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'Mee in mokum'

Get to know Amsterdam the best way by walking along with a Mee in Mokum guide who knows his city inside out. Listen to personal stories and anecdotes, discover unexpected details and hidden spots and enjoy the atmosphere of Amsterdam. Our guides are expert volunteers, guiding is their hobby and passion. More info »

City walks

Canal District North

Between Westermarkt and Brouwersgracht Some urban expansion had already taken place in Amsterdam before the 17th century to accommodate the…

Jordaan district

The Jordaan district is without doubt the most talked-about, described and romanticised town district in the Netherlands.

Jewish History

This tour will give you a good impression of Amsterdam’s Jewish history. The Jewish occupants have played an important part in the development of Amsterdam.

Canal District Middle

A large part of this area was built in the early 17th century, the beginning of the Dutch Golden Age.

Maritime tour

The story of Amsterdam’s origins and further development on the water’s edge.

Canal District South

This guided tour starts in Amsterdam’s City Archives, accommodated in a building called De Bazel. The area you will see during your tour is a world-famous work of art.

Ancient City Center

Which sights your guided tour of the ancient city centre will feature is a surprise. It will depend on which route your guide will take you on.

Western Islands

Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland have an eventful history of commerce, shipping and industry.

Would you prefer a different language or departure time?

Would you like to do this tour in a different language or at a departure time other than 13 pm? Please feel free to discuss any other ideas or wishes you may have about a guided tour; there are plenty of possibilities.

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Practical information

Groups: You always walk in small groups, up to 8 people.

Duration: Our guided tours take 2.5-3 hours, including a coffee break (consumptions are not included in the price of the tour). You can of course discuss with your guide where and when you would like to stop for a break.

Charge: Each tour costs € 11.00 pp to cover administration costs plus € 1,50 tax; the price for children up to 12 years of age is € 6.

Time: Every day of the week except Monday our guided tours on foot start at 11 and 2 pm, for groups of at most four to eight.

Departure point: Restaurant Luciëns, Luciensteeg 15, Amsterdam. Please be at the restaurant 15 minutes before the departure time.

Reservations

Our standard guided tours can be booked until 3 pm of two working days before the tour. Bookings for Saturdays and Sundays must be made by 3 pm at the latest on the Thursday before. If you need more information please call 020-625 1390, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00-15.00 pm, Tuesday from 13.00-15.00 pm
If you would prefer a different arrangement, please indicate this on the application form.

Payment

Preferably via iDeal or by transfering the money on account nr NL40 INGB 0004833101, BIC code INGBNL2A, Attn. Stichting Gilde Amsterdam stating your ordernumber.

Other wishes?

Would you like to do this tour in a different language or at a departure time other than 11.00 or 14.00 hour? Please feel free to discuss any other ideas or wishes you may have about a guided tour; there are plenty of possibilities. But we do advise you to contact us in good time if you would like us to arrange a customized tour for you.

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Expert, engaging and generous guide
Hans could not have been a more considerate guide for myself and my parents (one of whom cannot walk long distances). He had clearly considered his route to avoid the busiest streets while still being able to share fascinating details about the history, architecture and culture of Amsterdam

Dear Gilde Amsterdam, thank you so much for a wonderful and informative walk on Saturday. Our guide was charming and very knowledgeable. Our visit to Amsterdam has been enhanced by the knowledge of the City's history that we gained.

The walking tour was another delight. Hans pointed out so many fascinating features we would have just walked by. Thank you Hans!

Dick was a wonderul guide who told u some very interesting stories about the history of Amsterdam. Thank you so much!

Merci Annelies G pour cette belle promenade dans le Jordaan, merci de ce partage de ce beau quartier et de ses secrets. Et de ses gourmandises!

We really enjoyed our tour with Kees. He was very knowledgeable and offered very interesting and memorable information.

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