Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour with Typical Dutch Pancake
Overview
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Discover Amsterdam with the best introduction: a walking tour that blends history, culture, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. With an expert guide, you’ll explore the historic center and learn how a small muddy village on the Amstel River grew into Europe’s most important trading city during the Dutch Golden Age.
Along the way, you’ll uncover the contrasts that define Amsterdam: the evolution of the Red Light District, the city’s pioneering drug decriminalization policies, and the darkest chapters of the 20th century, including the Nazi occupation. Each stop reveals a different side of the city’s past and present, helping you understand its unique spirit.
To end the experience, you’ll enjoy a typical Dutch pancake menu in a cozy local restaurant, tasting authentic flavors in the heart of the city. A perfect mix of history, culture, and gastronomy in one unforgettable tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
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
Dutch pancake menu Starter: Dutch pea soup with smoked sausage, rye bread & bacon or Selection of Dutch delicacies Main Dish: Pancake Dessert or coffee
2.5-hour guided walking tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food or drinks not mentioned in the menu
Gratuities for the guide
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
Tour en español
English walking tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour guide was pretty...
Aaliyah N,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide was pretty informative and funny. Entertaining and worth the money. We have heard some nice and interesting stories about the place and different spots we visited throughout the tour.
Had a great time!
Paul K,
Aug 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00We learned so much and our tour guide Karl was amazing!! We saw all the important highlights and learned a lot about the history of Amsterdam!
Get to know the charming city and atmosphere of Amsterdam.
Linda A,
Feb 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00Rob was an amazing guide with his depth of knowledge and his cadence integrating all of the information into a wonderful experience. It was a true introduction to Amsterdam and its history. I had been to Amsterdam before, but now I feel I have a better understanding of it as well as the Dutch people. We also had the pancake lunch. The food was excellent and the service outstanding. I had the best tomato soup I had ever tasted served with pesto. I highly recommend this tour.
Basically a good experience with a very warm and helpful guide
Dipak V,
Oct 21, 2023
- Viator
4.00A lovely entertaing and informative experience of the history and insights of Amsterdam. Topped up with a lovely Dutch style lunch. Worth repeating.
Start off tour of Amsterdam
Teresa H,
Jun 6, 2023
- Viator
5.00Jamie was a great tour guide… very knowledgeable about Amsterdam history… the pancake lunch was incredible… many times on tours you get very mediocre Food but we got many choices all were great… it was called pancake masters
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