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“Excellent tour. Highly recommend Roman the tour guide was so knowledgeable & made the your very enjoyable”
Haunted history in Amsterdam on a 2-hour walk: Dam Square to Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and Waag. English, $30.
“Really enjoyed the walk. The guide gave us a great history of Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable about Dutch past and what drives the Dutch. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hours”
Amsterdam Dutch food and history tour for up to 8. Apple pie, cheese, speakeasy wine, fish, and bitterballen with real context.
“Learn about the culture, the history, the architecture, and most importantly, Dutch food! This was my second time doing this tour, and I was fortunate to have Rudolph as my guide once again… Don’t hesitate to do this!”
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.
“Pleasant relaxing hour touring the canals. Shame about the rain. Commentary could do with being clearer but overall a positive experience”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish landmarks, memorials, and Anne Frank House area with ticket help and VR backup, plus apple pie and a guide.
“This private tour was truly private and was limited to myself, my wife and our two traveling companions. Kaleigh was our guide and she was knowledgeable, engaging and great fun. Could not have asked for a better experience.”
3-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central’s former first-class waiting rooms. Historic Cuypers design, Damrak views, good value.
“service a little bit slow but was nice as you had a break between courses. Very good value for money food was really nice and not small portions which is what you normally get on a set course.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Old Town, Dam Square, Anne Frank House area, canals, and the Flower Market for $32.
“Aaron was a great guide through Amsterdam. He was interactive and very knowledgeable on the history and present cultural pieces of Amsterdam!”
A small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk tracing Jewish WWII stories from Dam Square to Anne Frank House, led by a licensed local guide.
“Tour guide very informative. Well worth going on tour seeing that it’s so difficult getting tickets to enter house”
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.
“Joshua was a superb guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with questions. His tour was thorough and at an appropriate pace. Highly recommend.”
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.
“Hank is very passionate and knowledgeable. He is very much an advocate and it was an honor to be in his presence.”
A 2-hour ghost walk through Amsterdam’s oldest streets, canals, and sites tied to disappearances, crimes, and restless spirits.
“This was a great way to get to know the city while exploring the spooky ghost stories and history. Maria was a gem, very sweet and personable. She was wonderful to answer all our questions and went at the pace of the group. The tour was well balanced and well planned! I enjoyed every bit…”
An Amsterdam alternative-history walk with cannabis-era context, smart-shop stops, and classic landmarks like Begijnhof and Dam Square.
“The tour itself was alright, great insight into the coffee shop culture (the other detours were probably unnecessary) but I wish our guide gave more sufficient warning over consumption of the space cakes. We were initially told “one each”, but my husband insisted we shared one between us (thank god) and also insisted we head…”
2.5-hour German walking tour in Amsterdam covering the Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel, in a small group for $32.
“Anne ist ein super Guide. Die Infos waren interessant, aber nicht überladen. Wirklich zu empfehlen.”
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.
