Amsterdam Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Friendly Guide Including Dam Square and Jordaan
by Walks In Amsterdam
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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.€68Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Amsterdam covers key historical and cultural areas with a friendly guide named David. The tour begins at Dam Square, where the guide explains how the city grew from a small fishing village 750 years ago into a major urban center. Next, the group visits Nieuwe Kerk while learning about medieval Amsterdam and its transformation over the centuries. Continuing along the canals, the tour covers Amsterdam’s 17th-century expansion, highlighting how the canal system was built and the major events that shaped the city’s prominence. The route then moves to the Jordaan neighborhood, once home to the canal builders, now known for its quiet streets and local eateries. The tour proceeds through Amsterdam’s Old Center, from the Waag building to Dam Square, where stories about the city's past are shared. The final stop is Begijnhof, a historic courtyard with houses that once sheltered lay women, including an English Reformed church from 1607 and a Catholic chapel. The guide also includes a break at a café for refreshments and restroom use. Each guest receives a handmade card they can mail home. The tour is led by an enthusiastic guide and umbrellas are recommended if rain is expected. Tea and coffee are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dam Square & Damstraat
The tour starts with an introduction to Amsterdam’s development from a fishing village 750 years ago to the present day.
15 min
Nieuwe Kerk
A walk through medieval Amsterdam with explanations of the city’s changes over the centuries.
15 min
Amsterdam
View the city’s famous canals and learn how they were constructed during the 17th century, including major historical events that made Amsterdam a leading city.
60 min
The Jordaan
Explore the Jordaan neighborhood, once housing canal builders from the 1600s, now known for quiet streets and places to eat or drink.
30 min
Old Center
Walk from the Waag building to Dam Square while hearing stories and history about old Amsterdam.
30 min
Begijnhof
Visit one of Amsterdam’s oldest courtyards, originally housing lay women, with a 1607 English Reformed church and a Catholic chapel.
15 min
Meeting point
It is a very large white sculpture at the opposite end of Dam Square to the Royal Palace. Look for my RED UMBRELLA.
End point
It is a very large white sculpture at the opposite end of Dam Square to the Royal Palace. Look for my RED UMBRELLA.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Friendly Guide Including Dam Square and Jordaan
by Walks In Amsterdam
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.€68Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Amsterdam covers key historical and cultural areas with a friendly guide named David. The tour begins at Dam Square, where the guide explains how the city grew from a small fishing village 750 years ago into a major urban center. Next, the group visits Nieuwe Kerk while learning about medieval Amsterdam and its transformation over the centuries. Continuing along the canals, the tour covers Amsterdam’s 17th-century expansion, highlighting how the canal system was built and the major events that shaped the city’s prominence. The route then moves to the Jordaan neighborhood, once home to the canal builders, now known for its quiet streets and local eateries. The tour proceeds through Amsterdam’s Old Center, from the Waag building to Dam Square, where stories about the city's past are shared. The final stop is Begijnhof, a historic courtyard with houses that once sheltered lay women, including an English Reformed church from 1607 and a Catholic chapel. The guide also includes a break at a café for refreshments and restroom use. Each guest receives a handmade card they can mail home. The tour is led by an enthusiastic guide and umbrellas are recommended if rain is expected. Tea and coffee are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dam Square & Damstraat
The tour starts with an introduction to Amsterdam’s development from a fishing village 750 years ago to the present day.
15 min
Nieuwe Kerk
A walk through medieval Amsterdam with explanations of the city’s changes over the centuries.
15 min
Amsterdam
View the city’s famous canals and learn how they were constructed during the 17th century, including major historical events that made Amsterdam a leading city.
60 min
The Jordaan
Explore the Jordaan neighborhood, once housing canal builders from the 1600s, now known for quiet streets and places to eat or drink.
30 min
Old Center
Walk from the Waag building to Dam Square while hearing stories and history about old Amsterdam.
30 min
Begijnhof
Visit one of Amsterdam’s oldest courtyards, originally housing lay women, with a 1607 English Reformed church and a Catholic chapel.
15 min
Meeting point
It is a very large white sculpture at the opposite end of Dam Square to the Royal Palace. Look for my RED UMBRELLA.
End point
It is a very large white sculpture at the opposite end of Dam Square to the Royal Palace. Look for my RED UMBRELLA.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.