Description

During this tour, your personal guide, who is born and raised in Amsterdam, will take you through the City Center of Amsterdam to show you hidden locations, gems, historical locations, canal houses, monuments, historical buildings and many more! You'll get to experience a journey through the heart of Amsterdam on which you will get to see the house where famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn lived, the Dam Square, The Amsterdam Flowermarket, the 'Canal-Belt' and many more! And in addition you'll get to taste a delicious Dutch treat!

 

Did you know that the Netherlands gained city rights in 1306? And did you know that Amsterdam is not built on solid ground but on a swamp? Well if you didn't know that, imagine what more you could learn on this tour! In a humorous way the guide will share personal experiences, fun facts, ridiculous statistics and engaging historical secrets you would have never known about if you didn't book this tour! Thus, this tour is an absolute MUST if you want to get the most out of your visit to Amsterdam and if you want to know what Amsterdam and it's inhabitants are all about!

 

ON THIS TOUR

- you will learn about Amsterdam through different periods in time such as the Golden Age (17th century) and World War II.

- you will get to experience the city through the eyes of a born and raised 'Amsterdammer'.

- many questions you have about typically Dutch things like bikes, flowers, canals and marijuana-policy will be answered.

- you will get to taste a typical Dutch treat (NOT a pot cookie).

- you will see historical buildings such as the former gate of Amsterdam or the house where Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn used to live.

- you will get to see the famous Amsterdam Flowermarket

- you will get to see the most important canals of Amsterdam

- you will get to experience a perfect view of the Amstel River

- you will experience Dutch culture like never before!

 

Meeting point

This tour will start at The Dam Square right in front of the Royal Palace. The guide will be holding an orange umbrella so you can easily recognize him. In addition, his phone number will be provided when you successfully book a tour. The tour will end at the same square.

 

Inclusions and Exclusions

What is included?

- Local guide in English.
- A walking tour through the city center of Amsterdam.
- A delicious and typical Dutch treat.

What is excluded?

- Food and beverages.
- Transportation.
- Audio sets or earphones.
- Tips.
- Marijuana.

 

Duration

The tour will take 2 to 2.5 and a half hours.

 

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour. The guide will have your tickets ready for you. Once the tour has started, you can not join in anymore. Please book this tour online in advance.

 

Cancellation Policy

Can you not make it in time? You will get a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the departure time of the tour. If you cancel in less than 24 hours before the tour starts, the full price of the tour will be charged. 

This is the perfect tour if you not only want to SEE Amsterdam but to FEEL the city as well!