--- title: "Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 770 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/hello-amsterdam-small-group-introduction-walking-tour/ --- # Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour In our comparison: #3 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Amsterdam's Past, Present and Future - Explained through wonderful storytelling Join us on this fresh, complete and immersive introduction to Amsterdam. Discover how a small fishing village transformed into the richest city in the world and how one of the most liberal cities on our planet defines freedom. Find out how 180 nationalities unite in diversity and what it truly means to live here. You'll learn all that through amazing and relatable storytelling and you'll learn all you need to know about all the topics Amsterdam is famous for. So get ready to dive into the Amsterdam DNA! Along the way, you'll see the sights and visit the places that matter - the birthplace of Amsterdam Dam Square, UNESCO heritage Canal Belt, one of our best coffeeshops, the world famous Red Light District and the iconic Jordaan neighbourhood. After this tour, you'll walk away feeling like an insider, ready to make your experience in Amsterdam one you'll never forget. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet in front of the National… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 770 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Who Is Amsterdam Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.95 from 770 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 763 of 770. - 5 stars: 740 (96%) - 4 stars: 23 (3%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ## What's included - Inside recommendations of your local guide on where to drink, eat and what to do in Amsterdam ## Itinerary 1. **Dam Square & Damstraat** (10m) - Welcome to the heartbeat of Amsterdam – the iconic Dam Square! Here's where our adventure begins, right at the pulse of the city, meeting by the grand National Monument. As we gather at this bustling square, get ready to dive headfirst into Amsterdam's vibrant history and... 2. **Beurs van Berlage** (15m) - Step into history at our next stop, the Beurs van Berlage. Get ready to discover Amsterdam's financial wizardry – this is where the city pioneered the stock exchange, propelling it to 17th-century superpower status. As you explore this architectural gem, dive into the tales... 3. **Damrak** (10m) - At Damrak, just steps from the Red Light District, we mix fun with facts. Time for a fast-paced true-or-false game that tests your knowledge (don’t worry—no pre-knowledge required!). You’ll uncover surprising truths about tolerance, coffeeshops, and other iconic aspects of... 4. **Haarlemmersluis** (10m) - Welcome to the gateway of Amsterdam's famed canal belt! Here, soak in a stunning view and gear up to unravel the secret behind our world-renowned bike culture. Pedal through facts: more bikes than people, folks! Embrace the essence of Amsterdam's two-wheeled love affair – a... 5. **Singel** (10m) - Welcome to the picturesque Singel! Here, alongside a stunning canal, get ready to meet Amsterdam's legendary Dancing Houses. These beauties boast a canal-side view that's pure magic. Prepare for stories that sway between history and whimsy, unveiling the charm of these iconic... 6. **Torensluis** (10m) - Welcome to Torensluis! Dive into the captivating narrative behind Amsterdam's UNESCO canal belt. Here, history unfurls, painting a vivid picture of its creation, secrets, and one-of-a-kind landmarks. Be ready for a rendezvous with one of Amsterdam's most extraordinary houses.... 7. **Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)** (10m) - Here, we unravel the essence of Dutch culture, uncovering the secrets behind the unique Dutch way of life—family dynamics. Discover why Dutch kids clinched the title of "happiest in the world" by Unicef in 2017. It's a fascinating insight into what shapes the Dutch identity.... 8. **Westerkerk** (10m) - At our final stop, the Westerkerk, Anne Frank House and the Gay Monument, we delve into the heart of Amsterdam—embracing diversity and the essence of "live and let live." Here, we celebrate how this city treasures differences, transcending beliefs or skin tones. Geert Mak... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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'll meet in front of the National Monument on the Dam Square, right in the heart of Amsterdam! Your guide will be waiting here and you can recognise her/him/them by a red umbrella with a black and white logo which is saying “Who Is Amsterdam”. Easy peasy! Ends: We'll end the tour also in the city centre at the "Homomonument" which is a 2 minute walk from the Anne Frank House and right at the famous "Westerchurch". ## Good to know - 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 · #3 of 33** | €29 | 2h | 4.95 (770) | 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 | | [Amsterdam History Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €5 | 2h | 4.95 (287) | shared | Ranked #3 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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