Amsterdam City Center Guided Walking Tour - 12 guests 2,5h
The Jordaan, Amsterdam
Avoid the hassle of group tours and get your bearings in Amsterdam. See the major sights of the city center, including the bridges and canals. Learn the mercantile history of the city and more.
Amsterdam Private Orientation Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Explore Amsterdam’s historic center and Canal Belt with a private guide, ideal for first-time visitors seeking a personalized introduction to the city.
Highlights
- Skip organized group tours with a private guide in Amsterdam
- Navigate the historic center and Canal Belt with ease
- Receive insider tips on how to spend your time in the city
- Visit the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk at Dam Square
- Discover some of Amsterdam’s leaning merchant houses
Description
Begin your tour by meeting your guide at the statue of the bull on Beursplein. Learn how Amsterdam developed from the Amstel River in the 12th century and gain a local perspective on the city’s history and layout. This private walking tour covers the main landmarks of the historic center, including the bridges, barges, houseboats, and merchant houses of the Canal Belt.
Visit Dam Square to see its key monuments such as the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk. Continue to the Westerkerk in the Jordaan district along the Prinsengracht canal. Explore a street known for artists’ squats, and view some of Amsterdam’s characteristic leaning houses.
Walk through one of Amsterdam’s oldest inner courtyards at the Begijnhof, stroll alongside historic canals, venture into Chinatown, and discover the Nieuwmarkt (New Market) square among other city highlights.
Includes
- Private guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Optional gratuity
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Important Information
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Available as a private tour or semi-private tour (maximum 8 guests)
- Semi-private tours require a minimum of 2 guests; if minimum is not met, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
- Wheelchair accessible tours are available on request only
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred date and bring suitable walking shoes for this outdoor tour.
