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Amsterdam City Center & History - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a true insider's view of Amsterdam on this private or small-group walking tour. Your leads you to a mix of highlights and hidden gems, and offers insightful commentary that you won't get in the guidebooks. Along the way, stop and learn about some of the major sites, too. Visit such spots as Dam Square, artists' squats, leaning houses, Prinsengracht, the thinnest house, the oldest canals, and more, for a well-rounded introduction to the Dutch capital.
  • Leave with plenty of tips for further exploration in Amsterdam
  • Connect with your guide for an insider's perspective
  • Explore the city like a local rather than a first-time visitor
  • Upgrade to a private tour for undivided attention

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Prins Hendrikkade 73, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

    By the entrance to the St. Nicholas Church - Located across from Central Station

End point

  • The Papeneiland
    Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam, Netherlands

    End at one of the city’s prettiest canal corners. Visit Het Papeneiland, a brown café from 1642, said to serve the best apple pie in town.

Itinerary

1

St. Nicholas Basilica

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Weeping Tower

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Zeedijk

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Nieuwmarkt

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

The Waag

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Trippenhuis

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Oost-Indisch Huis

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Kleine Trippenhuis

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

Zuiderkerk

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

11

National Opera & Ballet

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

12

Huis Aan De Drie Grachten

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

13

Begijnhof

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

14

Dam Square

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

15

Herengracht

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

16

Anne Frank House

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

17

De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

18

Coöperatieve Vereniging "Karthuizerhof" BA

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

19

Noorderkerk

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

20

The Papeneiland

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Anita's tour was a great way to learn about Amsterdam.

Kim_S, Nov 2025
Anita was very knowledgeable about Amsterdam. She was a trooper and kept us moving, as we battled the rain and wind during our tour. Despite the wet weather, we enjoyed our time with Anita and recommend this tour if you are interested in learning about Amsterdam.

First time in Amsterdam

Darryl_A, Sep 2025
Diana is very knowledgeable of Amsterdam history, answering all our questions and pleasant to walk with.

Top Notch Tour

Shelley_G, Jul 2025
Wonderful guide with information that gave us such an appreciation and understanding of Amsterdam. Highly recommend!

Great way to get to know Amsterdam in your first days!

Daniel_H, Apr 2025
Absolutely fantastic overview of Amsterdam and its history. Our guide Pedro was amazing and kept us captivated throughout the tour, great guide and great guy!

Great Walking Tour & So Informative

Kevin_D, Sep 2024
We enjoyed Anita’s wonderful walking tour of Amsterdam. The tour was very interesting and we were able to learn so much in our fun tour. Anita was very knowledgeable and very sensitive to our interests & questions. Definitely would recommend this tour.

Very nice and informative. i learned a...

Kevin B, Jul 2016
Very nice and informative. i learned a great deal and i found it very pleasant. thank you.
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