--- title: Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-2-hour-history-walking-tour/ --- # Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour In our comparison: #19 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step up your Amsterdam trip! On our walking tour we use history and humor to deepen your cultural understanding of Amsterdam and the Dutch, all while keeping you entertained the whole time. While exploring hidden courtyards, iconic sights and beautiful canals we'll weave local tips, historic fact and myths together in a way that will leave you loving Amsterdam as much as we do! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in the office of Those Dam… - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hit the Bricks - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 57. - 5 stars: 55 (96%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Amsterdam trip - Discount codes for our other tours (upon request) - An expert local guide ## Not included - There are several stops to fill a water bottle, so make sure to bring a refillable water bottle! ## Itinerary 1. **Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)** (5m) - We start our tour in the heart of Amsterdam's world famous canal belt. Here we learn how the Dutch had to coexist with the water and how it has shaped the culture and mentality of the Netherlands throughout the ages. 2. **Red Light District (De Wallen)** (10m) - The most famous neighborhood in this city and perhaps the world, discover the history, why its there, how it works and how the Dutch look at it. 3. **Dam Square** (5m) - Amsterdams central and most important square, where we will explore the Dutch fight against the water and how it shaped our culture and way of thinking. 4. **South Church** (5m) - Learn how and why the Dutch went from Catholic to Protestant on the beautiful and serene inner courtyard next to the church 5. **Here at the start of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, we will dive into the t...** (5m) - Here at the start of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, we will dive into the tragic fate of 10 of thousands of Jewish people who lived in Amsterdam before, and during the war as well as the disastrous hungerwinter. 6. **The former Dutch East India company HQ, we will uncover how this tiny country...** (10m) - The former Dutch East India company HQ, we will uncover how this tiny country grew into a vast empire and cornered the world trade in spices, all while in battle for their very existence and independence. 7. **On the banks of the Amstel river you'll find Amsterdam's modern city hall, fi...** (5m) - On the banks of the Amstel river you'll find Amsterdam's modern city hall, find out why the locals call it 'Stopera' and why despite being one of the ugliest buildings in the city its still a place of pride for Amsterdammers. 8. **Begijnhof** (10m) - discover a secret garden in the middle of the city and learn about the beguine sisters that build it. 9. **Royal Palace Amsterdam** (5m) - Learn how the Dutch royal family came to be, what the French have to do with it, and why our national colour is orange but our flag red, white and blue. 10. **See the famous Monet bridge and stop to take a picture to make everyone at ho...** (3m) - See the famous Monet bridge and stop to take a picture to make everyone at home jealous of your fabulous Amsterdam trip ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will meet in the office of Those Dam Boat Guys, just let the people there know you are there for the walking tour and they'll make sure you are comfortable, guide you to the toilets if needed and inform the guide that you have arrived! Ends: We end on Dam square, 2 mins walking from where we started and where you can take all forms of transport. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 33** | €25 | 2h | 4.93 (57) | shared | | [Small Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam with Friendly and Fun Guide](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/small-group-walking-tour-in-amsterdam-with-friendly-and-fun-guide/?format=md) | €34 | 3h | 4.99 (355) | shared | | [Humans of Amsterdam - Unique Cultural Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/humans-of-amsterdam-unique-cultural-walking-tour/?format=md) | €119 | 4h | 4.98 (348) | shared | | [Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/hello-amsterdam-small-group-introduction-walking-tour/?format=md) | €29 | 2h | 4.95 (770) | shared | Ranked #19 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €165, median €30; typical length 2h. 10 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/walking-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-2-hour-history-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md