AMSTERDAM GEMS FOR FAMILY FUN

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1 AMSTERDAM GEMS FOR FAMILY FUN

2 CULTURE with a twist

3 2 A WALK THROUGH AMSTERDAM 1 Take a privately guided walk through the streets of Amsterdam and discover its most iconic buildings, as well as the curiosities that lay hidden in plain sight. There is no better way to experience the center of Amsterdam than to walk through its small streets. Follow our certified kid-friendly guide and discover the most iconic places of the city. From a tiny church hidden in the attic of a common house to the majestic Royal Palace and the beautiful inner court of Begijnhof, your family will experience Amsterdam in a fun and engaging way. This family-friendly walking tour includes a private certified guide, tickets to Our Lord In The Attic Museum and game booklet for kids. 2,5 hours, minimum age 6 years

4 3 THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM 2 Enjoy a fun-filled private boat tour on the canals of Amsterdam, passing by its most iconic highlights, right after having explored the highly interactive Canal Museum. Amsterdam is often called the Venice of the North, and this comes as no surprise when you know how the Dutch capital was built. After a 30 minute visit to the Canal museum, hop on our private boat and cruise down the canals for 1½ hours to discover some of the city s highlights: the dancing houses, the 7 bridges, the golden bend and many more! This family-friendly tour includes a private licensed guide, a private boat, tickets to the Canal Museum and game booklets for kids. 2,5 hours, minimum age 6 years

5 4 DISCOVERING VAN GOGH 3 Learn all about the life and works of Post Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh through this fun-filled, educative and family-friendly visit of the Van Gogh Museum. The Van Gogh Museum is one of the 2 iconic museums of Amsterdam. Follow our expert guide and discover the highlights of this beautiful museum through an interactive visit based on the life and emotions of the post-impressionist genius. Your children will dig deep into their feelings to understand the many highlights that you will see, including the famous Sun Flowers. This family-friendly cultural tour includes a private guide, skip-the-line tickets to the Van Gogh Museum and game booklets for the children. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years

6 5 THE TREASURES OF THE RIJKSMUSEUM 4 Discover the treasures of the Rijksmuseum and its priceless collection of paintings from the Golden Age, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, through an engaging privately guided tour. Welcome to the Rijksmuseum, an iconic museum in Amsterdam featuring some of the most well known paintings by Dutch masters of the 17 th century. Your family will discover the museum s highlights: Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen and of course, Rembrandt and his iconic Nightwatch. Our treasure hunt will keep the children highly entertained! This family-friendly treasure hunt includes a private guide, skip-theline tickets to the Rijksmuseum and game booklets for the children. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years

7 6 SHIPS OF THE GOLDEN AGE 5 Travel back to 17th century Holland, when merchant and war ships ruled the oceans, through a private, family-friendly visit of the National Maritime Museum. Step in Holland s Golden Age: follow our professional and certified guide through the wonders of the National Maritime Museum, and embark on a journey you will never forget. Back in the day, the Dutch dominated world trade and huge ships sailed across the oceans to join the many Dutch trading points worldwide. Relive these adventures by stepping into a real 17 th century galley. This family-friendly cultural tour includes a fully licensed guide, skipthe-line tickets to the Museum and game booklets for the children. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years

8 7 CYCLING IN HOLLAND 6 Hop on a traditional Dutch bicycle and follow your private guide along the quiet, charming banks of the Amstel River, stopping for a picnic snack along the way. Visiting Holland without going for a bicycle ride would result in an incomplete experience. How else could you fully live the Dutch life? This easy, kid-friendly bike ride will take you south of Amsterdam, away from the crowded city center along the Amstel river. Enjoy the beautiful traditional flat landscape on safe bicycles and special bike paths. You ll even get to cross the river on a special bike-friendly boat! This family-friendly bicycle tour includes a certified guide and bicycle and protection rental for everyone. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years April To October only

9 8 THE FLOWERS OF HOLLAND 7 Dive into the colorful world of flowers through an amazing familyfriendly tour, taking you from the fields and greenhouses to the gigantic flower auction warehouse of Aalsmeer. Meet your private guide and chauffeur at your hotel, and hop aboard a luxury private minivan to reach a local flower grower. Here, you will learn all about the flowers and how they are grown and handled. During the flower season, you will also discover the colored fields! Then, it s time to head out to the flower auction of Aalsmeer and witness the amazing activity in this huge place. This family-friendly cultural tour includes a private guide, a private vehicle and chauffeur, a visit to a local flower grower and tickets to the auction warehouse. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years

10 9 THE STORY OF ANNE FRANK 8 Dive into the colorful world of flowers through an amazing familyfriendly tour, taking you from the fields and greenhouses to the gigantic flower auction warehouse of Aalsmeer. Meet your private guide and chauffeur at your hotel, and hop aboard a luxury private minivan to reach a local flower grower. Here, you will learn all about the flowers and how they are grown and handled. During the flower season, you will also discover the colored fields! Then, it s time to head out to the flower auction of Aalsmeer and witness the amazing activity in this huge place. This family-friendly cultural tour includes a private guide, a private vehicle and chauffeur, a visit to a local flower grower and tickets to the auction warehouse. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years

11 ACTIVITIES Hands-on

12 11 PAINTING LIKE VAN GOGH 9 Walk in the shoes of the post-impressionist painter and learn how to paint like Van Gogh during this hands-on painting workshop set in the heart of Amsterdam. This is the perfect hands-on combination with the visit of the Van Gogh Museum. In a private workshop in downtown Amsterdam, your family will learn how to paint like Van Gogh, using colors to express emotions and feelings. A great way to learn more about the post-impressionist master while having a great time with your family! And you get to bring your masterpiece back home. This hands-on workshop includes a private art teacher and a privatized atelier for your family only. 2 hours, minimum age 5 years

13 12 MAKE YOUR OWN DUTCH CHEESE 10 Experience a real family-bonding moment while making your own Dutch cheese in the intimacy of a charming traditional farm in the Dutch countryside. The big round cheeses are an iconic and delicious part of the Dutch culture and traditions. And there is no better cheese than the one you make yourself. In the privacy of a traditional Dutch farm 30mn away from the city center, you will make your own cheese with the milk from the cows of the farm. You ll also be able to experience the life of a real Dutch farmer and, if you are lucky, feed the animals! This hands-on workshop includes a private cheese maker and a private area in the farm, as well as a cheese to bring back home. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years

14 13 REMBRANDT SELF PORTRAIT WORKSHOP 11 Dress up like a noble 17 th century Dutch family and paint your self portrait just like Rembrandt during this private, fun-filled family-friendly workshop. If you have been to the Rijksmuseum, you will surely have realized that Rembrandt painted many self portraits. During this 2,5 hour hands-on workshop, you will first get dressed as the people of the 17 th century. Then, follow the instructions of your private art teacher and paint your own self portrait, just like Rembrandt would have done in his days. And your masterpieces are easy to carry back home! This workshop includes a private art teacher and a private atelier for your family only. 2,5 hours, minimum age 6 years

15 14 DECORATE YOUR DUTCH CLOGS 12 Decorate your own traditional yellow wooden clogs during this fun-filled family-friendly hands-on workshop in Amsterdam. The yellow wooden shoes, also called klompen, are very Dutch. In the past, farmers would walk in these heavy shoes! Today, they are used for decoration. During this hands-on activity, you will decorate your own wooden shoes in the old traditional way, using a special technique that has made the fame of such shoes. Inspired by the many beautiful things Holland has to offer, you will follow the instructions of your private art teacher and create a wonderful, traditional souvenir. This hands-on workshop includes a private art teacher, a private venue and a pair of dutch clogs for each family member. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years

16 15 PRICE LIST Public prices in Euros CULTURE with a twist 1. A Walk Through Amsterdam 2. The Canals Of Amsterdam 3. Discovering Van Gogh 4. The Treasures Of The Rijksmuseum 5. Ships Of The Golden Age 6. Cycling In Holland* 7. The Flowers Of Holland 8. The Story Of Anne Frank WORKSHOPS hands-on 9. Painting Like Van Gogh 10. Make Your Own Dutch Cheese 11. Rembrandt Self Portrait Workshop 12. Decorate Your Dutch Clogs Public prices for a family up to 6 people. *April to October only