Visit the oldest diamond polishing factory in the world on a guided tour in Amsterdam. Witness the meticulous craftsmanship which has attracted royals from all over the world since 1840.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian
- Booklets
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Take a guided tour through Amsterdam's premier diamond factory
- Learn about diamond valuation
- Take a photo behind a real polisher's table
- See precious diamond artefacts such as the Koh-I-Noor
Full description
Visit 4 monumental 17th-century villas and see how jewelers create beauty that lasts for centuries. Take a tour during which your guide will vividly conjure the history of these precious stones, as well as the story of how Amsterdam became the city of diamonds.
On the tour, learn how diamonds are created and polished. Witness professional polishers and goldsmiths up close. Take a picture of yourself behind a real diamond polishing table and learn how to analyze a diamond, distinguishing why some diamonds sparkle more than others.
Dive into Amsterdam’s rich history of diamond polishing, filled with royal stories. At the end of this informative tour, receive a goody bag you can use to value you or your family diamonds and jewelry.
Includes
- Diamond factory tour
- Guide in your chosen language
- Goody bag
- Drinks and meals
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Meeting point
Paulus Potterstraat 2, 1071 CZ Amsterdam.
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Know before you go
- This tour is provided in more than 35 languages. Language availability can only be guaranteed based on staff availability
- English language tours are always guaranteed
