Top Amsterdam Walking Tours

Unlike a standard tour, this private walk blends sightseeing with personal photo tips you can use anywhere. Your workshop facilitator, Simon Elwell is a professional freelance photographer who has a wide portfolio of work and will convey his own personal advice on how to improve your photography regardless of your camera. We will definitely see some of the most beautiful parts of the city but this is not a guided city tour - It's all about photography, so bring a camera and your creative interest.

The Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, a famous artist from history. At the Van Gogh Museum, you can explore the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s work. The museum showcases more than 200 paintings, hundreds of drawings, and many of his letters, offering a deep look into the artist’s life, thoughts, and creative journey. Highlights include The Potato Eaters, Almond Blossom, and Sunflowers. * Visit one of the most popular museums in Amsterdam with the ticket for your reserved timeslot! * Meet Vincent Van Gogh and step into a world of art that truly capture his eccentric personality * Explore the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's work with over 200 paintings, drawings, and letters * Enjoy your unplanned visit to the Van Gogh Museum with instant last-minute entry tickets

Step into centuries of Dutch history on this self-guided walking tour through Muiden, a charming fortified town just outside Amsterdam. Discover medieval castles, historic forts, scenic waterways, and the stories that helped shape the Netherlands. Follow a scenic route through the harbour, fortifications, and historic centre using the Step Quests app. Along the way, interactive quiz moments turn your walk into a journey of discovery, bringing Muiden's rich past to life. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, and families, this circular route begins and ends at Muiderslot Castle and can be explored at your own pace. • Discover castles, forts, and Dutch water defences • Explore one of the Netherlands' best-preserved historic towns • Follow a self-guided route using the Step Quests app • Enjoy interactive quiz moments • Start anytime and explore at your own pace

Explore Amsterdam’s rich history from a unique perspective on this walking tour. Discover the often-overlooked stories of women, colonial subjects, and Jewish communities, and learn how their lives and struggles are woven into the city. As you explore Amsterdam’s canals, courtyards, and alleyways, hear about women who defied norms, leading resistance movements. Learn about Dutch colonialism, and see how wealth from exploitation influenced the city and how resistance to this legacy persists. Visit the Old City, Dam Square, and Jordaan district to bring this history to life. Delve into Jewish history, highlighting pre-war vibrancy and the Holocaust’s impact, alongside stories of survival and remembrance. This tour is a reflective journey connecting past and present, centering voices often excluded from traditional narratives. It invites you to see Amsterdam as a city shaped by trade, beauty, activism, justice, and courage, offering a deeper understanding of its complex history.

The tour offers a unique opportunity to hear special stories about C.G. Jung and the concept of ‘synchronicity’ conceived by him. The tour guide - who hosts a podcast about synchronicity - will also share a remarkable family story that took place in Amsterdam and became visible through synchronicity. You will walk amidst the backdrop of events connected by meaningful coincidences. Reconnecting with this phenomenon helps in recognizing these remarkable moments that act as subtle signposts in your life. Are you interested in synchronicity and would you like to combine that with a walk through Amsterdam? If the group is interested, we will exchange stories about synchronicity to discover what it means. It promises to be wonderful, and we look forward to meeting you!

Explore Amsterdam’s Jordaan and canal district with local Dutch guides who know the city firsthand. What makes our Dutch Foodnotes tour different is who tells the story. Ours are led by born-and-raised Amsterdammers who know the city, its culture and its soul. That local connection gives you more than a series of tastings, with personal stories, traditions and local knowledge. The Dutch Foodnotes walking tour includes 12+ authentic Dutch food and drink tastings. Taste favourites such as a Dutch Cheese and Wine pairing, stroopwafels, herring and traditional Dutch jenever, while discovering Indonesian or Surinamese influences on Amsterdam’s food culture. Dutch Foodnotes connects the flavours to the wider story of the city. Unlike many food tours offering only small samples, our tastings together amount to more than a full meal. COME HUNGRY! You won’t leave that way. Ideal for couples, families, friends and food lovers looking for a personal and authentic Amsterdam experience.

Explore Amsterdam’s Jordaan and UNESCO World Heritage canal district on this food walking tour with local Dutch guides who know the city firsthand. Come as you are every couple, family, friend and food lover is welcome for a personal and authentic Amsterdam experience. The tours are led by born-and-raised Amsterdammers who know the city, its culture and its soul, sharing personal stories, traditions and local knowledge along the way. The Dutch Foodnotes walking tour includes 12+ authentic Dutch food and drink tastings (max 4 couples). Taste favorites such as Dutch cheese and wine, stroopwafels, herring and traditional Dutch jenever, while discovering Indonesian and Surinamese influences on Amsterdam’s food culture. Dutch Foodnotes connects these flavors to the wider story of the city. Unlike many food tours offering only small samples, your tastings together amount to more than a full meal. COME HUNGRY! You won’t leave that way. Small groups keep the tour personal, relaxed and social.

Step into the 17th century and uncover the urban planning miracle that transformed a swamp into the wealthiest city on Earth. This immersive walking tour takes you beyond the picturesque facades of Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal belt to reveal the raw ambition, brilliant engineering, and hidden social fabric of the Dutch Golden Age. From the industrial origins of the Brouwersgracht to the palatial estates of the Golden Bend, you will discover how a pragmatic merchant class weaponized water to build a global empire. - A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 115 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Step away from the crowded canals of the center and dive into the Jordaan, Amsterdam's most fiercely independent neighborhood. On this immersive journey, you will uncover the dual soul of the district: the boisterous, smoke-stained camaraderie of its historic 'brown cafés' and the whispered, hidden sanctuaries of its centuries-old 'hofjes' (almshouses). Discover the untranslatable Dutch philosophy of 'gezelligheid', trace the footsteps of 17th-century widows and ambitious gin distillers, and learn how a working-class slum transformed its hardships into a legendary musical tradition. This is a story of community, survival, and the art of living well together. A 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 90 min Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and Sensory & Emotional Cities Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

On a private tour, you decide when to arrive: early, while the mills are opening and the paths are still quiet, or later, once the groups have gone. The difference is what you hear along the way. Inside a historic house, you'll see the cupboard beds built into the walls, where whole families slept almost upright. At the clog workshop, you'll learn why a young man once spent weeks carving and painting a pair for his bride — and how you could judge him by the result. You'll discover the story behind the oorijzer, the silver ornament worn beneath a woman's cap, which told everyone which village she came from and what her family could afford. And you'll learn to read the language of the mills — how millers signalled to each other across the fields before telephones existed. How long you spend at each stop is entirely up to you. Some guests want the mills and nothing else; others linger over the food or walk along the river, where nobody goes.

Enjoy a private tour in the beautiful city Amsterdam. Meet your private driver/host in the lobby of your hotel and set off on a leisurely drive through the city’s most interesting quarters. Along the way, learn the history behind these iconic spots and hear some little-known artistic history that surrounds a statute near Rembrandt’s house. Learn about the Anne Frank story and Amsterdam’s diverse cultural heritage on a drive through the old Jewish district. Stop for photos at the most picturesque area of Amsterdam and stop at the world's only floating flower market founded in 1862. The last stop is at the Gassan Diamond Factory. Here you can visit the Rolex store and you can choose if you will have a Diamond Experience Tour with one of Gassan's guide. Experience the craftsmanship of the diamond cutters and see the process of transforming a rough diamond into a dazzling brilliant, while a guide explains the origins of diamonds and the history of the diamond industry in Amsterdam.

Learn why herring has become the most famous national dish? Why smoked eel has caused riots? How can you change the world for the better with chocolate or beer? How not to get lost in the abundance of cheeses and choose the best? Why oysters became a joy for mushroom pickers? This food tour has multiple stops, ranging from fast food eateries to «brown» bars. It begins with a piece of pie in an unusual and absolutely fabulous place before a taste of the Dutch essentials: cheese and herring. You'll learn which exotic dishes came to Amsterdam during the colonial era, which dinners were served on a farm, and which dishes are popular among young people from Amsterdam. You will try a variety of drinks and dishes from Dutch bitterballen to delicious chocolate chip cookies. And each of them will tell a story about the Dutch are and how they live. The tour will finish in a real local "brown" bar of the 17th century with an excellent selection of local beer and liquors!

Discover the heart of Dutch heritage on this Half Day Private Tour to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam. Just a short drive away, Zaanse Schans showcases iconic windmills, handcrafted wooden clogs, and the art of cheese-making in a picturesque open-air museum. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and driver, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Walk along the scenic Zaan River and marvel at the charming 17th and 18th-century architecture while tasting authentic Dutch cheeses. - Private tour with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests - Visit historic windmills and learn about their significance in Dutch history - Experience cheese tasting at a local farm and see clog-making in action - Scenic drive through the countryside with hotel pick-up included

Uncover the intriguing history and culture of Amsterdam with a walking tour through its streets. Discover how this vibrant neighborhood intertwines with religion, trade, and social attitudes from medieval times to today. Your expert guide will share insights into the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, and the historic canals, revealing the complexities of Amsterdam's past and present. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering a semi-private experience with a maximum of 12 participants. - Explore key landmarks including Dam Square, Oude Kerk, and Chinatown - Gain insights into the unique relationship between trade and the Red Light District - Enjoy a small-group setting for a more intimate experience - Tour lasts 2 hours, rain or shine, with satisfaction guaranteed

Uncover the intriguing history and culture of Amsterdam with a walking tour through its streets. Discover how this vibrant neighborhood intertwines with religion, trade, and social attitudes from medieval times to today. Your expert guide will share insights into the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, and the historic canals, revealing the complexities of Amsterdam's past and present. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering a semi-private experience with a maximum of 12 participants. - Explore key landmarks including Dam Square, Oude Kerk, and Chinatown - Gain insights into the unique relationship between trade and the Red Light District - Enjoy a small-group setting for a more intimate experience - Tour lasts 2 hours, rain or shine, with satisfaction guaranteed

Forgo the typical historical tours in favor of exploring Amsterdam with a private guide. With no fixed itinerary or tight schedule, enjoy local insights, fun facts, and a relaxed pace with the attention you won’t get on larger tours. Ask your guide for personalized recommendations based on your interests or follow their lead. Afterwards, shop and dine at your leisure.

Taste your way through Amsterdam's vibrant De Pijp district on this indulgent food tour, where diverse culinary delights await at every stop. Sample local specialties as you explore the area's rich food culture, making stops at popular eateries and hidden gems alike. This tour offers a unique insight into the flavors of Amsterdam, perfect for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers looking to savor authentic dishes. Don't miss the chance to experience this culinary adventure with a knowledgeable guide who shares insider tips along the way. Explore the De Pijp district and its culinary hotspots Sample a variety of local dishes and specialties Learn about the food culture of District de Pijp Ideal for food lovers and cultural travelers alike

Walk through Amsterdam's historic Jewish Quarter, passing landmarks such as the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Memorial, and other significant sites while discovering the remarkable story behind them. Rather than focusing only on the Holocaust, this tour explores more than 400 years of Jewish history, from the arrival of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews to the vibrant Jewish community of today. Your expert local guide brings Amsterdam's Jewish heritage to life with stories about the people who shaped the city's trade, culture, medicine, publishing, and diamond industry. Ideal for history enthusiasts, curious travelers, families with older children, and first-time visitors, this walking tour offers meaningful local insight and a fresh perspective on one of Amsterdam's most fascinating neighborhoods.

Explore Amsterdam's poignant history during World War II on a 1-hour walking tour that traces the life of Anne Frank. Led by a knowledgeable guide, pass by significant sites from the era, including the Westerkerk, Anne Frank House and the National Monument at Dam Square. Learn about Anne’s story, her famous diary, and the experiences of Jews during the occupation. This insightful tour reveals how citizens coped with the harsh realities of war while honoring those who resisted. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this tour does not include admission to Anne Frank's House but offers a deep understanding of her legacy. - Duration: 1 hour, starting at the Anne Frank Monument next to Westerkerk/ Anne Frank House - Professional guide shares personal stories and historical context - Discover key locations related to the Dutch resistance and Jewish community - Tour concludes at the National Monument at Dam Square - Optional Canal Cruise available

Explore the charm and beauty of the Netherlands on this immersive 4-day tour. Starting in Amsterdam, glide through the canals of Giethoorn, known as the "Venice of the North," before discovering the stunning De Hoge Veluwe National Park and its Van Gogh masterpieces. Visit historic cities like Arnhem and Maastricht, and delve into the artistic heritage of Nuenen, where Van Gogh created many of his works. Conclude your journey in Eindhoven, a hub of innovation and design, with visits to the Philips Museum and more. - 4-day guided tour across key Dutch destinations - Optional Boat cruise in Giethoorn and Van Gogh museums - Visit unique attractions like Het Loo Palace and the Apenheul Primate Park - Comfortable transport with a knowledgeable driver-guide throughout

Discover Holland beyond Amsterdam's canals with a full-day tour to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague. Travel by air-conditioned coach to explore Rotterdam's city sights, visit the Markthallen Food Market, enjoy free time to explore in Delft, and explore the Hague with insights from your guide on a walking tour. Your transportation to and from Amsterdam is taken care of so you won't have to worry about travel logistics.

Wander along the canals of the Jordaan and learn about how this unassuming neighborhood became the coolest in all of Amsterdam. From the coffee shops and cafés to the top restaurants hidden in plain sight, Jordaan is a foodie heaven. It’s not all about food and drink though. Find galleries and boutiques, and find out about the rich heritage of this area, which was once home to working class immigrants searching for a new life in Amsterdam.

Explore the contrasting landscapes of Gouda and Rotterdam on a private day trip that showcases the best of both historic and contemporary Netherlands. Stroll through Gouda, famous for its cheese markets and beautiful canals, and visit the grand St. John’s Church. Then head to Rotterdam, one of Europe’s most modern cities filled with unique architecture. Discover its stunning modern skyline, the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the Erasmus Bridge. Your private guide will show you how Rotterdam reinvented itself after WWII, transforming into a vibrant hub of design and architecture. - Experience the charm of Gouda with visits to cheese markets and the market square - Discover Rotterdam’s stunning modern architecture and skyline - Learn about the history and culture of these unique cities - Enjoy a private guide for personalized insights and stories

Explore the charm of Utrecht and Haarlem on this private full-day tour. In Utrecht, immerse yourself in history as you visit the impressive Dom Tower and stroll along the tranquil canals lined with centuries-old wharf cellars. The journey continues to Haarlem, where you can admire the grandeur of the Grote Markt and the stunning St. Bavo Church. Wander through cobbled lanes and discover historic houses and hidden courtyards, all while soaking in the city’s rich culture and art scene. This personalized experience is perfect for those looking to delve into the heart of Dutch history and culture. - Private full-day tour exploring Utrecht and Haarlem - Visit the iconic Dom Tower and enjoy Utrecht’s picturesque canals - Explore Haarlem’s Grote Markt and St. Bavo Church - Discover hidden courtyards and charming cobbled streets