As soon as you cross the Singel, the city quiets down, and the famous canal district opens up to you like a folding hand fan. This area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and for good reason; it is impressive on all fronts. Meter-high decorated canal houses look down on you, and the stories are there for the taking.
Opposite the canal district lies the Jordaan. In the 17th century, this area was a maze of unpaved alleys, smelly canals, and tiny houses built around small courtyards (hofjes). Once created for the city’s workers and underprivileged – hidden from view – now one of Amsterdam’s most picturesque and trendy places.
On this walk, you can stop for a drink on a terrace or add a visit to a small museum such as the Houseboat Museum or the Museum of the Canals.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- An expert private guide
- Prinsengracht: majestic canal houses, boutiques, houseboats, the Western Tower, and the Anne Frank Museum
- Jordaan: canals and former working-class houses, little shops, food stalls, and restaurants
- Picturesque ‘hofjes’ (inner courts)
- A visit to a vibrant local market (only on Mondays and Saturdays)
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 2 hours
Language: Dutch and/or English
Number: 1-15 guests
Start: Westerkerk (Wester Church)
Finish: to be decided
Extra info: This walk covers a reasonable distance. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes.
New regulations for walking tours in Amsterdam as of 2020:
Every visitor taking part in a guided tour will have to pay €1,50 p.p. entertainment tax to the Amsterdam tax office.
In the city centre, the maximum group size is 15 pax per guide.
