15 Best Historical Tours In Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

1.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

Taste Dutch treats from Tom Pouce to herring on a 3.5-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jordaan, Bloemenmarkt, and quiet courtyards.

Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

2.Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

Amsterdam haunted history walking tour from Dam Square to Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and Waag. 2 hours, $30.

★ 4.5

“Duncan was so knowledgeable and we had a fantastic time. He took us to places that we hadn’t even clocked while doing our walks around the city. The stories were great and we were still talking about the quiet place and wafer hours after the tour as it blew our minds. The bonus added extra…”

488 reviews2 hoursFrom $30by Empire Tours and Productions (Amsterdam)

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

/ June 4, 2026

3.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

A small-group Dutch food-and-history walk in Amsterdam with farmhouse cheese, speakeasy wine, Dutch apple pie, and classic fish.

★ 5.0

“Seeing the different parts of the city and experiencing the unique food. My whole family loved the tour.”

482 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $157.21by Amsterdam Food Tours

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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

4.Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with views of the UNESCO Canal Ring and major landmarks, starting right by the Anne Frank House.

★ 4.5

“Just be on time. Easy to locate. Nice overview. Staff very friendly and. Funny too. Easy to get On board.”

444 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $18.71by Amsterdam Circle Line

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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

5.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

Private Anne Frank and Jewish Amsterdam walk: synagogues, memorials, canals, and apple pie, plus Anne Frank House tickets or VR.

★ 5.0

“This tour allowed us to have a conversation to understand how Amsterdam was impacted and why it mattered. PHENOMENAL with Inbal and we would recommend working with her again and again!”

307 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $95.58by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences

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Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

/ June 4, 2026

6.Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

3-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central’s 1885 first-class waiting rooms, with Cuypers-style glamour, big menu choices, and Damrak views.

★ 4.5

“Decor - beautiful, atmosphere - great, staff were super attentive and accommodating (I was given my tiramisu to go as requested), and food was yummie and very well presented.”

292 reviewsFrom $61by Grand Café Museum Restaurant 1e Klas

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Old Town, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Anne Frank area, and the Flower Market, with local stories.

★ 4.8

“Robin was an incredible tour guide and made Amsterdam truly come alive. He is extremely knowledgeable, upbeat, and genuinely enthusiastic, which made every stop feel engaging and meaningful. He shared fascinating history and stories while keeping the tour fun and lively the entire time. One of my favorite parts was visiting places I never would…”

266 reviews2 hoursFrom $32by Trigger Tours

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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

2-hour Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish history walk with a licensed guide, small group (15), street stops, ends outside Anne Frank House.

★ 5.0

“We had the most amazing tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and an engaging and passionate story teller. It's obvious that he cares very deeply about human rights throughout history and today. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

259 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.02by Breeze Guided Tours

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

/ June 4, 2026

9.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, linking WW2 life under Nazi rule to sites like Anne Frank’s House.

★ 4.7

“The tour was excellent and so was our guide James. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and interesting. We highly recommend James and the tour.”

210 reviews2 hoursFrom $23by Trigger Tours

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

/ June 6, 2026

10.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Jewish Quarter heritage walk in Amsterdam with a small-group English guide, WWII deportation context, and a finish outside Anne Frank House.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very professional and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. His discussion was thought provoking and comprehensive.”

149 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.52by Trigger Tours

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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

/ June 7, 2026

11.LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ history with Henk on a 2-hour walking tour from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren near Central Station.

★ 5.0

“Henk was wonderful and particularly accommodating for us as we didn’t realize we were traveling during King’s Day when we booked. The tour is comprehensive and details various time periods throughout history. We were especially delighted to see one of the oldest lesbian owned bars in the city and to meet the new owner. Henk…”

123 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $42.33by Special Amsterdam Tours

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Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

/ June 7, 2026

12.Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

2-hour Amsterdam ghost walk through alleys and canals with dark history stories, ending at the Weeping Tower. English guides.

★ 4.8

“I highly recommend this tour. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed it! Our guided was very knowledgeable and was an excellent story teller. Very good value.”

118 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by RoamWorldTours

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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

/ June 8, 2026

13.REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

2.5-hour German-led walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel, from $32. Rain or shine.

★ 4.7

“Unser Guide, die Anne, war super. Mit viel Humor und Fachwissen hat sie uns durch Amsterdam geführt. Die Tour mit ihr war ein Highlight unserer Reise und ihre Tipps für den nächsten Tag waren super.”

102 reviewsFrom $32by Herzblut Amsterdam Stadtführungen

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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

/ June 8, 2026

14.Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

A 90-minute Amsterdam alternative-history walk with coffee-shop culture, Begijnhof and Dam Square stops, plus snacks on longer tours.

★ 4.0

“This by far was the best Coffee Shop tour I have taken. I have done this with two other companies and it paled in comparison. The guides were very knowledgeable about Amsterdam, and coffee shop culture. I paid extra for the extended tour. It was well worth it as I learned a great deal about…”

102 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $42.05by Oranje Umbrella Tours

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