Dam Square
Dam Square is the central square of Amsterdam, anchored by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument. Free to enjoy.
Walking tour in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Classic Free Tour
The Amsterdam Classic Free Tour starts at the National Monument on Dam Square and covers the full story of Amsterdam from its origins around 1200 to the present, including the Golden Age, the canal houses, the drug policy, and the biking culture. Tours run daily in English, German, and Spanish. Budget travelers book this as their orientation walk and learn why the houses lean forward (to hoist furniture through the windows, not because they are sinking).
Practical
Who runs it
- Operator
- Free Walking Tours Amsterdam
The route
Where it stops
Each stop is free to stand in front of, whatever the tour costs.
Jordaan
The Jordaan is Amsterdam's most charming canal neighborhood, a former working-class district now filled with independent boutiques, brown cafes, galleries, and houseboats. Free to wander.
Begijnhof
The Begijnhof is a hidden medieval courtyard in the center of Amsterdam, accessed through an unmarked doorway off the Spui. Free.
Everything else Amsterdam costs.
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