Things to do in The Netherlands, The Netherlands: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Join this half day walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam in one day with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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

Pleasant and safe tours in languages NL/DE/ENG at 10.30 or 14.30 h. or time-flexible on request ( family or couple, 1,5 mtr. rule - covid-19 - , booking possible up to 3 h. before start). The tour starts at Helpoort, the oldest preserved city gate in the country ( anno 1229 ). We will explore the streets and parks along the old city wall and see parts from the attractive Jeker quarter including a water mill. Partly we walk over the old wall. Then we go to St. Pieters mountain and see the fortress. A nice walk over the mountain brings us to excellent viewpoints : dreamy Jekerdal, the oehoe owl-valley and the spectacular viewing platform limestone quarry/canyon ( also finish Pietertrail ). With a interval at Hoeve Lichtenberg viewpoint and the Slavante terrace & vineyard we walk along the Maria cave and André Rieu castle back to town. The walk is a mix of heritage and nature. You can customize the tour with a walk through the limestone quarry ( extra 50 min. ).

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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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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Receive a warm welcome to Amsterdam on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Amsterdam to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Dam Square and Nieumarkt, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Amsterdam is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

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

What if your tour guide is one of the prostitutes from Amsterdam's Red Light District? Get the real story from a sex worker herself, while she guides through through the Red Light District in this 1,5 hour evening walking tour! Let the sex worker herself explain all about her job, how prostitution works in The Netherlands and share more of her own insights and experiences while you stroll down the narrowest alleys and the scenic canals of Amsterdam's Red Light District.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, A sex worker as your tour guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)

This 2 to 2.5 hour private guided tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for even the most amateur art lover. Your guide will share the stories behind each must-see work of art and artifact. You will be provided the tickets so you can skip the line and return later if you want to explore further 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 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

Get ready for an amazing tour in the Rijksmuseum with a skip the line ticket included. Admire the masterpieces of the best Dutch Masters, from medieval time, the golden age with Rembrandt & Vermeer in between until the wonderful Vincent van Gogh. Please arrive 20 min before the tour begins to hand over your coat and belongings at the cloakroom and lockers respectively.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local host, Entrance ticket

Exclusions: Food & Beverages, Hotel Pick Up

This 1.5-hour small-group Segway sightseeing tour with a maximum of 7 people will show you the best of Amsterdam's city center on two wheels. Glide effortlessly through the historic streets of Amsterdam, along the city's canals and over its many canal bridges. Segway is the first of it’s kind — a self-balancing personal transport device that is a lot of fun!

Inclusions: Local guide, All equipment needed included, Use of helmet, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks