History & Highlights Walking Tour with Stroopwafel Tasting

Walk into time and let our expert local guides take you on a journey through Amsterdam’s historical centre as they show you the most hidden treasures, legends and mysteries of this charismatic city.

Description

Discover Amsterdam with local guides, uncover the city’s rich history from the VOC era to World War II, and enjoy a delicious stroopwafel tasting included at the end of your unforgettable walking tour.

Choose the 2-hour walking tour starting at Nieuwmarkt, in front of De Waag. Together with a passionate local guide in your preferred language, you’ll explore the origins of Amsterdam along the Amstel River and hear stories about the Spanish and French invasions, including the period of Napoleon Bonaparte. Walk through Dam Square, see the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, learn about Rembrandt van Rijn and the powerful Dutch East India Company (VOC), wander through the Begijnhof, the 9 Streets, the Flower Market and the Jordaan District. The tour includes a stroopwafel tasting where you’ll enjoy a freshly made stroopwafel before continuing toward the Anne Frank House, where the tour ends nearby with powerful WWII stories.

The 1.15-hour tour starts at Nieuwmarkt in front of De Waag and covers highlights such as the VOC, the Flower Market, Begijnhof, and Dam Square, before ending near the Anne Frank House with powerful WWII stories. This tour also includes a stroopwafel tasting where you’ll enjoy a freshly made stroopwafel.

Inclusions

• Professional tour guide in your chosen language.
• Stroopwafel tasting.

Not included

• Gratuities for the guide.
• Beverage.

Practical information

Option A: Duration 2 hours
Option B: Duration 1:15 hours

The tour starts at Nieuwmarkt in front of De Waag where your guide will be waiting for you, holding an ORANGE umbrella! Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour or buy your tickets online in advance.

Meeting point

Your tour starts at Nieuwmarkt in front of De Waag at Nieuwmarkt 4,  Amsterdam.

Cancellation policy

You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. There are no refunds on cancellations made within 24 hours before the tour starts. If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.