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

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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.

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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

St. Nicholas Basilica

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weeping Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Zeedijk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwmarkt

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Waag

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trippenhuis

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oost-Indisch Huis

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kleine Trippenhuis

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Zuiderkerk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Opera & Ballet

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Huis Aan De Drie Grachten

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Begijnhof

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dam Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herengracht

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anne Frank House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Coöperatieve Vereniging "Karthuizerhof" BA

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Noorderkerk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Papeneiland

5 minutes • Admission 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

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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

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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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.