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Of the most liberal city in the world

Discover the fascinating history

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Maximum 15 people per group, for a truly authentic & high quality experience.

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Amsterdam from the perspective of real, life-long locals

Informative and fun

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Everything you need to know about Amsterdam in one comprehensive tour!

From history to modern life

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Covering history to modern lifestyle, and unique personal stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

Passionate, super local guides

Amsterdam Free Walking Tour

Sightseeing, History & Cultural Heritage Tour

“The only free walking tour in Amsterdam offering the quality of a small, high-end boutique tour”

While most free walking tours of Amsterdam offer a quick tour of the main sights, at FreeDam Tours we really take a deep dive into Amsterdam’s unique history and culture.

We combine beautiful sightseeing with exciting storytelling and cover everything you need to know about Amsterdam in one tour. With the perfect mix of information and entertainment, covering history, modern life, and unique personal stories you won’t hear anywhere else to help you understand the essence of Amsterdam and Dutch culture.

Be prepared to challenge all your preconceived ideas you may have of this city because after this tour you will never look and think of Amsterdam in the same way!

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Get up close and personal with Amsterdam

2h 30min / €249,-

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THE BEST RATED FREE WALKING TOUR IN AMSTERDAM

Out of more than 800 tours of Amsterdam, we are proud to be The Nr.1 best-rated walking tour in Amsterdam!

Here’s a short video of what your can expect:

So why walk with us?

Compelling stories

Fascinating historic events, inspiring stories, and funny personal anecdotes. Supported by pictures, maps and paintings that bring history back to life.

Passionate local guides

Our guides are the best thing that will happen to you in Amsterdam! They are very passionate, truly local, and happy to share their knowledge with you.

Personal attention

Maximum 15 people per group so you can hear your guide clearly, engage with them personally, and get an answer to all your questions – all for a truly high quality experience.

Best value

We offer you a tour for free and if you liked it you can tip your guide how much the tour was worth to you. This motivates us to give you the best possible experience – always!

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions:

When does the tour run?

Our tours run every day on 10:30 and 14:00. From Sunday to Fridays, we also have a 17:30 tour. Please make sure to arrive early, because our tours leave on time.

The only days of the year that we do not walk tours are:

The 1st of January (New Year’s day)

The 27th of April (Kings day)

How long is the tour?

It depends a little on the guide and weather. On average the tour is 2,5 hours long, although it may be half an hour longer, or half an hour shorter. For planning purposes, we recommend allotting three hours for the walking tour itself. During the tour we cover roughly 2,5 km / 1.5 mi.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square.

Are there free tours in other languages except English?

No, unfortunately all our daily tours are in English. It is possible to book a private tour in Dutch or German. Click here for more information on our private tours.

Do I need to make a reservation?

Making a reservation is necessary to be guaranteed that you can join the tour. Often times we are fully booked, and in that case we can only take on guests without a reservation in case others with a reservation do not show up. We have to be very strict about this, because the city of Amsterdam has limited group size to 15 people by local law.

Reserving is fast and easy! Click the Book Now button at the top of the page to make your reservation.

In case the tour is fully booked you can still try to come to the meeting point early, and if people with a booking do not show up we are happy to let you join the tour. No guarantees in this case though!

What should I tip?

This is totally up to you, according to your possibilities and how much you enjoyed the tour.

A tour of this scope would normally cost €25-35 but in this case you decide whether the tour met your expectations and you tip accordingly. People that really enjoyed the experience usually tip their guide around €15-€25.

How do I find the guide?

Your tour guide will be at the meeting point outside, in front of the Stock Exchange  (Beursplein 5 on Google Maps) 15 minutes before the start of the tour. We hold yellow umbrellas!

Is the tour cancelled in case of rain?

No. As long as there are at least 5 people, tours always run. Just come prepared for Dutch weather ? In case of a government red-alert for heavy weather we may have to cancel a tour, although this is quite exceptional. If this happens will notify you the day before by email or text message.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour covers Amsterdam’s drug and sex-work history, and also religious controversy that took place here. If you are uncomfortable speaking about these topics with your children, you shouldn’t bring them on to the tour. If you are comfortable with your children hearing stories about this history and it’s current day policy, you are welcome to bring your children. Since guided tours through the red-light district have been banned we won’t be seeing sex-workers on the route. These controversial topics are only a part of the tour, of course we will show you much more that Amsterdam has to offer!

Do keep in mind that a walking tour of 2,5 hours is a lot to ask from young children (-14) considering their attention span. As a parent you should carefully consider whether or not your child is happy and able to listen and be quiet for the most part of two and a half hours.

Can I join the free tour with a larger group of 6 or more people?

No, unfortunately not. The maximum number of people allowed on a free (tips only) tour is 5 people. Bigger groups are required to book a private tour or pay a fixed fee of €20 pp. To arrange a private tour, please send us an e-mail. You can find the address at the bottom footer of the site.

We reserve the right to turn away multiple reservations resulting in groups bigger than 5 people. This includes different members of the same group attempting to join the tour by making several individual bookings.

Meet our guides

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Sergio

Owner & Guide — “Very funny, sassy, enthusiastic and full of knowledge. He made the tour super fun even though it was raining.“
Karel

Karel

Guide — “He definitely had a special way of showing us all the beauties, secrets, and controversies of this fascinating city``
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Nick

Guide — “If my history teacher was as good as our guide Nick, it probably would have been my favorite subject in school!!!“
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Sebastian

Guide — “The experience was not at all like usual tour guides, it is fun, lively, and informative.“
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Marcella

Guide — “She showed us Amsterdam through a lens of wit and culture – offering funny anecdotes and interesting facts throughout the tour.“
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Sam

Guide — “To say that Sam brought Amsterdam to life would be an understatement. He is an actor, raconteur, singer and entertainer as well as a fount of information.”
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Joran

Guide — “Our tour guide Joran was lovely and his enthusiasm for the history of Amsterdam made the tour come to life.“
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Gianni

Guide — “Not only did he share his profound knowledge about Amsterdam, but he did it in such pleasant a manner that we enjoyed immensely.“

FreeDam Tours

FreeDam Tours is a collective of experienced guides with fresh new ideas who are (almost literally) in love with what we do. Founded in 2016 with the mission not to be the biggest, but the best walking tour company in Amsterdam.  We created the ideal formula for the best free walking tour in Amsterdam: one containing the perfect mix of historical depth to make you knowledgeable, compelling facts to make you think again, and personal anecdotes that will make you smile. A tour that speaks to the free spirit of Amsterdam – FreeDam Tours.

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