Discover the badass women who made Amsterdam unique. Get inspired by stories of women who fought, created, led, and navigated their way through Amsterdam’s turbulent history, from its medieval roots through the modern day.

Trained storytellers lead this small-group walking tour. They entertain you with the fascinating stories that hide in plain sight in Amsterdam’s historic center. Follow side roads through the busy neighborhood and discover the hidden gems most people pass unknowingly.

This tour explores the stories that others ignore, despite the women’s importance to the city. 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.

Get energized by the way women across the centuries pursued their goals in the face of societal and structural resistance. Let them empower you as you see the city from a new angle.

Immerse yourself in Amsterdam through the stories of its women
Orient yourself with the flying overview of Amsterdam’s history and geography
Discover the Resistance fighter who’d spent years protecting her community
Explore the hidden courtyard that protected revolutionaries
Get inspired by stories told by a passionate guide

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour start time
This tour crosses cobblestone roads and plazas
Youth prices are for those under 18. Please note that this tour mentions violence, sex, and some difficult topics

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