AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
2-hour Rijksmuseum small-group tour with tickets included, guided in English, plus a private English upgrade for a more personal visit.
Most Popular“Martina was incredible! She covered so much artwork in only 2 hours. The iPad she used provided excellent examples of the art we viewed. We nwver would have seen or understood so much if we went on our own. Bravo!”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour with reserved entry, a guide-led walk through masterpieces and studio details, plus all-day ticket access.
“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Van Gogh Museum, thanks to our incredible guide, Anna Nikolaeva. From start to finish, she made the tour engaging, insightful, and truly memorable. Her deep knowledge of Van Gogh's life and work, combined with her passion for art, brought every painting to life in a way that…”
A private 2-hour Amsterdam walk through the Red Light District and coffee culture, with respectful context on Dutch law and street history.
“Great tour with our guide Luis!!! Must do and book the private tour, it’s worth every penny. With the private tour it’s a much better experience as you can go inside the coffeeshops and museum and really feel like a local”
Private Amsterdam Jewish Quarter walking tour with a dedicated guide, Holocaust memorial park stop, and Anne Frank House viewing outside.
“We had a private tour with Josephine. She was super friendly and so knowledgeable we should have brushed up on our history but honestly we left with so much rich history. Seeing the bricks of the 102 thousand Jews that died was jaw dropping we will never forget it. We definitely recommend.”
Private Amsterdam airport-to-city transfer with text updates, luggage help, and air-conditioned cars for groups up to eight.
“We had a terrible experience. I specifically booked pickup for 10:30am (to allow 90 min to get through security after landing at AMS at 9:00am). Upon arrival to AMS we got in a very long line to get through immigration. I was called by the driver at 9:16am asking where I was and when I…”
A private 8-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken with hotel pickup and a local guide.
“We had such a great time on our private tour with Juan to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. He was super friendly and really knowledgeable—he shared a lot of interesting info about each place without ever making it feel like a lecture. At Zaanse Schans, we loved checking out the clog-making demo and browsing…”
Reserved-entry semi-private tour of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, guided in small groups (max 8) with skip-the-line convenience.
“Ana our guide was attentive, very instructional, well researched on subject.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish landmarks, memorials, and Anne Frank House area with ticket help and VR backup, plus apple pie and a guide.
“Our Anne Frank and Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour with Kaleigh was nothing short of superb. From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing both historical context and personal insights that brought the stories to life in a meaningful way. Her warm, friendly personality made the experience feel like exploring the city with…”
Private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, your own boat, UNESCO canals, and drinks included.
“The cruise was so peaceful and calming. We brought snacks on board while we cruised the canals. Highly recommend a private tour over a group tour.”
Private 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise at night with a live English skipper, included drinks, and views from Jordaan to the UNESCO belt.
“The boat ride through the canals was incredible . The skipper (Deep) was excellent and extremely knowledgeable.”
Private 7-hour Dutch countryside day from Amsterdam: working windmills, Edam cheese, a family farm with clog making, and quiet Waterland villages.
“Phillip was outstanding. He was Knowledgeable, courteous, safe and entertaining. He got us into behind the scenes places and was a pleasure to be with.”
Private Amsterdam photoshoot for couples, families, or solo travelers. Get edited high-res photos via WeTransfer in 3-4 days.
“Our photographer was Ding and honestly - he was amazing! Friendly, professional and talented! He was able to capture wonderful pictures and the time with him was very nice. He made sure, that we feel comfortable. If you want to have amazing pictures from your trip, definitely do book this activity. And if you feel…”
Private Schiphol (AMS) transfers with flight-tracking, a meet-and-greet sign in the main hall, clean Mercedes/Tesla/BMW cars, and bottled water.
“Great experience. Good communication. Driver texted us to keep us updated. The van was clean and comfortable.”
A private, customized Amsterdam walking tour built around your interests, with canals, design streets, markets, and calm local neighborhoods.
“Highly recommend Jan for this experience. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny! He took us on a loop around all the notable sites in Amsterdam proper. We’ll be back and would ask for Jan again!”
A 90-minute semi-private Rijksmuseum guide for Golden Age highlights, skip-the-line entry, and small-group focus, ending inside the museum.
“Our tour with Max was simply perfect. He was friendly and knowledgable and brought the museum to life for us. We had a toddler in tow and he went at our pace and was so kind and helpful. Thank you!!”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
