Half day private tour: Amsterdam introduction in one day

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Join this half day walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam in one day with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Join this half day walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam in one day with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.
Stop At: Centraal Station, Stationsplein 9, 1012 AB Amsterdam The Netherlands

Start this tour from the central station of Amsterdam. Here your guide will introduce himself and start the tour. It is also possible to meet at your hotel if requested.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Zeedijk, Oudezijds Kolk to Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Discover the famous Zeedijk street home to some of the oldest pubs of Amsterdam. Here you also find Amsterdam’s China Town where you can visit a Buddhist temple.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Here you will find the old city gate of Amsterdam: the Waag. This building dates back to the 15th century. There is also a daily street market where you can try some Dutch traditional snacks.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Oude Kerk, Oudekerksplein 23, 1012 GX Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Old Church is Amsterdam’s oldest building. Here we’ll discuss how the buildings rich history and how its story is intertwined with the establishment of the Dutch identity.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Red Light District (De Wallen), Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam, North Holland Province

From the Nieuwmarkt the guide will walk you through the Red Light District area. This notorious area is home to Amsterdam’s legalized prostitution and many coffeeshops. If you are not interested in the Red Light District area it is also possible to skip this part of the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Beursplein, 1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Beurs van Berlage is a building on the Damrak, in the centre of Amsterdam. At Beursplein we’ll discus how and why the Dutch invented the modern corporation and world’s first stock exchange.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Dam Square is the center of Amsterdam. On the Dam Square are the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, where the annual National Remembrance Day is held.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Begijnhof, Gedempte Begijnensloot, 1012 RM Amsterdam The Netherlands

At the Begijnhof you can visit a hidden church in a large enclosed courtyard. The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 – 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands

Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, North Holland Province

At this stop we’ll discuss how and why the Amsterdam canal ring was constructed.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rembrandtplein, 1017 CT Amsterdam The Netherlands

Rembrandtplein is a major square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands, named after Rembrandt van Rijn who owned a house nearby. Here your guide will tell you more about Rembrandt van Rijn and his paintings. This square is also home to many pubs and nightclubs.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Portuguese Synagogue, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam The Netherlands

Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Leiden Square (Leidseplein), Leidsestraat Weteringschans, Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. From here your guide will walk you to the rijksmuseum.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands

Here you will find the Dutch national museum that is home to many masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Albert Cuyp Market, Albert Cuypstraat, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Amsterdam’s biggest street market where you can find souvenirs, snacks and much more! Here your guide will finish the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes



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