Women's History Tour

Discover famous Amsterdam women and the city’s hidden figures.

Get inspired on this feminist Amsterdam tour!

Meet the women who made Amsterdam. Too many tours reduce female Amsterdammers to working women and Dutch feminists when women have done everything from changing society at the highest levels to making culture to defying spiritual powers. This storytelling walk through Amsterdam’s historic center explores the way women across the centuries pursued their goals in the face of societal and structural resistance. Let them energize and empower you as you see the city from a new angle.

Small-group walking tour of Centrum

Explore Amsterdam’s medieval center with an engaging storyteller. This tour goes through the heart of Amsterdam, from Central Station to the Spui via Dam Square. Our guides use stories of individual women to connect guests to Amsterdam throughout the ages.

Fascinating stories about Dutch women

Undoubtedly the most famous Amsterdammer is Anne Frank, but she’s the only woman mentioned on far too many tours. Which is a shame, because they’re missing some amazing stories. From medieval religious enclaves to Resistance hideouts in World War II, women built this unique city – sometimes literally! We’ve chosen our favorites from across the city’s history for this walking tour.

Hold up. Is this tour also for men?

Absolutely! While this tour celebrates the incredible women who shaped Amsterdam, it also serves as a fantastic introduction to the city itself — its history, its landmarks, and the people who have defined it. As we walk through Centrum, we cover both well-known highlights and hidden stories, offering a rich perspective on Amsterdam’s past.

This tour is for everyone. Men are not only welcome but encouraged to join, discovering how Amsterdam’s history has been shaped by individuals of all genders. We’ve had plenty of husbands, boyfriends, brothers, and friends take part, and they leave just as engaged and inspired as everyone else — sometimes even more so!

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** Stadspas holder or a student? Contact us for a discount.
*** Youth = Under 18. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics.
**** Your own private Women’s History Tour, starting at €250 for up to 5 guests (max. 15 guests)

Select a date and time to book your tour!

* Traveling Solo?
Book your individual ticket here, and we’ll let you know as soon as we can put you on an upcoming tour!

Select a date and time to book your tour!

* Traveling Solo?
Book your individual ticket here, and we’ll let you know as soon as we can put you on an upcoming tour!

Storytelling Walk Page.

Duration

Hours
0

Minimum

People *
0

Maximum

People
3
Storytelling Walk Page.

Price Per Adult

Euros **
0
Storytelling Walk Page.

Price Per Youth

Euros ***
0
Storytelling Walk Page.

Private Tour from

Euros ****
0

** Stadspas holder or a student? Contact us for a discount.
*** Youth = Under 18. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics.
**** Your own private Women’s History Tour, starting at €250 for up to 5 guests (max. 15 guests)

Wheelchair Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair-friendly and step-free. For wheelchair users, we have route modifications ready to ensure a complete experience.* Should you require any assistance during the tour, our guide will be happy to help you.
 
You can find additional resources for wheelchair accessibility in Amsterdam via our partners at Able Amsterdam.
 
* This tour goes through Dam Square and cannot be avoided. The raised cobblestones may be too uncomfortable for some wheelchair users. See the image below as a reference. Please consider this when booking the tour.

Tour Distance: 1.45 km | 0.9 mi

Schedule

Daily:
10am & 2pm

Want a different time and have a group of three or more?
Contact us!

Minimum of 2 guests per tour.

Having trouble finding a single ticket at the time you want? Invite a friend and open a tour at that time!

You can also already book your solo ticket, and we’ll let you know if we have a spot on a tour!

Pro Tip: We post Instagram and Facebook stories 2 days in advance if we have any openings in a scheduled tour.

Considerations

Tours go rain or shine.

(But if looks too dicey, we’ll contact you in advance.)

Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! Factoring in wind, standing outside for two hours on even a mild day can get quite chilly, so bundle up just to be sure.

Route

This walking tour is two hours and goes through historic Amsterdam, from Central Station to the Spui.

Map of Amsterdam showing general location of the Women's History Tour (Historical Centrum)

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Something from Amsterdam women’s history we can’t wait to share:

Why are so many female writers connected to this spot? What allowed this place to remain a Catholic haven in the heart of Protestant Amsterdam? And how is a 17th-century act of defiance still remembered today?

Women's history tour locale: the Begijnhof

Something from Amsterdam women’s history we can’t wait to share:

Women's history tour locale: the Begijnhof

Why are so many female writers connected to this spot? What allowed this place to remain a Catholic haven in the heart of Protestant Amsterdam? And how is a 17th-century act of defiance still remembered today?

Meeting Point

Prins Hendrikkade 48, the terrace outside of Pancakes Amsterdam

For FAQ's sake...

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The tour goes through Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood, Centrum. Our stops include the Beurs van Berlage, Dam Square, the Nes, the Rokin, the University of Amsterdam, the Spui, and the Begijnhof.

The per-person ticket is a public group tour, where other people may join you on your walking tour. The private tour is just for you and your friends/family.

Overall, the tour is empowering and entertaining. Some stories mention topics like war, birth control, sex work, sexual orientation, and the gender spectrum, though without going into detail. We’ve had guests younger than ten who really enjoyed the tour, but each child is different. Feel free to reach out with questions.

For now, our public tours (the per-person tickets) are only available in English. For Spanish, German, or Dutch, please email us.

We tell the stories of 16 badass women from throughout Amsterdam’s history. Only two called themselves feminists – and they did a lot! However, all of the stories include the challenges women faced throughout history and how these women fought to overcome them.

Anne Frank and Audrey Hepburn are probably the most internationally famous. Kartini is a national heroine of Indonesia whose story intersects with Amsterdam. Queen Wilhelmina, Aletta Jacobs, and Bet van Beeren are probably the most well-known in the Netherlands.

Our goal is to shine a light on untold stories. Anne Frank told her own story so well that her book has been translated into 70 languages and made into movies and TV programs around the world. The Anne Frank House also does a superb job of telling her story. We decided to focus on the inspiring Amsterdam women whose stories haven’t been told.

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