Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Step up your Amsterdam trip! On our walking tour we use history and humor to deepen your cultural understanding of Amsterdam and the Dutch, all while keeping you entertained the whole time.
While exploring hidden courtyards, iconic sights and beautiful canals we'll weave local tips, historic fact and myths together in a way that will leave you loving Amsterdam as much as we do!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
We start our tour in the heart of Amsterdam's world famous canal belt. Here we learn how the Dutch had to coexist with the water and how it has shaped the culture and mentality of the Netherlands throughout the ages.
Red Light District (De Wallen)
The most famous neighborhood in this city and perhaps the world, discover the history, why its there, how it works and how the Dutch look at it.
What‘s Included
Discount codes for our other tours (upon request)
Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip
An expert local guide
There are several stops to fill a water bottle, so make sure to bring a refillable water bottle!
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Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great vibe for a small group tour
Leah T,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a family with older teens, we enjoyed this tour. As the first thing we did on arrival in Amsterdam it gave us our bearings geographically and historically. Axel was an excellent guide, friendly, fun and informative. Highly recommend. We like the vibe of these guys.
Hit The Bricks - Amsterdam is a Hit!
nicolea893,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fabulous experience with Hit The Bricks and cannot recommend them highly enough. We ended up doing three tours – History, Ghastly Gretchen, and Happy Hour History (the pub tour) – and every single one was outstanding. Our guide, Axel, was brilliant: incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely entertaining. Each tour was packed with fascinating historical detail, fun and quirky facts, and delivered with a fantastic sense of humour that kept everyone interested from start to finish. The stories were brought to life in a way that was informative without ever feeling dry. The variety across the tours was excellent – from rich history to darker tales and then a relaxed, social pub crawl with historical context woven in perfectly. Axel’s storytelling and energy made each tour feel fresh and memorable. If you want a tour that’s educational, fun, and full of personality, Hit The Bricks is a must-do. One of the highlights of our trip! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fabulous walking tour
411shahnazi,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly this was the best walking tour of Amsterdam. Only 5 of us and the tour guide David was animated, incredibly funny and bursting with interesting facts. It was well balanced with an overview of Dutch history. My teenage daughters loved it- which is the highest compliment!
Walking tour
stevesU639PB,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Axel was a very knowledgeable guide Saw parts of city we wouldn’t have discovered Information delivered with a good sense of humour Would thoroughly recommend
Interesting tour!
MaineTraveler101,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting tour that included a lot of history. Knowledgeable guide who was responsive to questions and provided lots of interesting details. (And just FYI, there is a bathroom at the meeting place.)
This is a GREAT activity...
Nicole G,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a GREAT activity especially for newbies (like me) visiting the city for the first time. Axel was a great tour guide who gave an informative and engaging overview of Amsterdam's history and culture today - lots of fun facts I'll be annoying people with back home - while stopping at various iconic landmarks and places I probably would've missed or not known the full story of on my own. Can't recommend the Hit the Bricks/Dam Boat Guys people enough! (Also say hi to the cutest cat Koko if you get to their office/meeting point early. 😄)
Amazing historical tour in Amsterdam!
Culture19017957304,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entertaining, interesting and engaging about Amsterdam and the Netherlands as a country. We walked around in a unique historical environment and through our guide we got to travel in time. Thank you for a lovely guided tour!
Unforgettable
RandallS128,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Axel was fun, off the wall and gave a detailed and personal guide to the inner ring. His detailed description of the East India Co. and its role in history was a great education. Don’t miss this insiders guide!
Wonderful Amsterdam
Voyager690420,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide David was most knowledgeable. The tour was very informative and entertaining. Would absolutely recommend!
Axl's Amsterdam is amazing!
SusanClements,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Axl knows his city inside out and is very proud of it. He brought its history to life and did a great job of educating us, while entertaining us at the same time. Put this on your list, as it is a great couple of hours where you are shown parts of Amsterdam that you would otherwise miss. Well worth it!
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