AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best guided tours in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19-language audio guide, snacks, and a kids story. See Anne Frank House and UNESCO canals.
Most Popular“Very good! We can see a lot of things during 75 minutes. The best thing is that we can go outside during the cruise”
Two-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter to the Anne Frank House exterior, with WWII context and key monuments.
“The experience was very educational emotionally charged with a lot of great history lessons about the city of Amsterdam. You leaving feeling smarter. Our four guide Giovanni was excellent and very engaging”
Walk pitchside at Johan Cruijff ArenA, hit the Ajax dressing room, and choose self-guided audio or an optional guide in 75 minutes.
“Amazing stadium, self guided so you can go at your own pace which was nice, staff so helpful and took photos for us, amazing atomosphere and you have the option for audio guide which was very interesting and option to purchase photo the take of you at the beginning of the tour”
Royal Palace Amsterdam entry with an audio guide lets you explore state rooms and Dutch Golden Age art at your pace, typically $15.
“gorgeous exhibitions, very detailed audio guidance. even the exterior presence is not attractive, might keep visitors away. glad we toured the palace.”
Half-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, live clogs, and unlimited cheese tastings, with optional canal cruise.
“Our tour guide William was great! Cute town! Whole tour was amazing.”
3-hour guided bike tour of central Amsterdam: A’DAM Tower, Western Islands, Jordaan, Vondelpark break, De Pijp, Magere Brug, Artis.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Miriam. Best guide! She answered all of our questions and gave us interesting informations about Amsterdam. It was not boring at all! There were children in our group and she was really caring with them. The bikes were fully functional and easy to ride. We loved it and would…”
One-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise with an English live guide and onboard bar. See Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and more.
“What an experience, our driver was so informative explaining in as much detail as we encouraged him to, both sides of the troubles We visited the wall of murals, various monuments, and were given a lot of history of the decades, old struggle that happened before my time that I really never understood You won’t…”
Small-group 2-hour Anne Frank walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish history and Nazi occupation, ending outside the Anne Frank House.
“The tour was great! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, and friendly. I would highly recommend this activity since we learned about so many interesting things and places of significance that we otherwise would have just walked past.”
Anne Frank Walking Tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with diary excerpts and WWII memorial stops. 2 hours, free sights, EN/DE/IT/ES.
“Amazing! Sarah was great, and the company was incredible. Totally recommend!”
Amsterdam canal cruise with a live guide on an electric boat, unlimited Heineken wine and soft drinks, heated seats in winter, and smart views.
“Most Perfect canal Cruise in Amsterdam. Skilled Captain, entertaining Guide who is happy to answer all your questions. Enjoyed it very much, 10/10, would absolutely recommend!”
A 2-hour guided walk through central Amsterdam, from Dam Square to Begijnhof and the Amstel, with history, culture, and local tips for $29.
“Stefanie was really funny and she knows a lot about the city. The walking was for about 2 hours, but with several stops so I was not feeling tired at all after the tour.”
A guided Amsterdam ganja walking tour from the Royal Palace to top coffee shops, plus Begijnhof and food breaks, with optional add-ons.
“Eric was an amazing guide. I was surprised with a private tour for my birthday celebration when I had booked for a group tour. It felt like we were walking around with a friend we had known for years. Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. Thank you for making my…”
Guided Amsterdam trip to Zaanse Schans and Volendam: working windmills, clog-making, Dutch cheese tasting, plus canal cruise option.
“Evelin and Trudy were so kind, nice ... professionals. I strongly, strongly recommend to use them. You will have best possible. Thank you, girls. We will come back. Alexander Stoykov - April 3d 2025”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Delft, Rotterdam, and The Hague with a river cruise, Royal Delft, Madurodam, and Markthal.
“It was great. I recommend it to everyone. However, the information about the meeting place and the process of registering at the office could be more explicit.”
An English-led Amsterdam canal cruise on a small electric open boat with Dutch snacks, drinks, and playful history, plus Uber savings.
“We absolutely loved our experience! Olivier was an awesome captain, super sweet, funny, and knowledgable. Plus, the open bar was a nice touch. Best part of our few days in Amsterdam!”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
