Whether you visit one of Amsterdam's famous museums or check out the cafes and bars of the Jordaan District, SANDEMANs New Amsterdam free walking tour will help you get your bearings in this often confusing city, and allow you to make the most of your stay here.

We'll walk you through the history of Amsterdam, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel to becoming the most important trading city in Europe. We take you where others don't and tell you the stories you'd never hear otherwise. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization, to the tragedy of Anne Frank's story and Nazi occupation, we aim to give you a perfect introduction to Amsterdam. After SANDEMANs NEW Amsterdam free walking tour you'll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers.

On this three hour easy-walking tour we cover the main sights of the inner city. Our unique style of combining history with pure entertainment has made us one of the most popular walking tour companies in all of Europe.

On this 3-hour walking tour, we cover: • The Old Church • The Red Light District • The Jewish Quarter • Royal Palace • The Jordaan District • The Anne Frank House • The Dutch East India Company • The Begijnhof Convent • Masterpieces of Dutch Art • The Widest Bridge and Narrowest House .....and much more!

The tour runs in all weather.
No reservations necessary*. Just show up.

The Free Tour PICK-UP is every day at 11:00am & 1:00pm in front of Centraal Station and STARTS at 11:15am & 1:15pm at Dam Square in front of the National Monument.

The Free Tour  FINISHES at the Westerkerk, by the Anne Frank House. If you ask your guide at the end of the tour, they will be happy to offer you directions to wherever you are headed. 

Be sure to look for the guides wearing red T-shirts!

We also offer this tour as a private tour. Just send us an email under for further details. 

Where and When?

PICK-UP POINT The tour meets daily at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm next to the Tourist Information Center, which is directly in front of Centraal Staation START POINT The tour starts at 11:15am & 1:15pm at Dam Square in front of the National Monument

*NOTE: If you’re traveling in a large group of more than ten people, than you must pre-register your group (at least 24h in advance) to participate in the NEW Amsterdam FREE TOUR. SANDEMANs NEW Amsterdam Tours reserves the right to deny participation in the NEW Amsterdam FREE TOUR to any group, for any reason.