Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems Private and Custom Walking Tour
by City Unscripted
Choose from 5 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.£116.48Overview
This private and custom walking tour in Amsterdam lasts between two and six hours, with flexible start times and durations chosen by the participant. Before the tour, a short online questionnaire is completed to match the participant with a local guide who will design a personalized itinerary based on individual interests and preferences. The guide will communicate directly with the participant to plan the day and provide local recommendations. The tour focuses on walking through Amsterdam's canal ring (Grachtengordel), where narrow streets, arched bridges, and traditional gabled houses illustrate the city's layout and history. The route may include the 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes), a group of connected streets known for design shops and historic buildings, as well as the Jordaan neighborhood, which features tree-lined canals, cafés, and small galleries. Other possible stops are the Albert Cuyp Market, a busy area with street vendors and local shops reflecting Amsterdam's multicultural character, and Spui, a central square with bookstores, cafés, and quiet passageways. The guide offers insider tips throughout the tour. If the participant stays in central Amsterdam, the guide can meet them on foot at their accommodation. Although the main focus is walking, public transportation or taxis may be used between locations at an additional cost, which can be arranged with the guide. Food, drinks, attraction tickets, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Amsterdam
Walk with a local guide who lives in Amsterdam and tailor the day to your interests. The guide uses your answers to a pre-tour questionnaire to plan a personalized route that reflects your preferences, including design, food, history, or quiet areas.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Walk the historic canal belt featuring narrow streets, arched bridges, and gabled houses. These waterways are central to Amsterdam’s daily life and heritage.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
Explore a group of connected streets known for creative shops, design culture, and local atmosphere housed in historic buildings.
The Jordaan
Visit a neighborhood with tree-lined canals, corner cafés, and small galleries that reflect a quieter, everyday side of Amsterdam.
Albert Cuyp Market
Experience a busy market area with street vendors, local shops, and stalls that show Amsterdam’s multicultural character.
Spui
Spend time in a relaxed central square surrounded by bookstores, cafés, and hidden passageways offering quiet spots within the city center.
Meeting point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
End point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam City Highlights and Hidden Gems Private and Custom Walking Tour
by City Unscripted
Choose from 5 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.£116.48Overview
This private and custom walking tour in Amsterdam lasts between two and six hours, with flexible start times and durations chosen by the participant. Before the tour, a short online questionnaire is completed to match the participant with a local guide who will design a personalized itinerary based on individual interests and preferences. The guide will communicate directly with the participant to plan the day and provide local recommendations. The tour focuses on walking through Amsterdam's canal ring (Grachtengordel), where narrow streets, arched bridges, and traditional gabled houses illustrate the city's layout and history. The route may include the 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes), a group of connected streets known for design shops and historic buildings, as well as the Jordaan neighborhood, which features tree-lined canals, cafés, and small galleries. Other possible stops are the Albert Cuyp Market, a busy area with street vendors and local shops reflecting Amsterdam's multicultural character, and Spui, a central square with bookstores, cafés, and quiet passageways. The guide offers insider tips throughout the tour. If the participant stays in central Amsterdam, the guide can meet them on foot at their accommodation. Although the main focus is walking, public transportation or taxis may be used between locations at an additional cost, which can be arranged with the guide. Food, drinks, attraction tickets, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Amsterdam
Walk with a local guide who lives in Amsterdam and tailor the day to your interests. The guide uses your answers to a pre-tour questionnaire to plan a personalized route that reflects your preferences, including design, food, history, or quiet areas.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Walk the historic canal belt featuring narrow streets, arched bridges, and gabled houses. These waterways are central to Amsterdam’s daily life and heritage.
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)
Explore a group of connected streets known for creative shops, design culture, and local atmosphere housed in historic buildings.
The Jordaan
Visit a neighborhood with tree-lined canals, corner cafés, and small galleries that reflect a quieter, everyday side of Amsterdam.
Albert Cuyp Market
Experience a busy market area with street vendors, local shops, and stalls that show Amsterdam’s multicultural character.
Spui
Spend time in a relaxed central square surrounded by bookstores, cafés, and hidden passageways offering quiet spots within the city center.
Meeting point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
End point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.