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Historical Highlights Walking Tour with private local Dutch guide

Name: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with private local Dutch guide
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (26 reviews)

2 hours

EN, NL

About This Experience

This luxury private walking tour encompasses the city's most charming historical neighborhoods and covers all the must-see landmarks. The tour is designed as the perfect introduction to Amsterdam, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Amsterdam's rich history and cultural significance.
What truly sets this tour apart is that it’s always led by one consistent local Dutch guide. You'll be accompanied by the very same highly experienced professional celebrated in the customer reviews.
Your guide Anna is a native Dutch citizen with 25 years of experience living in Amsterdam and 17 years right in the heart of the historical canal ring. Thus she offers an unparalleled insider’s perspective that other guides simply can’t provide.
Another hallmark of the tour is its focus on showcasing Amsterdam's most enchanting scenery and stunning architecture, unveiling the city's breathtaking beauty with every step.
This is the perfect tour to set yourself up to make the most out of your visit!

Tour Itinerary

5 min

You will meet your guide at this medieval watchtower, one of Amsterdam's very few remnants of the middle-ages. Here your guide will give an introduction and talk about the origins of Amsterdam.

5 min

One of the oldest streets of Amsterdam, which also functioned as a dike with locks, protecting the city from flooding.

5 min

Medieval city gate, that used to be part of a defensive wall and mote system.

5 min

Former office and warehouse of the Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602. Learn all about the history of the spice trade and the invention of the modern corporation and stock market.

5 min

Smallest house in Amsterdam, stood next to a gate decorated with the city's famous crest and other symbolic decorations.

10 min

The old market square and thus the heart of the city. Currently the location of the Royal Palace and national Second World War monument.

30 min

The famous Ring of Canals District, built for the wealthy merchants of the Golden Age. Here you will see finest canal houses in the northern baroque style and a great variety of houseboats.

30 min

Popular and charming neighborhood known for it's picturesque streets, traditional "brown" cafes and unique boutiques.

5 min

A Dutch Protestant church, known for its stylish design and iconic spire, is the city's landmark most loved by the locals.