Discover Amsterdam through a compelling journey highlighting the stories of extraordinary women who shaped the city. This walking tour offers a fresh perspective on history, culture, and resilience—rain or shine. Dive into stories of trailblazers and defiance hidden in the city's alleys and courtyards, making your visit uniquely meaningful.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most, including casual walkers
Wildlife
History
Amsterdam has historically been a hub of progressive movements and diverse communities, reflected in its architecture and cultural sites.
Conservation
Tour operators focus on sustainable practices by promoting low-impact city walking and supporting local businesses.
Badass Tours
Discover Amsterdam through a compelling journey highlighting the stories of extraordinary women who shaped the city. This walking tour offers a fresh perspective on history, culture, and resilience—rain or shine. Dive into stories of trailblazers and defiance hidden in the city's alleys and courtyards, making your visit uniquely meaningful.
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
Amsterdam’s cobblestone streets can be uneven, so sturdy footwear ensures a smooth experience.
Bring a rain jacket or umbrella
Weather can be unpredictable; prepare for rain to stay comfortable during the tour.
Bring your camera or smartphone
Capture the historic sites and hidden courtyards along the route.
Arrive a few minutes early
Poised at the meeting point, allows time to settle in and start on schedule.
Comfortable walking shoes
Key for navigating Amsterdam’s cobbled streets comfortably.
Weatherproof jacket or umbrella
Helps keep you dry and comfortable in unpredictable weather.
spring,winter
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects you from sun exposure during longer summer days.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments and secret spots along the route.