The Essential Amsterdam Walking Tour (+18)

ABOUT THE TOUR

A one and a half hours walk around the central area, with a professional, friendly and knowledgeable guide that will help you to better understand Amsterdam and it’s people. Historical curiosities and tales, modern culture, personal insight on it’s like to live in heart of the city, and all the recommendations you need to have an unforgettable stay.

IMPORTANT

Due to competitor theft, and more recently AI training, documenting the tour is not allowed (video, audio or notes), with the exception of photos.

I do not work for this company, I'm a self employed freelancer. It's me, not the company, that takes all responsibilities, risks and expenses to offer the tour (publishing, licensing, taxes and marketing fee).

The average tips per person are between 10 and 20 euros. For the travelers visiting Amsterdam but somehow concerned on spending 10 euros on a tour regardless of its quality, we recommend looking for self-guided audio tours as an extremely affordable option.

All travelers are required to arrive at least 10 minutes earlier. After the tour starts, mobile communication with the guide will be scarce, as the group has his full attention.

We talk about prostitution, drugs, and we walk inside the Red Light District. Travelers under 18 can only attend together with their parents.

1. NIEUWEMARKT: We will get some basic concepts out of the way, moving to some secrets in the old city gates - an appropriate starting point for the tour.
2. VOC (DUCHT EAST INDIA COMPANY): Lets explore the days when this people ruled the seas, the dark side of it's glory and wealth.
3. DAM SQUARE: the city main square, hosting the Royal Palace and other points of interest
4. BEURSPLEIN: the modern stock exchange and it's curious international connections
5. RED LIGHT DISTRICT: We will visit the oldest building of Amsterdam -  the Oude Kerk - to understand some of its contrasts. The past, the present, and some possible futures of the Red Light District.
6. CHINATOWN: Drugs are often a confusing topic for visitors. Lets understand how it really works, how it began, and why it is still a quite controversial topic.
7. DANCING HOUSES: The crooked houses of Amsterdam are quite the sight to behold, but there are different reasons behind their dancing angles.
8. OUDE WAAL AND THE FLOATING HOUSES: In the Venice of the North, the canals tells many secrets. 
9. JEWISH DISTRIC: In the last stop of our tour, we will reflect upon the events of WWII and it's impact on today.