Overview
Get inspired by the hidden figures on this Amsterdam storytelling tour!
Meet the women who changed Amsterdam - and the world! Too many tours reduce female Amsterdammers to working women and Dutch feminists when there’s actually a huge variety in Amsterdam women’s history. Women have done everything from changing society at the highest levels to influencing culture to defying earthly and spiritual powers.
This small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic center reveals the way women across the centuries pursued their goals in the face of societal and structural resistance. Led by a trained storyteller, this tour is engaging as well as inspiring. You’ll come away with a sense of Amsterdam’s rich history and culture, as well as some hidden stories.
Let them energize and empower you as you see the city from a different angle.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible stories from women's history
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet at the terrace outside of Pancakes Amsterdam
End point
The tour ends outside the Begijnhof
What to expect
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Centraal Station
10 min
Our Women's History Tour starts with an introduction to the city, across the old harbor from Amsterdam's iconic Centraal Station.
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Beurs van Berlage
15 min
Get inspired by two female fighters whose stories respond to Amsterdam’s stock exchanges, the new one and the old one that’s now an event hall.
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Dam Square
10 min
Take in the hustle and bustle of Dam Square while hearing one of our most salacious (but tasteful) stories from Amsterdam's history.
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10 min
While taking in the sites around the Beurspoortje, we'll share the story of one of our favorite badasses. It includes motorcycles, Amsterdam’s first modern gay bar, and drinking Nazis under the table.
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Nes
20 min
You'll walk through Amsterdam's hub for cutting-edge theater, hearing about powerful women, including the first Black female millionaire in the Americas. (Hint: she wasn’t in the US…)
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10 min
Under the confident gaze of Queen Wilhelmina, learn about the Netherland's first Queen Regnant.
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Rokin
20 min
Walk along Amsterdam's first main waterway, learning about the Miracle of Amsterdam and how it led to The Women’s Riot.
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Begijnhof
10 min
If you're lucky, the Begijnhof will be open for this final stop on the tour, giving you a chance to experience an idyllic women’s enclave in the heart of a noisy city.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small-Group Women's History Tour in Amsterdam
Can I cancel Small-Group Women's History Tour in Amsterdam for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet at the terrace outside of Pancakes Amsterdam
What's included?
- A passionate guide - and an Amsterdam history nerd - sharing incredible stories from women's history
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Centraal Station, Beurs van Berlage, Dam Square, Nes, Rokin, Begijnhof.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Badass Tours
