Amsterdam Walking Tour: History & Culture

Discover the captivating history of Amsterdam while being entertained on a small-group walking tour. Uncover hidden stories, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a trading powerhouse. Perfect for exploring further and making the most of your visit.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beursplein - Beursplein is the starting point of our tour, named for its proximity to the stock exchange. The guide will meet you in front of the Cafe Bistro, near the bull statue, holding a blue umbrella or a tag with the Amsterdam Guides & Tours logo.
  • Centraal Station - Amsterdam Centraal, designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Begin your exploration of Amsterdam with the finest introductory tour. This unique experience merges history and entertainment in a singular style. It’s a 2.5-hour* walking excursion that encompasses the significant landmarks within the city’s core.
Throughout this tour, you’ll be privy to stories that would typically remain untold. With the guidance of…

Location
City Game Amsterdam
Beursplein
Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the Cafe Bistro, next to the bull figure, with a blue umbrella or a tag with the Amsterdam Guides & Tours logo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sueellwood
Jun 5, 2025
A great introduction to Amsterdam! - Our guide was Laura and she was excellent. There were approximately 10 in the group which was a good size. We did the tour on our first morning to help us get our bearings. The tour focused on the central area of Amsterdam and really gave a flavour of the history of the city over the last 400 years and how its fortunes have changed. The tour went a little over time but we didn't mind because it was so interesting and we learned a lot about what its like to live in the city now. Laura answered all our questions and gave us useful tips and recommendations for other places to go/things to do. We did the 10am tour and there was a lot of traffic noise and activity at some of our stops. A later tour might be quieter.
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Jenean_m
Jun 1, 2025
Amsterdam walking tour - This is a great way to learn about the city of Amsterdam. Our guide, Jacob local to Amsterdam gave a great overview of history, culture, architecture, geography and so much more. We were q small group and he got to know a little about each of us. Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour of about 3 hours. Easy location to find for the starting point. We covered a lot of the old city and canal area, too.
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Angela_m
May 24, 2025
It was a fantastic... - It was a fantastic overview of Amsterdam. Gio- our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a wonderful experience
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Angela_w
May 11, 2025
Fabulous - Guide was absolutely brilliant! Sorry can’t remember her name but it was a lovely Spanish lady originally from Tenerife who has lived in Amsterdam for 25 years. She was fabulous so knowledgeable about the city and we saw and learned so many things about the city that we would not have seen otherwise
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Nicole_s
May 11, 2025
Walking Tour - A great way to get to know some history..facts and interesting stories about Amsterdam. The tour is an easy walking pace. Our guide Eduardo was amazing..he was full of information..tips and advice..we cannot recommend him enough.
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Christopher_b
May 11, 2025
Outstanding walking tour!... - Outstanding walking tour! We learned so many niche facts about Amsterdam’s history and the nuances of the city. It ended up being an unexpectedly private tour for my wife and I as other guests cancelled. Very attentive and knowledgeable tour guide! Would recommend to anyone.
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601emmam
May 6, 2025
Amsterdam walking tour - Oooh what a treat to have Karl (with a K) Webster as our guide. The perfect balance of seeing things and learning stuff! And, the most fun I’ve had on a walking tour.
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Wander368180
Jun 2, 2025
Fun and facts on this walking tour ! - Giovanni was a fun and knowledgeable guide with lots of interesting facts to share about the history of Amsterdam. We had a great time.
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Diane_l
May 4, 2025
Appreciate the Tour Operators Service - Unfortunately the Eurostar was over 70min late getting us from Paris to Amsterdam so we missed this tour. We had sent a message to the Tour Operator who rang us and did everything they could to help up reschedule however we were leaving the next day and could not make it work. We wanted to thank them for their efforts. It was much appreciated.
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Omantequera
May 4, 2025
Very good contact with Amsterdam - First contact with Amsterdam and they did very well. From Amsterdam stories to good leisure recommendations. Very good boat ride, great explanations. The only thing I missed was that there wasn't a complimentary drink included.
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From $29
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).