AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Small-group Amsterdam food and culture walk with Dutch tastings, Bloemenmarkt and Begijnhof, Jordaan charm, and stories on monarchy and more.
Most Popular“This was one of our favorite tours. So many good foods hops and Amsterdam knowledge that you wouldn’t find or know on your own. Roman’s tour is top notch and he is so nice and funny and personable.”
Haunted history in Amsterdam on a 2-hour walk: Dam Square to Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and Waag. English, $30.
“Sunil was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, with a good sense of humour.”
Amsterdam Dutch food and history tour for up to 8. Apple pie, cheese, speakeasy wine, fish, and bitterballen with real context.
“Great experience! Not your typical "fries/waffle tour." Guide was very interesting and accommodating. Places visited provided delicious samplings from the rich history of Amsterdam/Netherlands. Tour takes your to interesting places around the city. The food/drink options are worth the extra money. Highly Recommend this Tour.”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from the Anne Frank House with English audio, UNESCO Canal Ring views, and major bridges and waterfront for $18.71.
“The boat itself was fun and comfortable, and the captain was polite, but a bit boring and compared to the other captain I had three years ago, he could have given some additional amusing/interesting facts that would’ve provided some smiles and laughter. Perhaps it was the location in the canal that just wasn’t that interesting.…”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish landmarks, memorials, and Anne Frank House area with ticket help and VR backup, plus apple pie and a guide.
“A wonderful blend of history and modern day Amsterdam. Chris was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests.”
3-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central’s former first-class waiting rooms. Historic Cuypers design, Damrak views, good value.
“Wow. Stunning restaurant with a nice calm and vibrant buzz to it. My wife and I had the 3 course offer and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service 1st class. Highly recommended. Many thanks”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Old Town, Dam Square, Anne Frank House area, canals, and the Flower Market for $32.
“The tour guide was really friendly, asked us what we were interested in learning more about. He was very knowledgeable and made it a fun and interesting experience.”
A small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk tracing Jewish WWII stories from Dam Square to Anne Frank House, led by a licensed local guide.
“Iris was our tour guide and she was wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about the history of Anne Frank and family. She kept our attention the entire time.”
A 2-hour Jewish Quarter walking tour in Amsterdam focused on WWII Jewish life, key memorials like Auschwitz Monument, and a stop at Anne Frank House.
“Very informative and interesting tour that not only educated you on Amsterdams Jewish community, but highlighted the grim reality of WWII living in the Netherlands. We visited areas steeped in interesting facts and history.”
A 2-hour Jewish Quarter heritage walk in Amsterdam linking Golden Age synagogue life, WWII deportations, and the Anne Frank House area.
“5 Star Tour. Aaron is a European history cyclone on two legs. We learned so much. Incredible depth and full of human anecdotes. Best tour guide we have ever had.”
Walk Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ history with Henk—small group, major landmarks, and meaningful stops from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren.
“Henk was an excellent guide and really spent the time to connect hisotry, literature, art, and politics when explaining the evolution of gay rights and acceptance in the Netherlands. Loved it, highly recommend!”
A 2-hour ghost walk through Amsterdam’s oldest streets, canals, and sites tied to disappearances, crimes, and restless spirits.
“I had an incredible experience on this ghost tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights and backstories at every stop. I’d highly recommend it as a must-do tour in Amsterdam”
2.5-hour German walking tour in Amsterdam covering the Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel, in a small group for $32.
“Es war ein echtes Erlebnis - vielen Dank! Natascha hat mir so viele Kleinigkeiten zu Amsterdam und so viele Neuigkeiten näher gebracht - es war sensationell. Ich hatte allerdings auch das Glück, alleine "geführt" zu werden, da aufgrund des schlechten Wetters an diesem Tag die anderen Interessenten abgesagt hatten. Vielen Dank nochmals für ein unvergessliches…”
An Amsterdam alternative-history walk with cannabis-era context, smart-shop stops, and classic landmarks like Begijnhof and Dam Square.
“The tour guide was friendly enough but he seems keen to finish quickly and there was no food. We seemed to dash from one spot to the next and only had 5 or 10 minutes in a shop to try some”
A 2-hour Anne Frank and WWII history walk in Amsterdam’s former Jewish quarter, ending at the Anne Frank House, with an Italian guide.
“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
