Arcam's Mijn Stad Tours invite you to experience Amsterdam through the unique perspectives of local guides. These intimate journeys explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods, providing a deeper understanding of its urban fabric and ongoing evolution. Discover various narratives, from green spaces to migration histories, fostering conversations about Amsterdam's future.
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Mijn Stad Tours offer guided explorations of Amsterdam neighborhoods through the personal perspectives and local knowledge of Arcam guides. These tours provide intimate glimpses into the city's fabric, fostering a deeper conversation about urban development and the future of Amsterdam.
The Mijn Stad Tours series invites visitors to discover different neighborhoods and narratives within Amsterdam, guided by Arcam's local experts. Each tour is framed by the personal involvement and lived experience of the guide, offering an intimate and unique perspective on the city. These tours go beyond typical sightseeing, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of place and its ongoing evolution. Currently, the selection includes tours such as exploring urban greenery in Geuzenhof with a data journalist, understanding the experience of undocumented Amsterdammers and public perception with a bike tour, insights into waste management in Amsterdam Noord, examining the history of migration and a new generation shaping Amsterdam Nieuw-West, and diving into a neighborhood's organic growth versus top-down planning with former residents. Public tours are offered for free, with dates announced via the Arcam agenda and newsletter, while tailored group bookings are available for a minimum of 10 people, with standard and cultural rates.
Public tours are offered once for free, with dates announced via the Arcam agenda and newsletter. Tailored or group bookings are available on request for a minimum of 10 people, with rates of €15 per person (standard) or €10 per person (cultural). For reservations and pricing, contact Sjaan van Tol at [email protected].
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IJhal Exhibition
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Artisplein Exhibition
Preserving Amsterdam's industrial heritage through adaptive reuse architecture.
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Tandwielenfabriek Project
Exploring modern judicial architecture within Amsterdam's IJdock development.
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Paleis van Justitie
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Jonas Building
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