Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour 2026
Historic city highlights tour | Reserve now & pay later
About Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour
Discover the highlights of the Netherlands’ capital on our Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour! Your guide will lead you around the city, talking about both its rich history and modern-day living. As you walk, you’ll see landmarks such as Dam Square, the Amstel River, the old Begijnhof, and many other landmarks! This tour is available in a small or private group, depending on your selection.
Your Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour begins at Dam Square, the historic heart of the city dating back to the 13th century! The square developed around the dam built on the Amstel River in the 13th century, which allowed the settlement to grow.
As you stroll through Amsterdam’s city center, you’ll see countless romantic, high, and slim canal houses overlooking the city’s many waterways. Your guide will also show you the tiniest house in the city and the Anne Frank House.
It wouldn’t be a walking tour in Amsterdam without the Begijnhof - one of the oldest hofjes. A hofje is a courtyard surrounded by privately funded almshouses, and the Begijnhof was originally home to a Catholic sisterhood known as the Beguines.
Finish your Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour with a leisurely stroll by the Amstel River - the city’s namesake! The tour then circles back to Dam Square, where you’ll see the National Monument, originally dedicated to the victims of World War II and later honoring all war victims.
Don’t worry if your plans change! Just cancel up to 24 hours in advance, and we’ll refund you so you can rebook. Alternatively, you can just reserve your spot and only pay later, after finalizing your travel itinerary.
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This tour is a great way to get to know the city. We did it on our first day, and found it super easy to navigate Amsterdam afterwards (easily found the Red Light District, for example). Nikki was also a great guide - nice to get a student perspective on life in Amsterdam!
I feel like this Amsterdam walking tour is the perfect introduction to the city. You see all the highlights, learn a lot and get some great pictures. I have one in front of the tiny house! We chose the private tour option and I recommend that everyone do the same. It was just us and the guide - perfect! Our guide was amazing, he knew the city’s complete history of World War 2, colonial times, and the Middle Ages. He truly dedicated himself to us. Thank you!
DESCRIPTION
Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour
- Walking tour of Amsterdam city center
- Local live tour guide
- Sights of Amsterdam’s landmarks
- Lessons on Amsterdam’s history
- Recommendations for food and further sightseeing
- Complete city tax
- English, German
EXPLORE THE AREA AROUND DAM SQUARE
Begin from Dam Square: a classic start for guided tours and where Amsterdam was founded! A dam was built in the 13th century (hence the name Dam Square) to prevent flooding from the river Amstel, allowing a fishing village to flourish. As you walk, you’ll also come across the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and the Torensluis Bridge with its statue of acclaimed Dutch writer Multatuli.
DISCOVER CHARMING AMSTERDAM HOUSES
Continue your walk and see the slim, tall, romantic homes overlooking Amsterdam’s many canals. You’ll also spot a pulley system on top of the houses, which was used to hoist goods up into the attic for storage. Along the way, you’ll see one of Amsterdam’s narrowest canal houses. Known as the smallest house in Amsterdam, the building at Oude Hoogstraat 22 is just 2.02 meters wide and about 5 meters deep!
VISIT ONE OF THE OLDEST HOFJES AND CIRCLE BACK TO DAM SQUARE
Go across Spui Square (originally a body of water!) and head to the Begijnhof. All Amsterdam tour guides will show you hofjes - they’re courtyards surrounded by almshouses, providing housing for the elderly. The Begijnhof is particularly famous as the only inner court in Amsterdam founded in the Middle Ages. Afterward, go back to Dam Square, stroll along the Amstel River, and visit the National monument again.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Did you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice?
Amsterdam is popularly nicknamed ‘the Venice of the North’ - and with good reason! The Dutch capital counts 165 canals - 15 more canals than Venice’s 150. In fact, you could travel over 100 km just on the canals of Amsterdam! However, there are three main (and most famous) canals forming concentric belts around the city: Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht.
Book your Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour to hear about the city's rich history as you explore its charming streets!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Children are more than welcome on our Amsterdam walking tour.
- All the sights on the tour are free, and you will not have to pay any admission fees.
- For the most enjoyable experience, your best bet is to wear comfortable shoes.
- Make sure to bring a bottle of water, as we’ll be walking for about 2 hours.
- During the summer months, it’s a good idea to wear proper sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sunhat.
- The Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour is selling out fast - make sure you book your slot on time!
- As with most of our Amsterdam tours, you can reserve your spot now and pay later.
Meeting Point
To start your Amsterdam walking tour, meet us at the National Monument - a colossal, white pillar/obelisk on Dam Square. Your guide will be waiting for you there; you’ll recognize them by a red name tag around their neck.
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