The Story of Amsterdam Walking Tour

Explore over 800 years of Amsterdam History & Culture!

Beginning in Beurs (trading) Square, which in itself has many stories to tell. We then head just a few minutes away to the oldest city neighborhood, The Wallen, better known as the Red-Light district.

We then walk through Chinatown to the Nieuwmarkt, where Rembrandt’s Painters Guild still stands. 

All through the tour, we walk along many of the lovely canals, pointing out some of the hidden gems along the way.

We'll show you the Begijnhof, a popular old convent courtyard in the center of town and feels like a tiny village of its own.

We then head through the History Museum and bring to life some of the wonderful paintings in its open gallery. Heading on, we talk about such things as Napoleon’s influence on the town and how the Dutch ended up with a Royal family of their own.

There's so many aspects to this tour that we can't possibly tell you everything that's included but as you can see from our reviews this is a fascinating tour with a great blend of history, architecture and fun.

The Story of Amsterdam Tour in 1 Day:

• Hear the story of the vibrant history of Amsterdam
• Stroll around the historic center that has over 800 years of Amsterdam history and culture.
• Learn about Amsterdam’s its humble beginnings on the river Amstel, to the glorious Golden Age.
• The tour tells you how our independent streak led to an explosion of culture and commerce that still affects the world today.