Valk Around
Valk Around
Discover the region
Off to Amsterdam! Guide Luc will take you along all the historical highlights of the capital.
The start of the tour
off to Amsterdam
In this private tour, guide Luc will pick you up at the reception of Van der Valk Hotel Volendam. Together, he will walk with you to the bus stop 'Hotel Volendam'. In the bus, you can easily check in yourself with an OV card, debit card, or credit card. Of course, Luc will be happy to help you with this. The costs to and from the center of Amsterdam will be approximately €10 per person in total. After the tour, you will return to the hotel together with Luc.
Would you prefer to stay in Amsterdam after the tour? No problem at all!
What can you expect?
Contents of the tour
In the Valk Around Tour, you will learn more about Dutch culture through a walking tour. This tour takes you through the center of Amsterdam and tells the story of how this city was founded and how it has shaped Dutch culture.
This interactive private tour covers topics such as the complex relationship of the Dutch with water, the Eighty Years' War with Spain, the red-light district, coffee shops, the Golden Age, and the Dutch royal family. Along the way, you will of course encounter the typical highlights of Amsterdam, such as the Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the iconic canals.
Practical information
good to know
The tour can be booked on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
The tour lasts 2.5 hours including a break
The price is €10 per person (excluding bus ticket)
Children are very welcome, but the recommended age is from 12 years old
Please wear comfortable shoes
The guide provides a bottle of water and if it rains, your guide will provide umbrellas
Luc speaks Dutch and English