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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Beautiful Amsterdam - Jordaan and the canals
Hey there! I'm Alex, a tour guide in Amsterdam for many years. I'm very passionate about this city, even after having to move out a while back I still call it home. Like so many I am and always have been in love with Amsterdam. A sleazy place to do a pub crawl and visit the Red Light District for many, I would like to convince you of the opposite: Amsterdam is vibrant, beautiful, alive. Outside the tourist traps that Google Maps will send you there's a city worth exploring. One that's both loud and quiet, that harbors a unique artistic side that a lot of people miss out on. One with a fascinating and important history, both in contributions to society in the form of of the arts, science, and commerce and one with lessons to learn from the past. I know this text was supposed to be about me, but I'd rather talk about Mokum. Join me and I will try to convice you that this city is worth falling in love with!
Tour description
Join me on a fascinating walking tour of Amsterdam, and discover the city's rich history and vibrant culture. As a seasoned local guide,
I will take you on a journey through the charming neighborhoods of Amsterdam, showing you hidden gems and sharing fascinating stories along the way. You'll explore famous neighborhoods such as Jordaan, the famous canals as well as lesser-known spots that only a true insider like me could show you.
With my deep knowledge of the city's history and culture, you'll come away from this walking tour with a newfound appreciation for all that Amsterdam has to offer. So put on your walking shoes, grab your camera, and let Alex show you the best of Amsterdam!
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, NetherlandsDam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands
I will on DAM Square in front of the National Monument
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1Outside visitDam Square
The heart of our city: where our history starts, where protesters protest and where our Kings and Queens get crowned!
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2Entrance not includedAnne Frank House
We will visit the area of the famous museum that is visited by millions of people every year. An important piece of history and one of the most recommended things to put on your to do list! This tour does not include entrance to the museum.
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3Outside visitRoyal Palace Amsterdam
See the most prominent building in our city center. With a long and rich history, in many respects literally. I'll show you some details that you wouldn't find out on your own.
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4Outside visitDe 9 Straatjes
In the heart of the UNESCO protected Canal Belt lie the 9 Streets (De 9 Straatjes), a vibrant local shopping district full of quirky small shops and café's
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5Outside visitAmsterdam Central Station
You might be surprised to read this: but Centraal Station is one of the more interesting buildings and areas of the city. Learn about it's fascinating history, it's controversial location, the massive under water bicycle parking garage, get some tips on spotting some hidden history inside the busiest square kilometer in the city.
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6Outside visitJordaan
De Jordaan is a neighboorhood that's synonymous with Amsterdam. It's where you celebrate Kingsday if you're a local, where you fall in love with small café's and shops, where you want to live if you move to the city.
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7Outside visitGrachtengordel
De Grachtengordel, (Canal Belt) is world famous UNESCO heritage. It ranks among the most desirable and expensive realestate and has been synonymous with big money for 400 years. A testament of Amsterdam's wealth in the 17th century and universally adored, you can and should not leave the city without seeing a part of the 100 km network of waterworks that span throughout the city where every building is unique.
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).