Amsterdam Trip Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Amsterdam from a unique perspective! Get to know Amsterdam on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat – this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it’s time to see Amsterdam at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Rembrandtplein, Royal Palace, Flower Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals’ signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Amsterdam from a unique perspective! Get to know Amsterdam on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat – this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it’s time to see Amsterdam at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Rembrandtplein, Royal Palace, Flower Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals’ signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Meet & Greet: Say hi to your local host at the lively Beursplein in the city center and get the perfect introduction to your tour as you hear about the invention of the stock market
Dam Square: Walk around the biggest square in Amsterdam home of the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the hippies who used to occupy it in the ‘60s!
Pass By: Royal Palace Amsterdam, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, 1012 RJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Famous Canal: Cross the Torensluis to discover one of the most famous and important canals in Amsterdam, the Singel once served as the outer limit of the city circling the boundaries of it.
Pass By: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 – 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands
Hidden Gems time: Check out a truly special monument about the Gay Holocaust. It consists of 3 triangles, and each triangle points to a related place – discover which ones!
Stop At: Begijnhof, Gedempte Begijnensloot, 1012 RM Amsterdam The Netherlands
Trendy Area: See why Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North by walking in the Jordaan district and its popular streets
Begijnhof & Schuttersgalerij: Visit a beautiful chapel hidden at the Begijnhof hidden garden. The Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam’s best known hofjes (almshouses)!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bloemenmarkt, Singel, 1012 DH Amsterdam The Netherlands
Flower Market: Wander past the only floating flower market in the world and hear about the Dutch Trading Heritage
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rembrandtplein, 1017 CT Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tuschinski Theatre: Situated a stone’s throw from the Rembrandtplein in the city center is arguably Amsterdam’s – and perhaps the world’s – most stunning movie theatre, the Pathe Tuschinski
Croquette Break: Take some time to catch up with your local host while enjoying an authentic broodje kroketten
Rembrandtplein: Explore what was originally a butter and dairy market, the Rembrandtplein has long left its farm-friendly origins behind and these days you are far more likely to find yourself enjoying the vibrant nightlife
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amstel 3, 1011 PN Amsterdam The Netherlands
The Blauwbrug: Cross this historic bridge over the river Amstel where you’ll spot the famous Skinny Bridge with a fascinating story your local host will tell you about
Pass By: Joods Historisch Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam The Netherlands
Jewish Neighborhood: Discover the former Jewish neighborhood and learn all about Anne Frank & the Jewish oppression in Amsterdam
Waterlooplein: This picturesque square is known for its daily flea-market that is very popular amongst locals who love to hunt for a unique bargain – check it out to see if you find something that catches your eye!
Pass By: Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam The Netherlands
Rembrandt’s House: Walk past the painter’s house where a true hidden gem is waiting for you!
Stop At: Red Light District (De Wallen), Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Goodbye at Nieuwmarkt: End the tour in the old daily market as well as organic fare market on Saturdays, and ask your host for recommendations of cafés, restaurants, and coffee shops that surround it
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Museum Ons’Lieve Heer Op Solder, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38, 1012 GD Amsterdam The Netherlands
This museum is close by the end of the tour. If you are interested, your host can show you the way to it after the tour.
