Amsterdam Walking Tour of Spinoza Monument

listing image 1
Show all photos
2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join this walking tour of Amsterdam and explore two of the city’s most historic areas through powerful stories and local insight. This experience offers a deeper understanding of Amsterdam’s past and present.

As you walk through the historic center, your guide will share the story of Anne Frank and the impact of World War II on the city, offering meaningful context about this important period in history. Through storytelling and historical references, you will gain insight into the lives of those who experienced the war and how it shaped modern Amsterdam.

Learn about the city’s culture of tolerance, diversity, and social development that defines its identity today.

During the tour you will explore the famous Red Light District, one of the oldest and most unique neighborhoods in the city. Here, your guide will provide a respectful and informative explanation of the area’s history, legal framework, and cultural significance, helping you understand how it operates today.

What's Included

A local guide
A private tour
A guided tour of the areas
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Amstel 51C

Meet your guide at the Hermitage pier located right in front of the main entrance of the H'ART Museum. This is located at the Amstel 51C, 1018 EJ, Amsterdam

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Dam Square

    The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Red Light District (De Wallen)

    Explore Amsterdam's popular Red Light District neighborhood and learn about the district's history as well as the coffee shop culture in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and coffee shop culture. Learn about Dutch law and how prostitution is legal and marijuana is tolerated.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Amsterdam Chinatown

    The area is a part of the Red Light District, tob e specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Waag

    The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Portugese Synagoge (Pass by)

    Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction. During the tour the Synagoge will not be entered, it is visited from the outside only.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    De Plantage

    Here we will show you the beautiful area and history of the Plantage area. During the tour The Plantage will not be entered, it is visited from the outside only.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Spinoza Monument

    Here you will learn about the Spinoza monument and its history.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trigger Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now