Financial History Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The world's first limited company, stock exchange, central bank and economic bubble... It all happened in Amsterdam, within walking distance. Follow the money in Amsterdam as financial center of the world: Nazi banks, Resistance banks, a pawnshop from 1614, the financers of the Louisiana Purchase and a visit to a 1920s bank fault. Enrich yourself on the Financial History Tour.

What's Included

Entrance to the City's archives and former bank faults

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Bistro Berlage

We'll meet downstairs in front of Bistro Berlage

End point

We end at the other side of the Dam, 500 meter from the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Beurs van Berlage

    One of the many exchange buildings that have been built around the Dam. A good start for the Financial History Tour.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Dam Square (Pass by)

    The historical, but also financial heart of Amsterdam. Get to know why it all happened right here.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Stadsarchief Amsterdam

    Have you ever visited the faults of a 1920s bank building? Today the basement reveals the treasury of the city's archives.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Amsterdam Museum (Pass by)

    Who were the rich merchants in Amsterdam and how did they make their money?

    Admission ticket free
  • Bloemenmarkt (Pass by)

    How was the first economic bubble created? Learn all about the Dutch Tulip Mania on the Amsterdam floating flower market.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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