Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover Amsterdam on a 2.5-hour walking tour that blends history, culture, and entertainment into an unforgettable experience. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the city centre and hear fascinating stories often overlooked by guidebooks. Learn how a small settlement on the Amstel River became Europe’s trading hub during the Dutch Golden Age.
The tour also covers Amsterdam’s more controversial past: the evolution of the Red Light District, liberal drug policies, and the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Each stop offers a unique perspective, helping you understand why this city is unlike any other.
By the end, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Amsterdam—its history, contradictions, tolerant spirit, and vibrant present—and the confidence to explore on your own. This tour is the ideal starting point to make the most of your stay in the Dutch capital.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Ticket for 1-Hour Canal Cruise (if option selected)
2.5-Hour Walking Tour
Small groups for a more personal experience
Food and drinks
Transfers to the starting point
Tip
What To Expect
Beursplein, the square where we will start our tour, so called because it is located next to the stock exchange. Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the Cafe Bistro, next to the bull figure, with a blue umbrella or a tag with the Amsterdam Guides & Tours logo.
Centraal Station
Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and opened in 1889 and is Amsterdam's largest railway station and its main railway station.
Options
Spanish Tour + 1h Canal cruise
Spanish Walking Tour + Boat: After the walking tour, you will enjoy an hour boat trip. Spanish boat option only available for departures at 10am and 14pm
English walking tour
English Tour + 1h Canal cruise
Walking tour in English + Boat: At the end of the tour, our guides will give you the information to enjoy an hour boat trip on the canals of Amsterdam.
Spanish Walking Tour
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Claire was a great tour...
Linda W,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Claire was a great tour guide. Lots of anecdotes and historical facts and highlights. Definitely recommend.
Great afternoon walking tour
TracyD F,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Clair. We felt like we really got a good feel of Amsterdam and it’s history. Clair pointed out architectural sights we would have never looked up and seen on our own. All in all it was so educational and loads of fun.
Small Groups are the best tour groups
Janet K,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good for. There are 8 of us which is a good number for a city walking tour. The tour was just over 2 hours and we saw a lot and learned a lot of history from the 1600s through World War II as well as contemporary life Our guide was easy to understand with a great sense of humor. Recommend highly
Dissatisfied
Judith H,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00An excellent guide. But I can’t say that I would use Viator again. We booked tickets for the van gough museum for today. They were paid for and you canceled the tickets for no reason. I can’t tell you how disappointed we are. I would never recommend your company to anyone.
Super informative tour
Dawn m,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of history and insider information ; our guide Illia was super informative and passionate about the city and very well informed about the history and culture of Amsterdam.
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