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Layover flight private guided tour in Amsterdam (3, 4 or 5 hours)

5.01 reviewDam Square

  • 4–5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

Maximize your layover at Schiphol Airport with our private guided tour! Tailored to suit your interests, our tour ensures you get the most out of your time. Our friendly guide will collaborate with you beforehand to create a perfect itinerary based on the length of your layover. Our tours are available from 08:00 to 22:00, with the exact start time arranged to fit your schedule. Discover the city either on foot or via public transportation, fully immersing yourself in the local culture. We emphasize creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. There’s plenty of opportunity for engaging conversations, asking questions, sharing laughter, and having fun. Your satisfaction is our main goal, and we’re sure that after our tour, you’ll have a deeper connection and affection for this wonderful city.

Inclusions

What's included

  • This is a private layover tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your preferences.
  • The guide can pick you up from Schiphol (by train) or you can meet at the meeting point in the city.

What's not

  • Potential public transportation tickets aren't included, if applicable. This varies from €5 - €10 pp
  • Train tickets are not included in price, this costs around € 13,- per person for a return ticket
  • There is an extra service fee added of €25,- for pick-up.

Itinerary

  1. Explore one of Amsterdam's most stunning buildings, renowned for its impressive architecture. Discover why the location of Central Station has played a crucial role for centuries as a transportation hub and a historical symbol of connection and prosperity.

    15 min

  2. Listen to the significance of the Dam Square in the city's formation, admire the Royal Palace on the Dam, and its role during the Second World War.

    15 min

  3. Learn about the origins of the city and how it acquired its name. Discover how a fishing village evolved into the center of the global economy in the 17th century.

    15 min

  4. See the famous flower market and Hollands most precious export product

    15 min

  5. Discover Chinatown, once the most dangerous place in Amsterdam during the 1970s. Learn about its decline and how the street has now transformed into one of the favorite spots for many Amsterdammers.

    15 min

  6. Gain insight into the religious history of this lovely and serene courtyard and discover what this place reveals about Amsterdam's tolerance. Also see one of the oldest houses in Amsterdam, one of the two wooden cottages.

    15 min

  7. Discover the Waag, one of the old city gates that later became a guild hall. Learn about the importance of guilds in Amsterdam and see the "dancing houses.

    15 min

  8. Discover the Jewish Quarter and learn about the WW2.

    15 min

  9. Wander around one of the most popular and trendy places in Amsterdam, also good for boutique shopping and nice restaurants.

    1 h

  10. The Jordaan district stands out as one of Amsterdam's most beloved and picturesque neighborhoods. Once a humble working-class area, it has evolved into a cherished locale, famed for its enchanting canals, storied buildings, and lively ambiance. Serving as a vibrant cultural center, it teems with inviting cafes, chic boutiques, and bustling markets, inviting visitors to experience both the city's historical roots and its modern charm.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The guide will be waiting in front of Bistro Berlage / the gold Sherlocked sign with a sign with 'Guidance' on it.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Guidance Travel
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Amsterdam

  • Its from-price is 108% above the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1233 of 2120.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.

The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.

Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.

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