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15 Best Historical Tours In Amsterdam

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The 15 most popular historical tours in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.

15 Best Historical Tours In Amsterdam

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings - Bloemenmarkt Flower Market: Famous for a Reason, Built for Easy Photos
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Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

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1.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

Taste Amsterdam classics like Tom Pouce and herring, with a small-group guide sharing neighborhood history at key stops.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had the best time on this food and cultured tour with Roman. He truly cares about each customers experience on the tour and goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. He was very not legible and brought us to many incredible places and shared their history with us it was a…”

2,442 reviewsFrom $91.07by Ollantay Food Tour

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour - Up to 8 guests - Getting Your Bearings at the Start and Finish
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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

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3.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

A small-group Amsterdam food-and-history walk with Dutch classics, Dutch-Indonesian bites, cheeses, fish, and wine pairings.

★ 5.0

“We love to start off an adventure in a new city with a food and history tour. This experience of boutique establishments combined with the rich Dutch history has probably ruined me for life … I don’t think anyone could have planned a more unique and enjoyable outing. Rudolph was a wonderful historian and charming.…”

482 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $157.21by Amsterdam Food Tours

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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise - Finding the Boat Near the Anne Frank House (No Map Guessing Needed)
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Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour - Wertheimpark Auschwitz Memorial walk: a short segment with big weight
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Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

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5.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

Private 3-hour Amsterdam Jewish history walk from Portuguese Synagogue to Anne Frank House, with memorial stops, apple pie, and Anne Frank tickets or VR.

★ 5.0

“This tour allowed us to have a conversation to understand how Amsterdam was impacted and why it mattered. PHENOMENAL with Inbal and we would recommend working with her again and again!”

307 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $95.58by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences

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Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms - From platform bustle to first-class calm
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Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour - Meeting at Park Plaza Victoria Hotel: Arrive Early, Follow the Exact Entrance
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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

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7.Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

Small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk with a local guide: Old Town, canals, Dam Square, Royal Palace, and the Flower Market, plus history.

★ 4.8

“James was an amazing guide - great sense of humor, impressive depth of knowledge and overall it was just a perfect introduction to the city that he clearly loves showing off.”

266 reviews2 hoursFrom $32by Trigger Tours

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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour - Kattengat and Der silveren spiegel: a bar tied to hiding under Nazi rule
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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

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8.Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish history, ending outside Anne Frank House. English tour with local guide.

★ 5.0

“The walking tour was very enjoyable. Leo our tour guide was fantastic he was so bubbly even though some stories were horrible from war / holocaust times. He was very knowledgeable about the history of amsterdam, ww2 and the Anne Frank Story.”

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

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

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10.Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a small group guide, tracing Sephardic life, Nazi deportations, resistance, and the Anne Frank House area.

★ 5.0

“The best way to understand the significance of the buildings and monuments in the Jewish Quarters through the knowledge of our extremely knowledgeable guide !”

149 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.52by Trigger Tours

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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam - Westermarkt to the Gay Monument: where the tour sets its emotional compass
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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

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11.LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

A 2-hour small-group walk with Henk through Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ landmarks, from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren.

★ 5.0

“Henk is a great ambassador for Amsterdam and the LGBTQ community. Personable, funny and intelligent, his sharing of stories and history is nicely interwoven. I have participated in LGBTQ walking tours in NYC and Vancouver, and Henk's tour is one of the best.”

123 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $42.33by Special Amsterdam Tours

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Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History - Meeting at the Nieuwe Kerk: how the walk gets going
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Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

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12.Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

A 2-hour Amsterdam ghost walk with a live English guide, dark history tales, haunted alleys, and canal-side stories ending at the Weeping Tower.

★ 4.8

“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…”

118 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by RoamWorldTours

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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center - The Red Light District: seeing it with respect and better understanding
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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences - Is $42.05 good value for 1.5 hours?
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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

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Amsterdam: Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour - Where the Tour Starts: The Hermitage Area and a Memorial With a Specific Purpose
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Amsterdam: Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour

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