- Dam Square - Our tour starts at the National Monument on Dam square, close to where Amsterdam was founded. Our tour also ends here.
- Royal Palace Amsterdam - Originally built as a town hall, the historic palace is the most culturally significant building of the Netherlands. A visit is highly recommended after the tour and can be booked on the Royal Palace website.
- The Jordaan - Explore the captivating neighborhood of Jordaan in Amsterdam and immerse yourself in its rich history and irresistible charm.
Walk along its narrow streets lined with cozy cafes, art studios, and independent boutiques, and uncover the stories of rebellious artists, working-class heroes, and the struggles of a bygone era.
- Homomonument - Amsterdam is famed as a liberal city, but it wasn’t always like this. Stop at Amsterdam’s Gay Monument and pay tribute to the LGBTQ people who were persecuted because of their gender or sexual preference.
- Amsterdam - We will stop at various locations showcasing Amsterdam’s street art, graffiti & houseboats. As of 2020, tour operators aren’t allowed inside the Red Light District, however, we do cover the subject and its relevant backstory.
- 2 hours of entertainment and educational
- A great storyteller as a guide
- Interactive Experience
- Local Tips and Recommendations
- Tips are excluded, and welcomed at the end of our tip-based tour!
- Food and Beverages, (bring some water)
- Transportation (we walk everything)
- Gratuities(tip based tour)
- Tips are excluded, and welcomed at the end of our tip-based tour!
- Food and Beverages, (bring some water)
- Transportation (we walk everything)
- Gratuities(tip based tour)
Our Alternative Tour offers an insight into Amsterdam’s counterculture, like the squatting culture, hippies, and LGBTQ history. It covers the street art scene and takes us into the genuine heart of the city: The Jordaan neighborhood.
Our certified guides are real Amsterdammers and true ambassadors of the city. Our team consists of history teachers, culture vultures, and true gastronomes, making sure we can offer you an experience that is unmatched by the standard tour operator or guidebook.
On top of learning about the alternative side of Amsterdam, our guides will advise you on which places to visit while in the city, where to wine and dine, and what tourist traps to avoid.
Join us, and get the most out of your Amsterdam experience.
- Recommended for adults (topics include prostitution & soft drugs policy), or teenagers under supervision.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
