Wester-Amstel with self-guided audio Tour
Do this because
- Learn the history of the estate and its owners told by the family member.
- Discover the classical Dutch style of gardening
- Admire the unique fruits, flowers, and trees carefully grown in the gardens
What to expect
Get away from it all and have a blissful rest in peace and quiet of Wester-Amstel!
Find out about the oldest country estate of Amstelveen, the area just south of Amsterdam situated on the Amstel River. This tour will lead you through the park and garden of this estate, letting you take in the laid-back mood of the surroundings and breathe some fresh air while listening to interesting stories about generations of the family having lived in this estate.
Discover how different approaches were taken by different owners: walk along the Oak and Chestnut Lanes, planted by the members of the family, and see for yourself how Dutch gardeners strived to make their lanes resemble a temple. Marvel at the Beef Beech, a gorgeous tree dear to the family that survived World War II.
The local gardens will amaze you with the palette of scents and colors they have to offer. See the Diving Lady in the middle of the lake of the Berry Garden as you walk, or just sit and relax wherever you please. Visit the Stinzentuin, the most unique and special garden whose rare flowers start blooming straight in January! The Kitchen Garden lets you gaze at vegetables in bloom, whereas the Butterfly Garden lures you with the number of precious butterflies to get up close to as your final highlight of the tour!
Take a stroll around Wester-Amstel and get to know its hospitality and coziness!
Important to know
- After booking, you will receive an email and an SMS with a direct download link to the tour mobile app. The WeGoTrip app is available for download on App Store and Google
- The audio tour is only available in English and works offline. Remember to bring your headphones and a charged smartphone
- This is a self-guided tour, you won't find a guide at the meeting point
- Children under 7 can join the tour free of charge without a reservation
What’s included
Free access to the park and garden of Wester-Amstel
Hints on the most tranquil parts of the park to relax and have picnic
Leaflet about the plants cultivated in the gardens
Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (English)
Live GPS map on your smartphone, route from stop to stop -
Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
What’s not included
Food and drinks – if you intend to have a picnic, bring food with you
Garden fruit – purchased from the owner on your own at will
Access to the house – it is not usually open for visitors
Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
Earphones — you should bring your own
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
WeGoTrip
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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