Amsterdam History Walking Tour Including Anne Frank House and Dam Square
by SideWalks
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This walking tour in Amsterdam lasts about two hours and covers several key historical sites in the city. The guide begins at Dam Square, providing background on the city’s founding and early history. Participants will walk through the old town, including lesser-known streets such as the alternative Red Light District, while choosing from a selection of topics to focus on. The tour also covers the Dutch Golden Age period when Amsterdam was a leading global power. The route includes stops at significant landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and Dam Square, where the guide explains their importance. The tour continues south to the Amsterdam Gallery to describe the origin of the decorative plates seen on many building facades. At Spui square, the history of Amsterdam’s modern freedoms will be discussed. The group will also visit a former prison to learn about the Dutch prison system and organized crime. The final stops include the Bloemenmarkt flower market, where the guide talks about the tulip craze and marijuana. The tour ends near the iconic sloping houses, with an explanation of the distinctive Amsterdam architecture and why the buildings lean forward. All fees and taxes are included in the price, but tips are not. The tour provides a flexible approach to learning about Amsterdam’s history and culture on foot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Introduction to Amsterdam's founding
The tour starts with a 10-minute introduction covering the founding of Amsterdam and its early years.
10 min
Alternative Red Light District
A 10-minute walk through one of Amsterdam’s less known and picturesque streets, known as the other Red Light District.
10 min
Dutch Golden Age
A 10-minute stop discussing the period when Amsterdam was a dominant world power during the Dutch Golden Age.
10 min
Anne Frank House
The group spends 10 minutes at the Anne Frank House, one of Amsterdam’s most recognized historical sites.
10 min
Dam Square
A 10-minute stop at Dam Square, the central heart of Amsterdam, focusing on its significance.
10 min
Amsterdam Gallery
At the Amsterdam Gallery, the guide explains in 10 minutes the origins of the decorative plates seen on many building facades.
10 min
Spui
A 10-minute walk leads to Spui square, where the freedoms associated with Amsterdam’s reputation are discussed.
10 min
Old Prison
In a former prison, the tour spends 10 minutes covering Dutch prison practices and organized crime history.
10 min
Bloemenmarkt
The tour arrives at the Bloemenmarkt for 10 minutes to talk about tulip mania and the history of marijuana.
10 min
Sloping Houses Viewpoint
The final 10-minute stop is in front of Amsterdam’s sloping houses, explaining their distinctive architecture and why they lean.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet at the door of the New Church, next to the T Nieuwe Kafe. The guide will be with a white umbrella. To get there, you must go to the main square of the city: Dam Square. There you will see, to the right of the Royal Palace, the new church.
End point
We will finish in front of the dance houses of Amsterdam, one of the most photographed images of the entire city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam History Walking Tour Including Anne Frank House and Dam Square
by SideWalks
Choose from 1 available option
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.€10Overview
This walking tour in Amsterdam lasts about two hours and covers several key historical sites in the city. The guide begins at Dam Square, providing background on the city’s founding and early history. Participants will walk through the old town, including lesser-known streets such as the alternative Red Light District, while choosing from a selection of topics to focus on. The tour also covers the Dutch Golden Age period when Amsterdam was a leading global power. The route includes stops at significant landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and Dam Square, where the guide explains their importance. The tour continues south to the Amsterdam Gallery to describe the origin of the decorative plates seen on many building facades. At Spui square, the history of Amsterdam’s modern freedoms will be discussed. The group will also visit a former prison to learn about the Dutch prison system and organized crime. The final stops include the Bloemenmarkt flower market, where the guide talks about the tulip craze and marijuana. The tour ends near the iconic sloping houses, with an explanation of the distinctive Amsterdam architecture and why the buildings lean forward. All fees and taxes are included in the price, but tips are not. The tour provides a flexible approach to learning about Amsterdam’s history and culture on foot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Introduction to Amsterdam's founding
The tour starts with a 10-minute introduction covering the founding of Amsterdam and its early years.
10 min
Alternative Red Light District
A 10-minute walk through one of Amsterdam’s less known and picturesque streets, known as the other Red Light District.
10 min
Dutch Golden Age
A 10-minute stop discussing the period when Amsterdam was a dominant world power during the Dutch Golden Age.
10 min
Anne Frank House
The group spends 10 minutes at the Anne Frank House, one of Amsterdam’s most recognized historical sites.
10 min
Dam Square
A 10-minute stop at Dam Square, the central heart of Amsterdam, focusing on its significance.
10 min
Amsterdam Gallery
At the Amsterdam Gallery, the guide explains in 10 minutes the origins of the decorative plates seen on many building facades.
10 min
Spui
A 10-minute walk leads to Spui square, where the freedoms associated with Amsterdam’s reputation are discussed.
10 min
Old Prison
In a former prison, the tour spends 10 minutes covering Dutch prison practices and organized crime history.
10 min
Bloemenmarkt
The tour arrives at the Bloemenmarkt for 10 minutes to talk about tulip mania and the history of marijuana.
10 min
Sloping Houses Viewpoint
The final 10-minute stop is in front of Amsterdam’s sloping houses, explaining their distinctive architecture and why they lean.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet at the door of the New Church, next to the T Nieuwe Kafe. The guide will be with a white umbrella. To get there, you must go to the main square of the city: Dam Square. There you will see, to the right of the Royal Palace, the new church.
End point
We will finish in front of the dance houses of Amsterdam, one of the most photographed images of the entire city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.