Private Tour: Amsterdam's City Highlights and Hidden Gems

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About this activity

Are you short on time but still want to get a sense of what Amsterdam is all about? This is the private tour for you. In this intriguing walking tour we share our quirkiest stories, the interesting history of Amsterdam, and some of the city’s most iconic places. The cities most famous highlights and hidden gems.

If possible we pick you up from your hotel to walk into the old city center. We will stroll through the quaint streets of the canal district. Visit the heart of the city at the famous Dam Square & got lost in the old working class are Jordaan.

From there we make our way through the more quiet streets to the river Amstel. We continue to the Magere Brug (The Bridge of Love) with lovely views of the Amsterdam boat scene. At one of the more hidden squares in the canal district we sit down for a refreshing drink under the trees.

After a short break we will pass the Jewish Quarter & end in the oldest part of town nearby Nieuwmarkt.

No additional costs on this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences

Ages: Adults (4–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Souvenirs and gratuites

Itinerary

Begijnhof

15 min

The beautiful secret courtyard in the heart of the city center.
Dam Square

10 min

The heart of Amsterdam where it all started over 700 years ago.
Red Light District (De Wallen)

30 min

See the busy and famous red light district around the oldest church and canals of Amsterdam.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

30 min

Walk over the famous Canals surrounding the old city center. See the beautiful canal houses next to the canals where the rich merchants lived.
The Jordaan

30 min

Dive into the old working class area and see how the poor Amsterdammers lived.
Westerkerk

20 min Admission not included

The Famous Westerkerk. Not only the church for the rich merchants, but also the church Anne Frank could see from her hiding place.

When lucky we can make it to the top of the tower.
Anne Frank House

Admission not included

We will walk over the Prinsengracht and see the canal house where Anne Frank and her family were hiding during WW2.
Centraal Station

10 min

The entrance into the city is via this 130 year old classical building by the famous architect Cuypers.
Magere Brug

10 min

Go over the Amstel river via the Bridge of Love and learn how important the river is for Amsterdam.