Discover Amsterdam with your Private Guide
Amsterdam, Art & Culture
Private guidance
As the management and staff of the Ambassade Hotel, we feel privileged to run a hotel in the historic canal ring. This canal ring area is featured on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Being located in the canal ring area, the hotel can perfectly operate as a springboard to explore the most beautiful and historic parts of the city.
We offer our guests a unique form of hospitality to discover the best Amsterdam has to offer with our private guide Eduard.
About your private guide Eduard
After Eduard completed an MSc in ‘European Real Estate Studies’ at Kingston University in London, he worked with international real estate companies. He has combined his real estate expertise, his fascination by city development and strong interest in history, art and culture into a unique form of hospitality. Besides this he has been living in the canal ring, in the direct vicinity of the Ambassade hotel, for more than 20 years. He believes that our view of history shapes the way we view the present.
Eduard’s personal promise to all his clients is to provide a reliable, friendly and expert service. This is reflected in the longstanding relationship he enjoys with the Ambassade Hotel.
PRIVATE HOTEL TOUR – ART & BOOKS
max. 1 hour | EUR 15 p.p.
After a brief introduction of the hotel’s art & book collection in the Library Lounge, Eduard will show some remarkable quotes in the guest books. This will be followed by a walk along CoBrA artworks in the hotel. If possible, Eduard will show contemporary artworks in the Ambassade Art Gallery, a new cultural initiative at the Ambassade Hotel.
More about the Art & Books tour
Explore art & books
Starting in the Ambassade Hotel, a walk around the hotel transports you through an enormous variety of books and Cobra art works.
Why is the Ambassade Hotel regarded as an art and writers hotel? Why was Cobra an important European avant-garde movement? Who are the artists and what is so specific to their work?
Eduard will give a lucid rundown and cast new light on the history of the influential Cobra movement and (affiliated) artists for which the experiment was crucial.
Ambassade rate
EUR 15 per person (max. 6 persons)
This rate does not include food and beverage costs
Recommended time schedule
11:00 – 12:00
15:00 – 16:00
16:00 – 17:00
Language
All tours are available in Dutch or in English.
Reserve your preferred time
Interested in the art & books tour? Please let us know your preferred time.
All tours can also be booked with your hotel room reservation
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR – ART & HISTORY
2 hours | EUR 50 p.p.
After a brief introduction of the hotel’s art and book collection, Eduard explores with you the oldest parts of town, connecting living history with today’s highlights. This includes Dam Square, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the Old Church, the Dutch East India Company, the University of Amsterdam and places where Rembrandt and other luminaries lived and worked.
More about the Art & History tour
Explore History
Starting right outside the Ambassade Hotel, a walking tour transports you through the oldest parts of town.
Across every bridge in Amsterdam there is a fascinating story from the past – with relevance to the present day.
What makes the Dutch capital so unique? What constitutes the character of the city? Who were the key figures in its development. What remains of the political, economic, religious, social and cultural heritage?
Eduard will explain how Amsterdam achieved its present vibrant blend of entrepreneurship, citizenship, creativity and freethinking. Together, these ingredients determine the unique character of this city.
Ambassade rate
EUR 50 per person (max. 4 guests)
This rate does not include any food and beverage costs;
Recommended time schedule
07:00 – 09:00
11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 16:00
17:00 – 19:00
Language
All tours are available in Dutch or in English.
Reserve your preferred time
Interested in the art & history tour? Please let us know your preferred time.
All tours can also be booked with your hotel room reservation
PRIVATE BIKING TOUR – ART & DISTRICTS
3,5 hours | EUR 125 p.p.
After a brief introduction of the hotel’s art and book collection, Eduard explores with you a variety of interesting city districts, away from the most popular tourist routes. This includes the Jordan District, the Harbor District, The Jewish Cultural Quarter and a district which is famous for its typical Amsterdam architecture.
More about the Art & District tour
Explore Amsterdam districts
Starting right outside the Ambassade Hotel, a biking tour transports you through a variety of districts.
In every district there is an interesting story from the past – with relevance to the present day.
What makes each district so unique? What are the most interesting places to visit?
Eduard will provide you with new insights and background information.
Special Ambassade rate
EUR 125 per person (max. 2 guests)
This rate includes the rental of Ambassade Hotel Bikes;
This rate does not include any food and beverage costs;
Please note, for your own safety, that biking experience is essential
Please note that in the event of bad weather conditions the tour will be cancelled
Recommended time schedule
09:30 – 13:00
14:30 – 18:00
Language
All tours are available in Dutch or in English.
Reserve your preferred time
Interested in the art & districts tour? Please let us know your preferred time.
All tours can also be booked with your hotel room reservation
PERSONALIZED SERVICE – GUIDE PLAN
If you prefer a fully personalized service, tailored to your budget, day spending, needs and interest, please ask our hotel staff. Our staff will contact our private guide Eduard for you, and discuss your wishes. He knows how to pitch Amsterdam’s history and contemporary scene to every interest level.
More about the personalized service
Description
If you prefer a fully personalized service, tailored to your budget, needs and interests, please ask our hotel staff. They will transfer you with our private guide Eduard. He knows how to pitch Amsterdam’s history and contemporary scene to every interest level.
After a short interview / intake, he will create a tailor made ‘guide plan’ for you.
The guide plan includes a timetable with your specific interests, i.e. walking tours, bike tours, boat tours, museum visits, a visit of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, art galleries, markets of any kind, interesting food places, restaurants, neighborhoods. Also traveling beyond Amsterdam, such as Rotterdam.
After approval of the ‘guide plan’, Eduard and our hotel staff will make sure that museum tickets, restaurant visits, etc are booked before your arrival.
Special Ambassade rate
1st hour | 95 EUR p.p.
2nd hour | 95 EUR p.p.
Every additional hour | 75 p.p.
These rates are excluding any costs for travel,
accommodation, entrance tickets, food/drinks
Language
All tours are available in Dutch or in English.
Reserve your preferred time
Interested in our personalized service? Please let us know your preferred time.
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We look forward to welcome you soon!
About the Ambassade Hotel
The Ambassade Hotel is a charming hotel conveniently located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Canal District within walking distance of the main museums, popular shopping areas and historic landmarks. Spanning fifteen original canal houses that were built during the 17th century, the hotel has retained its classical, historic character and allure and offers a unique opportunity for you to experience.
Brasserie & Bar
Enjoy fine dining in a beautiful brasserie, surrounded by colourful paintings from famous Cobra artists. Brasserie Ambassade offers classic French dishes with a modern twist, in combination with fine wines. Or enjoy a stylish drink in our library with 5000 signed books. In our Library Bar we serve classic cocktails, a selection of the best beers and delicious cappuccinos.
Art & Literature
The Ambassade Hotel holds a great interest in art and literature. The management of the hotel started with the collection of CoBrA art in late 2001. At the time of writing the collection contains over 800 works of art. Besides that, you will find a unique collection of more than 5000 signed books by authors who have all stayed at the hotel, in the Library Bar.
Relaxation
At Koan Float we offer several treatments. Floating sessions and massages are available in 45-minute sessions, 60-minute sessions, or longer by request. Please do not hesitate to ask the hotel staff for any additional information, or feel free to visit the float & massage center.
Koan Float is open daily from 9.30 AM to 11 PM.
