Amsterdam City Center Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Meeting point

Where

Meet your guide outside of the entrance of St Nicholas church on the opposite side of the Central Station.

Departure

09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:30, 17:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Babylon Tours Amsterdam; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   St. Nicholas Basilica

   Discover the history of Amsterdam’s primary Roman Catholic church. Built in the late 19th century after centuries of prohibition, its striking blend of architectural styles reflects the city's evolving religious landscape.

   10 min
2. 2
   Weeping Tower

   Visit the Schreierstoren, or Tower of Tears, a medieval structure from which women bid farewell to loved ones departing by ship

   10 min · Admission not included
3. 3
   Zeedijk

   Stroll along one of Amsterdam’s oldest streets, once a sea dike that held back the waters of the IJ. At the Kolksluis, admire one of the city’s most picturesque lock bridges.

   10 min
4. 4
   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.

   5 min
5. 5
   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.

   5 min
6. 6
   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.

   5 min · Admission not included
7. 7
   Step into the courtyard of the Dutch East India Company’s headquarters, the birthplace of the world’s first multinational corporation5 min · Admission not included
8. 8
   Marvel at one of the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, a reminder of how high land taxes once encouraged tall, narrow architecture5 min · Admission not included
9. 9
   Amsterdam’s first purpose-built Protestant church, designed by Hendrick de Keyser

   Its elegant tower is one of the city’s defining landmark

   5 min · Admission not included
10. 10
    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.

    5 min · Admission not included
11. 11
    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.

    5 min · Admission not included
12. 12
    A rare 17th-century canal house located at the junction of three canals, with façades facing in three directions5 min · Admission not included
13. 13
    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.

    5 min · Admission not included
14. 14
    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.

    5 min
15. 15
    Admire the “Golden Bend” of the Herengracht, lined with the city’s richest and most ornate canal mansions from the Dutch Golden Age5 min
16. 16
    Pause outside the Anne Frank House, where the young diarist hid during WWII

    Next door rises the Westerkerk, with the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.

    5 min · Admission not included
17. 17
    De Drie Hendricken aan de Bloemgracht 87 - 91

    Look up to spot quirky gable stones, carved with allegories and trade emblems, decorating some of the city’s most ornate façades.

    5 min
18. 18
    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.

    5 min
19. 19
    A 17th-century Protestant church built for the Jordaan district

    Its unusual cross-shaped floor plan reflects the new ideals of Reformation worship.

    5 min · Admission not included
20. 20
    End at one of the city’s prettiest canal corners

    Visit Het Papeneiland, a brown café from 1642, said to serve the best apple pie in town.

    5 min

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