Walking in Amsterdam
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  • Houseboats moored along a sunny Amsterdam canal
  • Flowers on a canal bridge, with boats moored below
  • The Royal Palace on Dam Square under a blue sky
  • A stone lion at the foot of the National Monument on Dam Square
  • The Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam’s old stock exchange
  • The stalls of the flower market on the Singel
  • The floating flower market seen across the Singel
  • The gate of the old city orphanage, crowned by Amsterdam’s coat of arms
  • Houseboats on the Singel, with the dome of the Koepelkerk behind
  • Houseboats moored along a sunny Amsterdam canal
  • Flowers on a canal bridge, with boats moored below
  • The Royal Palace on Dam Square under a blue sky
  • A stone lion at the foot of the National Monument on Dam Square
  • The Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam’s old stock exchange
  • The stalls of the flower market on the Singel
  • The floating flower market seen across the Singel
  • The gate of the old city orphanage, crowned by Amsterdam’s coat of arms
  • Houseboats on the Singel, with the dome of the Koepelkerk behind

City Tour

Amsterdam’s history and culture

Amsterdam is a city like no other. It is often called “the Venice of the North” for all it shares with the Italian gem, above all its wonderful canals.

A fascinating history, leaning houses, life on two wheels, coffeeshops, the Red Light District, stroopwafels and much more make it an unforgettable experience for everyone.

This tour gives an overview of Amsterdam and of Dutch culture, walking through the city centre and the canal belt. You will discover how the city was born and how it grew from its early days to today, with an eye on the cultural traits that make it so special.

It is also a great introduction to the city: your guide shares tips and advice to help you make the most of your stay in Amsterdam.

  • 2 hoursFrom the meeting point to the ending point, stops included.
  • Cancel or change up to 24 hours before the startIf your plans change: the full terms come with your booking confirmation.

Itinerary

  1. Dam SquareThe most important square in the city.
  2. Royal Palace of AmsterdamA former residence of the Dutch royal family.
  3. Beurs van BerlageAmsterdam’s old stock exchange.
  4. TorensluisA much-loved bridge over Amsterdam’s canals.
  5. JordaanA picturesque, well-known residential neighbourhood among the canals.
  6. Central StationWhere Amsterdam’s most important old harbour once was.

Included

  • A guide who speaks the language you choose
  • Pictures that bring the guide’s explanations to life
  • An outside visit to key historic sites of Amsterdam’s history and culture

Not included

  • Entry to, and visits inside, historic monuments

Where the walk starts and ends

The Manders fountain statue on the Rokin, by the Van Stapele biscuit shop
  1. Meeting pointVan Stapele biscuit shop, RokinRokin 17, 1012 KK Amsterdam
  2. Ending pointAmsterdam Central StationStationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam

How to recognise it

Your guide waits in front of the Van Stapele biscuit shop, next to the Manders fountain statue on the Rokin, holding a black umbrella printed with the company logo.

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Suitable for children

Children are welcome. Please note that the tour covers some adult topics, such as drugs and prostitution.

Practical information

Group size

From 1 to 15 people. Amsterdam law allows each guide a group of at most 15 people. For larger parties we bring more guides and split the party into groups of no more than 15. Under Amsterdam law, even newborn babies must be registered and have a ticket: a child without one cannot join a tour whose group has reached the legal maximum.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, and waterproof clothes or an umbrella: in Amsterdam, rain is always just around the corner! Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. There are no breaks along the way, so we suggest a bathroom stop and a drink before you arrive.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

City Tour2 hours