Historical tour – Origins of Amsterdam.

Welcome!

Are you interested in the history of Amsterdam and do you want to know how it grew from a small fishing village into one of the most beautiful and richest cities in the world?

This tour is made for people who love history, stories and want to know more about this amazing city.

This tour will start of course at the place where it all began: Dam Square. Together we will make a journey through the centuries and pass true and mention the following highlights:

The origins of Amsterdam and The Netherlands
The importance of water and trade for Amsterdam
The new New Church and the protestant reformation
The Royal Palace and the Rabit King
The canal district
The history of Boat houses
The history of the Red Light District
The history of Coffee shops and the Dutch drug policy.
And much more!!!

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

95% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Niels

PRO

Tours since 2023

I am Dutch and I studied political science in Amsterdam. I love history, travelling and hiking. I love to share my passion about this amazing city.

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Professionalism

4.86

Fun

4.78

Communication

4.87

Quality

4.86

Route

4.72

4.81

107 reviews

Professionalism

4.86

Fun

4.78

Communication

4.87

Quality

4.86

Route

4.72

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 15 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.