinage where certain religious women — known as beguines — would modestly reside. Unlike nuns, beguines did not have to take any monastic vows and were free to come and go as they pleased. While the beguines no longer live at the Begijnhof, as the last one passed away in 1971, the Begijnhof’s legacy still lives on and it is still exclusively occupied by women.
