Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour
Overview
Join us on a captivating history walking tour of Amsterdam where you'll discover fascinating sights such as the Old Church, China Town, crooked houses, and the narrowest street in the city. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through the winding streets and alleyways of the inner city, sharing intriguing stories about its past and present.
Learn about Amsterdam's origins as a small fishing village and its rise to become a thriving hub of trade and commerce. Along the way, your guide will also reveal interesting anecdotes about Dutch culture and history. At the final stop you can explore the floating flower market and purchase unique flower-related souvenirs.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through Amsterdam's rich and diverse past with an expert guide by your side.
What's Included
- A tour of Amsterdam
- A local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Damrak 1-5
1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Dam Square (pass by)
Amsterdam Canal Ring (pass by)
Begijnhof (pass by)
Oude Kerk (pass by)
Royal Palace Amsterdam (pass by)
Nieuwmarkt (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-9093P76
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- A tour of Amsterdam.
- A local guide.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A tour of Amsterdam
- A local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
