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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.
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.
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.
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)
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* 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!
Duration
Minimum
Maximum
Price Per Adult
Price Per Youth
Private Tour from
** 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)
Tour Distance: 1.45 km | 0.9 mi
Daily:
10am & 2pm
Want a different time and have a group of three or more?
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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.
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.
This walking tour is two hours and goes through historic Amsterdam, from Central Station to the Spui.
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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?
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?
Prins Hendrikkade 48, the terrace outside of Pancakes Amsterdam
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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.
Self-Guided Digital Tour
Use your phone to explore Amsterdam! This self-guided tour uses audio, images, maps, and text to introduce you to the women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Jewish people who made Amsterdam what it is.
Private Walking Tour
Get a personalized tour that covers the interests you’re curious about and the neighborhoods you want to see. Choose pick-up/drop-off locations, any combination of our hidden history topics, and themes such as artists, politicians, and rebels.
Private Museum Tour
See the highlights and hidden icons of Amsterdam’s world-renowned Rijksmuseum in a private guided tour that explores who creates art and what stories it’s used to tell. And don’t worry about museum tickets. We’ve got you covered.
Small-Group Walking Tour
In 1593, Jewish Amsterdammers began building a community in the relative safety of the city that transformed both the Netherlands and the world. Learn about these creative, compassionate, and challenging mavericks and their impact.
Small-Group Walking Tour
The world’s first gay marriage was officiated by the Mayor of Amsterdam at its City Hall. But did you know that the city’s LGBTQ+ history stretches centuries? Meet historical Amsterdammers across the gender spectrum and sexual orientations.
Small-Group Walking Tour
This historical tour through the busy Jewish quarter and residential Plantage neighborhood offers a selection of stories from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Jewish and women’s history. It’s the perfect way to get an alternative view of Amsterdam.
