Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Amsterdam Private Tour
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 4 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
See Amsterdam in a unique light on this private tour of the port city’s most notable landmarks, plus tucked-away treasures that most visitors miss. Join up with a local guide to learn the fascinating history behind highlights like the Flower Market, Red Light District, and Rembrandt’s house, and discover hidden gems that lie off the beaten tourist track for an eye-opening exploration.
- Private walking tour of Amsterdam's highlights
- Learn the fascinating history behind the city's famous landmarks
- Stroll through the beautiful Flower Market
- Visit a hidden medieval chapel in the Begijnhof
- Savor a favorite local snack from a historic family restaurant
- Hear the stories behind Rembrandt's house and the Red Light District
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
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Enjoy an atypical introduction to Amsterdam with the help of a savvy local on this private tour. After meeting up with your guide in Beursplein, set off on a leisurely stroll through the city’s most interesting quarters. Along the way, learn the history behind these iconic spots and hear tales of famous former residents and curiosities like the Red Light District.
Visit a hidden chapel in medieval Begijnhof, admire the colorful stalls of the famous Flower Market, and pop into one of the city’s oldest family restaurants for a taste of kroketje (croquettes) or bitterballen (meatballs). Hear some little-known artistic history that surrounds a statute near Rembrandt’s house, and learn about Amsterdam’s diverse cultural heritage on a walk through the old Jewish district.
Feel free to ask all the questions you like on this private tour, and enjoy the personalized attention of your guide. Learn interesting trivia and quirky history that can't be found in any guidebook, and discover the places that locals like to eat, play and relax. The tour concludes in one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods boasting boutique-lined streets—a great place to continue exploring on your own.
Visit a hidden chapel in medieval Begijnhof, admire the colorful stalls of the famous Flower Market, and pop into one of the city’s oldest family restaurants for a taste of kroketje (croquettes) or bitterballen (meatballs). Hear some little-known artistic history that surrounds a statute near Rembrandt’s house, and learn about Amsterdam’s diverse cultural heritage on a walk through the old Jewish district.
Feel free to ask all the questions you like on this private tour, and enjoy the personalized attention of your guide. Learn interesting trivia and quirky history that can't be found in any guidebook, and discover the places that locals like to eat, play and relax. The tour concludes in one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods boasting boutique-lined streets—a great place to continue exploring on your own.
Itinerary
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!
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
Admission Ticket Free
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
Admission Ticket Free
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!
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