Explore hidden streets with friends

5.0 (21 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Tour Guide Christian explaining the history of the canals — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Discover hidden courtyards — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, English, Dutch
Operated by: The Amsterdam Feeling

Ages: Adults (14–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Itinerary

Beurs van Berlage

Passing by

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

Passing by

We will explain the importance and history of this central square.
Royal Palace Amsterdam

Passing by

Learn about the history of this fascinating building that originally served as the town hall of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Canal Ring

one hour

We will cross the Canal Ring of Amsterdam and learn about the extension of the city during the medieval.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)

Passing by

The nine streets have become a cozy area for shopping away from the masses of tourism.
The Jordaan

1 h 20 min

We will discover hidden streets and squares and learn about this remaining authentic Amsterdam neighbourhood.
Noorderkerk

Passing by

The church for the poor - learn why this was constructed exactly here.
Karthuizerhof

10 min

A beautiful courtyard that was constructed in 1650 for widows. It is one of the first social housing projects in the world.
Anne Frank House

Passing by

We will pass by the Anne Frank house during our stroll through the Jordaan.
Westerkerk

Passing by

The Westerkerk is a marvel of a church. The rich merchants of Amsterdam had it built. Rembrandt was buried here.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet outside the Bistro Berlage: To the left of the entrance there is a sign "Sherlocked".

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
You should be able to walk for about 2.5 hours over a distance of 2.5 miles / 4 km.