Amsterdam Walking Tour: Discover Local Secrets

Immerse yourself in Amsterdam’s rich history and explore the city’s iconic landmarks on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Join a small group and uncover local secrets with an enthusiastic guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Nicholas Basilica - Explore the rich history of Amsterdam’s main Roman Catholic church. Constructed in the late 1800s after years of prohibition, its unique architectural styles showcase the city’s changing religious landscape.
  • Weeping Tower - Visit the Schreierstoren, or Tower of Tears, a medieval structure where women bid farewell to…
What's Included
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Experience the best of Amsterdam and uncover some local secrets on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Join a small group of up to 12 travelers to explore Amsterdam’s history. Get acquainted with the historic city center—or refresh your memory if you’ve visited before—as you visit the city’s key landmarks with an enthusiastic young guide. The tour also includes…

Location
Basilica of Saint Nicholas
Prins Hendrikkade
Meet your guide outside of the entrance of St Nicholas church on the opposite side of the Central Station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Debew_12
Oct 6, 2025
Historical tour - Guide was very versed on history of the city and region. She knew fun tidbits of historical information not presented in guide books. U would recommend her tour.
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Linda_n
Sep 25, 2025
In Depth Tour! - Josje B. provided one of the most in depth walking tours that we have ever been on. We were lucky to be the only clients on the tour and instantly felt a connection with her. We learned about Amsterdam's long history, formation of the city from watery beginnings, art, etc as well as introduction to neighborhoods for further visits. Thank you so much, Josje B. 😊
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J6594ddronalds
Sep 12, 2025
Hidden gems and history - must do - Our tour guide Huibert was amazing! He was so articulate, so knowledgeable and also personalized this experience for our interests. Yes, we got a wonderful overview history of Amsterdam but what really made this a memorable and magical time were all the hidden gems of Amsterdam he shared in a why a guidebook just can’t. I think the title should be “City Center and hidden gems of Amsterdam”! Cannot recommend tour or Huibert more highly.
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Stay35426051727
Sep 11, 2025
Getting to know Amsterdam - Hannake was wonderful. Full of information, listening to our interest and questions. The time went very quickly and was very informative. Thank you!
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Kerrie_h
Sep 10, 2025
A great way to see and learn what makes Amsterdam tick. - Hanneke was an amazing guide for our walking tour. As a born and bred local she had a wealth of knowledge and experience and imparted this in an engaging, entertaining way.
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Z3207jdheatherc
Jan 5, 2025
Amsterdam tour - Our tour guide was Monique and she did a fantastic job of showing us around Amsterdam and giving us a very detailed overview of the city. We had a great time and would recommend this this to anyone interested in learning more about the city and it’s unique history.
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Suzitravlor
Dec 12, 2024
Tour of Rijksmuseum and the Van Gough museums on December 6, 2024 - We toured the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gough museums with Paola. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience of these two museums very worthwhile. We would recommend him, and Babylon Tours, highly.Tour
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Billbrownusa
Nov 10, 2024
Great tour for Amsterdam - Janet was an excellent guide and took us for a very enjoyable walk through Amsterdam. We saw so many things, many of which we would not have on our own. We had great photo opportunities. She gave us great historical information as well as local insights into the Dutch culture. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Karenku3716km
Oct 10, 2024
Tour of Amsterdam - Great tour with Henk! Walked through several neighborhoods of central Amsterdam, with historical, social and architectural information.
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Kevin-homerglen
Sep 24, 2024
Great Way to Start Your Visit to Amsterdam! - Anita Gosschalk Liemburg lead our tour. Anita was excellent! She is so knowledgeable and listened to areas, we had more interest than other areas. We covered a lot of ground at a very pleasant pace.
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From $50
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).