5 Popular City Walking Tours in Amsterdam

5 Popular City Walking Tours in Amsterdam

Explore the highlights and secrets of Europe’s best liberal city that is infamous for its 17th century historic canals. Join one of these carefully selected city walking tours in Amsterdam and learn more about this inspiring city.

Discover the history of the cannabis culture and get a first hand experience of Amsterdam’s coffee shop when you visit one with a knowledgeable guide. Walk through narrow streets and learn the history of the Red Light District. A walking tour in Amsterdam city gives you a full introduction to the Dutch capital in one day! The overview prepares you to dig deeper into an area or spots at a more opportune time suited to your itinerary.

Choose from the following carefully selected 5 value for money city walking tours in Amsterdam for timeless memories.

1 | Introduction to and Highlights of the City Walking Tours in Amsterdam

The introduction to and highlights of Amsterdam walking tour takes you to the main sights of the city with a knowledgeable tour guide.

1.1 | What to expect from the Introduction to the city walking tours in Amsterdam

The highlights:

1 | Amsterdam Old Town – Visit the Old Town area and explore the many sights including the Old Church, The Waag, Chinatown, and the smallest house of Amsterdam.

2 | Red Light District | Explore the atmospheric narrow streets of the Red Light area and see the first coffee shop. Learn about the history and the changes in the legal rules that applies to the district;

3 | Jordaan District – Take in the sights of the Dam Square and the Palace as you make your way to the famous Jordaan District. Jordaan area has a rich history and home to Westerkerk and Anne Frank’s house. Jordaan is an area that should top every visitor’s list to Amsterdam.

1.2 | What the tour includes

1 | Walking tour;

2 | Safety measures in place;

3 | Duration – about 2 or 3 hours depending on the provider you choose;

4 | Instant confirmation;

5 | Touch-free mobile ticketing;

6 | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts;

*Tour available in English, German or Spanish

1.3 | Learn more and Book with your preferred tour operator:

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If you prefer, you could undertake an exclusive, fully customisable private walking tour of the city of Amsterdam with a knowledgeable local guide > more details are provided here.

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2 | Red Light District + Coffeeshop Walking Tours in Amsterdam

The Red Light District and Coffeeshop tour is an opportunity for you to learn the history and how the city adopted its much known liberal attitudes from a guide.

2.1 | What to expect from the Red Light District and Coffeeshop Walking Tour

The highlights:

1 | An informative tour about the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of the Red Light District and how Amsterdam developed its liberal reputation.

2 | Experience the city’s narrowest street, and explore the area’s small shops and restaurants, as you walk through Chinatown;

3 | Visit a coffeeshop.

2.2 | What the tour includes

1 | Walking tour with a guide;

2 | Safety measures in place;

3 | Duration – 2 to 3 hours;

4 | Instant confirmation;

5 | Touch free and mobile ticketing;

6 | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts;

7 | Private or small group available.

*Not suitable for under 18.

Learn more and Book with your preferred tour operator

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3 | About WWII & Anne Frank Walking tours in Amsterdam

In this small group tour, you shall learn about the events of World War II, the Jewish Quarter and most interestingly about the life of Anne Frank, and her diary.

3.1 | What to expect from WWII and Anne Frank Tours in Amsterdam

The highlights:

1 | Discover one of Amsterdam’s oldest Jewish settlement, the Jewish Quarter. Learn how the area developed over the centuries. Visit a 17th century Portuguese synagogue.

2 | Learn about Anne Frank – the girl who kept a diary when she and her family were hidden in an attic.

3 | During the tour, you will see the Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument and the Anne Frank House façade.

4 | Learn about the Dutch Resistance in the Second World War.

3.2 | What the tour includes

1 | Walking tour with a guide;

2 | Safety measures in place;

3 | Duration: 2 hours;

4 | Instant confirmation;

5 | Touch free and mobile ticketing;

6 | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts;

7 | Private or small group available.

*Tour available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch

3.3 | Learn more and Book with your preferred tour operator

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4 | About Amsterdam’s History – Walking tours in Amsterdam

You may want to discover some of Amsterdam’s most iconic squares, buildings, canals and old streets, while learning about the city’s history, liberal culture and Dutch people.

4.1 | What to expect from History Walking tours in Amsterdam

The highlights:

1 | Dam Square and an introduction to Dutch culture;

2 | Learn about Oude Kerk and how this historic monument is intertwined with the Dutch culture;

3 | Walk along Amsterdam central and see Damrak, the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk. Learn about their significance to Amsterdam and the royal family.

4 | The Amsterdam Canal Ring – a historic and UNESCO listed heritage site. Learn about the city’s canals rich history and importance, turning a little fishing village into a world trade centre.

5 | In this tour, you will also hear about how freedom and tolerance were born in the Netherlands in the 16th century – the very same values shape the attitudes of Amsterdammers today.

4.2 | What the tour includes

1 | Walking tour and a guide;

2 | Safety measures in place;

3 | Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes;

4 | Instant confirmation;

5 | Touch free and mobile ticketing;

6 | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts;

4.3 | Learn more and Book your tour

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5 | Highlights and Hidden Treasures of Amsterdam

Walking tours in Amsterdam

Get to know Amsterdam beyond the Red Light district and Coffeeshops. Visit the most important sights of the Dutch capital along with some tucked-away gems in this private walking tours in Amsterdam.

5.1 | What to expect from Highlights + Hidden treasures walking tours in Amsterdam

The highlights:

1 | Walk through Amsterdam’s historic highlights – Old Town and Jordaan district and learn about their fascinating history;

2 | See interesting architecture and learn about the Dutch culture;

3 | Stroll through Dam Square, the Flower Market, Rembrandt House, the Royal Palace, hidden courtyards and many more;

5.2 | What the tour includes

1 | Walking tour and a guide;

2 | Safety measures in place;

3 | Duration: About 3 hours depending on the tour selected;

4 | Instant confirmation;

5 | Touch free mobile ticketing;

6 | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts;

5.3 | Learn more and Book with your preferred tour operator:

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