Walking tours

'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.
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City walks

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 North

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

Maritime tour

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

Canal District Middle

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

Western Islands

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

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.

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.

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Practical information

Groups: You always walk in small groups, preferably up to 10 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 € 10.00 pp to cover administration costs; the price for children up to 12 years of age is € 5.

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

Departure point: Museumcafé Mokum at the Amsterdam Museum, Kalverstraat 92, Amsterdam. Please be at the café 15 minutes before the departure time.

Reservations

Our standard guided tours can be booked until 3 pm of one working day before the tour. Bookings for Saturdays and Sundays must be made by 3 pm at the latest on the Friday before. If you need more information please call 020-625 1390, on weekdays from 13.00-16.00 p.m.
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. You can also pay cash on the day of the citywalk.

Other wishes?

Would you like to do this tour in a different language or at a departure time other than 11 am or 2 pm? 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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A guide with love for the city of Amsterdam.

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

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

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

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.

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