Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life
Overview
This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. Your host will shape the day around your rhythm—walking canal paths, exploring creative neighborhoods, browsing local markets, or relaxing in a quiet square. Every moment reflects your interests and curiosity.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online Personalization Form so we can match you with the perfect local host to design your ideal day in Amsterdam.
What's Included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Flexible durations and start times – pick your preferred duration when you book
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Meeting and Pickup
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Damrak 80-81
1012 LN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Amsterdam (pass by)
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) (pass by)
The Jordaan (pass by)
Albert Cuyp Market (pass by)
Spui (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience.
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!.
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Flexible durations and start times – pick your preferred duration when you book.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
- Hotel drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Your Way: Canals, Hidden Corners & Local Life will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Flexible durations and start times – pick your preferred duration when you book
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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