Private City Walk Amsterdam
- Starting point
We start in front of the Amsterdam Central Station, at the I amsterdam Visitor Centre
- Duration | Distance
2 hours | -/+ 3 km of walking (1.4 ml)
- Highlights
- Royal Palace
- Canal Ring
- Dam square
- Begijnhof
- Red Light District - Price
Available from €43,75 p.p.
- Starting point
We start in front of the Amsterdam Central Station, at the I amsterdam Visitor Centre
- Duration | Distance
2 hours | -/+ 3 km of walking (1.4 ml)
- Highlights
- Royal Palace
- Canal Ring
- Begijnhof
- Dam square
- Red Light Distric - Price
Available from €43,75 p.p.
Private City Walk in Amsterdam
Are you new to the city? We offer you an unmissable private guided tour of Amsterdam. Become acquainted with this famous city, with a local as your personal guide. Get to see the most beautiful, cozy and quirky places in the historical city center. What is this city made of? Why is this city so unique and inspiring? We’ll make sure you’ll find out.
What is the spirit of Amsterdam?
Who is Amsterdam? With our guides you’ll get a better understanding of Amsterdam’s tolerance and pragmatism, its famously relaxed way of life. You’ll walk in the footsteps of Rembrandt and you’ll get a surprising take on the red light district. In two hours your personal historian will take you through the ages and back.
The Physics of Amsterdam
Your private guide will explain the unique way that Amsterdam is built. You won’t find another city with as many canals and bridges. How did this unique layout come into existence? Why do many houses lean forward? What was the function of the canals anyway? Is Amsterdam in imminent danger of flooding due to rising sea levels? So many question to ask about this city. We’ll have the answers for you.
Practical hints
As a local, we’ll gladly inform you about the do’s and dont’s in Amsterdam. Places to go and places to avoid, where to eat and drink, and our insider’s cultural tips. How to use public transport? How to navigate smartly? We gladly offer tailored recommendations for further exploring, in and outside of Amsterdam.
A fun introduction to Amsterdam
We combine a fun walk and fascinating anecdotes with a truckload of information on Amsterdam. With the storytellers of Historical Amsterdam Tours you’ll have a great first impression of our wonderful city.
Tour reviews
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I booked a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with Old Amsterdam Tours for a corporate event. Egor was our amazing guide who was engaging, knowable and genuinely excited to share... read more his in-depth knowledge of the art and artists of the museum. I’ve never enjoyed any...More
November 9, 2017 -
Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! 🙂 Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more... read more fascinating! His vision for the city reveals the past, the present, and create great perspectives for the future. With all the secrets of each street, you learn not only about Nederlands but also its World's Influence. Knowledge, culture, amazing angles for photos and a real lesson of lively history in just one day, I can imagine how wonderful it would be if we had the privilege to spend a week with our new Dutch Friend! Absolutely recommended, I have no doubt he will be an essential part of my tours! …
December 1, 2020 -
I was looking for personal tour guides for our trip on Amsterdam. I read about Edmund and Tijs on the web and started an email dialogue to create an itinerary... read more covering our 2 day visit with an emphasis on museums. We have always enjoyed docent...More
May 10, 2018 -
Operator: Amsterdam Red Light District Tours
Our tour guide Martin was engaging from the very beginning. Very well informed and interesting. Questions were responsed to. Highly recommend this tour.... read more Totally enjoyable!!
March 12, 2020
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Top 5 Photography Ideas For Amsterdam
In this blog Historical Amsterdam Tours has curated some of the most iconic spots, as well as several snappy ideas to capture this vibrant old city.