Adventure Brief
Step into Amsterdam’s rich history with Badass Tours’ exclusive city walk. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden stories that bring the city’s past vividly to life.
2–3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Step into Amsterdam’s rich history with Badass Tours’ exclusive city walk. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden stories that bring the city’s past vividly to life.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily walking on flat, urban terrain
Wildlife
History
Amsterdam’s 17th-century Golden Age transformed it into a major trade hub, shaping its distinctive canal ring and architecture.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving canal water quality and maintaining historical buildings as part of heritage protection.
Badass Tours
Step into Amsterdam’s rich history with Badass Tours’ exclusive city walk. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden stories that bring the city’s past vividly to life.
Badass Tours is a Amsterdam-based tour operator located in Noord-Holland that highlights overlooked stories across the city. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Badass Tours offers self-guided and guided experiences focused on women's, Jewish, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC histories, plus private custom tours and special Rijksmuseum guided visits led by expert Tanja Bladt‑Cohen.
Tours include a two‑week Self‑Guided Tour unlocked by phone for flexible group exploration, the Hidden Gems Tour visiting sites such as the Artist's Resistance Monument and the Portuguese Synagogue, and focused walking tours that explore Women's History, Jewish History, and LGBTQ+ History. Many walking experiences run rain or shine; several exclusive options add wheelchair accessibility and private customization. A Customized Private Tour lets visitors tailor routes and themes to specific interests.
Badass Tours emphasizes accuracy and accessibility. The company highlights verifiable historical sites across Amsterdam's historic center and integrates context about four centuries of Jewish presence, local LGBTQ+ landmarks including early drag venues, and stories of influential women and BIPOC figures. The Shifting the Frame Rijksmuseum tour reframes canonical collections to include female, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC artists, led by a named expert.
Practical booking features include phone-unlocked self-guides, private reservations, and small-group walking formats. These options make Badass Tours suitable for solo travelers, groups, and visitors seeking themed, educational experiences. Bookings are offered online, via partners, for private events, small groups, solo travelers, and educational visits too.
Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Historic center tours
Self-Guides
2-week access
Phone-unlocked for group flexibility
Expert Guide
Tanja Bladt-Cohen
Leads Rijksmuseum guided tours
Tours Offered
17 Experiences
Self-guided, walking, museum, private
Choose self-guided, guided, or custom private tours — flexible bookings, wheelchair-accessible options, and expert-led Rijksmuseum tours available.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The tour covers several city blocks with cobblestone streets—sturdy footwear will keep you comfortable.
Bring a Light Jacket
Amsterdam’s weather can shift quickly, so a lightweight jacket helps you stay comfortable outdoors.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive a few minutes before the start to secure your spot and avoid missing key introductions.
Photography Is Encouraged
Capture the intricate canal scenes and historic architecture, but be respectful of private spaces.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and comfort on cobblestones and paved streets.
Light rain jacket
Prepares you for Amsterdam’s frequent spring showers.
spring
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm weather and long walks.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Captures striking historical architecture and canal views.