Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour

Leaning canal houses on the Amstel river 1

Our guide Nick and his guests having fun on a tour :) 2

Oleh FreeDam Tours

Luar biasa

Pembatalan percuma tersedia

Lihat tiket

Ciri

Pembatalan percuma tersedia
2j 30m
Baucar mudah alih
Pengesahan serta-merta

Gambaran keseluruhan

Join us for a fun, thought-provoking, and genuinely local experience through the heart of Amsterdam, and discover the stories, history, and strange contradictions that make Amsterdam so… Absolutely Amsterdam.

Together with one of our passionate local guides, you’ll explore how freedom, tolerance, trade, rebellion, and creativity shaped the city, and why Amsterdam still feels unlike anywhere else in the world today.

This isn’t a generic, scripted tour filled with endless dates and names you won’t remember. We keep things personal, interactive, and honest. Expect fascinating stories, dark history, local gossip, humor, awkward Dutch habits, and the kind of insights you only get from people who actually live here.

Every guide brings their own personality, expertise, humor, and perspective, which means no two tours are ever the same.

Be prepared to challenge all your preconceived ideas about this city because after this tour you will never look and think of Amsterdam the same way!

Lokasi aktiviti

Beurs van Berlage
- Damrak 243, Next to the Bijenkorf
- 1012, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, The Netherlands

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Freedam Tours
- 5 Beursplein
- 1012 GZ, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Semak ketersediaan

Tarikh

Pengembara

Tip-Based Tour

2j 30m
Bahasa Inggeris

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Inggeris

Masa bermula

Butiran harga

RM 22.43 x 2 DewasaRM 44.86

Jumlah

Perkara yang dirangkumi dan tidak dirangkumi

Our guides support their tours with pictures, paintings and maps that help bring history back to life!
A unique souvenir
Super Local Guides who are are also happy to share their (restaurant) recommendations with you

Ketahui sebelum anda tempah

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Jadual perjalanan aktiviti

Beurs van Berlage

In front of the stock and commodities exchange buildings, built where the Amstel River used to flow, we discuss the origins of Amsterdam and how water and finance influenced the city.

Damrak

In the old harbor, we discuss the origins of the Red Light District, the role of the Church, and how the holy and the profane have found surprising ways to work and profit from each other over time & the state of prostitution in the 20th and 21st Century: how and why prostitution became a legal profession, how the neighbourhood has changed over time and the current challenges facing the most infamous neighbourhood of Amsterdam.

Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder

15m
Tidak termasuk tiket masuk

Here we discuss how (Religious) tolerance worked in practice once Catholicism became illegal in the 17th Century but was 'tolerated' under some very peculiar conditions. Form the underlying principles we draw parallels to how tolerance works today, in the 21st Century. (note: we don't actually enter the hidden church, but we see it form the outside and have pictures of it's interior)

Chinatown

Dutch drug policies explained. Find out how this area became an absolute no go area in the 1970's and how this sparked the beginning of the infamous ‘Coffeeshops’ dedicated to the selling of Marjauana.

In de Waag

10m
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Discovering where Rembrandt painted his first major work ...and how it revolutionised the art of portrait making. We have a copy of the painting to show you all the details!

Oostindisch Huis

In a stunning 17th Century Courtyard hidden inside this building (only accessible during week-days) you will learn how Amsterdam was able to become the center of a global trading empire, making Amsterdam the richest city on the planet in the17th century (aka 'The Golden Age), and how this place, the Headquarters of the first and biggest corporation in human history, kickstarted modern-day capitalism. We discuss the good, but definitely don't shy away from darker legacy of this period.

Waterlooplein Market

The Oldest Market of Amsterdam located in the (former) Jewish Quarter, that was almost completely destroyed at the end of the Second World War - but not why who you think! Find out about the disastrous consequences of the Nazi occupation, that decimated the Jewish populations of what once was a safe haven for persecuted jews from all over Europe, and what the Amsterdammers had to do to survive the last 'hunger-winter' of the war.

The Amstel

Here, or (depending on weather / guide) at another canal we discuss why Amsterdam has canals, and the architecture of the famous canal houses: why are they so skinny, why do they lean in all kinds of directions (some of it is on purpose), why do all the houses have a hook, and why do Dutch people keep their curtains open at ALL times. Everything will be revealed!

Oudemanhuispoort

In this beautiful, hard to find former monastery, turned into hospital and now part of the University of Amsterdam we discuss the unique Dutch Bike Culture: find out why there are more bikes than people and why in the most famous, proud cycling city on the planet most of the bikes look so....ugly.

Royal Palace Amsterdam

15m
Tidak termasuk tiket masuk

Learn about the very peculiar history of our Royal Palace, why and how we made the transition from a Republic to a Monarchy. Meet our current Royal Family (we have pictures), and get up to speed with the latest juicy Royal gossip! Dam square is also where the tour ends.

Lokasi

Lokasi aktiviti

Beurs van Berlage
- Damrak 243, Next to the Bijenkorf
- 1012, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, The Netherlands

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Freedam Tours
- 5 Beursplein
- 1012 GZ, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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