Amsterdam: History, Culture & Highlights tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Dam Square
The heart of Amsterdam, Dam Square has been a site of political and cultural significance for centuries.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
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.
Options
Small-Group Tour
Private Tour
Shared group
What‘s Included
A local guide
A Walking Tour of Amsterdam
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superstar Guide and tour.
Annette G,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Robin 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.
Wonderful experience!!
Kimberly T,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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...
ArkaPratim D,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice introductory tour for 1st timers in Amsterdam. Our tour guide Andrea was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great leisurely time.
Great introductory...
Lisa L,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great introductory overview of Amsterdam with interesting tidbits of culture and history. Great fund of knowledge from the tour guide.
Nice walk learning about this stunning city
Marie K,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had good time learning about Amsterdam’s history and famous places. I enjoyed learning about Rembrandt and his life.
Great get acquainted tour
Steven M,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Arri 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 a great time!
Jenny H,Feb 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
AMAZING
Michelle K,Feb 23, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00It 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!
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