AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best 2-hour experiences in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
A 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with local drinks, Dutch snacks, and blankets. See Anne Frank House, the Amstel, and the Canal Belt.
Most Popular“Fantastic trip on the canals. Clayton was the best guide we have ever had. He was so informative, amusing and charming. Robert too added to our trip. Highly recommended.”
A private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, drinks, and a local captain’s route through Jordaan, the canal belt, and more.
“Skipper is awesome. His history lessons, knowledge of Amsterdam, and overall demeanor, attitude and overall hospitality was impeccable. I would highly recommend skipper paap specifically, and definitely the private tours vs the big groups.”
Amsterdam canals by night with a live English guide, Dutch snacks, and a bar option for drinks as you choose.
“beautuful evening cruise with friendly captain, full moon too. Boat was very nice and comfortable. Weather beautiful.”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam bike-taxi tour with door-to-door pickup, canal views, Red Light District pass-bys, and quick museum-area stops.
“This was an outstanding was to see the city. Our guide was excellent and very personable. He was able to show us most of the highlights of the city and allowed us to stop frequently at key spits for pictures and detailed information. He also dropped us off at the museum area which was super…”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam history tour from Dam Square with a local guide, canals, merchant houses, Red Light District views, and flower-market scents.
“Great walking tour of all of the highlights and history of Amsterdam!”
A 2-hour private Anne Frank neighborhood walk in Amsterdam South, with coffee and story context about the diary and her childhood.
“I really liked our tour guide Saskia. She gave us another tour because the one we signed up for was misleading. We thought we were getting a tour of Anna Frank House and that neighbourhood (this is should be much more clear on the website). Our guide adapted very well to what we wanted and…”
A 2-hour private Amsterdam pedicab ride from Nieuwmarkt with canal views, photo stops, and a guide-led route through Jordaan and Dam.
“Very informative and tour of Amsterdam. Driver gave good insight into the history of Amsterdam and surrounding areas and how things have changed over the years.”
Two-hour small-group walk from Amsterdam canals to royal sights, with a funny guide, free stops, Monet bridge photos, and tips.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I felt socially comfortable throughout the tour and learned more than I expected.”
Paddle a small Dutch village’s canals for 2 hours from Watergang, with a guide on waterways, wetlands, and water management.
“A fantastic canoe tour with a truly lovely host. If you're looking to experience the Dutch spirit from a fresh angle, this is a must-do.”
Rent an electric canal boat and steer your own Amsterdam route for 2 hours. No license, private group, bring your snacks and pets.
Private 2-hour Amsterdam pedicab tour with Bram de Haan: Dam Square, Jewish quarter, canals, Magere Brug, and Museumplein views.
“Had a great time! Asked if we had any special interests and highlighted those specific areas in the city. Highly recommend!!!”
Volendam’s clogmaking and cheese tour at Simonehoeve: carve a Dutch wooden shoe, taste Gouda and Edam, plus stroopwafel and wine.
“Our visit was absolutely wonderful! The staff were extremely welcoming, brilliant and helpful! We tasted some wonderful cheese, wine and sauces, plenty of time to carve our clogs and then did some painting of some bottle openers. Everyone was so great and cheerful and helped us to do the best we could to have fun.…”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam rickshaw tour with hotel pickup, WiFi, and weather protection. See Dam Square, Red Light District, parks, and more.
“Great rickshaw tour with Lambros in Amsterdam! Appreciated getting around the city to see the sights!”
A 2-hour stand up paddle tour on Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel, with gear, guide, and photos included.
“Wonderful experience!!!”
A private 2-hour Amsterdam canal tour with live commentary, drinks, and flexible routing through the UNESCO canal ring and the Jordaan.
“Amazing :) COmmunication was great, organisation was great Would recommend :) it was next Loved it :)”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
