• Rijksmuseum - Spend the day exploring the canals and cobblestone streets of the city’s historic center, and admire the masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum. The tour begins at the Rijksmuseum, often compared to the Louvre, where visitors will learn about the highlights of its 8,000 objects on display, including works by renowned Dutch artists like Rembrandt. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors, offering an introduction to the museum’s impressive and extensive collection that showcases Dutch history over the centuries. For those unfamiliar with Dutch culture, the tour provides a glimpse into its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts. Explore famous names like Rembrandt and discover lesser-known items like 17th-century dollhouses and Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid.” The museum also features a fascinating 19th-century library filled with countless stories. By the end, visitors will have a comprehensive overview of the museum’s collection and might even learn the correct pronunciation of its name.

After a lunch break, the historical walk introduces the capital city, known for its openness and charm, as well as its picturesque bridges and leaning houses. Stroll along the canals and get oriented while learning about the medieval gate and Amstel River that shaped Amsterdam.

• St. Nicholas Basilica - Starting at St Nicholas’ Basilica, the tour will delve into the history of the city’s main Roman Catholic Church. Constructed at the end of the 19th century, when Roman Catholics could once again openly practice their faith after three centuries of prohibition, the building is a blend of various architectural styles and artistic movements.
• Weeping Tower - Next, the tour proceeds to the Schreierstoren, also known as the Tower of Tears. Originally part of Amsterdam’s medieval city wall, this tower is famous for the belief that women wept there for their husbands departing for war or fishing.
• Zeedijk - The tour continues through Amsterdam’s Chinatown, Zeedijk, a street in the old city center featuring numerous Asian markets, restaurants, and shops, as well as the Zeedijk Buddhist temple, the largest Chinese-style Buddhist temple in Europe.
• Nieuwmarkt - The tour then moves to the lively nightspot and market square, Nieuwmarkt, located in the old city center. This area has been a hub for commerce and socializing since the 17th century, thanks to its convenient location just inside the old city gate, attracting traders and shoppers seeking fresh produce.
• In de Waag - At Nieuwmarkt, visitors will also see “De Waag,” a 15th-century building and one of Amsterdam’s oldest non-religious structures. Originally a city gate and part of the city walls, the building has served various purposes, including as a guildhall, museum, and fire station.
• Trippenhuis - The tour continues to the Trippenhuis & Klein Trippenhuis. The Trippenhuis is Amsterdam’s widest home, spanning 22 meters, while the Klein Trippenhuis is one of the city’s narrowest houses, located directly across from the Trippenhuis.
• Oost-Indisch Huis - Visitors will step into the courtyard of the Dutch East India Company’s headquarters, the birthplace of the world’s first multinational corporation.
• Kleine Trippenhuis - Marvel at one of Amsterdam’s narrowest houses, a testament to how high land taxes once encouraged tall, narrow architecture.
• Zuiderkerk - Amsterdam’s first purpose-built Protestant church, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, with its elegant tower being one of the city’s defining landmarks.
• Museum Het Rembrandthuis - The tour passes by Rembrandt’s house, a historical building and art museum where the painter lived and worked from 1639 to 1656. The museum’s collection includes Rembrandt’s etchings and paintings by his contemporaries.
• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - The tour proceeds to the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, a project that took over 60 years to complete.
• Huis Aan De Drie Grachten - A rare 17th-century canal house located at the junction of three canals, with façades facing in three directions.
• Begijnhof - The tour visits one of Amsterdam’s oldest hofjes, or almshouses, Begijnhof. It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden, historically providing homes for the Beguines, a group of unmarried women living under vows of chastity. Today, it also hosts two churches.
• Dam Square - One of the final stops is Dam Square, known for its notable buildings and frequent events, including the Royal Palace, New Church, and National Monument.
• Herengracht - Admire the “Golden Bend” of the Herengracht, lined with the city’s most opulent canal mansions from the Dutch Golden Age.
• Anne Frank House - Pause outside the Anne Frank House, where the young diarist hid during WWII. Nearby is the Westerkerk, featuring the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.
• De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91 - Look up to see quirky gable stones, carved with allegories and trade emblems, adorning some of the city’s most ornate façades.
• Coöperatieve Vereniging “Karthuizerhof” BA - Discover the largest hofje in Amsterdam, originally built as almshouses around a peaceful courtyard for the city’s poor and elderly.
• Noorderkerk - A 17th-century Protestant church built for the Jordaan district, with an unusual cross-shaped floor plan reflecting the new ideals of Reformation worship.
• The Papeneiland Café - Conclude the tour at one of the city’s most picturesque canal corners. Visit Het Papeneiland, a brown café from 1642, reputed to serve the best apple pie in town.

• Semi-private tour with no more than 8 guests
• 5.5-hour experience including a lunch break
• Operates in all weather conditions
• All entrance fees included
• Led by a professional tour guide

• Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
• This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Partake in a semi-exclusive guided hybrid museum and city walk in Amsterdam’s historical heart, with a limit of 8 participants. This tour, lasting 5.5 hours, encompasses the city’s prime features, as well as offers access to its premier museum, the Rijksmuseum. Our vibrant guides will provide insider insights and a comprehensive yet digestible amount of history to enhance your understanding of the Dutch capital. Moreover, this experience includes a museum pass valid for the entire day.

• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
• Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• Notes: Rijksmuseum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
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