Amsterdam
Guided Weekend TripBook Now
We’ll navigate the alleyways and beautiful canals to discover Amsterdam’s hidden secrets plus skip the line into the Van Gogh museum and explore the Red Light District with our local guide Arthur.
Tour Features:
- Skip-the-line into the Van Gogh Museum
- Tour the Red Light District
- Snag a photo in front of the famous IAmsterdam sign
- Explore Amsterdam's most unique neighborhoods and discover the city's hidden secrets
- 2 nights in a top hostel or book your own accommodation
Upcoming Dates:
If your date isn't included, email us
and we'll try to squeeze you in!
Meet Your Tour Guide:
Arthur Bijholt
"Arthur was the best tour guide! He knew was really fun and informative, and showed all the historical spots and all the other cool spots Amsterdam is known for." Allison, November 2015
As a former history student, I’ll take you to all the best sights of one of the most preserved historical cities in the world, while taking you through all the ins and outs of Dutch culture. My regular 9 to 5 is running one of the best Comedy Clubs in the entertainment district of Leidseplein, where I’ll show you the “other” side of Amsterdam till late into the night!
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Check out the plan for your weekend in Amsterdam with WSA!
We're here to help you make the most of your $$$ and time in this amazing city. This is the itinerary the group will follow, and we'll be sending recommendations to help you fill your free time on Friday and Sunday.
Our BYO Accommodation option means you get to book your own accomodation and join in on all of our epic activities for the weekend with the rest of the group! Its the perfect option for people who have already booked accomodation in a city or a group of friends who might want to share an airbnb or a hotel room.
Day 0 - Thursday: Optional Early Arrival
Opt into an early arrival and get more time in Amsterdam! We have tons of recommendations we'll make in your prep email to fill your time. There are more sights, museums, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife options than you could possibly see in this short visit--we recommend staying as long as you can!
Day 1 - Friday: Getting to know Amsterdam
The weekend officially kicks off Friday evening at 5:00pm. Our WSA local will meet the group at the hostel at and welcome you to his home town with an orientational walk and talk. You'll get the chance to explore the heart of the city and discover some of her hidden secrets. We'll visit Dam square to check out the royal palace, see the narrowest house in Amsterdam, and discover the hidden garden of the Begijntjes a Catholic sisterhood.
On the way to our evening canal cruise, we'll grab a to-go ethnic bite tucked behind the New Church. On the canal cruise, you'll take in Amsterdam from the angle it was intended to be seen, from the water! Enjoy the time cruising with new friends, and you'll be free to take in Amsterdam's nightlife afterwards.
Day 2 - Saturday: More of Europe’s Craziest City
The group will meet up first thing 10am and head over to Museumplein, Amsterdam’s museum district, and skip the line into the Van Gogh museum to ponder some groundbreaking impressionist work. Next you'll get the chance to vist the iAmsterdam sign to to get your insta game on.
Next we'll grab a quick lunch and stroll through the Jordaan district and The 9 streets a quirky district with excellent shopping and loads of charm.
We'll grab a group dinner at another great budget restaurant before heading out for a walking tour of the infamous Red Light District. You'll discover how it came to be, and how the Dutch take a very practical approach to today's hot topics.
Day 3 - Sunday: Tearful Goodbyes
Spend your last day exploring another fun neighborhood in town, checking out another one of Amsterdam’s 75 museums, getting out of the city to the breathtaking Keukenhof Tulip Fields, or crossing the River Ij on a free ferry to explore the north side of town. Your local WSA guide will be able to help direct you to whatever activities you’re most interested in. Tour members depart whenever necessary to catch trains and planes.
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More of a solo backpacker? WSA Detours are perfect for you. Go deeper into the world-famous city of fascinating architecture, red lights, canals, and herbal remedies. WSA’s Detour Insider Destination Guide will have you seeing the city's most popular sights, and help you to find the city’s best local cuisine and coffee shops!
Tour Features:
- Entry to the Van Gogh Museum AND Heineken Experience
- Stay at one of the city’s top rated hostels located right in the city center
- Get the insider’s guide to the best things to do and where to do them
- Optional evening canal cruise
Happy Backpackers
This past weekend, I traveled to Budapest with WSA with a couple of friends from my university abroad, and I couldn't have asked for a better trip! After arriving at the hostel, we met Bogi, our tour guide for the weekend, who was instantly friendly and welcoming. Throughout the weekend, Bogi was an amazing guide! She showed us some great places for shopping and food, as well as the top sights around the city. You could tell she loved her job and never passed up an opportunity to share about her hometown and some of its history. She was so friendly and was sincerely interested in us as individuals and did everything she could do accommodate our priorities for the weekend (whether it was food, shopping, nightlife, sightseeing, etc.) I would highly recommend WSA's guided tours for any student studying abroad who wants to explore more than their university's city!
Katrina Alford, Concordia University - Irvine ~ AIFS Richmond, Spring 2015
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