FAQ's

What makes Amsterdam Classic Tours a special project?
More than just supplying information and walking through landmarks, we want to make sure that our guests experience Amsterdam and really feel the pulse of the city. 

The excellency of our tours derives mostly from the quality of the contents, the high degree of personalisation (due to the extra-small groups) and our guides, that share their insights and experiences with the passion of a storyteller. The supervision of our experienced coordinators assures the best service possible.

What kind of services do you provide?
We provide mostly walking tours, but also shuttle services and countryside tours. Other activities like bike tours, tastings and canal boat tours are also possible under arrangement. Besides the Amsterdam urban area, we also cover typical Dutch countryside locations, such as Zaanse Schans (windmills), Markten (fishermen's village), etc.

Our approach is classy and personalised, delivered by highly educated guides. We skip tacky jokes and do our best to break common prejudices about Amsterdam (regarding drugs or prostitution, for instance). Topics like these always raise very interesting questions, so they are approached in a responsible but light way. Amsterdam is one of the most interesting cities in the world, and we really to inspire our guests to discover it.

What are the tours like?
Our tours include beautiful and relevant landmarks, along with areas off-the-beaten path. Our tours are interactive, informative and entertaining. We incentivise the guests to participate as much as possible with their insights or questions, and we also develop specific activities to make the tours engaging and fun.

What are the tours about?
We cover history, art and culture, modern lifestyle, politics - and, of course, the curiosities and interesting details the are essential to understand a culture. We often surprise our guests with unannounced attractions, secret places and direct contact with locals, trying to create experiences that go beyond what they can find in a tour book.

What kind of tours do you offer?
Our schedule includes regular day tours but we also provide private tours, designed for guests that would like to discover Amsterdam at their own pace and wish for specific touring services.

Do I need to have a booking?
We are occasionally able to accommodate last-minute walk-ins, but we function mostly with reservations. To guarantee your spot a booking is mandatory.

How do I recognize the guide?
Our guides are clearly identified with a badge, a blue umbrella or shoulder bag. If you can't see us or can't find the location, please call us (+31 6262 500 90).

What if it rains?
We reserve the right to cancel due to harsh weather conditions, which often occur in the Winter period. 

Are the tours strenuous?
Like most of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a flat city. There are no hills whatsoever, but in some tours might be a few stairs. Please contact us if you have mobility concerns. In general, Amsterdam offers excellent mobility.

Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed on our public tours,  in consideration of the health, safety and comfort of our walkers. Besides common fears and allergies, pets can cause distractions or safety hazards during a walking tour. Licensed service animals are an exception and will be allowed on our tours.

Can I work with/for Amsterdam Classic Tours?
We are always open to new people and projects. Please contact us and share your thoughts.

Thank you for your interest in our services!
Your Amsterdam Classic Tours team