Private Tour
Amsterdam: Introduction Walking Tour (TOP RATED)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join this city walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.
Discover the charming canals and winding streets of Amsterdam on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. With this tour, you'll get a glimpse of the city's history, culture, and modern-day lifestyle as you stroll through the streets.
Discover sites like the Dam Square, the city's historical center, where you'll see the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the iconic Nieuwe Kerk. As you walk through the lively streets of the city, your guide will share stories about Amsterdam's rich history, including its role in the Dutch Golden Age, its struggles during World War II, and its current position as a modern cultural hub.
Additional Info
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‘s Included
Local guide
Private tour (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Centraal Station
Start this tour from the central station of Amsterdam. Here your guide will introduce himself and start the tour. It is also possible to meet at your hotel if requested.
Zeedijk
Discover the famous Zeedijk street home to some of the oldest pubs of Amsterdam. Here you also find Amsterdam's China Town where you can visit a Buddhist temple.
Options
Private tour (2.5 hours)
Small-group tour (2 hours)
Duration: 2 hours: The small-group tour has a shorter duration of two hours.
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Ron M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrea was an excellent tour guide and we had a very comprehensive introduction to Amsterdam. Walking was not strenuous with lots of stops during the tour.
Amsterdam 411
Kevin K,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour for your first visit to Amsterdam. Loaded with history of the city. James's our tour guide was outstanding. 100 percent worth the price.
Aaron was a great guide....
Paddy F,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aaron was a great guide. He had lost of knowledge and facts about the city which were delivered with humor, wit and genuine interest. Would definitely recommend the tour for small groups or solo travelers like myself! The group size was small which was also great. Hats off to you Aaron!
Excellent walk
AndrewT,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Only 4 people on the walking tour, very enjoyable with Andrea answering all my questions and providing a lot of historical information. Learned a lot.
Great introduction to Amsterdam!
John L,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aaron did a great job showing us the lay of the land while providing an overview of Amsterdam history. It was a great way to start our trip and be aware of the meaning of what we see here.
Our guide was interesting...
Candace C,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable- group of 6 all enjoyed this tour. the two hours flew by
Guide did NOT turn up!!!!!!
munchtastic,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Need to rate a zero as the guide did not show up. Tried messaging and calling. No answer. No response. Used their map guide to meet at the exact spot we should be. Nothing. Do not use this company. I only had a few hours in the city to spare and now I have to try and see the city myself.
The tour is very...
Giovanni A,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is very informative you will get to see all the major parts of the city. There are no breaks so you may want to bring a snack and water
Amsterdam walking tour September 29 2025
Brent W,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aaron was an excellent guide, well informed with a creative plan for the tour and lots of surprising details. The walking pace was perfect. Highly recommend!
This was great tour....
Pauline M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was great tour. Aaree was really personable and knowledgeable. He made the tour interesting and fun. This tour hits on all the most important things you would want to know about Amsterdam in a couple of hours.
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