Amsterdam: Half-Day Introduction to the City
ID: GYG185235-283779
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Get a full introduction to Amsterdam in one day with your guide on this walking tour, which covers all the main sights that the city has to offer.
Meet your tour guide either at your accommodation or at the Amsterdam Central Station. Visit the Old Town area and start the tour with learning the basic history of Amsterdam. Here there are so many sights to explore including the Old Church, The Waag, Chinatown, and the smallest house of Amsterdam.
From here, walk to the Red Light District. Explore the atmospheric streets and learn about the coffee shop culture, prostitution, and political issues. Walk through the narrowest street of Amsterdam to see the first coffee shop and the first condom shop in the world.
Stoll to the city center where the you'll see the well-known sights of Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Here, take a relaxing break before heading to the famous Jordaan district, which is a former working-class area with a rich history, home to the Anne Frank House and West Church. Learn about Anne Frank and the Jordaan district with your tour guide.
Continue to the area of the Rembrandplein. Experience this lively area and purchase some food and drink. Return to central Amsterdam to see the Begijnhof, Jewish quarter, and Dam square.
Highlights
- Learn about the city from a local guide
- Explore the beautiful Old Town
- See the infamous Red Light District
- Discover the historic Jordaan District
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
In front of the central station of Amsterdam at the 'Tram B' sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.