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Step into the story of Amsterdam on a guided walking tour with a small group that goes beyond the usual highlights. Discover how a small fishing settlement grew into one of the world’s most important trading cities, shaped by the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), global trade, wealth, and everyday life.
You will also explore Amsterdam’s unique identity, from the origins of the Red Light District and the city’s tradition of tolerance to modern topics such as coffee shops and cannabis. As you walk through historic streets and along the canals, you will learn how Amsterdam was designed, protected, and expanded over time.
Discover the stories behind the old city walls and gates, the famous narrow canal houses, and what their architecture reveals about wealth, status, and life in the past.
This tour brings together history, culture, architecture, and local storytelling to give you a deeper understanding of Amsterdam beyond the surface.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You can find our guide in front of the National monument at the dam square. You will recognize them by their white clothes with the text "Captain Boertje" on it.
Itinerary
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1National Monument
This is our startpoint
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oude Kerk
A photo and story stop, we will not visit the Oude Kerk, but our guide will tell you interesting stories about it and the redlight district.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Int Aepjen (Pass by)
This is a photo and story stop. At the head of the Zeedijk sits the historic café In ‘t Aepjen. The wooden building from 1519 is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Admission ticket free -
3Nieuwmarkt
A photo and info stop at the Nieuwmarkt. Our guide will share interesting stories at this stop about the Nieuwmarkt, the old gates and citywalls of Amsterdam
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam
A stop where our guide will share interesting stories about the city defense of Amsterdam
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A stop where you will see one of the most beautiful views of the Amstel river. Our guide will share interesting stories and info about the Amstel river, canal houses and of course the houseboats
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Munt Tower (Munttoren)
A stop where you can take nice photos and information will be shared by our guide about the Munttoren and how tulips became so popular in Amsterdam.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7De Gouden Bocht
A stop what is the most prestigious part of the canal belt of Amsterdam, where our guide will share the interesting stories about the canals and the gouden bocht. And of course an oppurtunity to take nice photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Begijnhof
At the peaceful Begijnhof courtyard, we will discover one of Amsterdam’s hidden historic spots and learn about its religious history, quiet atmosphere, and the women who once lived there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Dam Square
This is our last stop where our guide will tell you more about the royal palace and the dam square.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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