AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
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.
Taste Amsterdam classics like Tom Pouce and herring, with a small-group guide sharing neighborhood history at key stops.
Most Popular“This was one of our favorite tours. So many good foods hops and Amsterdam knowledge that you wouldn’t find or know on your own. Roman’s tour is top notch and he is so nice and funny and personable.”
A 2-hour haunted history walk through Dam Square, Nieuwe Kerk, Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag for $30.
A small-group Amsterdam food-and-history walk with Dutch classics, Dutch-Indonesian bites, cheeses, fish, and wine pairings.
“Our guide Catharina (sp?) was wonderful. One of best guides we have ever had. She is so knowledgeable and has a delightful personality.”
A quick 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise starting by the Anne Frank House, with views of historic canals, churches, and modern waterfront spots.
“Great cruising through the canals, just wished there was a live guide onboard who explained about the buildings we were passing. It was difficult to hear the taped recording.”
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.
“Ester was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the history of the area. Anne Frank house was very moving.”
3-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central Station’s 1885 1st-class rooms by Pierre Cuypers. Damrak views, $61, 2.5 hrs.
“Amazing food, great atmosphere. the service was perfect.”
Small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk with a local guide: Old Town, canals, Dam Square, Royal Palace, and the Flower Market, plus history.
“Aaron was a great guide through Amsterdam. He was interactive and very knowledgeable on the history and present cultural pieces of Amsterdam!”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish history, ending outside Anne Frank House. English tour with local guide.
“Iris has amazing knowledge of WWII history and the Frank family's experiences leading up to their going into hiding in the Annex. She did a great job outlining the steps leading to their precarious state of affairs. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon on this tour and highly recommend it.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, tracing WWII occupation and memorials from Amstel to Anne Frank.
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a small group guide, tracing Sephardic life, Nazi deportations, resistance, and the Anne Frank House area.
“The best way to understand the significance of the buildings and monuments in the Jewish Quarters through the knowledge of our extremely knowledgeable guide !”
A 2-hour small-group walk with Henk through Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ landmarks, from the Gay Monument to Bet van Beeren.
“So glad I took this tour! Henk is an encyclopedia of knowledge of the history and present state of the LGBTQIA+ in Amsterdam and the Netherlands and delivers his tour provides a unique experience that individuals of any gender, gender expression or sexual orientation can understand and appreciate. Thank you, Henk, for a wonderful educational…”
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.
“We had a blast with Maria. She was very kind, showed us interesting places and we heard spooky storys. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Maria.”
Small-group Amsterdam walking tour of the Red Light District, Historic City Center, and Grachtengordel with a German guide, $32 for 2.5 hours.
“Unser Guide, die Anne, war super. Mit viel Humor und Fachwissen hat sie uns durch Amsterdam geführt. Die Tour mit ihr war ein Highlight unserer Reise und ihre Tipps für den nächsten Tag waren super.”
Zen Amsterdam Tour blends alternative history with walks past Begijnhof and Dam Square, plus coffeeshop stops and snacks on longer tours.
“Great tour. Well planned and a lot of fun! Totally worth the effort just go and you’ll forget you are even on a tour :)”
A 2-hour Italian-led walk through Amsterdam WWII sites, the Jewish district, and the Anne Frank House area, with memorial context included.
“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
