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Alternative Amsterdam: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

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from €10.00

Opening Hours

clock3 pm on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and on occasional Sunday

Duration

clock2 hours

What It Is

  • The tour offers a comprehensive overview of the city of Amsterdam from many different points of view, not just tourist.
  • The participants in the activity learn about the equality the residents of the city enjoy, liberal laws arranging different aspects of life and commerce and much more.
  • The guide also elaborates the history of the city and the country, which explains what you see during the walking tour well.
  • Some points travelers learn on the entertaining tour are why people live in boats and drive bicycles so extensively.
  • When the activity ends, travelers know where is best to go for a coffee in Amsterdam.

Your Experience With Alternative Amsterdam: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

  • You will stroll along the streets and canals of Amsterdam to discover its unique spirit.
  • Among many things, you will learn and understand why the locals live in houseboats and use bicycles to get around in the city.
  • Hear entertaining stories about places that appear ordinary as you pass by them and how the Dutch capital became the first place in the world promoting marriage equality.
  • Furthermore, you will learn which coffee houses are most famous in Amsterdam.
  • Finally, the tour elaborates the Dutch history and the liberal laws of the metropolis.

What Alternative Amsterdam: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour Includes?

  • A walking tour led by a certified and entertaining guide.

Things Before Go

  • The Alternative Amsterdam tour takes place outdoors, so dress accordingly to weather conditions.
  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
  • Note that some contents of the walking tour aren't suitable for children.

Tips

  • Besides houseboats for humans, there are houseboats accommodating cats as the sole residents in Amsterdam.
  • The tour also informs visitors how prostitution was legalized in the Dutch city.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • If you wish to learn why Amsterdam is one of the most desirable places for living in the world, you will find the tour very enlightening.
  • Travelers wishing to know what lies just beyond the eyesight in Amsterdam will love the walking tour.
  • If street art and sub-cultures are among your interests, the Alternative Amsterdam tour is tailor-made for you.

Travellers Talk

  • Travelers underline that the tour elaborates various aspects of living and working in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam.
  • The majority of travelers have a great opinion about the tour.
  • Some participants in the tour reveal that there is a lot of walking involved.
  • According to the reviews, tourists were satisfied with the amount and quality of information they received.
  • Most reviews indicate that the tour guide performs well.

Best Times to Visit

  • From late spring to early autumn

Ticket Information


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    Address / Pick up Location

      Dam Square, central Amsterdam

    Disabled Access

      The walking tour is suitable for people in wheelchairs, but confirm the participation with the chosen provider.

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