Amsterdam City Center Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
1:30pm SemiPrivate WalkingTour
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"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Overview

Experience the best Amsterdam has to offer, and discover a few local secrets, on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Join a small group of no more than 12 fellow travelers to discover Amsterdam's history. Orient yourself in the historic city center–or get a refresher if you’ve been before–as you see the city's most important landmarks with an enthusiastic young guide. The tour includes a snack and restroom break along the way.

Itinerary

  • St. Nicholas Basilica

    Starting at our designated meeting point of St Nicholas’ Basilica, we will firstly discuss the history of the city’s primary Roman Catholic Church. Built at the end of the 19th century at a time when Roman Catholics could once again profess their faith in public after three centuries of prohibition, the building is a blend of different architectural styles and artistic movements.

    10 minutes

  • Weeping Tower

    We will then make our way towards the Schreierstoren, often known as the Tower of Tears or Weeper’s Tower. Originally part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, this tower is mainly known for the belief that women wept there for their husbands who would leave from the port to go to war or to fish.

    10 minutes

  • Zeedijk

    We will then walk through an area known to be the Chinatown of Amsterdam. Zeedijk is a street in the old centre of Amsterdam and consists of a number of Asian markets, restaurants and shops, as well as the Zeedijk Buddhist temple, known to be the largest Chinese style Buddhist temple in Europe.

    10 minutes

  • Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

    We will briefly walk by and discuss the Museum Our Lord in the Attic, one of the most cherished museums in Amsterdam. The attic of this bourgeois’ house conceals a secret Catholic Church originally built in 1663, when Catholics lost their right to workship in their own way.

    10 minutes

  • Oude Kerk

    Next we will see the monumental church De Oude Kerk (the Old Church) which dominates over the Red Light District. The Oude Kerk is the oldest and for centuries was the most important church in Amsterdam. Although it lost this title to what is known as The New Church, it remains one of the grand sights to visit.

    10 minutes

  • Nieuwmarkt

    From here, we will make our way to the lively nightspot and market square, Nieuwmarkt which is found in the old city centre. This spot has been a centre for commerce and socialising in Amsterdam since the 17th century as the square’s location just inside the old city gate made it a convenient spot for traders and shoppers looking for fresh produce.

    10 minutes

  • The Waag

    During our time at Nieuwmarkt, we will also see what is known as “De Waag”, a 15th century building that is one of Amsterdam’s oldest remaining non-religious buildings. Originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam, the building has also served as a guildhall, museum and firestation, among other things.

    10 minutes

  • Trippenhuis

    Moving on, we will see both the Trippenhuis & Klein Trippenhuis. While the Trippenhuis is Amsterdam’s widest home, spanning an enormous 22m, the Klein Trippenhuis is one of Amsterdam’s narrowest houses located right across from the Trippenhuis.

    10 minutes

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    We will then walk towards the Former Jewish Neighborhood, or Jodenbuurt, an area which contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter.

    10 minutes

  • Museum Het Rembrandthuis

    Next we will pass by Rembrandt’s house, a historical building and art museum in which the Painter Rembrandt lived and worked between 1639 and 1656. The collection of the museum contains Rembrandt’s etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.

    10 minutes

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    Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.

    10 minutes

  • South Church

    You will then be taken to see the Zuiderkerk, or what is known as the Southern Church. This church is a protestant church located in the Nieuwmarkt region and was not only a major part of Rembrandt’s life, but also features in a Claude Monet painting.

    10 minutes

  • The Amstel

    Next we will walk along the Amstel River, which has been a vital part of the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. Its currents have been supplying Amsterdam with water and transportation for over 800 years.

    10 minutes

  • Magere Brug

    At the river we will see two bridges, known as the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. While the Skinny Bridge is probably Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, spanning across the River Amstel from 1934, the Blue Bridge, which is not blue at all, is named after the wooden blue bridge that spun across the Amstel in the 17th century.

    10 minutes

  • Blauwbrug

    At the river we will see two bridges, known as the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. While the Skinny Bridge is probably Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, spanning across the River Amstel from 1934, the Blue Bridge, which is not blue at all, is named after the wooden blue bridge that spun across the Amstel in the 17th century.

    10 minutes

  • Rembrandtplein

    Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.

    10 minutes

  • Bloemenmarkt

    After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.

    10 minutes

  • Munt Tower (Munttoren)

    After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.

    10 minutes

  • Begijnhof

    Following, we will see one of the oldest hofjes, or almshouses in Amsterdam, Begijnhof. It consists of a group of houses built around a secluded courtyard and garden, known to have provided homes for the Beguines – a group of unmarried women who lived together under vows of chastity. Today it is also the site of two churches.

    10 minutes

  • Amsterdam Museum

    Next we will pass by the Amsterdam Museum and the Walk of Art Gallery, which is free for everybody.

    10 minutes

  • Prinsengracht

    During the tour you will also see the Prinsengracht, a canal that runs through the centre of Amsterdam. It is the third and outermost of the three main canals of Amsterdam, forming an expansion project that took 50 years to build.

    10 minutes

  • Westerkerk

    You will also wander past Westerkerk, a 17th century Dutch Protestant church. Located in the heart of Amsterdam it is the largest of its kind in the city.

    10 minutes

  • Dam Square

    One of the tour’s last stop includes the Dam Square. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the most well-known locations in the city, as it includes the Royal Place, New Church and National Monument.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 10 people per tour allowed
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Amsterdam tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was Monique and she did a fantastic job of showing us around Amsterdam and giving us a very detailed overview of the city. We had a great time and would recommend this this to anyone interested in learning more about the city and it’s unique history.

Tour of Rijksmuseum and the Van Gough museums on December 6, 2024

Published on Dec, 2024

We toured the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gough museums with Paola. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience of these two museums very worthwhile. We would recommend him, and Babylon Tours, highly.Tour

Great tour for Amsterdam

Published on Nov, 2024

Janet was an excellent guide and took us for a very enjoyable walk through Amsterdam. We saw so many things, many of which we would not have on our own. We had great photo opportunities. She gave us great historical information as well as local insights into the Dutch culture. Highly recommend this tour!!

Tour of Amsterdam

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour with Henk! Walked through several neighborhoods of central Amsterdam, with historical, social and architectural information.

Great Way to Start Your Visit to Amsterdam!

Published on Sep, 2024

Anita Gosschalk Liemburg lead our tour. Anita was excellent! She is so knowledgeable and listened to areas, we had more interest than other areas. We covered a lot of ground at a very pleasant pace.

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