Free Walking Tour Amsterdam - Alternative Tour
Start time:
We have tours in the morning and afternoon. Check our schedule!
Meeting point:
In front of the National monument on Dam square.
Length of the tour:
1.5 hours.
Ending point:
We end back on the Dam square.
Cost:
Pay-what-you-wish - you can choose what to pay at the end of the tour.
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
Free Alternative Tour Amsterdam
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Free alternative tour amsterdam3
free alternative tour amsterdam
Free alternative tour amsterdam3
free alternative tour amsterdam
Free alternative tour amsterdam3
free alternative tour amsterdam
Tour Description
Discover Amsterdam’s rebellious spirit on the Free Alternative Tour, a 90-minute journey into the city’s counterculture, street art, and progressive history. Starting at Dam Square, this walking tour offers a fresh perspective far from typical tourist routes. You’ll explore the roots of Amsterdam’s liberal policies, from the hippie movement and squatting scene to its pioneering stance on soft drugs and LGBTQ+ rights.
Wander through the creative Jordaan neighborhood, once a working-class district, now a hub for artists and bohemians. Along the way, you’ll see eye-catching street art, quirky shops, and cozy canalside streets, while hearing stories of protest, resistance, and freedom.
The tour dives into the world of coffeeshops and smart shops, explaining how cannabis and mushrooms became integrated into Dutch culture—and the dos and don’ts for curious visitors. You’ll also uncover how squatted buildings helped shape Amsterdam’s housing and cultural spaces.
Led by passionate local guides, the Free Alternative Tour is perfect for open-minded travelers looking to understand the city’s unconventional side. Come for the street art, stay for the subculture.
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Tour Highlights
- 🌿 Explore Amsterdam’s liberal drug culture – Learn the history and rules behind coffeeshops, smart shops, and the legalization of soft drugs.
- 🎨 Discover vibrant street art – See some of the city's most creative murals and urban art in the heart of Amsterdam.
- 🏘️ Walk through the Jordaan district – Wander charming canals, hidden courtyards, and a bohemian neighborhood full of local character.
- 🏴 Understand the squatting movement – Hear how squatters shaped housing laws and Amsterdam’s creative spaces.
- 🏳️🌈 Learn why Amsterdam is an LGBTQ+ capital – Uncover the city’s progressive role in LGBTQ+ rights and culture.
Things to Consider:
- We run our tours "rain or shine". Make sure that you are prepared for all possible weather conditions: rain, sun, snow, wind, and cold temperatures. Bring a bottle of water on hot days
- We accept payments in EUR.
- Are you a group of 6 or more? Our tours are designed for small groups of friends and families traveling together. Bigger groups have to contact us in advance at [email protected] to arrange a private tour.
- The tours are provided by freelance guides.
- Bookings are mandatory, please don't come to the meeting point without securing your spots.
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