A Taste of Multi-Cultural Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
From EUR 68.00
Office phone number: +31 64 367 21 86
A Taste of Multi-Cultural Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
This in Focus tour brings together food and conversations about immigration to the forefront. Your guide will introduce you to new and old arrivals to Amsterdam, by walking in a diverse and bustling side of the city. You will visit local markets and shops to try the flavors of non-traditional Dutch cuisine. At the end you are invited to meet the people who benefit the most by someone taking this tour, new migrants searching for a place to call home.
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Highlights
- *Immerse yourself in the stories of people from around the world who have chosen to settle in Amsterdam
- *Stroll along the city’s best shopping streets and admire the many multi-cultural influences that have shaped Amsterdam’s vibrant shopping scene
- *Meet the locals and try the diverse range of international foods that the Dutch have adopted as their own.
- *Go behind the scenes of an innovative arts project that supports and welcomes immigrants to the city
- *Net proceeds from this tour will go directly to the Ondertussen arts program at Kweekschool
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Outside Tropen Museum entrance, Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK.
The tour duration will be 3 hours
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- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
National Holocaust Museum, Plantage Middenlaan 27, 1018 DB Amsterdam. The museum is next to tram stops 9 and 14.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, three foodie treats, donation to the Ondertussen Foundation
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners. Any artwork you wish to purchase to help further support the Ondertussen in the Kweekschool.
Amsterdam is an amazing city, brimming with quirkiness and creativity and bursting with stories to tell. On this very special tour, we're telling the story of multiculturalism through food tastings and shared experiences with local immigrants. You'll also discover some hidden highlights and learn about the unique work by a local organization who are reaching out to the city’s new arrivals.
Your Amsterdam tour will begin in front of the Tropen Museum, a poignant place to start our tour given that we’ll be focusing on the cultural melting pot that is Amsterdam, and this space celebrates the people of the world and the wide-ranging cultures they have created.
If the weather is good, we’ll make our way through the peace and quiet of Oosterpark, arriving at a popular local shopping street where we’ll wander and make a beeline for the local market. On the way, we’ll try some Turkish desserts, an absolute must on this side of town. Then we’ll explore some of the most exciting and diverse shops in the area, meeting friendly vendors, including a grocer from Iraq and a talented haberdasher from Morocco. At the market, ask your guide to point out where the kibbeling stand is. These Dutch snacks consist of battered chunks of deep-fried fish, served with garlic mayonnaise or tartar sauce. There will be another treat too but we’re keeping that one as a surprise!
Next up, we’ll take a walk through the trendy Indische Buurt neighbourhood, before taking the tram towards our next stop, the Ondertussen Foundation. Here we will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the important work they’re doing with refugees, offering studio space to both refugee and non-refugee artists which promotes cross-cultural engagement and supports new arrivals as they find their feet in a new city. The organisation's mission is to not only to help bring artistic freedom to refugees, but to also include and document the refugee experience in the contemporary Dutch arts scene and to encourage and embolden the cultural conversation in Amsterdam.
You will have the chance to hear personal stories from the artists themselves, who are using this historic space to produce and exhibit their art, helping them to make a life for themselves here in Amsterdam.
The tour ends here but if you want to continue your immersion into Dutch multiculturalism, the new Holocaust Museum is next door (entrance fees at your own cost). Alternatively, ask your in-the-know guide for tips on where to explore next.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, three foodie treats, donation to the Ondertussen Foundation
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners. Any artwork you wish to purchase to help further support the Ondertussen in the Kweekschool.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 can join at no cost.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +31 64 367 21 86
Email address: info@amsterdamurbanadventures.com
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