5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide
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Is 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide worth booking?
5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide is a 5-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $450 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $450 per person
Get a real experience of this amazing place, sense its 800 years old history, explore why it is called the Venice of North Europe and why it is considered to be one of the most vivid and beautiful cities in northern Euro
What you get
About this experience
Get a real experience of this amazing place, sense its 800 years old history, explore why it is called the Venice of North Europe and why it is considered to be one of the most vivid and beautiful cities in northern Europe. A city that stands out for its originality, for its specific geographical position, historical content, charisma, and diverse lifestyles. A unique composition chained by sin, beauty, and historical features living together in inseparable harmony. Get to know about the prostitution and light drugs policy, what's the meaning of 3 cross symbols in Amsterdam's coat of arms? Hear more about the history and importance of digging and existing Amsterdam's "grachten" (canals) and stone gables, find out more information about Jewish investments and development and economical prosperity of "Mokum" (Jewish name for Amsterdam) during the 17th century, meet the oldest and the smallest houses in European "sin-city".
What's included
Included
- Tour Guide Services
Not included
- Entrance fees
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What you'll see and do
Centraal Station
Central Train Station building from 2nd half of 19th century set up on 6059 wooden poles built up in Dutch neoclassical architectonic style
10 minutes here
St. Nicholas Basilica
The biggest Catholic temple in The Netherlands dating from 2nd half of 19th century.
15 minutes here
Weeping Tower
Once part of the medieval wall built around the city of Amsterdam from 15th century the location from which Henry Hudson set sail on his journey to Northern America.
10 minutes here
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam
Officially the smallest house in Amsterdam at canal Singel. Story about meaning of "grachnen" (the canals of Amsterdam), their history, purpose, maintenance... Trivia and curiosities about bridges and narrow, tall and leaning houses
20 minutes here
The Waag
De Waag - "City's weigh-building" (Customs House) and headquarters of several guilds,dating from begin of 15th century former one of the three gates to the inner part of the City of Amsterdam
15 minutes here
Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
"Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder" - most famous "secret church" in Amsterdam, restored in nowadays serving as museum.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Fo Guang Shan
Buddhist (Chinese) traditional temple, of its kind the second biggest in Europe in the heart of Amsterdam's Chinatown.
10 minutes here
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Short break from walking - 30 minutes moderation about prostitution and drug policy in The Netherlands. Stories about history of prostitutions, how it looks like today, "yes and no" about light drugs, friendly recommandations how to enjoy it but not break the law...
30 minutes here
Dam Square
Central and the oldest Amsterdam's square , birthplace of the city with focus on buildings in surround ( Royal's Palace, New Church, National Monument, Museum Madame Tussaud, Magna Plaza, Hotel Krasnopolski...)
10 minutes here
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Former City Hall from the middle of 17th century, one of the three official place of residence of Dutch Royal Family build up on 13 659 wooden poles.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
National Monument
A national Remembrance, the stand 22 m (75 feet) high from 1956, commemorates the casualties of World War II and subsequent armed conflicts
15 minutes here
Nieuwe Kerk
The building (initially)erected in 15th century, former worship church of Dutch Reformed Church still in use for wedding and crowning ceremonies of the members of Dutch Royal family.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Begijnhof
Hidden place and memorial area dedicated to "Beguines", semi-closed sisters order similar to nuns with another "secret Catholic church", the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam, "English Church", legend about most famous order's member sister Cornelia Arens, story about Miracle of Amsterdam from year 1345.
20 minutes here
Old Center
Old Church, coffeeshops, cabins with prostitutes, museums, restaurants , theaters ... Amsterdam contradictoires at one place Entrance fees: - adults - 13,50 EURO - 13 up to 18 years and students - 7 EURO
Pass by without stopping
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
The tower originally erected at 15th century at the meeting point of river Amstel and one of the oldest canals in Amsterdam, Singel. Tower served as one of the main gates to the inner part of the medieval city also place where coins were minting during 17th century.
5 minutes here
Rembrandt Monument
Monument honored to the great painter Rembrandt van Rijn and 3D exposure of the most famous his masterpiece "The Night Watch".Interesting facts and trivia about this masterpiece and artist's private life
15 minutes here
Bloemenmarkt
Biggest and most famous flower and garden accessories market in the city. Right place for flower lovers and good opportunity to obtain many different kind of tulip bulbs and other kinds of flowers
Pass by without stopping
City Orphanage (Burgerweeshuis) from 1580 and Sint Luciensteeg street, place with exposition of plenty of stone gables, stone tablets referring about house identities in the course of medieval ages.
15 minutes here
Anne Frank House
Get to know more about life, secret shelter, suffering, human solidarity and famous diary of young teenage Jewish girl Anne translated in 57 world languages, during Nazi German occupation of Amsterdam Entrance tickets for Anne Frank House is possible to book only on line and at least 6 weeks in advance.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Westerkerk
The third oldest ( after South and North) church from 1631 with leaning tower, intentionally built up for Protestant believers , wedding place of former Dutch queen Beatrix and (never precisely proven) Rembrandt van Rijn's burial place situated near by Anne Frank House
10 minutes here · Admission not included
The Amstel
View to river Amstel and surrounding buildings of higher social and cultural meaning with with ones of the most famous bridges in Amsterdam, Blue Bridge and Skinny Bridge
10 minutes here
"Jodenbuurt" alias "Plantage" (The Jewish Quarter), city area where from the end of 16th century until WW2 many Jews were lived. Most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries along with Holocaust monuments and memorials. (More information about specific monuments could be additionally provided)
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alex
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good memories with a great tour guide Aleks
The trip to Amsterdam was amazing the tour guide Aleks make the difference he knows the history and the culture he is explained everything and make sure we are happy I love Amsterdam and the tour was completely amazing thanks Aleks for unforgettable memories thanks for everything,.
Response from the operator: Dear Beatriz, MUCHAS GRACIAS ! :)..for 3 days last of weekend we spent together in Amsterdam and Bruges. I really appreciate your words. ...and thnx 'cos I was enjoying privilege to be " temporary family member " of your great family. Cheers !
via Tripadvisor
Great Amsterdam Tour Guide!
Alex was absolutely the BEST Tour Guide for Amsterdam! He is so knowledgeable of the city and all of the Netherlands. He takes you off the beaten path to attractions and sites you never would have known. I highly recommend him.
Response from the operator: Hello guys, thnax a lot for nice words of support. I really believe you enjoied time we spent together. I hope we shall meet each other again sometimes. Kind regards. Alex
via Tripadvisor
BEST guide ever!
Aleksandar is an outstanding guide—time spent with him simply flies by. We are a family with three children (13, 10, and 3), and the tour kept everyone equally engaged. Each of us learned something new because Aleksandar expertly adjusts how he talks about Amsterdam, art history, and the city’s many secrets to suit every level. He bonded with the kids right away, so they eagerly quizzed their new friend Aca for details. Aleksandar speaks perfect English, Slovak, and all the languages of the former Yugoslav republics—very likely many others, though we wouldn’t know! His tips for self-guided outings are well worth following, as are the other excursions he leads throughout the Benelux. Next time we’ll book him for several days… Highly recommended.
Response from the operator: Dear Mr. professor, thank you very much for nice words. pleasure was by my side to share one wonderful, sunny Amsterdam"s day with you and your lovely family. I truly hope we'll meet again maybe somewhere else , at some other city in Benelux very soon. best regards to Serbia to you and your family. Cheers !!! Alex alias Aca :)
via Tripadvisor
Amsterdam Walking Tour
Great your with a very knowledgeable guide. Great time and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get to know Amsterdam.
Response from the operator: Hello Parker, hello Lori, thank you very much for nice words , I very appreciate it. I hope we shall see each other again in this part of Europe sometimes :) Best regards. Alex
via Tripadvisor
Great Amsterdam experience
The tour was amazing. We visited all of the sites and had time to enjoy and take pictures. Alek is a great tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city and the history. He answered all our questions and accommodated our requests to see the site of the church in the attic. Definitely recommend the tour and Alek.
Response from the operator: Dear Caridad, "muchos gracias" for nice words. :) I hope you really enjoyed our tour...and the rest of places you visited with your fellow travelers. God blessed you guys. I hope our roads would cross again sometimes... Cheers ! Aleks
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $450 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5 hrs Golden Age Amsterdam Walking Tour With Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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