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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
🏆🥇 The #1 Best Rated Walking Tour in Amsterdam
FreeDam Tours was founded in 2016 with the mission not to be the biggest, but the best walking tour company in Amsterdam. We are a collective of experienced guides with fresh new ideas who are (almost literally) in love with what we do. So much so we created the ideal formula for the best free walking tour in Amsterdam: one containing the perfect mix of historical depth to make you knowledgeable, compelling facts to make you think again, and personal anecdotes that will make you smile. A tour that speaks to the free spirit of Amsterdam – FreeDam Tours.
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Tour description
Discover the fascinating history of the most liberal city in the world with FreeDam Tours – the best-rated walking tour in Amsterdam! Together with your super-local guide, you will discover how freedom and tolerance shaped the city and its people throughout the ages and understand how these values continue to influence it today.
We combine beautiful sightseeing with exciting storytelling and cover everything you need to know about Amsterdam in one tour: history, modern life, culture, art, fun facts and personal stories for a unique insider’s perspective on life in Amsterdam. Be prepared to challenge all your pre-conceived ideas about this city because after this tour you will never look and think of Amsterdam the same way.
“From the Red Light District to the evolution of Amsterdam as the global centre of world trade in the 17th century, its transition from a republic to a monarchy, the tragedy of the Nazi occupation and its enlightened and effective attitude to drug control, your guide will stitch these diverse items together with humorous personal anecdotes and insightful commentary on the underlying social and cultural mores of the Dutch people”.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Starting point: Stock exchange (Beursplein 5)
Endpoint: Dam Square
PLEASE NOTE:
Minimum age: 16
(The tour is not suited for young children)
Maximum number of people per group / booking: 5 people. Bigger groups will be turned away at the meeting point
The Tour is only in English, NOT spanish.
Useful information:
+ Small Groups of Maximum 15 people for a truly high-quality experience and access to areas that are off-limits to other walking tours.
+ Supported by pictures, paintings and maps that bring history to life.
+ Super Local Guides: all our guides are life-long locals with very deep roots in this city, country and culture so they can answer any question you may have.
+ Free Snack & Souvenir: on the tour, you will be treated to a typical Dutch snack and you will also receive a nice souvenir at the end.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Beursplein 1 1012 JW Amsterdam Nether...Beursplein 1 1012 JW Amsterdam Netherlands
Look for the guide(s) holding a big yellow umbrella, in front of the Stock Exchange on Beursplein 5
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1Outside visitBeursplein
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2Outside visitRed Light District
No guided tours are not allowed in the area, but we discuss the topic around the corner from it
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3Outside visitChinatown
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4Outside visitNieuwmarkt
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5Outside visitAmsterdam Central Station
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6Outside visitOns' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic Museum)
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7Outside visitWaterlooplein
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8Outside visitRembrandt House Museum
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9Outside visitdamrak
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10Outside visitUniversiteit van Amsterdam - Oudemanhuispoort
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11Outside visitzeedijk
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12Outside visitZuiderkerk
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13Outside visitWaag
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14Outside visitJodenbuurt
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15Outside visitOost-Indisch Huis
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16Outside visitSalon de Thé (The Smallest House in Amsterdam)
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17Outside visitamstel river
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18Outside visitDam Square
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19Outside visitNational Monument
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20Outside visitRoyal Palace Amsterdam
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Silvia
08 Dec 2023
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Travelled alone -
Dec 2023
Lisanne was an awesome guide. She showed us parts of Amsterdam that I wouldn't see without this tour and the explanation was interesting. Loved the reminders to modern times while explaining historical facts, really appreciate it.
Nicola
08 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Dec 2023
Excellent knowledge and insight into the history which was well balanced with "fun" bits of Vienna. She also gave us an insight into what it's like to live as a local, and tips on how we can too. Really enjoyed this!!!
Garry
07 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Dec 2023
Great tour, very interesting facts and the guide was a true professional from start to finish, with extensive knowledge. Born and bred Dutch there really wasn’t anything she didn’t know and her passion for the country was obvious.
Manuela
07 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Dec 2023
Make sure to book your tour with Nina, she’s great and knows a lot about Amsterdam!
Silvino
07 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Dec 2023
It was a really nice experience. Daan gave us a very good history context at the same time he was funny.
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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