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Tailored private walking tour in Amsterdam

5.04 reviewsDam Square

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover Amsterdam with a personalized private walking tour tailored to your interests! Whether you're passionate about history, art, or local culture, this experience is fully customizable to suit your preferences. Choose from themes like: - Amsterdam’s History: Uncover the stories behind the canals, architecture, and cultural evolution. - Women of Amsterdam: Learn about the remarkable women who shaped the city. - Dutch Art: Explore the works of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Vermeer. - 17th Century Amsterdam: Dive into the 17th-century Dutch era of trade and exploration. - Anne Frank & WWII: Walk through history and Amsterdam's wartime impact. - Hidden Gems: Escape the crowds and explore authentic local spots. This tour last 1 to 3 hours and is designed around your schedule and pace. The itinerary on this page gives just an example of a tour. The guide will contact you upfront to discuss your wishes. Book now for an unforgettable, tailored Amsterdam adventure!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide.

What's not

  • Tips & gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 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

  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. 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

  4. You'll see a house that's on three canals and learn about the 'bicycle bridge'.

    15 min

  5. 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."

    30 min

  6. 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

  7. 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

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 meeting point is Beursplein 1, on the square. At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a golden ‘Bistro Berlage’ sign. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs. (use Beursplein 1 on Google Maps for directions) The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Amsterdam

  • Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 880 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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