Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city
At a glance
Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city is a 3h private experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Snurk.Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $274.87 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: In-person guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian, English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The old inner city of Amsterdam is incredibly picturesque! Here you can see the narrowest houses, crooked alleyways, hidden yards and gardens for butterflies!
During this tour, we would like to tell you about Dutch history, traditions, national character and, most importantly, figure out how this place was built below sea level, became one of the freest and most progressive countries in the world!
We will meet you at the Amsterdam Centraal, where we will share some wonderful facts about its history, and talk about relationships between Catholics and protestants after the 80 Years' War. Slowly strolling along cozy canals and enjoying the view of old brick buildings and majestic churches, we will find out more about this multifaceted city. We will talk about old and modern lifestyle of Amsterdammers.
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What's included
What's included
- In-person guide
Not included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Amsterdam Centraal Station - our meeting point, where we would like to tell about history of the Netherlands in the Golden Age;
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Stop 2 · 15m
St. Nicholas Cathedral - even though, this church was built after the Golden Age, we believe you cannot find a better place to find out more about catholics and protestants, The Eighty Years’ War and its consequences;
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Stop 3 · 15m
In 't Aepjen - would you like to find out more about Dutch favorite drinks and drinking traditions? Let’s visit this authentic bar located in the oldest wooden house of Amsterdam! Here we would like to tell about national mentality, favorite games and big celebrations, illustrating our story with paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals and other magnificent artists;
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Stop 4 · 15m
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Stop 5 · 30m
Nieuwmarkt and De Waag - this square has a lot of mysterious secrets and myths! Let’s discover why it was extremely popular among families to spend their leisure time around the former anatomical theatre! Illustrating our story with paintings of Rembrandt, we will discover more about witches, prisoners and punishments of the Golden Age;
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Stop 6
Rembrandt house - we would like to pay a special attention to this place and tell you more about Rembrandt, his life, talent and fate and find out what was important for every successful artist in the Golden Age;
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Stop 7 · 20m
Jewish Neighborhood - lovely quiet district, where you can see such sightseeing as Jewish Historical Museum, Portuguese synagogue and famous flea market. There we would like to tell more about Jewish diaspora in the Netherlands, their traditions, lifestyle and rights.
Meeting point
We will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $274.87 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
In-person guide.
Where does it start?
We will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, Ukrainian, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
