Amsterdam Highlights: Explore the History on a 2 Hour Private Walking Tour
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Discover the rich history of Amsterdam on a 2-hour private walking tour. Explore the scenic canals, admire the Dutch Renaissance-style mansions, and visit historic landmarks. Customize the tour to your interests!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zeedijk - We pass by many remarkable monuments in the eastern part of the historic center of Amsterdam. House Riga, Cafe in ‘t aepjen, House Cognac, House Paris, the hidden church. I will explain a lot about the history of Amsterdam and the most interesting monuments in this neighbourhood. I will shortly stop for explanations at the highlights.
  • Nieuwmarkt - Passing by the historic 15th century waag or weigh house. Like at all other highlights, short stop for explanation
  • Begijnhof - pass by to visit this hidden, historic and scenic highlight and the nearby Civic Guards Gallery. The only place in Amsterdam where you will be able to see a couple of real 17th century Dutch masterpiece paintings without paying anything.
  • Red Light District - passing through this notorious neighbourhood. In case you would like to get to see the Amsterdam ‘working girls’ i will take you into the narrow alleys where you come close-up with them. In case you would like to avoid this neighbourhood please indicate so, then i will adapt my route.
  • Anne Frank House - passing by the front of this world famous former place of hiding of Anne Frank. Short stop for making pictures if you prefer so
  • Dam Square - passing by the historic central square of amsterdam with Palace at the dam square and National monument
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup (as long as it is in the center)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets for the tram or bus, in case it is necessary to take one
Additional Information

A private 2-hour walking tour, exclusive for your group with no other guests, that includes an optional 30-minute break. The historic city’s highlights are explored, this includes the picturesque Amstel river along with its scenic canals’ intersections, beautifully adorned 17th and 18th-century canal houses showcasing Dutch renaissance-style architecture, a magnificent medieval courtyard (almhouse) and the adjacent Civic Guards Gallery which houses authentic 17th-century paintings, accessible at no cost. The tour can be personalized based on your unique interests.

  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • A considerable amount of walking is involved. You have to be able to walk for at least 1 hour. In case 1 or more people in your group have difficulties with walking, please inform us about it. Sometimes a wheelchair is a solution. In case you can’t bring one yourself you could try to arrange one at the hotel. Another option is: we arrange a biketaxi/rickshaw but price for that is not included
  • always tell us in case someone of your group has serious medical problems or problems with walking fast and for longer distances
Location
Zeedijk
Oudezijds Kolk to Nieuwmarkt,
Cancellation Policy

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

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