Private Tour: Amsterdam's City Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
Are you short on time but still want to get a sense of what Amsterdam is all about? This is the private tour for you. In this intriguing walking tour we share our quirkiest stories, the interesting history of Amsterdam, and some of the city’s most iconic places. The cities most famous highlights and hidden gems.
If possible we pick you up from your hotel to walk into the old city center. We will stroll through the quaint streets of the canal district. Visit the heart of the city at the famous Dam Square & got lost in the old working class are Jordaan.
From there we make our way through the more quiet streets to the river Amstel. We continue to the Magere Brug (The Bridge of Love) with lovely views of the Amsterdam boat scene. At one of the more hidden squares in the canal district we sit down for a refreshing drink under the trees.
After a short break we will pass the Jewish Quarter & end in the oldest part of town nearby Nieuwmarkt.
No additional costs on this tour.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Souvenirs and gratuites
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Begijnhof
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dam Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red Light District (De Wallen)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Jordaan
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westerkerk
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Anne Frank House
Admission Ticket Free
Centraal Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Magere Brug
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals or pets allowed
- For this Private Tour we will pick you up at your hotel and start from there.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Souvenirs and gratuites.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Amsterdam's City Highlights and Hidden Gems is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Amsterdam’s City Highlights and Hidden Gems will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Souvenirs and gratuites
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals or pets allowed
- For this Private Tour we will pick you up at your hotel and start from there.
