Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city
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Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city
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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.
More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Russian, English
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Highlights
- In-person guide
What's not included- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Portugese Synagoge
- Start:
- Amsterdam Central Railway Station, Stationsplein 13a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, NetherlandsWe will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
End:- Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 208304P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 208304P9
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- Stationsplein 13a, 1012 AB Amsterdam, NetherlandsWe will meet with you in front of the main entrance of the Amsterdam Centraal station (the entrance is between two towers).
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- Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- F438OAcarolinen0 contributionsA Fabulous TourMaria did an outstanding job as our guide. She provided a thorough and engaging overview of the town's history, making it come alive with her vivid storytelling. Her insights into the lives of the local people added a personal touch that made the experience even more enriching. Additionally, Maria shared a wealth of general information about the Dutch culture and Amsterdam, which was both informative and fascinating. Her knowledge and passion for the subject were evident throughout the tour, making it a memorable and educational experience for all of us. Without Maria as our guide, this would have been a far less enriching experience. We would not have learned nearly as much as we did. Highly recommended!Written 5 January 2025
- lindsaymh870 contributionsGreat guide in a lovely section of AmsterdamWe wanted to get a tour of Jordaan during a market day so this was a perfect tour for us. Our lovely guide Maria was flexible in adjusting to our family of 4 and also gave us time to explore the market on our own and the opportunity to enjoy some local treats. She was very knowledgeable, accommodating and flexible.Written 30 December 2024
- amshafi920 contributionsBike tour in AmsterdamIt was a fantastic experience in my life, the real beauty of countryside and visit a cheese factory and bought some tasty flavoured cheese, riding in the middle of fields and through an old town, saw many old churches and buildings. It was really a nice experience and must do this againWritten 20 October 2024
- Jilby19660 contributionsPrivate cycling tour of regional Amsterdam.This was a perfect way to round out my Amsterdam experience! Maria was lovely and very knowledgeable about the places we visited. I learned a lot and have a better understanding of local history and societal challenges. I felt well looked after by Maria and the tour contact, Anastasia. I recommend this tour.Written 6 October 2024
- E3614ZDemilyw0 contributionsCasual Leiden walkWe had a nice walk through Leiden with Julia, who showed us unique spots and told us interesting stories. We did not feel rushed at all and Julia was flexible with the route and places we may want to stop. Julia was a newer guide and there were a couple of questions she could not answer, but overall we enjoyed our time and the tour.Written 27 September 2024
- E3614ZDemilyw0 contributionsRelaxing walk through the JordaanNice and relaxing tour - we did it as a private option. Maria was flexible and accommodated our request for a meeting spot closer to our hotel. She was very knowledgeable about the area and we learned quite a bit about the Dutch culture in general. Overall I would definitely recommend this tour with Maria if you are in Amsterdam.Written 27 September 2024
- 178OLR0 contributionsWonderful guide, wonderful tour!We had a wonderful time with Maria! She was a fun and informative guide who took us to all the central spots, but somehow via charming, calm, scenic routes that did not feel very touristy. It was a nice mix of history and current events going on in the city. She was flexible, friendly and fun - highly recommend!Written 4 September 2024
- UZU20170 contributionsSnurk.Travel - the agency which helped me to fall in love with NetherlandsIt was one of more than 10 tours for discovering beautiful Netherlands with Snurk.Travel and professional guide Anastasia Afonina. I would say- somehow the helped me to find a second home: when the Ukrainian war started - I didn’t think too much where to relocate my family as aa”safe harbour” - i was already in love with Netherlands. And although now i live here - i still allocate time for discovering this beautiful country and close neighbourhood with the same agency and same guide , as they earned trust and respect.Written 27 July 2024
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- E4258DUjacke0 contributionsGreat activity for corporate teams looking to break up a day!I wanted to organise a short walking tour around our office as a team activity to break up our offsite workshop. Snurk were incredibly accomodating and able to tailor the tour to meet our needs. Maria our tour guide was also great, giving interesting insights into an area I thought I knew well! She also adapted very well when the heavens opened! Would recommend!Written 22 July 2024
- litvalek0 contributionsMany thanks to Maria for helping us to explore gastronomical life of AmsterdamWe booked this tour on the first day of our short trip to Amsterdam, it was a great decision, because we have discovered so many good places to visit for the following days. Maria is very a professional tour guide, we spent an excellent time together. She offered us tons of places, and we right away tested some of them. Thank you again, Maria, it was a pleasure! Highly recommend!Written 13 July 2024
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Галина В
1 contribution
Jan 2023
"Дождь нам не помеха"
Несмотря на погодные условия экскурсия по Амстердаму была интересной и познавательной.
Гид Катерина очень увлекательно рассказывала интересные истории разных времен о жизни необычных людей.
Экскурсия была легкой и не принужденной.
Рекомендую, не пожалеете.
С уважением, Галина.
"The rain won't stop us"
Despite the weather conditions, the tour of Amsterdam was interesting and informative.
The guide Katerina told interesting stories from different times about the life of unusual people in a very exciting way.
The tour was easy and not forced.
I recommend, you won't regret it.
Sincerely, Galina.
Несмотря на погодные условия экскурсия по Амстердаму была интересной и познавательной.
Гид Катерина очень увлекательно рассказывала интересные истории разных времен о жизни необычных людей.
Экскурсия была легкой и не принужденной.
Рекомендую, не пожалеете.
С уважением, Галина.
"The rain won't stop us"
Despite the weather conditions, the tour of Amsterdam was interesting and informative.
The guide Katerina told interesting stories from different times about the life of unusual people in a very exciting way.
The tour was easy and not forced.
I recommend, you won't regret it.
Sincerely, Galina.
Written 19 January 2023
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Dear Galina, thanks a lot for such a nice review! Katerina is very happy to hear it and looks forward to meeting you again!
Written 8 March 2023
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Dimitry D
Pleasant Hill, CA6 contributions
Mar 2023
It was our second visit to Amsterdam, and, like in a previous time, we used SnarkTravel for our guide tour through the old city. We are delighted with this experience. The tour was exciting, informative, and professional. We would use them next time and recommend them to others.
Written 22 March 2023
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Thank you for much! We hope to see you soon again!
Written 24 April 2023
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Anna D
Vinnytsia, Ukraine1 contribution
Aug 2022
We had a wonderful walk together with Oleksandr, who showed us the Central Station, Dam Square, Rembrandt square and other old houses, streets and channels with curious stories behind them. It was an easy walking tour with Ukrainian group of people in Ukrainian language, which e made this experience soulful and unforgettable. Thank you!
Written 18 August 2022
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Dear Anna,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you soon again!
Written 7 September 2022
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Irina P
Vinnytsia, Ukraine7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
It was a wonderful walk despite it was not my first visit to Amsterdam. I have discvered so many new places I would probably never see on my own: Sint-Jozefkerk (De Papegaai), béguinage Amsterdam, KONINKLIJK THEATER TUSCHINSKI.
Sasha is passionate about tours and you will be captured by storytelling, plenty of interesting details and views. I highly recommend the tours.
Sasha is passionate about tours and you will be captured by storytelling, plenty of interesting details and views. I highly recommend the tours.
Written 24 December 2022
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Thank you so much for such a nice review! We are happy Amsterdam could surprise you again!
Written 8 March 2023
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Ирина К
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Aug 2022 • Friends
Thank you for the tour!!!!! Interestingly, emotionally I wanted to continue communication with this wonderful guide Katya. We hope that we will have many interesting meetings and we will learn a lot about the history and development of this wonderful country, the Netherlands, the country that accepted us Ukrainians with an open heart in a difficult time for all of us. Thank you.
Written 4 August 2022
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Thank you very much for your kind words! We appreciate it!
Written 8 August 2022
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Ірина Шлєпова
Kyiv, Ukraine6 contributions
That is the best way to start your exploration of the city. Our tour guide Kate was just perfect: open, with a great sense of humor and ready to answer any question we had. Moreover, except interesting historical part, she gave us a great recommendation of places to visit (from the point of view of the citizen). Unforgettable experience!
Written 7 July 2022
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Dear Irina, thank you! See you soon again!
Written 2 August 2022
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Irina P
Kyiv, Ukraine1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Friends
YOUR OWN HOLLAND I would like to thank you once again for so alive and vivid exercion in Amsterdam. Our guide Nastya was fantastic. Instead of usual exersoin's routine from dates and architectural details we learned the live history and characters of the Netherlands and visited places tourist never see.
Written 10 September 2022
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Thank you so much! Nastia sends you greetings and hopes to see you soon again!
Written 14 September 2022
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Luba P
1 contribution
July 2024 • Family
I wanted to show my family my beloved Amsterdam in such a way that they would fall in love with it too. We really enjoyed the tour and our guide Maria. We discussed history, architecture, and life in the Netherlands in general. It was a wonderful experience that made our vacation truly memorable.
Written 10 July 2024
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Thank you very much! We are very happy to hear you had a wonderful experience! We look forward to meeting you again in the Netherlands, Hungary, Serbia, or Morocco!
Written 7 October 2024
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Choi Theng
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Our guide Sasha did a fantastic job to bring us around Amsterdam. We saw some of the unique building structures along the canels. We also managed to try some street foods - delicious!
Written 14 May 2023
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Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour!
Written 23 May 2023
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Tania
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Dec 2022 • Friends
The tour was excellent! The guide Sasha was truly awesome and humorous. And if you want to know how people lived, felt and made decisions hundreds years ago, I'd highly recommend this walk through the old city of Amsterdam
Written 26 December 2022
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Thank you! :)
Written 8 March 2023
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