Small Group Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Amsterdam

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Badass Tours' Hidden Gems Tour, on the Nieuwe Herengracht — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Badass Tours' Hidden Gems Tour, a guide and a guest enjoying the tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Go off the beaten path to discover Amsterdam’s untold stories and hidden spaces.

Between the Amstel River and the soaring National Opera, your guide will give a flying overview of Amsterdam’s history. You’ll then stroll through the frenetic area surrounding Waterlooplein hearing stories from Amsterdam’s BIPOC, Jewish, LGBTQ+, and women’s history.

The beautiful Plantage neighborhood contains stories of colonial feminism, international peace efforts, WWII Resistance fighters, and a groundbreaking union. From there, your guide will take you back down the “new” canal belt to the Amstel River, telling stories of Amsterdammers who changed the world.

You’ll leave the tour inspired, with a great understanding of this unique city.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Badass Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–13 years) · Adults (14–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible hidden stories

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Dutch National Opera & Ballet

10 min

Start with an introduction to the city to get yourself grounded, then learn about the world's first gay marriage and the unassuming building where it took place.
Spinoza Monument

5 min

Uncover the fascinating backstory of one of the titans of modern philosophy and how he became an outcast in his own community.
Mozes en Aaronkerk

5 min

Hear about the life of a couple in Amsterdam's free Black community in the 17th century.
Stop 4

10 min

Stand between the city's historic synagogues as you hear the fascinating story of the heiress who created an underground railroad during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions.
Hortus Botanicus

10 min

Listen to the harrowing stories of two Indonesian rebels and revolutionaries who led very different lives.
De Burcht

10 min

Amsterdam has a long history as a city of diamonds, and the workers' union that built this iconic building led to rights all citizens rely on today.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

30 min

Pass by Amsterdam's flamingos as you learn about a range of influential Amsterdammers, from groundbreaking artists to WWII resistance heroes.
Stop 8

15 min

Cross through Amsterdam's main university campus and get educated on an influential suffragist, and a world-changing diplomat.
H'ART Museum

15 min

One of the giants in the art world wouldn't be known today if it weren't for a relative who barely knew him. Hear the story of the fall and rise of this household name.