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Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert

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Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert
Enjoy the city like a local with your private local guide
Explore Amsterdam with a local private host
Discover highlights & local hidden gems only locals know
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Overview

See Amsterdam in a unique light on this private tour of the port city’s most notable landmarks, plus tucked-away treasures that most visitors miss. Join up with a local guide to learn the fascinating history behind highlights like the Flower Market, Red Light District, and Rembrandt’s house, and discover hidden gems that lie off the beaten tourist track for an eye-opening exploration.
  • Private walking tour of Amsterdam's highlights
  • Learn the fascinating history behind the city's famous landmarks
  • Stroll through the beautiful Flower Market
  • Visit a hidden medieval chapel in the Begijnhof
  • Savor a favorite local snack from a historic family restaurant
  • Hear the stories behind Rembrandt's house and the Red Light District
  • Private guide for a more personalized experience
  • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
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Private local guide
Typical local snack
Private tour
Local recommendations for places to visit after the tour
Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants
Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide
Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
Private experience only for you and your family/friends with social distance involved
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks

Departure Point

Beursplein, 1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Waag, Nieuwmarkt 4, 1012 CR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Enjoy an atypical introduction to Amsterdam with the help of a savvy local on this private tour. After meeting up with your guide in Beursplein, set off on a leisurely stroll through the city’s most interesting quarters. Along the way, learn the history behind these iconic spots and hear tales of famous former residents and curiosities like the Red Light District.

Visit a hidden chapel in medieval Begijnhof, admire the colorful stalls of the famous Flower Market, and pop into one of the city’s oldest family restaurants for a taste of kroketje (croquettes) or bitterballen (meatballs). Hear some little-known artistic history that surrounds a statute near Rembrandt’s house, and learn about Amsterdam’s diverse cultural heritage on a walk through the old Jewish district.

Feel free to ask all the questions you like on this private tour, and enjoy the personalized attention of your guide. Learn interesting trivia and quirky history that can't be found in any guidebook, and discover the places that locals like to eat, play and relax. The tour concludes in one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods boasting boutique-lined streets—a great place to continue exploring on your own.
Itinerary
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Dam Square
Meet & Greet: Say hi to your local host at the lively Beursplein in the city center and get the perfect introduction to your tour as you hear about the invention of the stock market Dam Square: Walk around the biggest square in Amsterdam home of the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the hippies who used to occupy it in the ‘60s!
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
Famous Canal: Cross the Torensluis to discover one of the most famous and important canals in Amsterdam, the Singel once served as the outer limit of the city circling the boundaries of it.
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Anne Frank House
Hidden Gems time: Check out a truly special monument about the Gay Holocaust. It consists of 3 triangles, and each triangle points to a related place - discover which ones!
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Begijnhof
Trendy Area: See why Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North by walking in the Jordaan district and its popular streets Begijnhof & Schuttersgalerij: Visit a beautiful chapel hidden at the Begijnhof hidden garden. The Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam's best known hofjes (almshouses)!
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Bloemenmarkt
Flower Market: Wander past the only floating flower market in the world and hear about the Dutch Trading Heritage
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Rembrandtplein
Tuschinski Theatre: Situated a stone’s throw from the Rembrandtplein in the city center is arguably Amsterdam’s - and perhaps the world’s - most stunning movie theatre, the Pathe Tuschinski Croquette Break: Take some time to catch up with your local host while enjoying an authentic broodje kroketten Rembrandtplein: Explore what was originally a butter and dairy market, the Rembrandtplein has long left its farm-friendly origins behind and these days you are far more likely to find yourself enjoying the vibrant nightlife
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet
The Blauwbrug: Cross this historic bridge over the river Amstel where you’ll spot the famous Skinny Bridge with a fascinating story your local host will tell you about
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Joods Historisch Museum
Jewish Neighborhood: Discover the former Jewish neighborhood and learn all about Anne Frank & the Jewish oppression in Amsterdam Waterlooplein: This picturesque square is known for its daily flea-market that is very popular amongst locals who love to hunt for a unique bargain - check it out to see if you find something that catches your eye!
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Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
Rembrandt's House: Walk past the painter's house where a true hidden gem is waiting for you!
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Red Light District (De Wallen)
Goodbye at Nieuwmarkt: End the tour in the old daily market as well as organic fare market on Saturdays, and ask your host for recommendations of cafés, restaurants, and coffee shops that surround it
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder
This museum is close by the end of the tour. If you are interested, your host can show you the way to it after the tour.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Withlocals

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert?
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems: Safe & Private Tour with a Local Expert?
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This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

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Insider For Sure
Climber828023
, Oct 2019
Helena’s knowledge of Amsterdam and overall culture of Amsterdam was outstanding. She showed us both the expected and truly unexpected of Amsterdam with humor and a good pleasant nature. Well worth the time with her.
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Rasender Rundgang ohne Information
Wander32038137715
, Jun 2019
Informationen nur auf Nachfrage, die Gruppe ( 6Personen ) wurde nicht aktiv informiert. Es fehlten stops für Hintergrundinfos. Guide wurde darauf angesprochen, es änderte sich nichts. Schade, denn Amsterdam bietet so viel Interessantes. Große Enttäuschung!!!
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Ausgewiesene Stadtführung in Ansterdam
Daydream42901626483
, May 2019
Hervorragend, nett, interessant . Es wurden alle wesentlichen Punkte eindrucksvoll erläutert. Gerne wieder 😂😂😂😂
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