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Uncover the intriguing history and culture of Amsterdam with a walking tour through its streets. Discover how this vibrant neighborhood intertwines with religion, trade, and social attitudes from medieval times to today. Your expert guide will share insights into the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, and the historic canals, revealing the complexities of Amsterdam's past and present. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering a semi-private experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
- Explore key landmarks including Dam Square, Oude Kerk, and Chinatown
- Gain insights into the unique relationship between trade and the Red Light District
- Enjoy a small-group setting for a more intimate experience
- Tour lasts 2 hours, rain or shine, with satisfaction guaranteed
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide 10mins before the tour at the bottom of the steps of the National Monument, by the lion statue closest to the intersection, facing a store called GASSAN.
Your tour finishes outside Amsterdam’s iconic railway station.
Itinerary
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1Dam Square & Damstraat
Stand in Amsterdam’s central square, home to the Royal Palace, the National Monument and centuries of Dutch history. The city grew around the original dam on the River Amstel, making this the perfect place to begin exploring Amsterdam’s remarkable past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oude Kerk
Visit Amsterdam’s oldest building, dating back to the 13th century. Surrounded by the narrow streets of the Red Light District, discover why a medieval church was built beside the city’s entertainment quarter, and how religion, trade, sailors and prostitution have coexisted here for centuries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Condomerie
Stop outside the world’s first specialist condom shop, a uniquely Amsterdam institution reflecting the city’s long-standing reputation for openness, sexual health awareness and pragmatic social policies.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4De Waalse Kerk
Visit this elegant former monastery church, established by French-speaking Protestant refugees. Hidden behind Amsterdam’s busy streets, it reflects Amsterdam’s long tradition of welcoming newcomers from across Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dutch East India Company & Dutch West India Company
Stand outside the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company, widely regarded as the world’s first multinational corporation. This historic site marks the beginning of Amsterdam’s rise as the commercial capital of the seventeenth century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Nieuwmarkt
Explore one of Amsterdam’s liveliest public squares, surrounded by cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. For over four centuries it has been a bustling marketplace and gathering place at the edge of the historic city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Waag
Admire one of Amsterdam’s most iconic medieval buildings, originally constructed as part of the city’s fifteenth-century defensive walls. Later used as a weigh house and guildhall, it remains one of the finest surviving secular buildings from Amsterdam’s Golden Age.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Amsterdam Chinatown
Stroll along Zeedijk, one of Amsterdam’s oldest streets, where the city’s historic sailors’ quarter meets one of continental Europe’s oldest Chinatowns. Lined with traditional Dutch architecture, Asian restaurants, cafés and the landmark Buddhist temple.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Centraal Station
Your tour finishes outside Amsterdam’s iconic railway station while discussing the Red Light District today. Standing at the gateway to the historic centre, it offers the perfect conclusion to your journey through the city’s past and present.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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