Private Tour
Explore hidden streets with friends - Private Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Escape the crowds and explore tranquil places in a historic neighbourhood. See Amsterdam with the eyes of a local!
We will show you more than the usual: iconic buildings & hidden courtyards. While strolling through the maze of little streets we will tell you stories spanning centuries from Rembrandt until today.
On our way to the local neighbourhood of Jordaan you will:
- learn more about the history of the canal belt & encounter magnificent buildings like the Royal Palace
- visit hidden courtyards that housed sailors` widows and elderly people on charity in 1650 – the first social housing projects in the world
- explore the distinct lay-out and see the difference that this neighbourhood shows compared to the canal belt
- find out why both locals & art community fought to preserve the special character of the area when investors and the city tried to remodel it in the 1970s
- browse for a reminder on an antique market
Let us show you our Jordaan: a living village inside the city
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
You should be able to walk for about 2.5 hours over a distance of 2.5 miles / 4 km.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beurs van Berlage
We will start with an introduction to the origins of Amsterdam. Especially, at this place we will learn about the world's first stock market.
Dam Square
We will explain the importance and history of this central square.
What‘s Included
Professional guide for 2.5 hours
Options
Explore hidden streets with friends - Private Tour
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating Tour
588marlal,,Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our private tour with Christian. He is so knowledgeable and was able to point out many interesting and unique sights
If you want to take a city tour, then go with Christian and Michael!
Pioneer65673675037,,Aug 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can only agree with the great reviews! Christian gave us an informative and very friendly tour of "his" Amsterdam, making it our own. Our boys (18, 14) also really enjoyed this type of city tour. You can feel how much Christian loves this beautiful city. Absolutely recommended for anyone who wants to delve a little deeper into the history and atmosphere of Amsterdam!
Fantastic tour
twil2023,,May 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amsterdam from another side. The tour shows places in Amsterdam that you would otherwise probably not get to see. In addition, there are the competent and entertaining explanations of the personable tour guide Christian. A real asset of a visit to Amsterdam.
An interesting tour with two very sympathic guys
Itti Althoff,,Sep 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Far from the simple crowded standard tours, Christian and Michael offer very original tours with a lot of passion. Through the love for their city, this tour is filled up with a lot of enthusiasm, so that you quickly forget the hustle around you. These guys are absolutely recommendable and I would like to thank you again for this great time in Amsterdam!
Original and excellent tour
jeanpierrel157,,Sep 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the private tour option to discover Amsterdam and Michael was a wonderful guide who showed us not only the usual tourist spots, but also places that are not on the normal tourist itinerary, that we loved and that we would not have found on our own. The courtyards and their history were the highlights of this walking tour.
Five stars is not enough, but it is the highest I can give
jamesgQ2237BK,,Sep 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have taken many tours in many cities. It is rare to find such an interesting "off the beaten track" tour with such a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Christian gave us a glimpse of the Amsterdam everybody sees, and an intriguing peek into the streets and courtyards and attractions that most tourists never see, all while giving fascinating historic and cultural background. An amazing experience.
Superb Tour
RodyAndersonn,,Aug 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction into the cities history while discovering areas off-the-beaten track. Michael was a wonderful guide showing us areas that we wouldn't have found on our own. The hidden courtyards and their history were the highlights of this walking tour. We loved the private tour option and were very happy that we connected well with Michael who shared also a lot of information about local culture and local life with us! Absolutely recommendable!
Fantastic tour
Ainemia,,Aug 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian gave us one of the best tours we have been on in Barcelona, so we booked him for Amsterdam as well. He took us to some common tourist places, but mostly to places that are not on the normal tourist itinerary, which we loved. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide. We learned many interesting facts about the town, its history, its culture and modern life. We had a fantastic time!!!
Wonderful tour to really get to know the real history of Amsterdam
RutgersGuy,,Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour with Christian was a major highlight of our visit to Amsterdam. We appreciate his historical knowledge, his openness about a wide range of issues, his sharing of many off-beat locations that we would never have stumbled on ourselves, and his general cosmopolitan nature. We will definitely contact him when we visit Barcelona, where he also runs tours.
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