NDSM Street Art Tour (CYHIT)
Description
Discover the rebellious, artistic side of Amsterdam on a guided walk through NDSM Wharf, home to some of the city's most impressive street art and alternative culture Join us for an immersive journey through NDSM Wharf, the city’s former shipyard turned creative playground, where massive murals, hidden artworks, graffiti pieces, and alternative culture come together in one of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhoods. Led by passionate local guides with deep roots in the street art scene, this tour goes beyond simply looking at walls. You'll uncover the stories behind the artworks, learn how graffiti evolved from the streets of New York into a global cultural movement, and discover why the Netherlands played such an important role in the history of graffiti and street art. Come discover a side of Amsterdam most visitors never see!
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Itinerary
From the central station, you will take the free ticket ferry that will lead you to NDSM quartier
As we wander through the colorful industrial landscape of NDSM, you'll explore: • Monumental murals by internationally renowned artists • Hidden graffiti pieces and local street art gems • The transformation of NDSM from abandoned shipyard to cultural hotspot • The origins of graffiti culture and its evolution into contemporary street art • Amsterdam's unique relationship with squatting, alternative culture, and creative expression • The rise of street artists from underground rebels to globally recognized creators
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
Going into this tour I already some prior knowledge on street art and graffiti, yet my guide still managed to take a fully comprehensive tour and make it interesting both for me and for people who previously had no experience with this subject. The NDSM area is both a sight to behold, stuffed to the brim with eye candy for anyone who's into street art, and also has a very interesting history which you will hear about on this tour. Totally recommend for anyone who wants to see a different side to Amsterdam!
Love this! It's always a good sign when even someone who already knows a thing or two about street art still walks away with something new. NDSM really is a world of its own, and we're glad the tour gave you a fresh perspective. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Love These Tours and Amsterdam didn't disappoint! The tours are highly relevant and include much more than a standard free walking tour. The tour was fantastic and the guide its obviously very passionate about Amsterdam and its street art culture. There is such diversity in the art shown and the tour guide really took the time to make sure we had plenty of time to ask questions and that we all clearly understood what we were looking at and the symbolism behind it. I cannot recommend it enough! It was very cool and interesting and after doing the rude bastards tour with the same company in Amsterdam city centre where we learnt the history of The Netherlands and Amsterdam, the street art tour just really added a whole other layer of depth to the city! Thank you so much rude bastards, and can you handle it tours! :) we are looking forward to joining your cologne tour next week!
Thanks so much! That's exactly the combo we'd recommend too. Start with the Rude Bastards Tour, then head to NDSM and see a completely different side of Amsterdam. We're glad you enjoyed the stories, the symbolism and your guide's passion for the scene. Have an amazing time in Cologne, we'll be ready for you!
Jack was incredibly knowledgeable. I learned about the history of street art and also Amsterdam history as well. I felt connected to the art by his passion and stories. I need to bring my friends along!
Thanks so much! Jack's passion for street art is definitely contagious, so we're glad you caught it. We'll pass your kind words on to him. Bring your friends next time, we'll happily convert them too!
A fantatstic experience! The guide took us to one of the city’s most fascinating neighbourhoods, showing us some real hidden gems amongst the thousands of graffiti pieces that surround the NDSM district
What a great way to spend the day! We're glad you discovered the hidden gems tucked away among the murals and graffiti of NDSM. It's a special part of Amsterdam, and we're happy you got to experience it with us. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Maja was a superb tour guide, she had the right mix of wit, knowledge and was incredibly funny. She kept everyone involved and entertained and it was a fabulous afternoon tour. Thanks again Debbie & Kerry
That sounds amazing! Maja’s got such a great way of keeping everyone laughing while sharing all the good stuff about Amsterdam. So glad you had a fabulous afternoon with her. Hope to see you on another fun tour soon!
Maja the tour guide was excellent. She was so in formative and delivered the information in a really chill and fun way. I have visited Amsterdam many times before but I learned so many new things! I think it’s so nice how Maja sent me our group photo in Dam Square and had loads of recommendations for places in the city.
That’s awesome to hear! Maja always knows how to keep things relaxed, fun, and full of great stories. Love that you discovered new sides of Amsterdam even after so many visits. Glad you got the group photo too! Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
She was amazing, friendly and helped us with all we needed! Fun tour and very different than all free tours I did before! I recommend it so much!
So great to hear you had such an amazing time with Maja! She’s always full of energy, fun, and great tips to make the tour special. Love that you found it different from other tours. Thanks for the awesome recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
This was funny and dynamic, Maja is cool and entertaining. We took in Amsterdam and made us visit dôme interesting stuff.
So happy you had such a fun and lively time with Maja! She’s got that perfect mix of humor and great storytelling. Glad you got to see some cool spots around Amsterdam. Hope to have you join us again soon!
Our guide maja was incredible We have vist amestrdam She Just perfect and Lovely person She passionate about She doing I highly recommend this vist
That’s so sweet to hear! Maja’s passion really shines through on every tour and we love that you had such a perfect time exploring Amsterdam with her. Thanks for the lovely words and the recommendation!
Our your guide was Maja. She was excellent and funny. I generally love walking and getting to know some historic facts along the way are always additional plus. Loved the tour and would do it again.
That’s awesome to hear! Maja really knows how to make history come alive while keeping things fun. So glad you loved the tour and would do it again. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
