Hello Amsterdam Small Group Walking Tour - Dam Square, Canal Belt, Red Light District & Jordaan
by Who Is Amsterdam Tours
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The Hello Amsterdam Small Group Walking Tour lasts about two hours and covers Dam Square, the Canal Belt, the Red Light District, and the Jordaan neighborhood. The tour starts at Dam Square by the National Monument, where the guide explains the city's central landmarks including the Royal Palace and New Church, and outlines Amsterdam's origins and growth. The group then walks to Beurs van Berlage to learn about Amsterdam’s early stock exchange and its role in the city’s 17th-century economy. Next, the tour moves to Damrak near the Red Light District, where participants play a true-or-false game revealing facts about Amsterdam’s culture, including tolerance and coffeeshops, while viewing the distinctive Dancing Houses. The route continues to Haarlemmersluis, the entrance to the canal belt, where the guide discusses Amsterdam’s bike culture, noting that there are more bicycles than people in the city. At Singel canal, the guide presents the famous Dancing Houses and explains their architectural background. The tour proceeds to Torensluis, where the history of the UNESCO-listed canal belt is described, including Amsterdam’s involvement in slavery and the story of a notable nearby house. At Keizersgracht (Emperor’s Canal), the focus shifts to Dutch family life and explains why Dutch children were named the happiest in the world by Unicef in 2017. The final stop is Westerkerk, near the Anne Frank House and the Gay Monument, where the guide discusses Amsterdam’s values of diversity and inclusion. The tour is conducted on foot in a small group and includes local recommendations on where to eat, drink, and what to do in Amsterdam.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Dam Square & Damstraat
The tour begins at Dam Square, the center of Amsterdam, by the National Monument. This busy square features landmarks like the Royal Palace and New Church. Visitors gather here for an introduction to the city’s history and culture.
10 min
Beurs van Berlage
At Beurs van Berlage, the former stock exchange building, the guide explains Amsterdam’s financial history and its rise to power in the 17th century. The building itself is an architectural highlight of the city.
15 min
Damrak
Near the Red Light District at Damrak, participants take part in a true-or-false quiz about Amsterdam’s culture, covering topics like tolerance and coffeeshops, while observing the distinctive dancing houses lining the canal.
10 min
Haarlemmersluis
Haarlemmersluis marks the gateway to Amsterdam’s canal belt. Here, the guide discusses the city’s bike culture, noting that there are more bicycles than residents, and explains the importance of cycling to Amsterdam’s identity.
10 min
Singel
At Singel canal, visitors see the famous Dancing Houses and learn about their tilted construction and architectural significance, set along a scenic canal.
10 min
Torensluis
Torensluis is a key location in Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal belt. The guide narrates the area’s history, notable landmarks, and addresses Amsterdam’s involvement in slavery, adding context to the city’s past.
10 min
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
At Keizersgracht, also known as Emperor’s Canal, the guide explains aspects of Dutch culture, focusing on family life and why Dutch children were named the happiest in the world by Unicef in 2017.
10 min
Westerkerk
The final stop is Westerkerk, close to the Anne Frank House and the Gay Monument. Here, the guide discusses Amsterdam’s values of diversity, acceptance, and the city’s approach to differing beliefs and backgrounds.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet in front of the National Monument on the Dam Square, right in the heart of Amsterdam! Your guide will be waiting here and you can recognise her/him/them by a red umbrella with a black and white logo which is saying “Who Is Amsterdam”. Easy peasy!
End point
We'll end the tour also in the city centre at the "Homomonument" which is a 2 minute walk from the Anne Frank House and right at the famous "Westerchurch".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hello Amsterdam Small Group Walking Tour - Dam Square, Canal Belt, Red Light District & Jordaan
by Who Is Amsterdam Tours
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.€58Overview
The Hello Amsterdam Small Group Walking Tour lasts about two hours and covers Dam Square, the Canal Belt, the Red Light District, and the Jordaan neighborhood. The tour starts at Dam Square by the National Monument, where the guide explains the city's central landmarks including the Royal Palace and New Church, and outlines Amsterdam's origins and growth. The group then walks to Beurs van Berlage to learn about Amsterdam’s early stock exchange and its role in the city’s 17th-century economy. Next, the tour moves to Damrak near the Red Light District, where participants play a true-or-false game revealing facts about Amsterdam’s culture, including tolerance and coffeeshops, while viewing the distinctive Dancing Houses. The route continues to Haarlemmersluis, the entrance to the canal belt, where the guide discusses Amsterdam’s bike culture, noting that there are more bicycles than people in the city. At Singel canal, the guide presents the famous Dancing Houses and explains their architectural background. The tour proceeds to Torensluis, where the history of the UNESCO-listed canal belt is described, including Amsterdam’s involvement in slavery and the story of a notable nearby house. At Keizersgracht (Emperor’s Canal), the focus shifts to Dutch family life and explains why Dutch children were named the happiest in the world by Unicef in 2017. The final stop is Westerkerk, near the Anne Frank House and the Gay Monument, where the guide discusses Amsterdam’s values of diversity and inclusion. The tour is conducted on foot in a small group and includes local recommendations on where to eat, drink, and what to do in Amsterdam.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Dam Square & Damstraat
The tour begins at Dam Square, the center of Amsterdam, by the National Monument. This busy square features landmarks like the Royal Palace and New Church. Visitors gather here for an introduction to the city’s history and culture.
10 min
Beurs van Berlage
At Beurs van Berlage, the former stock exchange building, the guide explains Amsterdam’s financial history and its rise to power in the 17th century. The building itself is an architectural highlight of the city.
15 min
Damrak
Near the Red Light District at Damrak, participants take part in a true-or-false quiz about Amsterdam’s culture, covering topics like tolerance and coffeeshops, while observing the distinctive dancing houses lining the canal.
10 min
Haarlemmersluis
Haarlemmersluis marks the gateway to Amsterdam’s canal belt. Here, the guide discusses the city’s bike culture, noting that there are more bicycles than residents, and explains the importance of cycling to Amsterdam’s identity.
10 min
Singel
At Singel canal, visitors see the famous Dancing Houses and learn about their tilted construction and architectural significance, set along a scenic canal.
10 min
Torensluis
Torensluis is a key location in Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal belt. The guide narrates the area’s history, notable landmarks, and addresses Amsterdam’s involvement in slavery, adding context to the city’s past.
10 min
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
At Keizersgracht, also known as Emperor’s Canal, the guide explains aspects of Dutch culture, focusing on family life and why Dutch children were named the happiest in the world by Unicef in 2017.
10 min
Westerkerk
The final stop is Westerkerk, close to the Anne Frank House and the Gay Monument. Here, the guide discusses Amsterdam’s values of diversity, acceptance, and the city’s approach to differing beliefs and backgrounds.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet in front of the National Monument on the Dam Square, right in the heart of Amsterdam! Your guide will be waiting here and you can recognise her/him/them by a red umbrella with a black and white logo which is saying “Who Is Amsterdam”. Easy peasy!
End point
We'll end the tour also in the city centre at the "Homomonument" which is a 2 minute walk from the Anne Frank House and right at the famous "Westerchurch".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.