🏆🥇Amsterdam Original: The Best All-In-One Walking Tour

4.94

Excellent(2919)

Amsterdam

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Masterdam Tours

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Registered on 4 April 2023

Hoi Hoi 👋 Welcome to MasterDam Tours! Our experienced local guides bring humor and a profound passion for Amsterdam. Prepare for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable and fun experience in this beautiful city.

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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

👋 Discover Amsterdam Like a Local – In Just One Tour!

★★★★★ Amsterdam’s Top-Rated All-In-One Walking Tour

Trusted by Over 20,000+ Visitors

Looking for the perfect way to explore Amsterdam? Join our highest-rated walking tour and experience the city through the eyes of passionate guides who know Amsterdam inside and out.

We’ll take you on a time-traveling journey through the heart of Amsterdam — from the charming UNESCO canals and vibrant Chinatown to the real stories of the Red Light District and the heroic struggles of WWII.

By the end of the tour, you’ll:

• Navigate Amsterdam’s neighborhoods like a confident local

• Know exactly where to find the best authentic Dutch treats (and avoid tourist traps)

• Fall in love with Amsterdam’s incredible history and stunning architecture

What You’ll Explore:

🌊 Origins of Amsterdam & the Netherlands
Discover how this legendary city literally rose from the water and became a global trading empire.

🌍 The Golden Age & War of Independence
Walk through canals built during Amsterdam’s time as the world’s richest city — and learn why the Dutch fought an 80-year war for freedom.

🚨 The Red Light District
Understand the real history and current reality behind Amsterdam’s most famous (and misunderstood) neighborhood.

🏛️ UNESCO World Heritage Canals
Marvel at the 17th-century urban planning that’s still copied by cities worldwide — plus see Amsterdam’s narrowest house!

🏮 Chinatown, Coffee Shops & Tolerance
Learn how Amsterdam’s open-minded culture actually works in practice, from drug policy to immigration.

⚔️ WWII & The Jewish Quarter
Walk the exact streets where ordinary Amsterdam residents became resistance heroes during the city’s darkest period.

🥞 Dutch Food & Modern Life
Get a taste of real Dutch culture — from traditional treats to how locals actually live today.

Your Experience also Includes:

✅ Traditional Dutch treat during the tour

✅ Professional photos at the city’s most beautiful canal viewpoints

✅ Personalized recommendation list with authentic restaurants, hidden gems, and money-saving tips we actually use

Meet Your Guides:

All Masterdam Tours guides are carefully selected for their expertise, storytelling ability, and genuine passion for Amsterdam. With 3+ years of professional guiding experience each, our guides brings diverse perspectives while sharing deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems.

Ready to Discover Amsterdam’s Best-Kept Secrets?

Join thousands of travelers who’ve made this their Amsterdam highlight. Reserve your spots today- no payment needed

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Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Prins Hendrikkade 73, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

Look for the guide(s) holding an White Umbrella, in front of the Saint Nicholas Church next to Amsterdam Central Station

Outside visit

Damrak

Here we will cover the creation of the Netherlands and how Dutch water engineering allowed the dutch to transform the land. What is the difference is between "the Netherlands" and "Holland”?

Outside visit

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic Museum)

Learn about the journey of the Netherlands towards becoming an independent republic after its Spanish rule. We’ll cover the story of the most famous churches in Amsterdam and and the unique history of the hidden church known as Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder.

Outside visit

Chinatown

We’ll cover the history and laws surrounding Coffeeshops and the Red Light District, and how they have shaped the city's cultural landscape. China town has amazing restaurants too!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).