Amsterdam Introductory Walking Tour with a Local
Description
THIS Tip-Based Tour IS IN ENGLISH* Welcome to the original walking tour of Amsterdam, led by our passionate local storytellers who will show you their city. We start at the bustling Dam Square, wander past the Royal Palace and historic cathedrals, stroll through the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt, and explore some hidden gems along the way. We share the history of the city—from its founding to the vibrant, liberal city it is today. You'll also get insider tips you won’t find in any guidebook. *For tours in Spanish or German, please find our other tours on Viator. This product is offered in English only.
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Itinerary
Our tour starts at the National Monument on Dam square, close to where Amsterdam was founded. Our tour also ends here.
Originally built as a town hall, the historic palace is the most culturally significant building of the Netherlands. A visit is highly recommended after the tour and can be booked on the Royal Palace website.
Walk along Amsterdam's most recognizable feature; the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. Follow us along the city's connective veins, its scenic cobbled streets and houseboats.
Let us take you into the maze of Amsterdam, into sideways and onto squares where tour buses and boats can't reach. Apart from the important city landmarks, our tour has no set itinerary. Let our guide surprise you with an original tour, from their own unique perspective.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)
- The tour is in English (we offer German and Spanish tours separately)
- Bookings accepted up to 5 people, larger groups will not be taken by the guide
Reviews(132)
Well worth doing. The guide 'Wendy' was sensational in his knowledge and enthusiasm. Absolutely recommend. Booking was worthwhile as only a maximum of 15 allowed. Finished in different location to where started but not very far. There is a atm there to get cash to tip the guide. We have €20 pp and was worth it.
Very interesting tour in the centre of Amsterdam
Eirien, our guide, makes this tour a delight; fun, pleasant, and with a lot of historical knowledge. I highly recommend them to you
I booked the free evening walking tour for our first night in Amsterdam to help orient us and give us an idea of what we might want to do over the following days. It is a pay what you think the tour is worth. There were many people so our tour was divided into two groups. We saw many lovely places that we returned to over the next few days. The tour covered many areas including the Red Light District, Chinatown, theatre, tulip district, suggestions to see Holocaust memorials, etc. It is a great way to get oriented. We also took a river boat tour as well so it made it very interesting to see the different neighborhoods from walking and being on the boat.
Marius was excellent. But he needs to check the history of the posts that support the houses. They are 8 to 12 meters tall. Which is sufficient. JF
We arrived in the am from the USA and thought it would be a good idea to get familiar with amsterdam. Our guide was very knowledgable and likable. We got to learn a lot about the city and the tour was a good introduction. We only had about 6 people so it was a nice size.
Trip was cancelled without notice due to overbooking . Not my fault but our plans were derailed . Very unprofessional. Thumbs down.
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. You are absolutely right, and we sincerely apologize for what happened. Our Amsterdam tours are very popular and often fully booked. In this case, the tour unfortunately became overbooked. Because of the strict city regulations, we are only allowed to take a maximum of 15 guests per guide, so we cannot simply add extra people to a group. That being said, this should have been managed much better on our side. You should not have been left without clear notice, and we fully understand that this disrupted your plans. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. A refund has been issued, and we will review what happened internally to prevent this from happening again. Kind regards, Free Walking Tours Amsterdam
Informative and fun. Explains the origins and cultures of Amsterdam and recommends other places to go and see. Victor was funny and had lots of stories of interest.
Fun, interesting, and informative.
ETHAN was a great guide! He was funny and inspiring. Lots of interesting facts about Amsterdam. My friend really enjoyed the herring!
