A Different Canal Cruise in Amsterdam

A canal tour is a must when visiting Amsterdam, and even more so this year during the 400th anniversary of the canal ring. Though I’ve done many over the years, the Black Heritage Amsterdam Tour that I recently took, stood out. The Black Heritage Amsterdam Tour is the first tour of its kind in the Netherlands, and takes visitors along Amsterdam’s 'canal belt', revealing the hidden histories of the city and the contributions of the African Diaspora to Dutch society from the 16th c…