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Orientate yourself in Amsterdam and discover the city’s highlights as well as its hidden gems on a bike tour. Zip easily between landmarks, saving time and covering more ground that possible by foot, ideal for visitors with limited time in the city. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour of max 11 people, and gain insight into Amsterdam’s history and culture from your guide.

Don’t settle for crowded museums that rush you through history, elbow-to-elbow with the masses. This intimate walking tour follows Anne Frank's journey through the streets of Amsterdam, each lesser-known site offering profound insights into this era—and proving the enduring need for empathy to this day. Your tour wraps up at the iconic Secret Annex, leaving you with a deeper understanding that standard tours simply can't provide.

Explore the highlights of Rotterdam on this small-group guided walking tour. See key architectural landmarks such as the Central Station, Groot Handelsgebouw, Luchtsingel, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Market Hall, Cube Houses, the Old Harbor, and more, and learn more about the history and significance of the buildings from your guide.

Escape the bustle of central Amsterdam and enjoy a canal cruise with the option to add on one drink or an unlimited drinks package. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as you glide past notable landmarks in the late afternoon and evening, including the Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge, Dancing Houses, and more. With various departure times available, select a tour that best suits your schedule. Along the way, your English-speaking skipper will provide insightful commentary on the area’s rich history and culture.

Get a front-row peek at top sights in Amsterdam from the comfort of an electric-powered boat during this luxury canal cruise. Settle into a spacious boat with cushioned seats and blankets, heated on chilly days; an open-air boat is used when the weather is pleasant. Listen to stories and commentary from a live guide as you glide past attractions such as Skinny Bridge and the National Opera House.

Admire Amsterdam’s top attractions without having to contend with the crowds on land during a cruise of the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring (Grachtengordel). Enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a small group limited to 12 people, as you sail past city highlights such as the Red Light District, Magere Brug (Skinning Bridge), and Zuiderkerk (Southern Bridge).

Float along central Amsterdam’s picturesque, UNESCO-listed canals—and glimpse some of the city’s top attractions—on this immersive boat tour. Choose from a convenient range of start times, meet your vessel in the city center, and grab your audio guide. As you sail through the city (spotting highlights like the Anne Frank House, Houseboat Museum, and more) learn the stories behind the sights.

This all-inclusive private Kinderdijk half-day tour takes care of all the details for you, so you don’t have to do the planning bit by bit on your own. Along with round-trip transport from Rotterdam, this private experience also takes care of entry fees and boat transport to the UNESCO site, Kinderdijk. Plus, a private guide leads the way and focuses on your group's wants and needs, while providing engaging commentary.

Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly boat trip sees you getting to know your fellow cruisers as you sip drinks and sample snacks. Soak up unparalleled city views from the open boat in summer and a heated, closed boat from October to March as you cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spotting landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Skinny Bridge.

See the best of the Netherlands in one easy trip thanks to the comprehensive itinerary of this jam-packed, full-day tour—and save yourself the stress of planning what to see and where to go. Led by a a local guide, check off sights such as the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, and pass flower-filled meadows as you head out to Zaanse Schans—a picturesque village well-known for its traditional windmills and wooden clogs. Special touches, including a cheese tasting, a shoe-making demonstration, and a windmill tour, top off an unbeatable intro into Dutch culture and history.

Explore Amsterdam the traditional way, by cruising through the city's canals. This cruise has a modern touch by taking you out onto the water in an electric-powered boat. Choose from two departure points, and make your way through Amsterdam, past historic buildings and lively neighborhoods. Your skipper-guide fills you in on the history of the city. Upgrade to include unlimited drinks.

Make the most of your time in Rotterdam with a private half-day tour covering top highlights like the Old Harbor, Euromast, Meent shopping district, and Luchtsingel Bridge. The tour includes snacks, lunch, all admission tickets, and hotel pickup for added convenience. Booking a private tour ensures a customized experience and your guide’s full attention.

Enjoy a wide-ranging introduction to Amsterdam’s highlights and history on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Royal Palace and the Red Light District, will learn about the city’s origins and key moments in its history, will admire its UNESCO-listed center, and more.

Eat your way around Amsterdam on this small-group food walking tour that covers 1.5 miles (2.5 km) of the city. It includes over 10 delicious tastings at five local eateries that most travelers miss. At each venue, try Dutch delicacies, from freshly-made stroopwafels (syrup-filled waffles) to artisanal Gouda cheese. As you take a leisurely stroll between locations, see the canals that Amsterdam is famous for, and ask your guide for recommendations.

Get a fresh perspective on Amsterdam's Red Light District (De Wallen) on this small-group walking tour of the area. Delve into the city's history with the help of your guide and learn about what life is like for sex workers there, plus the laws surrounding the profession. As you explore, find out about local coffeeshops culture and other ways of life than make central Amsterdam unique.

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group and enjoy unobstructed views of the city's landmarks. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world, including famous masterpieces such as “Sunflowers” and “The Potato Eaters.” Tickets must be purchased in advance, so avoid disappointment by pre-booking your preferred timeslot and reserving a multimedia tour available in multiple languages. Upgrade to a guided tour for a deep dive into one of the Netherlands' most enigmatic artists.

Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum on a small-group guided tour. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this express tour takes you to paintings by European masters such as Rembrandt and Hals, offering insight into European art history beyond guidebooks. A small group ensures plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions.

Take a day trip out of the city to see Dutch windmills in the countryside around Amsterdam. On this tour you’ll see the canals and greenery of rural life in the Netherlands, and learn about the rich history of the area from your guide. Traveling by vehicle ensures you skip the stress of public transportation, while visiting the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam offer an alternative perspective of Dutch culture.

Immerse in the world of Jewish Amsterdam during World War II on this small-group walking tour with a local guide. Exploring in a group no larger than 15, see sights from a still-operational synagogue to the Auschwitz Monument to the spots where Jewish people were sent to their fate—and learn about Anne Frank's story, her family, and how her diary became one of the bestselling books of all time.

The Heineken Experience and a canal cruise are two must-dos for first-time visitors to Amsterdam and this tour includes both. Start at the Heineken Experience for a self-guided tour of the former brewery. See vintage equipment and learn about the production process. After a beer tasting, head to the docks and board your sightseeing boat. The 75-minute cruise sails past canal houses, bridges, churches, and more.

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide. The price includes tasters of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours. There's also an option to embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, which ends at Amsterdam Central Station.

Explore Amsterdam like a local as you join this immersive small-group bike tour. Often called “the bicycle capital of the world”, you’ll be right at home on two wheels as you discover landmarks, including at the Museum Quarter, and picturesque spots as you pedal past the canals and through Vondelpark. Stop for photos and hear stories from your guide about Amsterdam’s culture and traditions along the way.