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Amsterdam is a photographic never-never land and this tour is no exception! We will take you through man-made islands, Dutch windmills, old steel hang bridges, century-old historical ships, modern architecture and more – you might even spot an elefant on the tour! This tour is a fantastic insight into the history and development of Amsterdam as a city. You are guaranteed to bring home very memorable images.
Whether you are new in photography or have years of experience we will make sure that your time with us will be memorable and that you will walk away with increased confidence in your camera equipment and have learned about:
- Manual camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and iso
- Creative composition using perspective, lines and colour
- The control and influence of light
- Tips & tricks for post-processing
Explore parts of Amsterdam you might not get to see on your own - and in company with your own personal professional photographer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the main entrance to the museum.
We end the tour close to public transportation and access to the city
Itinerary
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1Kattenburg
We start out by crossing Kattenburg, the first of three manmade islands in Amsterdam where the 17th century galleons were built. Along the canal with it's typical houses. We stop for a brilliant view of the canal and an iconic dutch windmill for a key-shot of the tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Entrepotdoksluis
This area is part of the old wharf and offers many classic photography options including a very photogenic old steel bridge. We´ll slowly pass through the area photographing classic buildings and motifs which are so much an expression of Amsterdam
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3NEMO Science Museum
We pass by the science museum to capture an spectacular view over the city. We will talk about best composition options for city scapes and make sure you get the right shot with you.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Jan Schaeferbrug
We cross the Jan Schaeferbridge which besides very graphically making the difference between the old town and the modern architecture also offers some great photography challenges and nice views and angles which we will work with. From the bridge there are nice views of the modern architecture on both sides of the canal.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Java Island
We end the tour on Java Island also called the "ij". Here you'll find many interesting motifs of modern canal buildings and we will work to find the best compositions and angles on the day. Finally you will experience a nice panoramic view of the most important waterway of Amsterdam. We end the tour very close to the tram which will take you straight back to the center of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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