Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Amsterdam, Netherlands
location pin icon Amsterdam
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48 reviews
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Overview

Step up your Amsterdam trip! On our walking tour we use history and humor to deepen your cultural understanding of Amsterdam and the Dutch, all while keeping you entertained the whole time. While exploring hidden courtyards, iconic sights and beautiful canals we'll weave local tips, historic fact and myths together in a way that will leave you loving Amsterdam as much as we do!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
We start our tour in the heart of Amsterdam's world famous canal belt. Here we learn how the Dutch had to coexist with the water and how it has shaped the culture and mentality of the Netherlands throughout the ages.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Red Light District (De Wallen)
The most famous neighborhood in this city and perhaps the world, discover the history, why its there, how it works and how the Dutch look at it.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Dam Square
Amsterdams central and most important square, where we will explore the Dutch fight against the water and how it shaped our culture and way of thinking.
Duration: 5 mins
4. South Church
Learn how and why the Dutch went from Catholic to Protestant on the beautiful and serene inner courtyard next to the church
Duration: 5 mins
5. Jodenbreestraat
Here at the start of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, we will dive into the tragic fate of 10 of thousands of Jewish people who lived in Amsterdam before, and during the war as well as the disastrous hungerwinter.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Bushuis - Oost-Indisch Huis
The former Dutch East India company HQ, we will uncover how this tiny country grew into a vast empire and cornered the world trade in spices, all while in battle for their very existence and independence.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Stopera Pier
On the banks of the Amstel river you'll find Amsterdam's modern city hall, find out why the locals call it 'Stopera' and why despite being one of the ugliest buildings in the city its still a place of pride for Amsterdammers.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Begijnhof
discover a secret garden in the middle of the city and learn about the beguine sisters that build it.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Royal Palace Amsterdam
Learn how the Dutch royal family came to be, what the French have to do with it, and why our national colour is orange but our flag red, white and blue.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Groenburgwal
See the famous Monet bridge and stop to take a picture to make everyone at home jealous of your fabulous Amsterdam trip
Duration: 3 mins

Inclusion

Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip

Discount codes for our other tours (upon request)

An expert local guide

Exclusion

Bottled water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Hit the Bricks

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