AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-guided tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Royal Palace Amsterdam with an included audio guide: state rooms, Dutch Golden Age art, Citizens’ Hall and Atlas. Entry ticket from $15.
Most Popular“A nicely paced audio tour! Would highly recommend !”
A 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with live English commentary, multilingual audio, and classic sights like Anne Frank House.
“Guide was really funny, nice and entertaining, had a great cruise ride as there weren’t many people; best last minute purchase ever!”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with English audio guide on a glass-roof boat. Choose Central Station, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum or Leidse Square.
“Great way to get a quick overview of the city, especially if it is your first time visiting Amsterdam.”
Reserve your Van Gogh Museum entry in advance, then enjoy a language audio headset or optional small-group guide for about 2 hours.
“The audio descriptions were a lovely addition to our visit to the museum. We would all recommend this audio tour.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry with official audio guide in your language, letting you explore masterpieces like Sunflowers at your pace.
“I was in this museum with kids as we love art and wanted to be in this museum for very long time ago. All we explored was worth and I can definitely recommend this company for booking this audio guided tour. Thanks a lot.”
A 1-hour semi-open canal cruise from near Centraal with a multi-language audio guide and big Amsterdam views for about $21.
“Captain and commentator was brilliant , learnt history and funny anecdotes , very informative interesting and humerous”
Visit the Museum of the Canals in a 17th-century house on Herengracht, with a multimedia exhibit and multilingual audio tour for about a day.
“L’histoire entourant la ville et les canaux est à propos. Par contre l’animation date d’il y a très longtemps, nous sommes en 2026! Donc qualité prix un peu moche”
Zaanse Schans windmill village ticket with audio guide: choose two working mills and visit Zaans Museum, Verkade, and more in North Holland.
“Esperienza molto particolare e assolutamente da fare. Il prezzo però un po’ elevato per quello che effettivamente è”
Skip the line at the Rijksmuseum and add a flexible 1-hour Lovers canal cruise with audio commentary, for a smooth Amsterdam culture day.
“This was a bit disappointing. The Rijksmuseum was fabulous but we couldn't take the canal cruise. The kiosk outside the museum said they couldn't honor our tickets and we needed to go to the kiosk by the Centraal Station and take the cruise from there. This was not made clear when purchasing this package. After…”
Electric Renault Twizy GPS audio drive through Lisse tulip fields with free stops and 3-language commentary near Keukenhof.
“Absolutely one of the best activities I’ve done in my life in the best activity I could’ve done in Amsterdam. The owners are incredibly kind and super helpful. Don’t miss this tour.”
Self-guided entry to the Frans Hals Museum plus HOF museum in Haarlem, with an audio guide covering old masters to modern art.
Drive a fully electric Renault Twizy along South Holland’s dunes and beach area with GPS and an onboard audio guide in multiple languages.
“This was such a fun excursion. The owner, Dennis and his staff were AWESOME. Thanks for helping us create cherished memories in the Netherlands”
Follow phone clues from Central Station through Oude Kerk and De Wallen to Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder. Play offline, at your pace.
“Heel fijne, ongedwongen manier om de eerste kennismaking met de stad te doen. Zeer aangenaam, waarin je alles op je eigen tempo kan doen.”
Self-guided De Pijp street food tour with PDF guide, discounts, and tastings at family spots plus Albert Cuyp Market bites, $11.
“This was a fantastic option for my boyfriend and I who started this tour as soon as we arrived in the city. It was a great way to explore a little and learn about some of the history of the cultures within the city. All of the vendors were really friendly and helpful, particularly the…”
Self-guided street food tour in Amsterdam’s De Pijp, with discounts at family stalls and Albert Cuyp Market bites, via a PDF route.
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
