Absolutely Amsterdam - the Essential Introductory Walking Tour
Overview
Join us for a fun, thought-provoking, and genuinely local experience through the heart of Amsterdam, and discover the stories, history, and strange contradictions that make Amsterdam so… Absolutely Amsterdam.
Together with one of our passionate local guides, you’ll explore how freedom, tolerance, trade, rebellion, and creativity shaped the city, and why Amsterdam still feels unlike anywhere else in the world today.
This isn’t a generic, scripted tour filled with endless dates and names you won’t remember. We keep things personal, interactive, and honest. Expect fascinating stories, dark history, local gossip, humor, awkward Dutch habits, and the kind of insights you only get from people who actually live here.
Every guide brings their own personality, expertise, humor, and perspective, which means no two tours are ever the same.
Be prepared to challenge all your preconceived ideas about this city because after this tour you will never look and think of Amsterdam the same way!
What's Included
- A unique souvenir
- Super Local Guides who are are also happy to share their (restaurant) recommendations with you
- Our guides support their tours with pictures, paintings and maps that help bring history back to life!
Meeting Location
Beursplein 5
1012 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Beurs van Berlage
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Damrak
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Waag
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oostindisch Huis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waterlooplein Market
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Amstel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oudemanhuispoort
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace Amsterdam
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-152260P2
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