Dam Square and Old Center: The City That Reused Everything
70 min · 2.2 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Amsterdam. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 70 to 85 minutes and 2.2 to 2.8 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Amsterdam
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Quarter and Plantage: Four Centuries of a Neighborhood | 85 min | 2.8 km | 12 |
| Dam Square and Old Center: The City That Reused Everything | 70 min | 2.2 km | 11 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Nieuwmarkt and the Waag: Gate, Scale, Surgeons
- Jewish Quarter and Plantage: Four Centuries of a Neighborhood: From the diamond works of Uilenburg past the Rembrandt House, the Waterlooplein, the great synagogues, the Dockworker, the Hollandsche Schouwburg and the Jewish Council's house to the Holocaust Names Memorial.
- Dam Square and Old Center: The City That Reused Everything: From a shut door on the Spui past an orphanage gate, the Royal Palace, the Oude Kerk, a church in an attic, the Zeedijk and the Schreierstoren to the Waag on Nieuwmarkt.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Amsterdam is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Amsterdam?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and Plantage: Four Centuries of a Neighborhood and Dam Square and Old Center: The City That Reused Everything. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Amsterdam cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Amsterdam history tours?
- About 70 to 85 minutes, covering 2.2 to 2.8 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Dam Square and Old Center: The City That Reused Everything
70 min · 2.2 km · easy
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