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Going Dutch
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Explore the city center with a small group and local guide for three hours of interesting stories about the city’s history and current happenings. This tour is so intimate you feel like you hired a personal guide for the day. A great way to get information about places to visit while in town, as well as suggestions for dinner and shopping, is by joining an Amsterdam Urban Adventures tour. We specialize in giving you that Locals Experience.
- Explore the meandering canals and hidden monuments of the city
- Hear highlights of history through the stories of our buildings and sites around the city center.
- Wander through the infamous red light district during the daytime hours, and compare the difference (because we know you’ll come back)
- Finish your Amsterdam walking tour with a local treat at an unfamiliar spot.
Tour style:Walking& Orientation, Local Life & Culture, Market visits
Inclusion:
English speaking guide, local snack
Exclusion:
Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Pickup location:
Amsterdam’s city center DAM SQUARE NATIONAL MONUMENT. Guide will be wearing an Urban Adventures shirt/hat or look for a person wearing bright red. Please be aware of the weather.
- Pickup Time: 10.00 AM
- Drop off location:
Next to Amsterdam Historical Museum.
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
- Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Amsterdam Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
- Dress standard:
Comfortable walking shoes
- Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below 6 years are not permitted on this tour.
- Language: English
Itinerary:
This Amsterdam walking tour gives you a real taste of the city’s heritage and lifestyle all in the company of an expert local guide. Begin your tour by heading into the oldest part of our city. You will see the Old Church and hidden catholic cathedrals, surrounded by the red light windows. Learn about Amsterdam’s humble beginnings as a beer port by visiting a small brewery. Experience why the downtown is so popular today. Other sites downtown include, the cities oldest dike, Chinatown, and a medieval gatehouse.
Half way through the tour you will leave the touristy center after stopping at the Dutch East Indies House and head off to a more picturesque side of the city. In the canal district you will enjoy a more day-to-day life style amongst the 16th and 17th century canal homes, great opportunity for pictures. See some flower markets and local shops on the way. The tour takes you to the Amsterdam Historic Museums free gallery, and a glimpse of the Begijnhof. At the end of your tour you get to sample a local favorite, pancakes.
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Traveller Feedback:
Want to check out what other travellers think of their Urban Adventure experience? See below for our traveller feedback.
- Your overall experience ...................................................................................... 5.00
- Your guide’s enthusiasm, local knowledge and communication skills........................................................................................................................ 5.00
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The level of opportunity to learn more about the culture, interact
with locals, and experience their way of life......................................................5.00 -
The Responsible Travel philosophy implemented on your
Urban Adventure................................................................................................... 5.00 - Did the trip match your expectations?.............................................................. 5.00
Ms. Barbara R.
USA ~ 22 Oct 2012[back to top]
What a bargain! We had a great and very entertaining guided tour of Amsterdam. Sean helped us plan out the rest of our visit so we feel like we took full advantage of our limited time there.
Your trip:
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12
Tipping:
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour
- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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