AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private 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.
Small-group Rijksmuseum tour with guided highlights, entrance ticket, and optional private English upgrade for a calmer, smarter visit.
Most Popular“This was a very detailed and elaborate tour for the limited time we had. Our Guide Martina was very knowledgeable and explained a lot in detail. I would highly recommend this”
Semi-private Van Gogh Museum tour with reserved entry, an expert guide, and a day-long ticket. Small group in English.
“We arrived at our meeting point a little early, but our guide, Birgitte, was already there. She greeted us with a friendly smile and explained the details of our tour. Once inside, Birgitte, led us on a journey about the artist and the man, Vincent Van Gogh. Her education in art history and her in…”
Private 2-hour Red Light District and coffee shop tour from Damrak, covering Dutch laws, history, and an optional museum or shop visit.
“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”
2-hour private Amsterdam Jewish Quarter walk with Holocaust memorial park and Anne Frank House exterior view. English guide.
“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 AMS transfer with text updates, air-conditioned cars, and door-to-hotel drop-offs. Groups up to eight, 60-min airport wait.
“Curbside pick up, communicated by message. Easy transfer to hotel. Driver very pleasant and nice car.”
Private Amsterdam day trip with hotel pickup to Zaanse Schans windmills, Edam, Volendam, and Marken, with a local English guide.
“Tirso was a fabulous and engaging guide. Very prompt and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this private tour.”
Semi-private Amsterdam tour bundling Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with reserved entry, a pro English guide, and a small-group pace.
“Anna was a fantastic guide. I'm a frequent art-goer but this was the only way we could get to the Van Gogh Museum, and I'm used to making my own way around. Anna's approach was fresh, informative and insightful and some of the details of discussions around the artists we were looking at were completely…”
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.
“Our tour guide, Inbal, was absolutely fantastic. We had previously had a brief opportunity to learn about this subject on a different tour and had toured the Holocaust museum, so we were set up perfectly for the in depth information we learned on this tour. Inbal is very knowledgeable on the subject and was open…”
Private Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, local skipper, and drinks. See Jordaan, UNESCO canals, Golden Bend, and more.
“Our 90 min Private Family Canal Cruise was on May 9,2023 at 7pm Despite the evening being cool and rainy the cruise was amazing the boat was completely covered and the seats were heated and dry. There was even hot tea for us to enjoy because of the cool evening. Mark our tour guide was…”
90-minute private Amsterdam canal cruise at night with a live guide, local skipper stories, and drinks. Perfect for a calm reset.
“Our guide and tour was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. The day was rainy but this boat has a clear top and open sides making the ride pleasant. His knowledge of the area was exceptional and the city is......beautiful!!”
A private 7-hour Dutch countryside day from Amsterdam: working windmills, cheese and clogs, plus quiet villages and wetlands by boat-like waterways.
“My wife and I had a wonderful day with Teun. He is a very knowlegable and friendly guy and was open to our ideas, changes and thoughts to make the day special for us. Teun knows where the big tour buses are and if you are on his same page will avoid them wherever possible.…”
Private Amsterdam photoshoot for couples, families, or solo. Pro posing help, canal-bridge walk, and high-res edited photos in 3–4 days.
“He did a great job helping us pose and making suggestions for the pictures .”
Skip Schiphol chaos with a private, air-conditioned transfer. Flight tracking, easy meet-up in the main hall, and clean cars.
“Friendly driver, did a great job taking us to our hotel. Nice new clean car had water which we appreciated after being 3 hours late after a 10 hour flight.”
A private, custom walking tour of Amsterdam’s canals, creative streets, markets, and quiet squares, tailored to your interests and pace.
“We had a great morning walking the city - seeing canals and secret gardens - learning about the city and its charms - our guide was so patient with US being an HOUR late because of traffic and things outside our control - she rolled with it all and we couldn’t be more thankful -…”
Skip queues at the Rijksmuseum with a small-group, 90-minute English tour, then explore on your own with tickets included.
“Take a private tour with Max. One of the best experiences ever! We were so overwhelmed at the end of the tour we couldn’t talk. His knowledge and personal experience made every painting and room a treasure.”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
