Discover the captivating history of Amsterdam on a guided 1.5-hour walking tour with Cicerones. Dive into stories behind historic landmarks and experience the city’s vibrant past firsthand.
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Cicerones
Discover the captivating history of Amsterdam on a guided 1.5-hour walking tour with Cicerones. Dive into stories behind historic landmarks and experience the city’s vibrant past firsthand.
Cicerones is a Dutch walking-tour operator based in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland. The company organises guided walking tours across many Dutch cities, offering themed experiences such as hofjeswandeling (courtyard walks), vrouwenwandeling (women’s history walks), stadswandeling (city walks), street art routes and Jewish-heritage tours. Most walks are scheduled as 1.5-hour guided tours; several experience listings note a two-hour Jewish heritage walk in Amsterdam.
Each trip listing describes guided walks that highlight architecture, local history and personal stories — for example hofjes tours of Amsterdam, Leiden and Alkmaar; women-focused walks in Haarlem, Leiden, Utrecht and more; and urban explorations in Rotterdam, Utrecht and Den Bosch. Cicerones runs tours in over twenty Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Groningen, and offers specialised routes such as street-art and Hendrick de Keyser monument walks.
The booking information and trip summaries emphasise small-group walking itineraries that visit landmarks such as Pieterskerk in Leiden, Jordaan hofjes in Amsterdam, and the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. Guides narrate historical context, architectural details and cultural stories tailored to each route. Cicerones presents factual, site-focused tours suitable for visitors seeking history, architecture and local stories in manageable 1.5-hour formats. Based in Gorinchem, the organisation connects visitors with the hidden corners and heritage of Dutch towns through concise guided walks across multiple regions. Tour listings also include Hilversum, Delft, Alkmaar, Zwolle, Den Haag, Groningen, Schiedam, Hoorn, Deventer and Muiden, covering municipal centres, historic neighbourhoods and specialized monument routes across the Netherlands. All trip summaries specify themes, durations and notable sites for planning.
Tours Offered
45+ guided tours
Across cities and themes
Typical Length
1.5 hours
Most walks last 1.5 hours
Base Location
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland
Headquartered in Gorinchem
Select a city, view detailed trip summaries and secure a spot on a 1.5-hour or 2-hour guided tour across the Netherlands.
Wear comfortable shoes
Amsterdam’s cobblestone streets can be uneven; comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring water and weather gear
Weather can change quickly; stay hydrated and prepared for rain or sun.
Start early or late in the day
Visit during cooler hours to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Use a good camera or phone
Capture the beautiful architecture and candid street scenes along the route.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports long walking distances comfortably on cobblestone streets.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Stay comfortable regardless of weather with layered clothing.
spring, summer, fall, winter
Camera or smartphone with good camera
Capture Amsterdam's iconic architecture and lively street scenes.
Reusable water bottle
Cities Covered
20+ cities
Historic towns across the Netherlands
Keep hydrated during your walk through the city.