Location: Amsterdam
Top Things to do in Amsterdam
10 Sightseeing Tours in Amsterdam That You Shouldn't Miss
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Become a Dutch Art Piece Photo Shoot in Amsterdam
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
On this 20-minute photo shoot tour, step back in time over 300 years and get yourself pictured as a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece. Go home with a lovely memory of your stay in Amsterdam. This tour offers you the opportunity to become the Dutch art you see. You get: 2 prints (10x15cm / 5.9x6.9in), original files by email and 1 enlargement (15x23cm / 6.9x9in).
Inclusions: Photo shoot by a professional photographer, Costumes and attributes, 2 prints (10x15cm), Email with original files (4mb), 1 enlargement (15x23)
Exclusions: Frame, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 420gabrieller
Such a cool experience, high quality and so enjoyable. He will really work with you to achieve the best quality picture.
2. Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn including boat tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Join this full day tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn with a private guide. Explore the Venice of the Netherlands called Giethoorn, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you to Giethoorn. At Giethoorn you get a boat tour and a walking tour by your private guide.
Inclusions: Private guide and driver, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By derenl2021
Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!
3. Private Amsterdam Tour: Through the Eyes of van Gogh
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
On this amazing private experience, you'll get to know all about van Gogh: from the best stories of his life to his brilliant masterpieces. Hear secret stories and learn about new discoveries of his work. Bonus: don't wait in line with a skip-the-line ticket included!
Inclusions: Private local guide, Skip the line ticket
Exclusions: Hotel pick up, Food & beverages
Reviewed By simkm
Efi did a fab job of keeping 8 of us together on a walking tour of Amsterdam and showing us all the main sights and giving us some great background into the history of this amazing city. Great job Efi - definitely recommend a tour with you.
4. Private Amsterdam Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A day in Amsterdam is at your disposal, you lucky thing. Make the most of it with one of our hosts in a customized experience of the city. Visit iconic venues like the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum, or stroll The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) that connect the city’s main waterways. Perhaps you’d like to take in traditional Dutch architecture whilst cruising down the famous Herengracht canal? But wait, did someone mention food? Stop at a street vendor for some traditional Dutch sweets, pop in to a local eatery or visit a food market. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host- Pick your preferred duration when booking!, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By bchapman630
We had a super stressful travel day and was having a really hard time finding her at the airport as we were not familiar with the meeting spot and didn’t realize there was only one! In retrospect, it was very easy to do - just keep walking out and there it is. Anna was able to calm our nerves and warmly invite us to her beautiful city!! She was compassionate and kind and did amazing with our special needs son. She was knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and fun!!! She planned an AWESOME itinerary and we just loved our quick visit. Getting back into the airport and collecting our stored luggage was a breeze. My apologies for arriving so stressed and thank you for welcoming us regardless :)
5. Sebi Boat Tours
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
We are Sebi Boat Tours, two true Amsterdammers who want to share their love for this beautiful city. With our 100% electric boat which is open on sunny days and closed on rainy and windy days and has a toilet, we will provide a 2 hour intimate canal tour. We will pass all the highlights Amsterdam has to offer including the world famous canal belt, The Jordaan, The red light district, the river Amstel, the maritime area and places, where big tour boats cannot go. On the way we will make a stop at Amsterdam's best boat caterer, childhood friends of ours, to pick up some traditional Dutch snacks while you enjoy a wide variety of complementary drinks. All this while Captain Sebi will pass on his years of knowledge of the city and canals, on current events and Amsterdam people in Dutch, English and German!
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Restroom on board
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Reviewed By larserikmarcussen
My wife and I went on a really nice trip with Sebi yesterday. In fact, we were the only two passengers, but that did not put a damper on Sebi’s enthusiasm one bit. The trip was so great I really just need to summarize in bulletpoints: - beautiful boat, great for 12, luxurious for 2 - boat small enough to fit under the lowest bridges, you see what the others don’t - great and tastefully arranged drinks and snacks, incl hot, fresh snacks picked up from a catering kitchen - fresh flowers, blankets, pillows and all comforts - a REALLY knowledgable guide who is at least third generation true Amsterdamer. Ask him about his grandfathers passport tools! - a tailormade trip where you learn and see what really makes Amsterdam unique Is it worth the extra hour and twice the price of one-hour trips on big, 75+ passenger boats? Most definitely. It’s so worth it. An absolute joy and the highlight of our trip.
6. Gamified Drugs Tour (Self-Guided, Amsterdam City Centre)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience this tour at any time, through the convenience of downloading the tour to your mobile phone.The tour starts and ends at Amsterdam Central Station and takes you through the Zeedijk, the Red Light District and via the Dam to the Spuistraat. Discover the city's hidden drug history: the Red Light areas, the places where overdose and murder were rife, as well as the safe spaces that people who used drugs created for themselves.
Inclusions: digital tour/download
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7. The Ultimate Amsterdam Canal Cruise - 2hr - All Inclusive - Exclusive Boat
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5.0 based on 230 reviews
Our 2 hour all-inclusive shared cruises include an open bar with our seasonal local craft beers, hand-picked European wines, luxury soft drinks and juices, and a Dutch inspired taster platter with Amsterdam cheese, local cookies, olives, grapes, nuts and other goodies. We leave from the dock at Keizersgracht 102 (a 5 minute walk from the Anne Frank House), and we will we end the cruise at the same location. During the two hour cruise, we will share our idea of a perfect day out in Amsterdam, showing off the well known and hidden spots around the stunning historic canals. We stick to a small group size of max. 10 guests, to really give you a most personal and local feel aboard.
Inclusions: Snack platter, Unlimited drinks (open bar), Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Rob13377
Really a magical experience. If in doubt, doubt no more. I did my engagement proposal on this cruise in october 2020 and from start to finish all was arranged perfectly. The captain, James, was a perfect host, good feeling for mood and timing and knowledge about the surroundings and Geertje did an amazing job with the setup according to our preferences. The boat was amazing, throughout the trip we felt like royalty. 10+/10 and definetly planning for a return visit.
8. Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum Guided Combo Tour - Private Tour
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5 to 5.5-hour private guided museum combo tour includes entry to both museums so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides, whom you’ll have all to yourself.
Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Guided Combo Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break), Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Reviewed By TomohawkKC
I had a last minute opportunity to go to the Van Gogh Museum and really wanted to get the full flavor of the museum during my visit. I scheduled a private tour and had the great opportunity to be paired with Marjoke. Her knowledge of Van Gogh and his works were unmatched. I had an amazing tour with a great guide and person. Highly recommend!
9. Private 1.5 hour Canal Tour in Amsterdam with your Loved One
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Would you like to relax after a busy day of sightseeing? Leave behind the chaos of the overcrowded streets and loud bicycle bells. Instead, step aboard our boat and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Amsterdam’s magical canals! This private cruise is the ideal setting for a romantic evening. You’ll have the chance to slow down and take in views of the historic waterways by night as you travel through the UNESCO-listed Canal District and De Wallen. Imagine sipping a glass of bubbly while sailing into the sunset together. It’s all possible with our customizable itinerary. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’re guaranteed to cherish forever.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise, Private Tour, Local certified skipper
Exclusions: Food and drinks (may be taken on-board)
Reviewed By harrisonklein
A friend who lives in Amsterdam invited my wife and me on a Rederij Paping cruise to celebrate our friend's birthday. A wonderful experience. Paap (the owner) was our captain and boy does he know the city! He gave us a number of new insights into Amsterdam history and geography without interrupting our enjoyment of the birthday celebration. We traveled on several of the smaller, more obscure canals, and he dropped us off on a canal just a block from where our friend lives so we could continue the celebration. We have been on many canal cruises and this was so much nicer and more personal than the big tour boats. Comfortable boats, nice people.
10. Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour
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4.9 based on 149 reviews
This 2 to 2.5 hour private guided tour of Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, will bypass the lines and you will discover the major works of art inside the world's biggest Van Gogh collection. Your personal guide walks you through such masterpieces as Sunflowers as well as lesser-known works by Van Gogh and the artists who inspired him. Your ticket is valid for the whole day, so you can follow your introduction to the great artist's life and work with further exploration of his art on your own.
Inclusions: Skip-The-Line Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entry Fees
Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Reviewed By 686krisa
Wow. Throughout Amsterdam & Italy this tour took the cake. It was the best tour we've ever been on. Victoria was SO knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. We would do it Again and Again. It was worth every penny. We had a canal tour to take that evening & were in a hurry & she even helped us figure out how to get there. Thanks Victoria! We visited in September of 2018.
