Small Group Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Amsterdam
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Go off the beaten path to discover Amsterdam’s untold stories and hidden spaces. Between the Amstel River and the soaring National Opera, your guide will give a flying overview of Amsterdam’s history. You’ll then stroll through the frenetic area surrounding Waterlooplein hearing stories from Amsterdam’s BIPOC, Jewish, LGBTQ+, and women’s history. The beautiful Plantage neighborhood contains stories of colonial feminism, international peace efforts, WWII Resistance fighters, and a groundbreaking union. From there, your guide will take you back down the “new” canal belt to the Amstel River, telling stories of Amsterdammers who changed the world. You’ll leave the tour inspired, with a great understanding of this unique city.
Inclusions
What's included
- A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible hidden stories
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Start with an introduction to the city to get yourself grounded, then learn about the world's first gay marriage and the unassuming building where it took place.
Uncover the fascinating backstory of one of the titans of modern philosophy and how he became an outcast in his own community.
Hear about the life of a couple in Amsterdam's free Black community in the 17th century.
Stand between the city's historic synagogues as you hear the fascinating story of the heiress who created an underground railroad during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions.
Listen to the harrowing stories of two Indonesian rebels and revolutionaries who led very different lives.
Amsterdam has a long history as a city of diamonds, and the workers' union that built this iconic building led to rights all citizens rely on today.
Pass by Amsterdam's flamingos as you learn about a range of influential Amsterdammers, from groundbreaking artists to WWII resistance heroes.
Cross through Amsterdam's main university campus and get educated on an influential suffragist, and a world-changing diplomat.
One of the giants in the art world wouldn't be known today if it weren't for a relative who barely knew him. Hear the story of the fall and rise of this household name.
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
- We meet in front of the National Opera by the Stopera Pier.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Badass Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 528 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.
Special offers in Amsterdam
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