--- title: "Amsterdam: Cultural Highlights + UNESCO Canals in EN/DE/ES/FR/IT" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 206 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-cultural-highlights-unesco-canals-in-en-de-es-fr-it/ --- # Amsterdam: Cultural Highlights + UNESCO Canals in EN/DE/ES/FR/IT In our comparison: #14 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the absolute highlights of Amsterdam on an entertaining 2-hour walking tour through the center of the city. Learn more about the city's history, culture and its current affairs —your experienced German , Italian, or English tour guide knows it all. Stroll past the most important highlights such as Dam square, the palace, Magna Plaza, Westerkerk, the most picturesque canals, the Anne Frank house, the Jordan district and our historic Begijnhof. Dive deep into the best mix of history, architecture and culture and find out what makes Amsterdam such a special place! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: On the stairs of the… - 4 start times: between 11:00 and 14:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 206 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Amsterdamliebe - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 11:00, 11:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.97 from 206 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 206 of 206. - 5 stars: 199 (97%) - 4 stars: 7 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour Spanish | €24 / person | Spanish | - | | Group Tour German | €24 / person | German | - | | Group Tour English | €24 / person | English | - | | Group Tour Italian | €24 / person | Italian | - | | Group Tour French | €24 / person | French | - | ## What's included - Small group - 2-hour walking tour in German or English or Italian ## Not included - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **National Monument** (5m) - Startpunkt der Tour 2. **Dam Square** (15m) - Learn about the origin of Amsterdam, how the city was established and explore the history of the old town house/ royal palace. 3. **Beurs van Berlage** (15m) - Discover how Amsterdam became the world's wealthiest city during the Golden Era 4. **Nieuwe Kerk** (5m) - Explore the history of the Nieuwe Kerk and its importance for Amsterdams development 5. **Statue of Multatuli** (10m) - Learn more about the colonial era in Amsterdam and how it is connected to one of the most important books of the country. 6. **Magna Plaza** (5m) - Learn about the importance of the former post office "Magna Plaza" 7. **Westerkerk** (10m) - Explore the biggest church of Amsterdam and its historic connection with the beautiful Jordaan area. 8. **Statue of Anne Frank** (10m) - Learn more about the jewish history of Amsterdam and how Anne Frank and her family experienced their time here. 9. **Gay Monument** (10m) - Explore the rich history of Amsterdams LGBTQ+ scene 10. **9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)** (5m) - Receive some great shopping tips from your guide so that you can explore the vibrant 9 Streets after the tour. 11. **Spui** (15m) - Visit the historic "Begijnhof" and learn more about reformation in Amsterdam. Try to spot the hidden church inside and receive some tips from your guide about hidden gems to explore after the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 14:00, 14:30 - 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 Departure Point: On the stairs of the national monument (Nationaal Monument) at Dam Square. The monument is a big white pillar/obelisk. Your tour guide will be wearing a red neckless/keycord with her/his name on it. Dates: See Availability Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour is in German, English or Italian - This tour is suitable for children - This tour does not include the red-light district, it will only be passed at the southern side. - The coffee shop will not be visited - You won't have to pay admission fees during the tour - All sights can be visited for free - This is a walking tour that comprises about 3 to 4 kilometers of distance, so please wear comfortable shoes - Please bring water and a hat when it is hot outside ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 84** | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (206) | shared | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-unlimited-prosecco-wine-dutch-cheese/?format=md) | €32 | 1h | 4.97 (1092) | shared | | [Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/morning-canal-cruise-amsterdam-in-small-group/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (846) | shared | | [Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/not-a-typical-cruise-max-10-guests-bites-drinks-local-personal/?format=md) | €67 | 2h | 4.99 (416) | shared | Ranked #14 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €525, median €32; typical length 1h 23m. 22 of 84 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/canal-cruises-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-cultural-highlights-unesco-canals-in-en-de-es-fr-it/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md