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Amsterdam: Private Introduction Walking Tour

4.8(268)Amsterdam1 hour
VIATOR4.8(240)TRIPADVISOR4.6(28)

Description

Join this city walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district. Discover the charming canals and winding streets of Amsterdam on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. With this tour, you'll get a glimpse of the city's history, culture, and modern-day lifestyle as you stroll through the streets. Discover sites like the Dam Square, the city's historical center, where you'll see the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the iconic Nieuwe Kerk. As you walk through the lively streets of the city, your guide will share stories about Amsterdam's rich history, including its role in the Dutch Golden Age, its struggles during World War II, and its current position as a modern cultural hub.

Tour Options

Large group tour (2 hours)
  • Duration: 2 hours: The large-group tour has a shorter duration of two hours.
Private tour (2.5 hours)
Small-group tour (2 hours)
  • Duration: 2 hours: The small-group tour has a shorter duration of two hours.

Itinerary

10 min

Start this tour from the central station of Amsterdam. Here your guide will introduce himself and start the tour. It is also possible to meet at your hotel if requested.

10 min

Discover the famous Zeedijk street home to some of the oldest pubs of Amsterdam. Here you also find Amsterdam's China Town where you can visit a Buddhist temple.

10 min

Here you will find the old city gate of Amsterdam: the Waag. This building dates back to the 15th century. There is also a daily street market where you can try some Dutch traditional snacks.

10 min

The Old Church is Amsterdam's oldest building. Here we'll discuss how the buildings rich history and how its story is intertwined with the establishment of the Dutch identity.

10 min

The Beurs van Berlage is a building on the Damrak, in the centre of Amsterdam. At Beursplein we'll discus how and why the Dutch invented the modern corporation and world's first stock exchange.

10 min

The Dam Square is the center of Amsterdam. On the Dam Square are the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, where the annual National Remembrance Day is held.

10 min

At the Begijnhof you can visit a hidden church in a large enclosed courtyard. The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on it.

Admission not included10 min

Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story.

10 min

At this stop we'll discuss how and why the Amsterdam canal ring was constructed.

10 min

Rembrandtplein is a major square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands, named after Rembrandt van Rijn who owned a house nearby. Here your guide will tell you more about Rembrandt van Rijn and his paintings. This square is also home to many pubs and nightclubs.

10 min

Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.

Highlights

Local guide
Private tour (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

What's included

Included
Local guide
Private tour (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(268)

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Julia_M
August 18, 2026
We had a wonderful...

We had a wonderful introduction to Amsterdam walking tour with Robin. Even though he got double booked, he made it work. We saw a different side of Amsterdam. We really enjoyed our tour.

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Ed_F
August 16, 2026
Amsterdam Walking Tour

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Excellent experience. We really enjoyed all the tour.

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Catherine_M
August 15, 2026
A good look at Amsterdam

Aaron was entertaining and informative. Amsterdam was uncharacteristically hot but he took good care of us, finding shade and stopping for refreshments when needed.

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Marcia_B
August 14, 2026
Wowed Tourist!

Having a local guide gives you an insight into this wonderful city! Robin was very witty and funny describing many of the qualities that make Amsterdam so unique. He took us to a couple of his favorite secret places. They were great! Doing this tour is a must to get an insight into this amazing city!

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Mikefoorer
July 29, 2026
This tour could not have...

This tour could not have fit the bill more. Aaron was very knowledgable but more importantly was very personable and gave us the right level of information and context to bring Amsterdam's history to life.

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TIMOTHY_W
July 23, 2026
Great tour with Aaron

Met Aaron and had a great local tour. He's knowledgeable and factual about the sites we saw. This tour is recommend

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Allen_B
July 22, 2026
Introduction on arrival day

Nice way to introduce ourself to Amsterdam on the day of our arrival. The tour guide was personable and clearly knowledgable about the city. His English was flawless.

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peter_r
July 17, 2026
Great Amsterdam Orientation!

Aaron was a great host. He mot only showed us the key sites, but he asked about our interests and was responsive to them. Everyone had a great time.

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Doris_P
July 10, 2026
Fantastic Guide!

Great guide! A true fifth generation local! Great way to kick off our trip. Offered to take our photos at all key spots and even sent us a list of amazing personal recommendations for dinner!

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Tammy_C
July 7, 2026
Highly recommend

James was excellent. His knowledge and unique perspective of the history of the city made this tour so special. We were able to enter places that are usually closed to larger group tours. Highly recommend.

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