Top Netherlands Private Sightseeing Tours

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Groningen through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

Go beyond simple sightseeing as you visit the Rijksmuseum for this private tour led by a trained art historian, with your skip-the-line tickets conveniently included. As you explore the extensive collections, you’ll learn about the work of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Vermeer, gain insights into Dutch art history, and hear stories about the individual works you’re viewing. Expect to see masterpieces as well as hidden gems you might have missed.

Skip the impersonal group tours and embark a private tour of south Holland's best attractions. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary to your preferences as you explore Delft, Rotterdam, Madurodam, and the Hague.

Explore the highlights of The Hague from the perspective of a local with this private walking tour. No need to worry about a jam-packed itinerary of sights that don’t interest you—the tour is customizable with no set route, so the guide can plan a walk to suit your interests. As it’s a private tour, you can ask plenty of questions along the way, and get lots of great city tips too.

Get to know Valkenburg better on a fun e-scavenger hunt. If you enjoy the freedom of independent travel but want the structure of a guided tour, this self-guided tour via smartphone app is ideal. Solve puzzles with your team as you make your way around Valkenburg. While the tour takes 2–4 hours, you can go at your own pace and start/stop whenever you need.

Enjoy a unique way to explore the city of Venlo as you embark on a citywide, interactive game. Using just your smartphone, do research and answer questions about several locations in the city. Discover museums, monuments, streets, squares, and much more as you make your way through the game.

Inject some fun into exploring Zierikzee with this app-based scavenger hunt through the city. Learn about its history and top sights as you follow clues, answer quizzes, and complete tasks in a team of up to six people. Skip the hassle of following a map and follow the GPS prompts through the old town, completing the route in just two hours or taking breaks along the way.

Discover the castles, canals, and good folk of Utrecht the convenient way: with a self-guided audio tour, downloadable as a cellphone app. Offering you the freedom to sightsee at your own pace, the experience can be enjoyed at your convenience and with your own personal group. You learn about the city’s first-century history, and follow the footsteps of knights and emperors who have walked the streets before you.

Take a break from city life in Amsterdam and enjoy the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this private tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Edam. In addition to seeing picturesque windmills and canals, you’ll visit a local cheese producer and learn about the production of Gouda and Edam cheese. The tour offers a balance of scheduled stops and free time, and you can customize it to your preferences.

Come home with enchanting photos of Amsterdam, and enjoy taking photos using professional techniques. You’ll spend the day visiting the major sights of the iconic neighborhoods of Amsterdam. An experienced photographer and private tour guide will give you insight into their history while teaching you to capture the perfect shots. Choose between daytime and evening options, based on your needs.

This private sightseeing tour of Amsterdam takes you around the historic city center by rickshaw (aka pedicab). Travel with ease while your driver-guide narrates the highlights; you’ll pass by the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, and other attractions. With a customized itinerary, your driver makes brief stops at Vondelpark or other scenic spots. Hotel pickup and drop-off at central Amsterdam locations are included.

Every winter, Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals come alive with glittering light sculptures and installations—and this private canal boat tour is the perfect way to view them. Bundle up in cozy clothes, meet your vessel in the city center, and hop aboard. You’ll glide through the city’s picturesque waterways, get up close with the light show, and enjoy hot Gluhwein and traditional Dutch snacks aboard your comfortable, heated boat.

Amsterdam's Red Light district (De Wallen) is one of the city's most interesting areas. Rather than wandering around by yourself, book this private tour to learn about the area's history as well as its current situation. Discover nearby landmarks as the Old Church, which is the oldest building in Amsterdam, as well as places that you'd never find on your own.

Zaanse Schans is known for its historic buildings and working windmills, but getting an inside perspective of the traditional region can be difficult alone or on large group tours. Explore Zaanse Schans with a private local host on a tour from Amsterdam that can be customized according to your preferences. Visit a clog workshop, traditional dairy, and chocolate factory, and admire the working windmills that have become symbolic of the Netherlands.

Explore Utrecht, a city steeped in cultural significance and tumultuous history, on this private walking tour. Delve into the secrets of this once-powerful city-state with a private guide, exploring landmarks like the iconic Dom Tower, Domkerk, and the vibrant Neude Square. In just two hours, gain insights into the city’s history which dates back to the Roman Empire, its role in Christianity, its trade prominence, and its resilience through wars.

Visiting museums enriches your and your children’s lives, but traveling and waiting in line can be challenging for kids. This private family tour offers skip-the-line access at the Van Gogh Museum. A kid-friendly, engaging guide shares fascinating facts and stories about Vincent Van Gogh, including games and activities while showing you his iconic works of art.

Exploring an unfamiliar is much better in the company of a local who knows all the best spots. This personalized experience in the company of a like-minded host takes you to see Amsterdam's top attractions, as well as the hidden gems that only locals know about.

Take a private tour of Delft and delve into the city’s royal history with this customizable, half-day walking tour. Famed for its iconic Delftware (or Delft Blue) pottery, its historic Old Town and its connections with the Dutch Royal Family, Delft is one of the Netherlands’ most popular day trip destinations. On this tour, you'll explore the Old Town, where you’ll stumble upon sights like the Prince’s Court and City Hall, and visit the New Church, the final resting place of William the Silent an other notable royals.

Get an introduction to Rotterdam’s lively nighttime ambiance by booking this Rotterdam Private Night Tour with Euromast. This private experience takes you with a private guide to see Rotterdam Centraal Station, Witte de Withstraat, and Euromast. Plus, ride the water taxi and see views of city lights. All entry fees and snacks and beverages are provided for you with this private tour of Rotterdam.

Enjoy a romantic excursion in the heart of Amsterdam with this private canal boat tour. Glide along Amsterdam’s canals in a quiet electric boat as your captain tells romantic tales related to this special city. During the tour, a special moment is created for your proposal with a personalized plan to ensure everything goes smoothly.

There is more to money than meets the eye—learn about the dramatic and often dangerous history of Amsterdam’s crucial financial position over the centuries on this walking tour. Find the stock exchange, and the location of the World’s first limited company—spoiler alert: it’s got a lot to do with Amsterdam as a center for trade in the 1600s. Learn about the Resistance banks set up to counter the Nazi banks before and during WWII, and visit a 100 year old bank vault.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam for the countryside on this 100% private day trip to Hasselt and Giethoorn. There's no need to worry about navigating your way to these riverside towns with your private guide driving you directly to them. Explore each town at your preferred pace as your guide leads the way. Enjoy a boat ride, discovering cobblestone streets on foot, and more.

Discover some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful countryside highlights on this seamless, private tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes. Your first stop is the charming village of Giethoorn: renowned for its scenic canals, thatched-roof homes, and tranquil pace of living. See the town, and go on a canal cruise. Then, transfer to Zaanse Schans where you can see iconic, heritage windmills, watch clog-making, visit a farm to see and touch baby cows, and enjoy free cheese tastings.

See a side of the Netherlands that most first-time visitors miss out on during a fully private day trip to Gouda and Oudewater from Amsterdam. This tour offers the flexibility to tailor your itinerary and take breaks whenever you need, while your guide offers insight into Dutch culture—and its rich history of cheese and witches—that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.