Friends of TDBG
Fuck you, yes we do have friends, please stop laughing.
Over the years, we've met, worked with, worked for, been jealous of, felt superior to, waged war on, and subsequently made peace with, countless amazing tour guides and a wide array of creative service providers that will help you to have an amazing Amsterdam experience.
Who is AMSTERDAM -
WIA & TDBG are the proudest of partners - in life, in business, and in crime. Why? ‘Cause they’re fucking awesome. Who Is Amsterdam is a local travel platform that creates and curates Amsterdam's most personal and unique experiences -- with a sustainable edge. From boat to bike, culture to the countryside, they've got it all.
Don't miss out on their Original Who is Amsterdam walking tour where you get the remarkable opportunity to experience the city from a local perspective like no other. Dubbed a "once in a lifetime experience' by countless guests, this tour is an absolute must-do.
If you're a foodie, their awesome Amsterdam self-guided food tour is for you! Sink your teeth into Amsterdam's best street foods at Europe's biggest day market and get exclusive deals and tastings, plus stories about our local food heroes.
Book your Original Who is Amsterdam Walking Tour and/or Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour with this link and get 10% off. Do it, you won't regret it.
BADASS TOURS-
Badass Tours specializes in the hidden histories of Amsterdam’s more marginalized communities. Through diligent research and a boat load of patience, Badass Tours has unearthed countless hard-to-find but easy-to-believe stories highlighting Amsterdam’s long and complicated relationship with LGBT+, Jewish, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) communities, along with a bunch of badass women. Whether you book one of their standard walking tours, book a custom private tour (maybe even on a boat!?), or prefer to tour yourself around with their self-curated tour, rest assured, Badass Tours has all the teaching tools to transform you into a hidden history hero(ine)!
For more info, head to their website at badasstours.nl.
Brews & tales -
Look, museums are great, sure, but there’s 75 of the fuckers in Amsterdam! That’s too many. It’s enough to drive a (wo)man to drink! Brews & Tales is a great way to get to know Amsterdam’s drinking culture, as well as shroud your alcoholism by masking it as a cultural experience! Everyone wins!…except your liver, but what’s that lazy layabout ever done for you? Rachael is an amazing, and very experienced drinking buddy, and will happily show you her favorite haunts while tapping into the age old tradition of getting drunk and telling stories; delighting your earholes with fun tales about life in Amsterdam and just about anything else you can think of. An absolute hoot.
Book a Brews & Tales tour via their website. You know you want to.
History of the netherlands
Despite being two of TDBG's longest resident pirate generals, Joe Wegecsanyi and Julian Smith, are actually pretty smart! These two transplanted Aussies are well read, well traveled and well, just plain awesome! They've produced a stunningly interesting, intelligent and funny podcast about….you guessed it, the history of the Netherlands, exploring how a boggy swamp was transformed into an amazing, modern marvel of a swamp! It's mandatory listening for our staff, and highly recommended to anyone that doesn't suck…..and honestly, it might be helpful for those that do.
You can find it on whatever podblaster you use, but make sure to also check out their website which always has extra little tidbits.
Mystery city -
This is an amazing way to explore Amsterdam's weird and wonderful (if not sometimes discombobulating) nooks and crannies! Mystery City is a series of puzzle games mixed with a scavenger hunt mixed with exploration mixed with historical explanation of our stunning city that makes for an incredibly entertaining 2 hours (depending on your skills). Fun but challenging! Strap on your walking shoes and thinking cap though, this is not for the dumb and/or lazy.
Find out more about it and schedule your experience here! Use the promo code AHOY for a 10% discount.
Get Lost -
Our good friend Aaron James Cole has been helping visitors and locals get lost and found again in Amsterdam for over 20 years with Get Lost! essentially the bible for alternative Amsterdam. Get Lost is like having a friend that lives local and is super eager to show off their favorite off-the-beaten-path recommendations. Amazing for everyone with all its hidden gems, but helps you avoid the inflated tourist spots that will gouge you, so especially valuable to the budget traveler.
Books are sold at locations all over the city, so just get in touch with us and we'll help you get your grubby little hands on one.
Tom's Travel Tours -
The best in town for tailoring a custom itinerary to your holiday wants and needs. Their expert team provides a small, upmarket and personal guiding service. Doing what they do best in house, and use a broad network of guides and companies throughout the city for the stuff they don't handle. They add that genuine and unique personal touch to your stay in Amsterdam (and the rest of The Netherlands) that really makes a trip special. They organise all kinds of private tours on demand and can arrange tours short tours if you just have a quick layover to full day trips and even multiple day excursions.
Check them out and drop them a line at www.tomstraveltours.com
Logic Locks -
If you're an escape room aficionado, skeptic, or uninitiated, Logic Locks is definitely something you want to do while in Amsterdam. Escape rooms are a dime a dozen these days, and many fall short of anything worth getting out of bed for. Logic Locks puts together extremely well thought out puzzles that weave together stunning stories of mystery and intrigue. The staff are super friendly (when they're not in character), are just as into it as you are, which really makes the difference.
Check them out at www.logiclocks.com
The Comedy Embassy is Amsterdam’s highest-rated stand-up comedy show!
Just been to the Anne Frank House and still sad? They’ll take care of that. Just been to the Van Gogh Museum and the mushrooms haven’t worn off yet? They’re even funnier than those sunflowers.
You can find the Embassy's four weekly English-language shows at the best comedy venues in town. The Comedy Cafe is conveniently located just a ten-minute walk from Central Station and a stone's throw away from the Palace of Justice (though the palace has politely requested they stop throwing stones at them).
Across town, on the Rozengracht, Boom Chicago once launched the careers of Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Jason Sudeikis and now them. (Between them, they have six Emmy's and an Oscar… more or less evenly distributed)
And as if that weren't enough, you might just spot your TDBG captain on stage...
Check the upcoming schedule and buy tickets at www.comedyembassy.com