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The Black Heritage Amsterdam Tour is about the 'hidden histories' of the African Diaspora from the 17th century to the present and is for everyone who is interested in learning more. We travel throughout the city canals on-board a classic canal boat...more
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Reviewed 2 days ago

If you are interested in learning about Tru-History, this tour is necessary. Jennifer is a dynamic orator. She was candid and encouraged open dialogue to have those courageous conversations that most shy away. Through her extensive research, she was able to compile pertinent information regarding...More

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed 4 days ago

My family was thoroughly impressed by the organization and presentation of the Black Heritage & Colonial tour presented by Jennifer Tosch - Founder and CEO of Black Heritage Tours. We traveled to Amsterdam seeking to understand more regarding Dutch colonization, its impact on slavery and...More

Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

My cousin and I participated in the walking tour through Amsterdam and we were absolutely amazed. Not only did Jennifer (our guide) point out easily missed imagery that spoke to Amsterdam's involvement in the slave trade, she also highlighted the city's connection to former colonies...More

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed December 21, 2018

As someone who is always looking for the real history of places, this tour did just that. From a beautiful canal boat ride, we were able to go through the timeline of the African presence during the Golden Age. This is a wonderful tour was...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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Reviewed December 8, 2018 via mobile

We are two white locals from Southern Europe and not only were we amazed by the amount of black history in The Netherlands but also mesmerized and flabbergastered by Erik's sparkling personality! He is funny but also organised and knowleadgable, he knows his stories and...More

Date of experience: December 2018
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Reviewed November 13, 2018 via mobile

This tour was one of the major highlights of our stay in Amsterdam! We contacted Jennifer quite last minute and she was so accommodating of us. The tour started at the Rijksmuseum and was so eye-opening! As a history and museum/art buff - the focus...More

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed October 21, 2018 via mobile

Jennifer Tosch, Founder and CEO of this tour company is steeped in the history of the African Diaspora and Amsterdam. Her dual master’s degrees in Heritage and Memory Studies from the University of Amsterdam along with her familial ties to Surinam, South America (a former...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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Reviewed October 16, 2018

Loved loved this tour. Jennifer was great. She explained so many things, a wealth of info and made the tour fun. Definitely want to take another tour with her. It is not just about Black Heritage-mixes in a lot of valuable info so there is...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile

What I experienced during the tour was astonishing. I was born and raised in Holland. My parents taught us everything they know about their Suriname/marron history, traditions and culture. Attending school as a young girl and later woman you get to learn everything about the...More

Date of experience: September 2018
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Reviewed September 18, 2018

Firstly, want to thank Jennifer Tosch for a sublime tour relating to the Black Heritage within Amsterdam since 1600s. The tour I attended included a trip in a classic canal boat and finishing up in the famous Rijksmuseum. If anyone is intrigued, curious and seeking...More

Date of experience: September 2018
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829najiyyah
June 30, 2018|
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Oh no. I leave the 28th but would be happy to book a tour with someone. I’ll be there solo 8/22-28.
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April 8, 2018|
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Response from Jennifer T | Property representative |
Greetings please email us via the website.
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