Dam Square
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Dam Square is the main city square in Amsterdam and is one of the most well-known locations in all of the Netherlands. Located in the historical center of the city and just 750 meters south of Amsterdam Centraal Station, Dam Square is home to an array of notable buildings and frequently hosts events of national importance.
The square sits over the original location of the dam in the Amstel River and has been surrounded by land on all sides since the mouth of the river was filled in the 19th century. On the west end of the square you will see the Royal Palace, which was the city hall from 1655 until its conversion to a royal residence in 1808. Next to the palace are the Gothic Nieuwe Kirk (New Church) and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. On the east end of the square is the National Monument, a stone pillar erected in 1956 to memorialize the Dutch victims of World War II.
Dam Square is also home to the Amsterdam Diamond center, the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and thupscale department store De Bijenkorf, which has stood on the square since 1914. Behind the De Bijenkorf building is the Beurs van Berlage, the old Stock Exchange building that is now used as a concert hall and exhibition space.
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2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab
The best way to visit the "bike friendly" city where most of bridges and canals are not accessible by car.
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$161.05
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$161.05
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1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab
The best way to visit the "bike friendly" city where most of bridges and canals are not accessible by car or bus.
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$86.72
per group
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$86.72
per group
Amsterdam walking tour (small groups)
Start your journey with the best introduction to Amsterdam. A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment. This 2.5-hour* walking tour covers the main sights of the inner city.
On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city. After the tour, you’ll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers.
Whether you visit one of Amsterdam’s famous museums or check out the cafés and bars of the Jordaan District, this tour will help you get your bearings in this often confusing city and allow you to make the most out of your stay here.
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$30.85
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$30.85
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Amsterdam: Secret Beer Tour w/ Private Tour Option
Amsterdam has been a beer-loving city since the 12th century. Back then, drinking beer was as normal as drinking water. In fact, the water was so polluted that everyone drank beer — even the children. The Dutch traveled far and wide, bringing wheat and rye from Germany, where they learned how to brew beer.
After a long investigation revealed a scandal amongst the big breweries of Amsterdam, small breweries started to pop up, growing and expanding within the city. In turn, this led to the growth of Amsterdam's craft beer culture, where more and more people were interested in local beers made by local people. When you join our Amsterdam: Secret Beer Tour, you'll visit and get to know two of these small breweries.
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$260.16
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$260.16
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Amsterdam History Walking Tour
During the Amsterdam History Tour you will discover some of Amsterdam’s most iconic squares, buildings, canals and old streets, while learning about the city’s history, liberal culture and Dutch people.
Our knowledgeable local guides will take you on a great walking tour straight through Amsterdam’s historic center. During this 1:45 hour tour our licensed experts explain how freedom and tolerance were born in the Netherlands and how they impacted Amsterdam’s financial development; turning a scanty fishing village into the centre of world trade.
We describe how these same values from the 16th century still shape the attitudes of today’s Amsterdammers. This Amsterdam City Tour is a feast for the eyes; so don’t forget to charge your camera!
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$29.62
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$29.62
Private Amsterdam Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter tour
Join this 2-hour private walking tour and learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city in a small group and learn about the life of Anne Frank from your guide.
Hear stories about Anne Frank's family relationships, her move from Germany, the time she was hiding, and her father's life after the war.
Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries.
Your private guide will tell you stories about Anne Frank's love of writing and the circumstances she experienced in Amsterdam in the 1930s and 1940s. Listen to how her diary gained worldwide fame. Discover some secret hiding places where the writer sought refuge during the Dutch resistance in the Second World War.
See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument and finally the house of Anne Frank, where your tour ends.
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$83.62
Price varies by group size
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$83.62
Price varies by group size
Taking safety measures
Amsterdam Private Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Take a bite out of Amsterdam’s delectable culinary culture on a private walking food tour that takes you to authentic eateries and street markets, with a serving of history along the way. See landmarks including Dam Square, the Waag, and Chinatown with a foodie guide, stopping to sample local specialties like Dutch pancakes and croquets, gouda cheese, and sweet stroopwafels. It's a fun and personalized wait to satisfy your curiosity — and your stomach.
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$119.29
Price varies by group size
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$119.29
Price varies by group size
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Amsterdam Walking Tour
See the HIGHLIGHTS of AMSTERDAM in a 2,5 HOUR Walking tour and be photographed at the same time? Shoot Me! Photography takes you to the most epic places in Amsterdam with a professional PHOTOGRAPHER.
Tourists turn into models on this tour which takes you to all the famous places Amsterdam is known for. From a personal photoshoot with the Amsterdam skyline in the background, to a family portret near the canals in the city center. A perfect shot with your friends at Damsquare and a fun playful one of you on the Amstel. Its a guarantee you will go home with amazing pictures!
The Red light district, Anne Frank House and of course the Jordaan are also part of this tour.
The photographer takes amazing photos of you when and wherever you like.
AND Yes! ALL PHOTOS are INCLUDED.
You do not want to miss this…
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$46.95
Price varies by group size
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$46.95
Price varies by group size
Private Tour: Amsterdam Rembrandt Art Walking Tour Including Rijksmuseum
Relish the rich artistic heritage of Amsterdam on a private walking tour of sites associated with painting pioneer, Rembrandt van Rijn. With your guide, delve into the life and works of the influential artist. Discover the exhibits within the Rembrandt House Museum, the former residence in which many of his masterpieces were painted, and tour the iconic Rijksmuseum to see some of Rembrandt’s most celebrated paintings. Receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, with an itinerary adapted to suit your interests.
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$196.98
Price varies by group size
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$196.98
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Black Heritage and Colonial History Tour (Summer schedule)
Explore Amsterdam through Holland’s 17th-century colonial history on this walking and sightseeing tour. Follow your guide through Dam Square and the historic De Wallen neighborhood, and hear the hidden stories behind many of Amsterdam’s oldest streets and buildings. Along the way, gain insight into Holland’s role in the slave trade, and see traces of it among the canal houses, monuments, and museums.
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$61.94
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$61.94
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Candid PhotoShoot in Amsterdam
This is the perfect experience for solo-travelers, families, couples & groups of friends!
We start the experience by meeting in the center of Amsterdam in one of the prettiest neighborhoods in the city.
We will stroll through picturesque canals and bridges where I'll take you to the best photography spots to capture the most unforgettable memories. You will see the places that made me fall in love with the city.
I can help guide you through poses throughout the entire session so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
We first meet for a complimentary tea or coffee where we can chat and get to know each other. I talk you through the next hour and a half and the layout of the day. I can share with you my mood board so you can have a good idea of how the day will look.
At each location, I will guide you through how to pose to get natural, stunning photos.
You can also personalize this Photo-Shoot.
You will get your copies in drive, Also the RAW files in case if you need.
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$61.94
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$61.94
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Delve deeper into the history of Amsterdam during a tour that focuses on the city’s role in World War Two. Designed with history buffs in mind, this tour covers Amsterdam’s Jewish heritage and military history by visiting top sights such as Anne Frank’s House and Dam Square.
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$46.88
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$46.88
Amsterdam Combo: Ripley's Believe It or Not & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
Secure advance tickets to two of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions, and save more than a quarter on admission costs when you book simultaneously. Hop aboard a canal boat and cruise along the city’s UNESCO-listed waterways. See landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk, and learn more about the sights from your audio guide. Then, discover the kooky attractions at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam, where you’ll have priority access, plus free time to explore at your leisure.
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$34.50
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$34.50
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Amsterdam City Center & History Guided Walking Tour - Private Tour
Get a true insider's view of Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour private walking tour. Stroll around the city with the knowledgeable local guide and head to some lesser-known hidden gems in the city. Along the way, stop and learn about some of the major sites, too. Visit such spots as Dam Square, artists squats, leaning houses, Prinsengracht, Begijnof, the thinnest house, the oldest canals, the Sea Dike and China Town, The New Market Square (Nieuwmarkt) and the medieval city gate
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$90.61
Price varies by group size
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$90.61
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Tour: 8h Amsterdam and Holland Countryside Tour
Experience highlights of Dutch history and culture on a private, full-day tour of Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside. Begin with a walking tour of Amsterdam’s most important landmarks and charming neighborhoods, and then step back into the 17th century with a lunch stop in quaint De Rijp village. Admire a land of green pastures, wooden houses, and windmills in the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, and see how Gouda cheese is produced at a local dairy farm. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.
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$433.61
Price varies by group size
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$433.61
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Amsterdam Must-See Historical City Walk with Local Expert
Meet Amsterdam, the city which invented tolerance, liberalism and open-mindedness. This tour will bring you a colorful mix of must-see spots and local charms. It is a great way to explore the city, if you don’t know where to start. Discover the must-see landmarks, beautiful canals and important historic areas. All along the way your guide will bring Dutch culture and history vividly to life.
• This compact journey will introduce you to the most iconic Amsterdam spots
• You will get a better understanding of Dutch liberal culture
• Learn more about Amsterdam’s rich history and heritage
• Find out how a small fishing town became the center of world’s trade
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$59.00
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$59.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gay LGBT History Tour Amsterdam, 2 Hours Walk about Amsterdam's Gay LGBT History
Get an in-depth look at LGBT history in Amsterdam on this walking tour with a guide who lived through the beginnings of the movement. Listen to an oral history of the 1980s and 1990s, when Amsterdam was the gay capital of the world, and visit landmarks important to LGBT history. With a small group of just 10 people, you'll have plenty of chances to ask questions and enjoy an intimate group atmosphere.
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$42.12
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$42.12
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Kids Tour in Amsterdam City Center
Make your visit to Amsterdam is one that your children will remember forever with our special ‘Kids Tour’. Your kids will love every minute as they explore the fun side of Dutch history and culture through a variety of activities, puzzles, and riddles! Our tour takes place in the heart of Amsterdam and is designed to be flexible and enjoyable for children of all ages (parents and grandparents will love it too!).
At each stop along the tour, there will be a new and engaging activity for children as they discover more about Dutch culture. Each activity is paired up with a story that will keep the kids and grownups entertained. We’ll explore many exciting sights together, including Amsterdam's highlights – De Waag, Rembrandthuis, Amstel River, the famous canals, and the impressive Dam Square.
Our guides will gladly assist you with tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay, including our favorite child-friendly restaurants and attractions (and bars for when the kids are in bed).
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$17.34
Price varies by group size
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$17.34
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Private Amsterdam WW2 walking tour
Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time.
Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War.
See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument.
Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.
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$150.68
Price varies by group size
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$150.68
Price varies by group size
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam City Center Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Skip the line at the popular Rijksmuseum, as well as get a comprehensive walking tour of Amsterdam's historic center during this half-day tour. Travel with a small group, which ensures personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Your ticket to the Rijksmuseum is valid all day long, so you can explore at your leisure after the conclusion of your tour.
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$221.93
Price varies by group size
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$221.93
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Memories for life - Photo shoots in Amsterdam with a professional photographer
Are you planning visiting Amsterdam for your holidays? You will fall in love with this amazing city!
A photo shoot is the best way to have beautiful memories of your time there, that you are delighted to watch year after year.
A walk along the canals, a drink at a terrace with the view on the typical facades, the discovery of the city’s gems, …
Visit the city with friends, in couple or with family, and receive unique professional quality photographs of your holidays.
During the tour, I will give you a lot of funny facts about the city, the architecture, the Dutch culture, and good addresses to enjoy the rest of your trip!
Different routes are possible, from the romantic little streets of the Jordaan, to the quieter eastern side of the city, by the effervescence of the city center... Depending on your preference!
This photo tour is opened to everybody, as well as for families with toddlers.
Feel free to contact me directly for more information.
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$284.94
per group
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$284.94
per group
Private Amsterdam Walking Tour Including Refreshments
Discover history, canals and landmark architecture in vibrant Amsterdam on this private 3-hour city walking tour. Accompanied by your own informative guide, stroll around the heart of the charming Dutch capital and see highlights such as Dam Square and the De Wallen red light district. Learn about Amsterdam’s World War II history, stop to see the Anne Frank House, and amble through the delightful 17th-century canal district. As you explore, gain insight into the city’s culture and history from your guide, and break for a refreshing drink along the way.
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$83.38
Price varies by group size
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$83.38
Price varies by group size
Taking safety measures
Private Morning or Afternoon Bike Tour of Amsterdam's City Center
Pedal through Amsterdam’s famously bike-friendly streets with a 3-hour, private bike tour of the city with a local guide. Get a personal orientation of neighborhoods and landmarks as you trace a route from the city center to Dam Square, the West Church and the Museum Quarter. Turn into the Vondelpark to explore lush paths and tree-shaded trails. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the itinerary to your interests, with the option to visit the Canal Belt, Red Light District or roads along the Amstel River.
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$136.90
Price varies by group size
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$136.90
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Amsterdam Food and Culture Walking Tour
Avoid tourist crowds with a private walking tour of Amsterdam’s food and coffee shop highlights, and gain unique insight into the city’s culture and liberal drug policies from your local guide. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour as you explore by foot for a more intimate perspective, and visit famous city coffee shops, such as the Bulldog, as well as top eateries for a taste of authentic Amsterdam.
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$86.65
Price varies by group size
From
$86.65
Price varies by group size
Guides required to regularly wash hands
FAQ’s
Should I book Dam Square tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Dam Square can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 142 Dam Square tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Dam Square 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Dam Square costs USD 46.95. Guided Dam Square tours start around USD 46.95 per person. See all 142 Dam Square tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Dam Square?
The best ways to experience Dam Square are:
- 2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab
- 1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab
- Amsterdam walking tour (small groups)
- Amsterdam: Secret Beer Tour w/ Private Tour Option
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