The Merchants of Amsterdam
A shopping tour with a difference
HIGHLIGHTS
• a walking tour of Amsterdam's quiet backstreets
• discover quirky stores and boutiques
• hear stories from local shop owners
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Shopping in Amsterdam needn’t mean a pair of clogs and some tulips. This guided tour leads you away from the crowded main shopping streets and into hidden backstreets lined with independent and intriguing local stores. The focus here is firmly on unique and locally designed goods. There's everything from the city's coolest T-shirt shop to an art store where everything is crafted from up-cycled materials and a portrait But this is more than just some retail therapy. You'll have the chance to meet local shop owners and learn about business and commerce in Amsterdam.
Included:
- English speaking guide
- a donation to a local charity supporting cancer research
Other important info:
Refunds and changes: permitted with at least 48 hours notice.
Group size: max 15. There are no audio headsets.
This tour runs in all weathers.
This tour is also available privately at a time and date to suit you. Please contact us: hello@makemyday.travel