Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour

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About this activity

Step up your Amsterdam trip! On our walking tour we use history and humor to deepen your cultural understanding of Amsterdam and the Dutch, all while keeping you entertained the whole time.

While exploring hidden courtyards, iconic sights and beautiful canals we'll weave local tips, historic fact and myths together in a way that will leave you loving Amsterdam as much as we do!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Hit the Bricks

Ages: Youth (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip
Included: Discount codes for our other tours (upon request)
Included: An expert local guide

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: There are several stops to fill a water bottle, so make sure to bring a refillable water bottle!

Itinerary

Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

5 min

We start our tour in the heart of Amsterdam's world famous canal belt. Here we learn how the Dutch had to coexist with the water and how it has shaped the culture and mentality of the Netherlands throughout the ages.
Red Light District (De Wallen)

10 min

The most famous neighborhood in this city and perhaps the world, discover the history, why its there, how it works and how the Dutch look at it.
Dam Square

5 min

Amsterdams central and most important square, where we will explore the Dutch fight against the water and how it shaped our culture and way of thinking.
South Church

5 min

Learn how and why the Dutch went from Catholic to Protestant on the beautiful and serene inner courtyard next to the church
Stop 5

5 min

Here at the start of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, we will dive into the tragic fate of 10 of thousands of Jewish people who lived in Amsterdam before, and during the war as well as the disastrous hungerwinter.
Stop 6

10 min

The former Dutch East India company HQ, we will uncover how this tiny country grew into a vast empire and cornered the world trade in spices, all while in battle for their very existence and independence.
Stop 7

5 min

On the banks of the Amstel river you'll find Amsterdam's modern city hall, find out why the locals call it 'Stopera' and why despite being one of the ugliest buildings in the city its still a place of pride for Amsterdammers.
Begijnhof

10 min

discover a secret garden in the middle of the city and learn about the beguine sisters that build it.
Royal Palace Amsterdam

5 min Admission not included

Learn how the Dutch royal family came to be, what the French have to do with it, and why our national colour is orange but our flag red, white and blue.
Stop 10

3 min

See the famous Monet bridge and stop to take a picture to make everyone at home jealous of your fabulous Amsterdam trip

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in the office of Those Dam Boat Guys, just let the people there know you are there for the walking tour and they'll make sure you are comfortable, guide you to the toilets if needed and inform the guide that you have arrived!