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Amsterdam Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Amsterdam
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the story of Amsterdam on a guided walking tour with a small group that goes beyond the usual highlights. Discover how a small fishing settlement grew into one of the world’s most important trading cities, shaped by the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), global trade, wealth, and everyday life.
You will also explore Amsterdam’s unique identity, from the origins of the Red Light District and the city’s tradition of tolerance to modern topics such as coffee shops and cannabis. As you walk through historic streets and along the canals, you will learn how Amsterdam was designed, protected, and expanded over time.
Discover the stories behind the old city walls and g...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local tour guide who shares interesting stories and fun facts about Amsterdam.
Take some water with you please
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
National Monument
You can find our guide in front of the National monument at the dam square. You will recognize them by their white clothes with the text "Captain Boertje" on it.
Return
Amsterdam Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Amsterdam
About
Step into the story of Amsterdam on a guided walking tour with a small group that goes beyond the usual highlights. Discover how a small fishing settlement grew into one of the world’s most important trading cities, shaped by the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), global trade, wealth, and everyday life.
You will also explore Amsterdam’s unique identity, from the origins of the Red Light District and the city’s tradition of tolerance to modern topics such as coffee shops and cannabis. As you walk through historic streets and along the canals, you will learn how Amsterdam was designed, protected, and expanded over time.
Discover the stories behind the old city walls and g...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local tour guide who shares interesting stories and fun facts about Amsterdam.
Take some water with you please
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
National Monument
You can find our guide in front of the National monument at the dam square. You will recognize them by their white clothes with the text "Captain Boertje" on it.
Return
Itinerary
1
National Monument
This is our startpoint
15 minutes
2
Oude Kerk
A photo and story stop, we will not visit the Oude Kerk, but our guide will tell you interesting stories about it and the redlight district.
15 minutes
3
Int Aepjen
This is a photo and story stop. At the head of the Zeedijk sits the historic café In ‘t Aepjen. The wooden building from 1519 is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Nieuwmarkt
A photo and info stop at the Nieuwmarkt. Our guide will share interesting stories at this stop about the Nieuwmarkt, the old gates and citywalls of Amsterdam
15 minutes
5
Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam
A stop where our guide will share interesting stories about the city defense of Amsterdam
5 minutes
6
Halvemaansbrug
A stop where you will see one of the most beautiful views of the Amstel river. Our guide will share interesting stories and info about the Amstel river, canal houses and of course the houseboats
15 minutes
7
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
A stop where you can take nice photos and information will be shared by our guide about the Munttoren and how tulips became so popular in Amsterdam.
10 minutes
8
De Gouden Bocht
A stop what is the most prestigious part of the canal belt of Amsterdam, where our guide will share the interesting stories about the canals and the gouden bocht. And of course an oppurtunity to take nice photos.
10 minutes
9
Begijnhof
At the peaceful Begijnhof courtyard, we will discover one of Amsterdam’s hidden historic spots and learn about its religious history, quiet atmosphere, and the women who once lived there.
15 minutes
10
Dam Square
This is our last stop where our guide will tell you more about the royal palace and the dam square.
