Badass Amsterdam DIY Tour: Historical Centre

We lead the way, you choose the stories

This self-guided tour uses audio, images, maps, and text to introduce you to the inspiring women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Jewish people who made Amsterdam what it is.

Each location starts with an overview. You can then choose stories from our four badass themes from Amsterdam’s hidden history. Read as many as you like at each location. We even have a recommended story if you need help choosing!

 Wil je Nederlands? ¿Quieres español? 你想用中文读吗?

Our digital tour runs on your phone’s browser, so you can use auto-translate to explore in your preferred language.

How does it work?

1. Book your tour with this link. *
2. Access the tour through a gated website on your preferred mobile browser. No app downloads or data tracking here.
3. You choose how you want to take in the experience, since all stories are as both text and audio.
4. Your tour is unlocked for 2 weeks after first activation, so there's plenty time to explore.

* Free for iAmsterdam City Card holders!  Make sure that your City Card is valid at the time of your booking.

About the Badass Themes

• Each location starts with an overview story, just to get you grounded.
• Then, select any or all of the four themes to learn about specific badasses nearby.
• We even provide a suggestion if you’re short on time or can’t decide.

Starting Point: Dam Square

This tour starts at de Dam, 1012 Amsterdam. We never use geo-location or track your data. We provide our suggested directions, and we also link to Google Maps as an alternative.