Begijnhof tours & activities
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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History of Amsterdam city center private walking tour
Start your visit to Amsterdam on a 2.5 hour guided walking tour crisscrossing iconic canals and bridges while learning its rich history.
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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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Amsterdam walking tour with canal cruise
Explore Amsterdam on this perfect combination tour, with a 2.5-hour walking tour through the city center and a 1-hour canal cruise.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in Amsterdam's center through the eyes of a local
Explore Amsterdam's center during this Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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2-hour Amsterdam adventure private guided walking tour
Get ready for a 2-hour adventure full of eye-opening experiences around the charming Amsterdam city, and know more about the city insight from a local.
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Private Amsterdam walking tour
Get to know Amsterdam's hotspots on this 2-hour private guided tour. See the city's highlights while learning about its history.
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Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam History city center private tour
Explore Amsterdams rich history on this 5.5 hour combo tour discovering the streets and sights of Amsterdam and entrance tickets to the Rijksmuseum.
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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 walking tour with Dutch Pancake Lunch
Discover the secrets of Amsterdam with a professional guide and complete your visit with aDutch Pancake Lunch on this combination tour.
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Amsterdam small group walking tour
Get an unique vision of the city, combining history with entertainment on a 2.5-hour walking tour that covers the main sights of the inner city.
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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.