Kid Friendly: Yes. Yes. I can adapt this tour to your (grand)children, let me know their ages. I have a lot of experience with children and tours with children.
For babies and toddlers I suggest to bring a stroller.

Friendly: No.
Please let me know in advance if any member of the group has special walking needs. It is a private tour, I will adapt my pace to you.

Maximum travelers: 8

Language(s)

explanation

English (fluent), Dutch (fluent), French (basic), German (conversational), Spanish (advanced)

3 h - History and life nowadays: city overview with Yvonne

My 3 hour private walking tour gives you the opportunity to discover Amsterdam. Besides the Red Light District, where we see a combination of the present, history, arts and crafts we visit an old courtyard and Dam square. Admire the former houses of the rich merchants and take pictures on scenic bridges.

And there is so much more to see because as a local I like to show you the less known places. I love local products with a nice story and buildings and places with a special history.
As with all of my tours I individualize each tour based on what YOU want to see. During this tour there is an option to taste local delicacies such as cookies or cheese.

I will tell you about the history of Amsterdam, from the earliest origin, the Dutch Golden Age and the influence on our life nowadays. After my tour you will not only know more about Amsterdam and its inhabitants. If you like I can also give you recommendations for places to visit, restaurants, shops and public transport.

A complete introduction to the city!

Itinerary

Each tour is unique, your route depends on our starting point. A suggestion for an itinerary:

-Meeting you in the lobby of your accommodation or agreed meeting point
-Dam square with the Royal Palace, monuments commemorating World War II
-Visiting a beautiful courtyard
-A short break is possible, it is a private tour adapted to you
-Canals with former Merchant's houses
-Old town: Oldest building of Amsterdam, narrow streets, arts and crafts and optional the Red Light District
-I like to reveal hidden details and show you less known places
-We end your tour in the lobby of your accommodation or any other central location you choose.

Are you interested in a longer or different tour or are you with more people? Write me a message for a customized tour! Suggestions for a longer tour: a private chocolate tasting, cheese tasting or lunch with cheese in a local neighborhood, visiting the former Jewish neighborhood, the Jordaan area with courtyards.

Meeting Point + Tour Duration

Meeting Point Options: Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Suggested by Guide: In front of the IAmsterdam Visitor Information Center which is the white building opposite Amsterdam Central Railway Station. I will have a ToursByLocals sign with me. *Please inform me about your flight number/train arrival time if you arrive on the same day of your tour*

End Point Options: Cruise Ship Port, Hotel

Duration: 3 hours

*Please write me a message if a starting time is not available. I will try to start your tour at the time of your preference if possible.*

Transportation

Walking at your pace

What’s Included

Other: -Meeting you in the lobby of your accommodation or other agreed meeting point
-3h private walking tour including my personal assistance, knowledge and services as a local tour guide.
-At the end of your private tour I walk with you to the lobby of your accommodation or I can give you suggestions what to do after your tour.

Estimated Local Cash Needed

10 EUR - -Our local currency is the Euro.
-US dollars are not accepted.
-I recommend to have some Euros for personal expenses such as a drink.
-Major credit cards can be used but the cards need to have a chip.
-If you need public transportation a ticket valid for one hour costs 3 euro per person.

The amount of local payments depends on your personal expenses.

What’s Extra

Other: Entrance fees*, meals & snacks, personal expenses.

*entrance fees: this is a panoramic tour. If you are interested to enter a small museum, you need to pay an entrance fee and understand the original itinerary might need to be altered.

If a taxi/public transportation is required, extra charges will apply. Contact me to send you a quote with a customized link.

Restrictions

-I do not own a car and offer only tours within the city of Amsterdam. I can accompany you traveling by public transport or taxi.
-I do not guide within museums.
-Guiding in the Anne Frank house is not allowed.

A Recent Review of this tour

Yvonne was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Her English is perfect and she is so very willing to customize the tour to your requests. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Denise Meeks