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Overview

Spend the morning discovering Amsterdam's history firsthand on this Exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour. With your guide, get oriented in the city center as you learn about Amsterdam's major historical landmarks. Visit spots like Dam Square, artists squats, Prinsengracht, leaning houses, and the medieval city gate while you stretch your legs and crisscross the city's famous canals and bridges on foot.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End Point

End point

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.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. St. Nicholas Basilica

Discover the history of Amsterdam’s primary Roman Catholic church. Built in the late 19th century after centuries of prohibition, its striking blend of architectural styles reflects the city's evolving religious landscape.

Duration: 10 mins

2. Weeping Tower

Visit the Schreierstoren, or Tower of Tears, a medieval structure from which women bid farewell to loved ones departing by ship.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Zeedijk

Stroll along one of Amsterdam’s oldest streets, once a sea dike that held back the waters of the IJ. At the Kolksluis, admire one of the city’s most picturesque lock bridges.

Duration: 5 mins

4. Nieuwmarkt

From here, we will make our way to the lively nightspot and market square, Nieuwmarkt which is found in the old city centre. This spot has been a centre for commerce and socialising in Amsterdam since the 17th century as the square’s location just inside the old city gate made it a convenient spot for traders and shoppers looking for fresh produce.

Duration: 5 mins

5. The Waag

During our time at Nieuwmarkt, we will also see what is known as “De Waag”, a 15th century building that is one of Amsterdam’s oldest remaining non-religious buildings. Originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam, the building has also served as a guildhall, museum and firestation, among other things.

Duration: 5 mins

6. Trippenhuis

See Amsterdam’s grandest 17th-century mansion, once owned by the wealthy Trip family, contrasted directly with the city’s “smallest house” built opposite.

Duration: 5 mins

7. Oost-Indisch Huis

Step into the courtyard of the Dutch East India Company’s headquarters, the birthplace of the world’s first multinational corporation.

Duration: 5 mins

8. Kleine Trippenhuis

Marvel at one of the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, a reminder of how high land taxes once encouraged tall, narrow architecture

Duration: 5 mins

9. Zuiderkerk

Amsterdam’s first purpose-built Protestant church, designed by Hendrick de Keyser. Its elegant tower is one of the city’s defining landmarks.

Duration: 5 mins

10. Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Visit the former home and studio of Rembrandt, where the great master lived and worked for nearly 20 years.

Duration: 5 mins

11. National Opera & Ballet

Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.

Duration: 5 mins

12. Huis Aan De Drie Grachten

A rare 17th-century canal house located at the junction of three canals, with façades facing in three directions.

Duration: 5 mins

13. Begijnhof

Step into this peaceful medieval courtyard, once home to a community of devout women known as Beguines. Here stands one of Amsterdam’s oldest wooden houses.

Duration: 5 mins

14. Dam Square

The historic heart of Amsterdam, framed by the Royal Palace, the 15th-century New Church, and the National Monument to WWII victims.

Duration: 5 mins

15. Herengracht

Admire the “Golden Bend” of the Herengracht, lined with the city’s richest and most ornate canal mansions from the Dutch Golden Age.

Duration: 5 mins

16. Anne Frank House

Pause outside the Anne Frank House, where the young diarist hid during WWII. Next door rises the Westerkerk, with the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.

Duration: 5 mins

17. De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91

Look up to spot quirky gable stones, carved with allegories and trade emblems, decorating some of the city’s most ornate façades.

Duration: 5 mins

18. Coöperatieve Vereniging "Karthuizerhof" BA

Discover the largest hofje in Amsterdam, once built as almshouses around a tranquil courtyard for the city’s poor and elderly.

Duration: 5 mins

19. Noorderkerk

A 17th-century Protestant church built for the Jordaan district. Its unusual cross-shaped floor plan reflects the new ideals of Reformation worship.

Duration: 5 mins

20. The Papeneiland

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.

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Guided Walking Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Exclusion

Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)

Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)

Cancellation Policy

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. St. Nicholas Basilica

2. Weeping Tower

3. Zeedijk

4. Nieuwmarkt

5. The Waag

6. Trippenhuis

7. Oost-Indisch Huis

8. Kleine Trippenhuis

9. Zuiderkerk

10. Museum Het Rembrandthuis

11. National Opera & Ballet

12. Huis Aan De Drie Grachten

13. Begijnhof

14. Dam Square

15. Herengracht

16. Anne Frank House

17. De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91

18. Coöperatieve Vereniging "Karthuizerhof" BA

19. Noorderkerk

20. The Papeneiland

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