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Amsterdam City Private Orientation Walking Tour

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About the activity

Avoid the hassle of group tours and get your bearings in Amsterdam. See the major sights of the city center, including the bridges and canals. Learn the mercantile history of the city and more.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Private guide
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuity (optional)
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Avoid the hassle of organized group tours with a private guide in Amsterdam
  • Find your bearings in the historic center and Canal Belt
  • Useful tips and an insider's perspective on how to spend your time in Amsterdam
  • See the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kirk on Dam Square
  • Discover some of the leaning merchant houses of Amsterdam

Description

Get your bearings in Amsterdam on an orientation walking tour and see all the main sights of the historic center, including the enchanting bridges, barges, houseboats and mercantile houses of the Canal Belt.

Meet your guide by the statue of the bull on Beursplein and learn how the city evolved from the Amstel River in the 12th century. Get a local’s perspective with a private guide and discover some little-known secrets of the city, including tree-lined squares and private courtyards. Get priceless tips on how to make the most of your time in Amsterdam.

Along the way, marvel at the monuments of Dam Square, including the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kirk. Continue to the Westerkerk in the Jordaan district on the banks of the Prinsengracht canal. Discover a street full of artists’ squats and see some of the leaning houses of Amsterdam.

Go to one of the oldest inner courts of the city at the Begijnof, stroll by the side of some of the oldest canals, venture into China Town, visit Nieuwmarkt (New Market) square and much more.

Good to know before you go
  • Please wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothes
  • This tour is offered as either a private tour or semi-private tour (maximum 8 guests)
  • For semi-private tours a minimum of 2 guests is required for it to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if minimum numbers are not met)
  • Wheelchair accessible tours are only available by request only
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Amsterdam City Center - Semi-Private Tour (English)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (English)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (Spanish)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (Dutch)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (Italian)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (French)

Amsterdam City Center - PRIVATE Tour (Portuguese)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    10-17 years
  • Children
    0-9 years
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