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“It was a lovely experienced with the family. Children under 18 are free as well.”
A 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with live English commentary, multilingual audio, and classic sights like Anne Frank House.
“Really worth, I really encourage everyone to go on this tour. Plus Alex is a really nice fella, really good captain”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with English audio guide on a glass-roof boat. Choose Central Station, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum or Leidse Square.
“We thought ending the day with a canal cruise would be relaxing and informative. Unfortunately, the experience was far from that. The boat was extremely noisy—children were crying, playing, and yelling, and several adults were having loud conversations. The captain never made any effort to manage the noise, and as a result, it was impossible…”
Reserve your Van Gogh Museum entry in advance, then enjoy a language audio headset or optional small-group guide for about 2 hours.
“This was a great museum. We did the audio tour which was very good. We did the full tour which took 2.5 hours, but did not feel it was that long. Excellent experience”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry with official audio guide in your language, letting you explore masterpieces like Sunflowers at your pace.
“Our little ones were obsessed with the interactive play area, and I loved that the layout made it so easy to keep an eye on them while enjoying a hot coffee. The staff was incredibly patient with my toddler's endless questions, which made us feel so welcome. Everything was spotlessly clean and stroller friendly, saving…”
A 1-hour semi-open canal cruise from near Centraal with a multi-language audio guide and big Amsterdam views for about $21.
“Amazing cruise.. we get to see the beautiful houses and some clock towers.. crooked house.. audio guide also helps.. the captain also is very informative and try to show us around have a good laugh.. i recommend this tour.”
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”
Electric Renault Twizy GPS audio drive through Lisse tulip fields with free stops and 3-language commentary near Keukenhof.
“It was a great experience. The car is very small, i think an adult and child could fit comfortably, even though my partner and I managed to do it. The car performed well and the gps kept us on the right path the whole way. Great experience, highly recommend!”
Skip the line at the Rijksmuseum and add a flexible 1-hour Lovers canal cruise with audio commentary, for a smooth Amsterdam culture day.
“The boat tour was very interesting and one of the bus drivers ( in our way back from the boat tour) had a fantastic sense of humor. Loved it!”
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.
“We were not able to download the walking tour so I paid for nothing. Chaos!!!!! No one available for assistance. Request a refund.”
Rijksmuseum audio guide with interactive floor plan for $8. Self-guided routes, Rembrandt stories, and fast directions to key paintings.
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
