Amsterdam 2.5-Hour Private Introduction Walking Tour of Old Town, Red Light District, City Centre and Jordaan
by Trigger Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64.80Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour provides a detailed introduction to Amsterdam with a private guide. The tour begins at Amsterdam Centraal Station, where the guide will meet you and explain the plan. From there, you will explore Zeedijk street, known for its historic pubs and Amsterdam's Chinatown with a Buddhist temple. Next, you visit Nieuwmarkt to see the 15th-century Waag gate and the daily street market offering traditional Dutch snacks. The tour continues to the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building, where the guide explains its historical importance to Dutch identity. At Beurs van Berlage on Damrak, you learn about the origins of the modern corporation and the world’s first stock exchange. Dam Square, the city’s center, features the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument, which hosts the annual National Remembrance Day. You then visit Begijnhof, a quiet courtyard with a hidden church surrounded by historic private homes. At the Anne Frank House stop, the guide shares the story of Anne Frank. The Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) stop covers the construction of Amsterdam’s canal system. Rembrandtplein, named after the famous painter who lived nearby, offers details on his life and paintings and is known for its pubs and nightclubs. The final stop is the Portuguese Synagogue, where the guide discusses Amsterdam's Jewish community during the Dutch Golden Age and the synagogue’s continuing role today. The tour includes a local guide and is private if selected. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available at selected hotels. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Centraal Station
The tour starts at Amsterdam Centraal Station where the guide will introduce themselves and outline the tour. It is also possible to begin the tour from your hotel if arranged in advance.
10 min
Zeedijk
Zeedijk street is home to some of Amsterdam’s oldest pubs and features the city’s Chinatown, where a Buddhist temple can be visited.
10 min
Nieuwmarkt
Nieuwmarkt hosts the Waag, an old city gate dating back to the 15th century. There is also a daily street market offering traditional Dutch snacks.
10 min
Oude Kerk
The Oude Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest building. The guide will explain its long history and its connection to the formation of Dutch identity.
10 min
Beurs van Berlage
Located on Damrak at Beursplein, this building is where the guide explains the invention of the modern corporation and the world’s first stock exchange.
10 min
Dam Square
Dam Square is the city’s main square, featuring the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument where National Remembrance Day is observed annually.
10 min
Begijnhof
Begijnhof is a large enclosed courtyard with one of Amsterdam’s oldest hofjes, including a hidden church surrounded by historic private residences.
10 min
Anne Frank House
At this stop, the guide shares information about Anne Frank and her story.
10 min
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Here, the guide discusses the reasons for and the construction of Amsterdam’s canal ring.
10 min
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is a central square named after Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived nearby. The guide will talk about his life and paintings. The square also has many pubs and nightclubs.
10 min
Portugese Synagoge
This stop covers the history of Amsterdam’s Jewish community, especially during the Dutch Golden Age. The synagogue remains active and is a popular attraction.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet the guide in front of the main entrance of the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, located at the Damrak 1-5, 1012LG, Amsterdam.
End point
Meet the guide in front of the main entrance of the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, located at the Damrak 1-5, 1012LG, Amsterdam.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam 2.5-Hour Private Introduction Walking Tour of Old Town, Red Light District, City Centre and Jordaan
by Trigger Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64.80Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour provides a detailed introduction to Amsterdam with a private guide. The tour begins at Amsterdam Centraal Station, where the guide will meet you and explain the plan. From there, you will explore Zeedijk street, known for its historic pubs and Amsterdam's Chinatown with a Buddhist temple. Next, you visit Nieuwmarkt to see the 15th-century Waag gate and the daily street market offering traditional Dutch snacks. The tour continues to the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building, where the guide explains its historical importance to Dutch identity. At Beurs van Berlage on Damrak, you learn about the origins of the modern corporation and the world’s first stock exchange. Dam Square, the city’s center, features the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument, which hosts the annual National Remembrance Day. You then visit Begijnhof, a quiet courtyard with a hidden church surrounded by historic private homes. At the Anne Frank House stop, the guide shares the story of Anne Frank. The Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) stop covers the construction of Amsterdam’s canal system. Rembrandtplein, named after the famous painter who lived nearby, offers details on his life and paintings and is known for its pubs and nightclubs. The final stop is the Portuguese Synagogue, where the guide discusses Amsterdam's Jewish community during the Dutch Golden Age and the synagogue’s continuing role today. The tour includes a local guide and is private if selected. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available at selected hotels. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Centraal Station
The tour starts at Amsterdam Centraal Station where the guide will introduce themselves and outline the tour. It is also possible to begin the tour from your hotel if arranged in advance.
10 min
Zeedijk
Zeedijk street is home to some of Amsterdam’s oldest pubs and features the city’s Chinatown, where a Buddhist temple can be visited.
10 min
Nieuwmarkt
Nieuwmarkt hosts the Waag, an old city gate dating back to the 15th century. There is also a daily street market offering traditional Dutch snacks.
10 min
Oude Kerk
The Oude Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest building. The guide will explain its long history and its connection to the formation of Dutch identity.
10 min
Beurs van Berlage
Located on Damrak at Beursplein, this building is where the guide explains the invention of the modern corporation and the world’s first stock exchange.
10 min
Dam Square
Dam Square is the city’s main square, featuring the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument where National Remembrance Day is observed annually.
10 min
Begijnhof
Begijnhof is a large enclosed courtyard with one of Amsterdam’s oldest hofjes, including a hidden church surrounded by historic private residences.
10 min
Anne Frank House
At this stop, the guide shares information about Anne Frank and her story.
10 min
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Here, the guide discusses the reasons for and the construction of Amsterdam’s canal ring.
10 min
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is a central square named after Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived nearby. The guide will talk about his life and paintings. The square also has many pubs and nightclubs.
10 min
Portugese Synagoge
This stop covers the history of Amsterdam’s Jewish community, especially during the Dutch Golden Age. The synagogue remains active and is a popular attraction.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet the guide in front of the main entrance of the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, located at the Damrak 1-5, 1012LG, Amsterdam.
End point
Meet the guide in front of the main entrance of the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, located at the Damrak 1-5, 1012LG, Amsterdam.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.