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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My family of 5 adults never has more than a long weekend to explore the cities of Europe and Tijs truly surpassed our expectations, This knowledgable, fun and experienced guide... read more remained with us from early morning until late at night ( I believe we would...More
August 26, 2018 -
I've been in the Tijs's "Amsterdam Jewish in WW2" tour. I live in Amsterdam for quite some time and was walking near these spots without knowing so many tears... read more and much grief around. These people's stories, historical facts and humankind experience should be never forgotten....More
May 11, 2019 -
Tijs our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and interesting. In a short hours we already got all the information and history of Amsterdam, let us know more about Amsterdam this... read more amazing city. Great way to see the city in a short period of time. This...More
March 9, 2018 -
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
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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.