4-hour Small-Group Amsterdam Walking Tour: Meet The Locals

Amsterdam, Aruba
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Join us on what countless guests have called their best travel experience ever. ❤️

Slow down and take a walk through Amsterdam's beautiful city centre, where you'll dive into Amsterdam's hottest topics -- not just through facts and figures -- but through real stories of locals who embody them.

A coffeeshop owner, an entrepreneur with a quirky business, a sex worker, Amsterdam's flower bike man and more! We'll share their stories. The best part? You'll get to meet 2 of them. Who you meet depends on their availability. The locals are paid for their time.

You’ll also visit some amazing places like a coffeeshop, a mind-bending store, a legendary 200-year-old brown cafe and end with a toast at Amsterdam’s most honest bar.

Get ready for 4 hours of exceptional story-sharing, laughter and meaningful encounters with locals and fellow travellers.

This is your mini-integration to Amsterdam! We designed it with heart, so you can feel at home and be a part of our city.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Amsterdam is one of the most liberal cities in the world. No wonder it was the first city worldwide to legalise gay marriage. Our meeting point is the Homomonument where you'll learn why we have this wonderful Monument and what role it plays for us and the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 279-281, 1016 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands

The biggest church in Amsterdam, built 1619 – 1631, the Western Church, is the most important Protestant church in the city, while its bell tower – the Westerkerk Tower built 1619 – 1631- Dutch: Westertoren, remains until today the pride of Amsterdam, regarded by many, as the city symbol.

Stop At: Paradox Coffeeshop, R Eerste Bloemdwarsstraat 2, 1016 KS Amsterdam The Netherlands

Learn about our fascinating cannabis culture through the story of Ludo, the owner of the Paradox. It's one of Amsterdam's best and cosiest coffeeshops. World traveller, Anthony Bourdain, was one of its many fans.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Ring, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Amsterdam's waterways are now known as de Grachtengordel (the Canal Belt) and are recognized as a UNESCO heritage site. During this experience, you'll see some of the most beautiful and picturesque canals and canal houses.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cafe Papeneiland, Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam The Netherlands

Visit one of Amsterdam's most beautiful 200-year-old brown bars and experience our Amsterdam lifestyle, "gezelligheid" (cosiness). You'll also enjoy one of Amsterdam's best apple pies and a beverage here.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Red Light District (De Wallen), Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam, North Holland Province

During this experience, you'll visit Amsterdam's world-famous red light district. We'll share the personal story of Rose, one of Amsterdam's sex workers, and show you the interior and features of a real-life brothel through video.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Brouwerij de Prael, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 30, 1012 GD Amsterdam The Netherlands

We'll end our experience with a toast at Amsterdam's most "honest bar". Here we'll share the inspiring story of Fer, the owner, and how he started this microbrewery with a mission.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Meet & greets with two Amsterdammers (A coffeeshop owner, flower bike man or a sex worker, etc)
  • Snacks - A slice of one of Amsterdam's best apple pie at a legendary 200-year-old brown cafe
  • Coffee and/or Tea - A coffee, tea, soft drink, beer or wine alongside your apple pie
  • Alcoholic Beverages - A delicious craft beer from Amsterdam's most special microbrewery (other options available)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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

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