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Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

If you’ve ever wondered how Amsterdam got so rich or where the canals came from, get all your questions answered on this intimate walking tour. Traveling on foot means you reach areas of the city where buses and boats can’t go, while the small group size ensures plenty of personal attention from your guide, including tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip.
  • Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour
  • Learn about Amsterdam and the Dutch through history and humor alike
  • Capture social-worthy shots including the Monet bridge
  • Travel tips galore make this a top choice for travelers who are new in town

What's Included

  • An expert local guide
  • Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip
  • Discount codes for our other tours (upon request)
  • Bottled water
    There are several stops to fill a water bottle, so make sure to bring a refillable water bottle!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hit the Bricks Walking Tours
    Prinsenstraat 13, 1015 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands

    We will meet in the office of Those Dam Boat Guys, just let the people there know you are there for the walking tour and they'll make sure you are comfortable, guide you to the toilets if needed and inform the guide that you have arrived!

End point

  • Dam Square
    Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

    We end on Dam square, 2 mins walking from where we started and where you can take all forms of transport.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

1

Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Red Light District (De Wallen)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Dam Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

South Church

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Jodenbreestraat

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Bushuis - Oost-Indisch Huis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Stopera Pier

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Begijnhof

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Royal Palace Amsterdam

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

10

Groenburgwal

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 39 reviews
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Fantastic Tour Experience

Melanie_H, Apr 2026
Our guide from Boat Guys was top notch, very accommodating and knowledgeable about Amsterdam and country history.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure!

This is a GREAT activity...

Nicole_G, Nov 2025
This is a GREAT activity especially for newbies (like me) visiting the city for the first time. Axel was a great tour guide who gave an informative and engaging overview of Amsterdam's history and culture today - lots of fun facts I'll be annoying people with back home - while stopping at various iconic landmarks and places I probably would've missed or not known the full story of on my own. Can't recommend the Hit the Bricks/Dam Boat Guys people enough! (Also say hi to the cutest cat Koko if you get to their office/meeting point early. 😄)

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you! We're always happy to help annoy people!

Our guide was very...

Nicolas_D, Aug 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I felt socially comfortable throughout the tour and learned more than I expected.

Viator missed the boat, fortunately we didn't.

Kirk_T, Aug 2025
When we arrived at the tour site, the operator had no idea we were coming, and no guide was available, although our voucher clearly showed we had booked the tour. The operator graciously agreed to substitute a 90 minute canal tour., which we enjoyed immensely. So, a not-so-great review for Viator, but a big thumbs up for Hit the Bricks/Those Dam Boat Guys Tours and our guide, Mark.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Kirk, Thank you for the kind words, and once again sorry for the inconvenience but I'm glad we could resolve it in a satisfactory manner and very happy to hear you enjoyed the boat tour!

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