Amsterdam: History, Culture & Highlights tour
Description
Join this 2 hour walking through the historic center of Amsterdam. See all the sights Amsterdam has to offer including places only known by locals. Get to know more about Amsterdam then just the Red Light District and the coffee shops. Learn about how in the 16th, 17th and 18th century the city played a major role in international banking, trade, arts, and architecture. Amsterdam is also the place where locals and visitors enjoy their beers, wines, and food in the many bars, cafés, and restaurants the city has to offer. Not only will the history be told but you will also learn about present-day Amsterdam. You will see the historic sights together with its culture in the city. In this tour you will learn interesting historic facts about the most famous places, but also about unknown places only known by the locals.
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The heart of Amsterdam, Dam Square has been a site of political and cultural significance for centuries.
Amsterdam's famous canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most picturesque parts of the city. It's a testament to the city's innovative urban planning and engineering, as well as its rich cultural heritage.
This historic courtyard dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest and best-preserved parts of Amsterdam. It was originally home to a community of Beguines, religious women who lived in a semi-monastic community.
Originally built as a town hall in the 17th century, the Royal Palace is now one of three palaces used by the Dutch royal family. It's an impressive example of Dutch classicism and is open to the public for tours.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Robin was our guide, We were lucky enough to have only 3 on our tour so Robin navigated us through several areas of the city with the history of each area. He highlighted many points we would not have known walking ourselves. He was a great and interesting guide.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad Robin provided such a personal and insightful experience and helped you discover parts of the city you might have missed. We appreciate your support!
This was a great tour! James did a fantastic job teaching us about the city of Amsterdam. It also helped us to gain more insight on how to get around the city and places we want to revisit. It was totally worth the money and time. Thank you!!
Nice introductory tour for 1st timers in Amsterdam. Our tour guide Andrea was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great leisurely time.
Great introductory overview of Amsterdam with interesting tidbits of culture and history. Great fund of knowledge from the tour guide.
We had good time learning about Amsterdam’s history and famous places. I enjoyed learning about Rembrandt and his life.
Arri was a great tour guide. Good way to get acquainted with the city. Covered much of the downtown area with a strong focus on history.
We had such a nice guide, very kind and helpful. He guided us through the city with ease and had a story to tell about every street we walked through!
It was a great tour with our guide Stan. We traveled throughout Europe, but Stan was really the best guide of our trip !! We did not know the history of the different areas of Amsterdam and he told us all of that. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. It was greatly appreciated. Highly recommended!
