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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Perfect for first-time visitors, this self-guided walking tour of Amsterdam gives you the freedom to explore the city’s highlights and hidden gems at your own pace. With over 15 carefully chosen stops, it covers the essentials like Dam Square and the Flower market, but also lesser known gems like the Begijnhof and the Dancing houses. The tour balances history with local anecdotes, so you’ll not only learn about the world’s first stock exchange and the Dutch East India Company but also why Amsterdam became famous for its coffeeshops and why there are more bikes than people. Designed to be completed in less than half a day, the route allows plenty of breaks for photos, snacks, and reflection – giving you the perfect introduction to Amsterdam’s history, culture, and everyday life in one immersive walk.
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Itinerary
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1Dam Square
Discover the historic heart of Amsterdam and its royal past and see where Dutch Royals are crownded
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Beurs van Berlage (Pass by)
Hear about the world’s first stock exchange and the roots of modern capitalism.
Admission ticket free -
Oude Kerk (Pass by)
Uncover the story of Amsterdam’s oldest church in the middle of its most infamous neighbourhood.
Admission ticket free -
Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Pass by)
Hear about a secret Catholic church hidden in a 17th-century attic.
Admission ticket free -
2Statue of Multatuli
Reflect at the monument to a writer who exposed Dutch colonial abuses.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Homomonument
Discover the world’s first LGBTQ+ memorial.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Anne Frank House (Pass by)
Pause at the home where a young girl’s diary became a voice of hope.
Admission ticket free -
4The Jordaan
Wander through picturesque courtyards and canals of Amsterdam’s working-class past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Amsterdam Chinatown
Learn how this district transformed from a no-go area into the birthplace of coffeeshops.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Waag (Pass by)
Stand before a medieval city gate turned weigh house and guildhall.
Admission ticket free -
The Dancing Houses (Pass by)
Marvel at Amsterdam’s leaning canal houses on unstable ground.
Admission ticket free -
6Begijnhof
Step into a tranquil courtyard that once sheltered a community of religious women
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Flower Market
Browse Amsterdam’s floating market of tulips and treasures.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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