Top Amsterdam Walking Tours - page 6

Arrive in Amsterdam and let your guide take you to all the places you need to see—and some hidden gems and secret spots too. See the old town, visit hip Jordaan, and walk through the Red Light District, and learn about the history of all these places and more besides. Take photos of the picturesque bridges and canals, and find out where the best places to eat and drink are.

Experience the charm of the Netherlands on this half-day private guided sightseeing tour of Zaanse Schans. Start at Amsterdam Centraal Station and take a train to the fairy-tale windmill village, just 15 minutes away. Stroll through the landscape featuring polders, old wooden houses, movable bridges, and more. Admire wild swans and white lambs in their natural habitat.

Get a flavor of Amsterdam’s famous alternative culture on a walking tour with a local guide. Stroll through Amsterdam's narrow lanes and squares and dip into smart shops to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, savor delicious local snacks (own expense), and learn about the history and culture of the city. Upgrade to include more stops, food tastings, and neighborhoods.

Get the inside scoop on Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood on a walking tour of the area around the Red Light District (De Wallen). In the company of an expert guide who brings the area's history to life, go beyond the myths and discover the cultural significance of the area. Plus, exploring on foot lets you make regular stops and focus on the finer details of the fascinating enclave.

Explore the area surrounding Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District and also learn about Dutch food culture on this private walking tour from Central Station to Dam Square. Get away from the crowds and get insights into local life and culture from your expert guide. Along the way, taste foods such as a *kroket,* Dutch cheese, and *stroopwafel.*

This small-group walking tour of Amsterdam’s historic center skips the guidebooks and massive bus excursions, instead exploring the city more like a local. With your guide leading the way, you’ll learn all about the city’s canals, bridges, medieval architecture, and more—you’ll even cover spots only known to locals. At the end of your journey, you’ll see Amsterdam in fresh dimension, the “Venice of the North” coming alive.

Amsterdam banned guided tours of its notorious Red Light District on 1 January 2020. But you can still learn the ins and outs of this fascinating area by downloading this great audio guide, which uses your phone’s GPS but works even when you’re offline. Learn about historic churches, flood defenses, and the role that legalized sex work has played in this tolerant city.

If you’re over the stuffy, slow-moving walking tours, check out this politically incorrect tour of Amsterdam. Get ready for a city history lesson—with bad language, bad jokes, and a little bit of madness. You’ll travel from Centraal Station to the Bloemenmarkt to the Rembrandt Museum and more, traveling through the eras having a wicked inappropriate time.

Go beyond the history books and enrich your knowledge of Anne Frank’s early life on a private walking tour of Amsterdam-Zuid, a history-rich borough of Amsterdam. Visit Anne Frank’s family home, first school, and the store where she bought her famous diary. Discover facts about the young writer and her legacy as you explore at your own pace with a private guide.

The oldest diamond-polishing factory in the world, Royal Coster has tended to the jewels of many monarchs from around the globe. But you don't need to have a stash of diamonds to see the polishers and goldsmiths at work. This private tour fills you in on the history of precious stones and how Amsterdam became the City of Diamonds.

Explore the historic city of Amsterdam and see more than just the main streets and tourist attractions. Discover the architectural gems and historic streets, and find the best places to eat and drink with your local photographer guide. Learn how to take better photos on your phone and how to use Instagram like a pro, and enjoy the atmosphere of this truly unique city.

Discover the best of Amsterdam, all in a single tour—and follow up your excursions with a classically Dutch meal—on this immersive, small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in central Amsterdam and set off on foot: you can look forward to spotting city highlights like Dam Square and the Bloemenmarkt, glimpsing the Red Light District and Chinatown, exploring the Amsterdam Museum and more, all before enjoying a Dutch pancake for lunch.

Enjoy the personalized service of a vacation photographer during your stay in Amsterdam. Don’t bother with selfies or pestering the locals to take your photo. Your professional photographer spends time capturing your travels in a contemporary style, ensuring you return home with wonderful photos to share with friends and family.

As one of Amsterdam’s top attractions, the Van Gogh Museum attracts huge crowds. Spend less time waiting to enter and more time admiring iconic works such as *Sunflowers* with a skip-the-line admission ticket that guarantees your entry to the cultural institution. Plus, you can add on an audio guide to deepen your understanding of the works on show.

Explore the sides of Amsterdam that interest you the most on this private tour. There's no set itinerary, so you can choose the focus—or let your guide lead the way with an insightful introduction to the city’s history. Hear personalized recommendations as you discover key landmarks and turn hidden corners you might otherwise have missed.

Learn more about Amsterdam’s World War II history and discover key city sights from that fraught time period through the eyes of a local with the help of a guide. On this small-group tour, your guide shares both historical stories from the likes of Anne Frank and personal anecdotes and insights to help bring the Jewish Quarter of the city alive for you in a way no brochure ever could.

Delve into one of Amsterdam’s most famous districts on a walking tour around the Red Light District (De Wallen) area. Separate the myths from the reality as your expert guide brings the Red Light District's colorful history to vivid life and take the opportunity to ask all of your burning questions.

Amsterdam has limited tours of its famous Red Light District to the perimeter, but you can learn more about the culture and history of the area on this private walking tour than you would from the average guidebook. Learn all about Amsterdam's underbelly and its influence on the city and explore at your own pace and on your own terms, rather than rushing or slowing down to account for a group.

Delve deeper into the rich history and progressive culture of the Red Light District on a Spanish-speaking private walking tour of the surrounding streets. Rather than exploring the area as part of a large group, enjoy the undivided attention of your guide and wander at a pace that suits you and your party.

Delve into Amsterdam’s history of drugs on a self-guided tour that takes you through some of the Dutch capital’s most interesting neighborhoods. You won’t have to follow a group on this tour, which comes with a downloadable app that lets you explore the Red Light District and Spuistraat at your own pace.

Come home with enchanting photos of Amsterdam, and enjoy taking photos using professional techniques. You’ll spend the day visiting the major sights of the iconic neighborhoods of Amsterdam. An experienced photographer and private tour guide will give you insight into their history while teaching you to capture the perfect shots. Choose between daytime and evening options, based on your needs.

Take a fascinating walk with me, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable expert, who brings to life the best Amsterdam highlights, hidden gems and historical sights through entertaining storytelling. You'll see the most interesting parts of the city within a sensible timeframe and at a relaxed, non-rushed pace. Not only will you learn about the things and the people that make the city famous, like the canals, coffeeshops, Rembrandt and Anne Frank; but you’ll also discover places only known to locals that are not found in tourist guides. My goal with this tour is to make you feel like you are part of the city instead of an outsider traveling through it. In other words, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like a local. • 15 years of experience from exploring and filming Amsterdam • Get a very personal view, as I tell you stories about my life in Amsterdam as they relate to points of interest * Small groups, almost like a private tour * Take breaks along the way

Get to know Amsterdam’s food scene through the eyes of a local on this private tour. Following your guide, you’ll make a handful of culinary stops across the city, tasting your way through the most iconic dishes—everything from appleschnitt to bitterballen to stroopwafels, “Dutch sashimi,” and more. You’ll also stop at a market just as the Dutch do, sampling Dutch cheeses and experiencing the local way of life. You'll also learn to make sweet and savory Dutch pancakes at your guide's home afterwards.

Walk in the steps of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt, during this private walking tour. Stroll through the Spiegalquarter, the artist’s old neighborhood, and visit areas like the Emperor’s Canal and Waterloo Square that he used to frequent. Then explore Rembrandt’s 17th-century home filled with period pieces, personal items, and etchings from the artist.