Self Guided Space Tourist Exploration of Amsterdam's Cosmic Side
Explore Amsterdam's cosmic side on this self-guided tour, combining public transport and walking. Over 150 minutes, you'll travel by tram, bus, and on foot to discover key sites in the city's space industry, arts, and history. Starting at De Gooyer Windmill, you'll visit landmarks like the Maritime Museum and ARTIS Zoo, learning fascinating space-related facts along the way. Enjoy space-inspired art at the Stedelijk Museum and end at Rembrandtplein, where a golden astronaut sculpture pays tribute to space tourism. This hybrid tour offers a unique look at Amsterdam’s space ecosystem, blending science, art, and discovery, while you move seamlessly through the city. Public transport tickets and museum entry fees are not included.
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Self Guided Space Tourist Exploration of Amsterdam's Cosmic Side
What's included in Self Guided Space Tourist Exploration of Amsterdam's Cosmic Side
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
De Gooyer WindmillPass-by Only
This historic windmill is your starting point, setting the stage for exploring Amsterdam’s cosmic connections. Though it stands as a reminder of the city’s past, you'll soon dive into the future of space exploration.
As you pass by this iconic museum, learn about Amsterdam's rich maritime history and its ties to space exploration. Discover how the city's naval innovations laid the groundwork for future technological advancements.
VOC Ship 'Amsterdam' replicaPass-by Only
This impressive replica of an 18th-century ship highlights Amsterdam’s history as a global trade hub. While we won’t board the ship, you'll hear how early navigation techniques influenced space travel.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- 1 day transport ticket for all urban public transport in Amsterdam (€12)
- Entrance tickets/fees to any attractions en route
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total activity duration is the time to walk from the starting point to the endpoint
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins in front of the De Gooyer windmill on Zeeburgerstraat. To start the tour, face the windmill, with Café Struis being on your left.
End Points
- The tour ends at The Thinker Statue, Rembrandt Square.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
