--- title: Amsterdam History Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 287 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-history-walking-tour/ --- # Amsterdam History Walking Tour In our comparison: #4 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is the first tour in Spanish in Europe where you can choose the topics you want to know about. This activity is designed to visit some of the most beautiful places in the city, delve into history and, above all, so that you understand the culture and way of being Dutch. The tour begins in Dam Square. From this initial point we will talk about the topics that you choose, within our selection. We will tour the old town and visit the most emblematic sites such as the famous Flower Market, the Jewish Quarter and the Amstel River. At the same time, we will delve into the history of famous Dutch icons such as the tulip, the bicycle, coffeeshops or its architecture. If you come to Amsterdam you can't miss this tour. Enjoy your vacation to the fullest and return home with stories to tell. The city of freedom explained on demand. The most innovative and exclusive Tour of Amsterdam. We wait for you! Get to know, enjoy, live Amsterdam ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet at the door of the New… - Starts 10:00, 12:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 287 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SideWalks - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.95 from 287 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 286 of 287. - 5 stars: 274 (95%) - 4 stars: 12 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Tip ## Itinerary 1. **The tour begins with an introduction on the founding of the city and its firs...** (10m) - The tour begins with an introduction on the founding of the city and its first years of history 2. **We will continue our walk through one of the most beautiful and unknown stree...** (10m) - We will continue our walk through one of the most beautiful and unknown streets of the city. The other Red Light District 3. **The Dutch Golden Age awaits us later** (10m) - When Amsterdam dominated the world 4. **Anne Frank House** (10m) - We will continue to Anne Frank House, one of the capital's greatest icons 5. **Dam Square** (10m) - The next stop will be dedicated to the central square of the city. His heart 6. **Amsterdam Gallery** (10m) - Southbound awaits the explanation of where the plates come from so illustrative that we see in many facades 7. **Spui** (10m) - Through the beautiful streets of the city we will reach the square where the current freedoms that have given Amsterdam so much fame around the world were forged 8. **In an old prison we will go into the light-dark of the Dutch prison system an...** (10m) - In an old prison we will go into the light-dark of the Dutch prison system and organized crime 9. **Bloemenmarkt** (10m) - In one of the most famous spots in the city we will talk about "the tulip fever" and about another famous flower: marijuana 10. **In front of the most photographed view of sloping houses we will talk about t...** (10m) - In front of the most photographed view of sloping houses we will talk about the country’s picturesque architecture and explain why the houses are so sloping ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 12:30 - 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 We will meet at the door of the New Church, next to the T Nieuwe Kafe. The guide will be with a white umbrella. To get there, you must go to the main square of the city: Dam Square. There you will see, to the right of the Royal Palace, the new church. Ends: We will finish in front of the dance houses of Amsterdam, one of the most photographed images of the entire city. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 33** | €5 | 2h | 4.95 (287) | 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 #4 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-history-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md