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Experience the best of Amsterdam without the boring facts. This is your
perfect introduction to Amsterdam.
Picture this: you land in Amsterdam, stretch your legs, and think, “Okay… where do I even start?”
This tour is your answer.
It’s a lively 2-hour walk where stories, humour, and actual local life do all the heavy lifting. No dusty lectures. No “on your left, another boring building.” Just the stuff that makes Amsterdam click — the culture, the quirks, the hidden gems, the “aha, now I get it” moments.
You finish feeling oriented, inspired, and slightly smug — like you unlocked the city’s cheat codes.
Perfect for first-timers. Or honestly, anyone who wants the city to make sense without a week of Googling.
Our tours regularly sell out year-round. To get your preferred dates and to avoid
missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Imagine this: you’re standing in a narrow Amsterdam alley that smells faintly of stroopwafels (yes, that is a real smell), squinting at canal houses that lean like they’ve had one too many beers. A bike whizzes past with that classic ding-ding, and suddenly the city feels… alive.
Your feet are on a bridge older than most countries’ entire political systems, your guide is telling a story that somehow makes 400 years ago sound weirdly relatable, and you catch yourself thinking, “Wait, why is this actually fun?”
And that’s the whole vibe.
History sneaks up disguised as humour.
Culture shows up as “oh wow, I never knew that.”
Orientation happens without you noticing — like someone quietly turned on the city’s subtitles.
You might even grab a slice of apple pie later because your guide casually drops the name of their favourite café and now you have to go.
By the end, you won’t just have seen Amsterdam — you’ll have felt it in your legs, tasted it in your mouth, and stored it in the part of your brain reserved for “places I secretly want to move to.”
You walk away grinning like a local on their bike, minus the existential fear of actually riding one.
We kick things off at Dam Square — the city’s living room for the past 800 years. With the Royal Palace on one side, the New Church on the other, and the National Monument watching over it all, this is where Amsterdam’s story began. You’ll even hear the bizarre tale of the city’s very first “rabbit king” and find out why the Dutch are the most practical people on earth — all while standing right where Amsterdam’s very first settlers did.
Welcome to the UNESCO canal belt — the world’s prettiest plumbing system. Surrounded by the famously wonky Dancing Houses, you’ll hear how water shaped Amsterdam like no other city on earth. From clever merchants to downright genius engineers, this is where you realize: without canals, there would be no Amsterdam.
In Amsterdam, bikes aren’t just transport — they’re a way of life. You’ll find out why there are more bikes than people here and how many end up fished out of the canals every year (spoiler: it’s a lot). And then there’s the moving story of the Flower Bike Man — the local legend who covered his bike in blooms to heal from heartbreak, and in doing so spread joy all over the city.
Crooked canal houses, postcard canals, hidden corners you’d never find alone — this tour is packed with photo ops. Get your camera ready, because you’ll head home with the kind of shots that make your friends say, “Wait… why didn’t we go with you?”
Our team isn’t made up of guides who recite dates — they’re storytellers who live and breathe Amsterdam. With passion, humor, and heart, they’ll sweep you into tales that make centuries-old history feel alive, so you don’t just see the city… you experience it.
Ever wondered why UNICEF rated the Dutch kids the happiest in the world? From strong social values to a daily dose of gezelligheid (that untranslatable Dutch coziness), you’ll discover the secret sauce behind Dutch balance. Warning: you might just start rethinking your own life back home.
We could tell you how great our tours are—but our guests do it better. Here are their video testimonials after joining our tours.
“We did the tour in Amsterdam with Jonas and it was a fantastic experience. He took us through a big part of the city center, making
“We had such a great time exploring Amsterdam with Jonas! He combined knowledge with humor, and we learned
“Despite the rain, we had a very interesting tour from our knowledgeable guide. A good
“This was hands down the best walking tour we’ve ever joined! Aryeh was incredibly dedicated and
“We had a fantastic walking tour of Amsterdam with Adam. He struck the perfect balance between history, humor,
“I had the absolute pleasure of joining a ‘Who Is Amsterdam’ walking tour today, and my guide, Danni, truly made it an
“Chantel was amazing with our daughter Lily! Thank you for the amazing tour of
Come see what all the buzz is about and contact us! We can’t wait to meet you!
Local guides who actually live here — real stories, real opinions, zero scripts.
Small groups, genuine connection, and reviews from people who don’t hand out praise lightly.
No dry history lectures — just why it mattered to real people then and why it still matters now.
From first message to last canal goodbye, you deal with humans who help you figure it out.
Cancellation Policy Cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund or a new date. Within 24 hours, refunds and free rescheduling aren’t possible — but you’re always welcome to book a new tour.
Flexible Cancellation: Cancel or reschedule with all the flexibility up to 24 hours in advance of the tour.
Great Tour Guarantee: If you don’t have a great tour, let us know and we promise to make it right with a full refund or voucher for a future visit.
Absolutely. With the City Card you’ve got dozens of choices — but there’s no better way to kick off your trip than with the Hello Amsterdam Walking Tour. And here’s why.
In just two hours you get the full scope: Amsterdam’s rich history, its wonderfully crooked present, practical insider tips, local secrets, and a fresh lens that makes everything you’ll see afterwards click.
You’ll learn how the city works, how to navigate it confidently, and you’ll even get a taste of that typical Dutch mentality (the good, the quirky, and the charmingly direct).
Pro tip: Do this at the beginning of your stay.
Our City Card guests tell us all the time: “I wish I had done this as my first activity — everything made so much more sense afterwards.”
No — absolutely not. Booking the tour does not activate your City Card.
We simply ask for your City Card order number for administrative reasons and so your guide can quickly verify it on the day of the tour.
Your card is only activated when we scan it in person at the start of your tour. We cannot activate it beforehand — so no worries, nothing starts ticking until you’re physically there.
Another reason we ask you to book ahead:
Amsterdam only allows 15 guests per guide, and our tours often fill up. So booking is essential to reserve your spot and help us plan safely and smoothly.
Yes — our tours run rain or shine. A bit of Dutch drizzle is basically part of the cultural experience.
We recommend checking the weather forecast and bringing both a rain jacket and an umbrella if rain is expected.
If there’s a storm or conditions that make it unsafe to walk, we will cancel the tour and notify you as soon as we know.
But don’t worry — this happens very rarely.
This is a walking tour, so seats are very limited along the route. Some stops happen near benches, and if you need a short rest, pls let your guide know — however, we can’t guarantee that the public benches will be free.
So to be 100% transparent, it is a walking tour and we’ll be on our feet exploring.
Expect to walk around 5,000 steps in total.
In 90% of cases: no — and here’s why.
The city of Amsterdam limits all walking tours to max 15 guests per guide, and our tours regularly book out, especially from April to October.
If someone doesn’t show up, we can sometimes take one last-minute guest… but it’s not something you can count on.
To guarantee your spot, booking ahead is essential.
Our public tours are capped at 15 guests.
This is the city regulation — and it also keeps the experience personal and easy to follow.
Travelling in a bigger group? No problem.
We can split your group into smaller groups of max 15 people, each with their own guide. Just reach out — we do this all the time and we’re happy to help.
We completely understand — before booking, you want to know exactly what you’ll experience. So here it is: the Hello Amsterdam Walking Tour, stop by stop. Each place tells a piece of the city’s story, with history, humor, and even a game or two along the way.
Yes — 100%.
This two-hour tour gives you a compact, entertaining, and super complete introduction to Amsterdam.
It’s the perfect “start here” experience if you’re on a tight schedule.
Great question.
Tipping is not mandatory, and no one will be upset if you don’t tip.
That said, if you had a great time, a tip is always appreciated.
In Amsterdam, it’s common to tip 5–10% in cafés, taxis, and yes, tours too. But again — completely up to you.
Yes — all ages are welcome.
Please note: at our first stop we talk about the Red Light District and cannabis.
This is always done in a respectful, educational way. Most parents are totally fine with it. Some choose to step aside with their kids for a few minutes and rejoin afterwards. Whatever works best for your family works for us.
We’re here to help.
Simply email us at hello@whoisamsterdam.com or call us at +31 6 11539654 . Whatever your question is — we’ve got you.