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

Small-group Amsterdam food and culture walk with Dutch tastings, Bloemenmarkt and Begijnhof, Jordaan charm, and stories on monarchy and more.

Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

2.Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

Haunted history in Amsterdam on a 2-hour walk: Dam Square to Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and Waag. English, $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

Amsterdam Dutch food and history tour for up to 8. Apple pie, cheese, speakeasy wine, fish, and bitterballen with real context.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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

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.

★ 4.5

“Pleasant relaxing hour touring the canals. Shame about the rain. Commentary could do with being clearer but overall a positive experience”

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

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish landmarks, memorials, and Anne Frank House area with ticket help and VR backup, plus apple pie and a guide.

★ 5.0

“Kaleigh was amazing and really knows her stuff. Even during having rain most the morning. 🧡 So sad about all the deaths but the memorial was so sad to read.”

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 former first-class waiting rooms. Historic Cuypers design, Damrak views, good value.

★ 4.5

“The building was beautiful and the food was delicious”

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, Anne Frank House area, canals, and the Flower Market for $32.

★ 4.8

“The tour was fantastic. Scarlett was a great guide, very knowledgeable and at the same time made it feel like walking through town with a friend. Highly recommend this experience!!!”

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

A small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk tracing Jewish WWII stories from Dam Square to Anne Frank House, led by a licensed local guide.

★ 5.0

“We had read the reviews prior to booking and heard many great things about the guide Iris, so we were pleasantly surprised to see that our guide for the day was to be Iris... and she did not disappoint. Well versed, enthusiastic and able to relay the story of Anne and her family in a…”

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

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

/ June 5, 2026

9.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

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.

★ 4.7

“James brought history alive in a manner that honored & personified Jewish holocaust victims.”

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)

A 2-hour Jewish Quarter heritage walk in Amsterdam linking Golden Age synagogue life, WWII deportations, and the Anne Frank House area.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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

Walk Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ history with Henk—small group, major landmarks, and meaningful stops from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren.

★ 5.0

“This was definitely one of my favorite tours the whole time I was in Amsterdam. Learning about the history of LGBTQ persons in Amsterdam was an eye opening experience. The tour guide being a gay man made it so authentic. I loved the stops along the tour and would definitely recommend this tour to others.”

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

A 2-hour ghost walk through Amsterdam’s oldest streets, canals, and sites tied to disappearances, crimes, and restless spirits.

★ 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 walking tour in Amsterdam covering the Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel, in a small group for $32.

★ 4.7

“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…”

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

An Amsterdam alternative-history walk with cannabis-era context, smart-shop stops, and classic landmarks like Begijnhof and Dam Square.

★ 4.0

“A very weird experience, guide took us to a bar and had everyone go around a circle and talk about their experiences with weed, what is this an aa meeting?? I only went to one coffee shop with the group before I left because it was quite an awkward tour.”

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

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