Dam Square Attractions & Things to do

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.
Duration: 2 hours.

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Tour

Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander with our guide through the Jewish quarter and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tense atmosphere from that period of the war. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to enter the house (unguided). If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we guarantee to get you tickets for the house. If booked less than 7 weeks, we offer an alternative way to explore the house via a Virtual Reality experience if we are unsuccessful in securing tickets.


Duration: 3 hours.

Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area. 

Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts.

Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.

Duration: 2 hours.

​Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam is the best way to explore the city. Hop on the iconic red buses whenever and wherever you want and enjoy unlimited canal cruises through the historic canal district! Choose what fits your schedule: 24h or 48h hopping on and of the bus, boat, a bus-boat combination or a bus combination with LOVERS Canal Cruises!

The routes of the Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam are designed to cover all major points of interest. Enjoy the flexibility and follow your own program of this unique sightseeing experience.

By combining our Amsterdam Sightseeing bus with a 1-hour LOVERS canal cruise, you will learn all about the Dutch capital. Since its inception in the 1950s, LOVERS Canal Cruises has become synonymous with the very best in Amsterdam cruising. To make it even more convenient our bus has a stop at the departure point of the canal boat, so you can hop off the bus and onto the boat!
Duration: 65 to 120 minutes.

Join this city walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam 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.

Discover the charming canals and winding streets of Amsterdam on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. With this tour, you'll get a glimpse of the city's history, culture, and modern-day lifestyle as you stroll through the streets.

Discover sites like the Dam Square, the city's historical center, where you'll see the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the iconic Nieuwe Kerk. As you walk through the lively streets of the city, your guide will share stories about Amsterdam's rich history, including its role in the Dutch Golden Age, its struggles during World War II, and its current position as a modern cultural hub.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000.
- Hear the facts and fiction behind Amsterdam’s tolerant attitudes and laws
- Learn about the Red Light District's colorful past and how prostitution came to be legalized.
- Find out more about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and upgrade to visit a coffeeshop with your guide.
- Upgrade to visit the famous Erotic Museum and discover a huge collection of erotic objects and learn about the oldest profession in the world.

Duration: 2 hours.

This female-led tour offers a unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide is a long-time resident of the Red Light District and will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area.

Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies.

While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Get an insider’s view of Amsterdam on this morning walking tour, the perfect way to experience the city’s must-see sights away from the crowds. Stroll along Amsterdam's enchanting canals, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, and see top Amsterdam attractions including West Market, the Royal Palace, Dam Square, the Rembrandt House Museum, and unique downtown areas.

Numbers are limited to 6 people during the COVID restrictions always a small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert local guide.

Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
Social Distancing - Guests will stay at a safe 6-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Wellness Checks - If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

On our way to Amsterdam you will pass by the countryside and windmills. Arriving in the Amsterdam area, we will stop at a typical Dutch cheese and wooden clog farm called 'Rembrandthoeve' located near the Amstel river. Entering the city you will see the Netherlands’ National Bank, the wellknown Heineken brewery, as well as The Painting Gallery, with the great Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh. From the Saint-Nicolas church you will enjoy a 20 minutes’ walk passing the neogothic Central Station reaching the royal palace on Dam Square. Here you will have free time to enjoy a boat tour or a walk along the ‘coffee’ shops, the Red-light district, etc.
On departure from the city, our route will take you through the picturesque houseboats and the replica ship of the East Indian company. You will then see the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Memorial monument as well as the famous Artis Zoo and the stunning Nemo, the Science Museum designed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano.

Duration: 12 hours.

Make the most of your layover at Amsterdam airport and explore the city instead of waiting at Schiphol. In a few hours, your driver/host will take you to see the highlights of the Venice of the North. Visit the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and stroll the Dam Square.

In case you have a 5- or 6-hour layover at Amsterdam Airport and don’t know what to do, you needn’t look further! During the Airport Transit City Tour, your driver/host will show you all the highlights of Amsterdam you really don’t want miss. Why waiting at Schiphol airport if you could be floating through the romantic canals of the Venice of the North or discovering how the Red Light District earned its nickname? This three-hour tour is completely customizable to fit your personal wishes, you may also book extra time if you happen to have a longer stopover in Amsterdam airport.
Duration: 3 hours.

This is one of the best ways to explore the city of Amsterdam. With the biketaxi (rickshaw) we will take you to the nicest spots including many which you won’t get to see from a boat let alone a coach.

Make your travel experiance unique and unforgettable!!

Explore the city with alternative way!!
Duration: 2 hours.

Are you short on time but still want to get a sense of what Amsterdam is all about? This is the private tour for you. In this intriguing walking tour we share our quirkiest stories, the interesting history of Amsterdam, and some of the city’s most iconic places. The cities most famous highlights and hidden gems.

Canal District, Dam Square, Jordaan and more

If possible we pick you up from your hotel to walk into the old city center. We will stroll through the quaint streets of the canal district. Visit the heart of the city at the famous Dam Square and got lost in the old working class are Jordaan. 

From there we make our way through the more quiet streets to the river Amstel. We continue to the Magere Brug (The Bridge of Love) with lovely views of the Amsterdam boat scene. At one of the more hidden squares in the canal district we sit down for a refreshing drink under the trees.

After a short break we will pass the Jewish Quarter and end in the oldest part of town nearby Nieuwmarkt and the famous Red Light district (up to 4 people). 

hope to meet you soon in our Highlights and Hidden Gems tour. 

Duration: 4 hours.

In the Netherlands' most popular city, but no idea how best to explore it? No problem.
We offer you this perfect opportunity to visit Amsterdam in a spacious neat minivan with a professional driver within a 3 to 4-hour time frame.
As we say in Amsterdam that Amsterdam is more beautiful than Paris, we offer you the opportunity to explore this unique city up close. Our driver will drive past the main sights where you will even have the opportunity to take photos up close and take your time quietly.

This tour is very accessible to everyone and requires little effort to explore Amsterdam.

If it rains one day and you want to stay nice and dry or you don't feel like going through Amsterdam with several transports, this is an ideal opportunity.

You can be picked up anywhere around Amsterdam and even at airports. The minivan also has enough space for luggage, so you don't have to carry heavy luggage.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Enjoy a half day private sightseeing tour with a driver/guide to a village or villages of your choice. This tour can be booked from any place in Amsterdam and also as a layover tour from the airport.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time.

Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War.

See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument.

Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore one the largest maritime collections in the world on a visit to the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. Immerse yourself in 500 years of Dutch maritime history and enjoy exhibits for all ages. Optional: private transfers and the Old Town tour.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.

2h: National Maritime Museum Tour
Visit the National Maritime Museum and enjoy its stimulating and interactive exhibitions. Skip-the-line tickets are included

3h: National Maritime Museum & Transfers
A 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the National Maritime Museum with skip-the-line tickets

4h: Maritime Museum & Old Town Highlights Tour
Visit the National Maritime Museum and explore the highlights of Amsterdam's Old Town. Skip-the-line tickets to the museum are included

5h: Maritime Museum, Old Town & Transfers
A 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour guided tour of the Old Town & National Maritime Museum with skip-the-line tickets
Duration: 2 to 5 hours.

We make customize and famous itinerary for the shoots.

We will take pictures at different locations around the center of Amsterdam! Picturesque canals, bridges, a dock and hidden streets that normally tourist cannot discover by themselves!

Duration: 30 minutes.

This tour is unique because it is tailored to the guest's preferences, interests, available time, and likes. Viator requires me to show an itinerary, but that's just an example of places we can visit. There are unlimited possibilities. If you're curious, please contact me directly so that together, we can create a unique and memorable experience for you!

I can meet you at your hotel, the airport, or a meeting point in the city. I'm happy to create an experience as flexible and relaxed as you wish.

Have you got only a few hours in Amsterdam? A great idea is to make the most of your layover with my Door-to-Door, hassle-free Layover Tour!

I'm looking forward to our wonderful time together and to helping you create precious memories in this beautiful city. See you soon! ✈️
Duration: 4 hours.

Join a semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided combo museum & walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic center and most popular museum. This 5.5 hour tour will cover the city’s highlights and will allow you to visit its largest museum, the Rijksmuseum. Our dynamic guides will share their insider knowledge as well as an impressive, but entirely manageable amount of history so that you can better understand the Dutch capital. This tour will also provide you with a museum ticket valid for the whole day.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy a full day private tour of sightseeing and discover more of the Netherlands. All our tours are customizable to suit your interests. Do you want to discover more of our beautiful countryside, explore quaint little villages or stroll in a different city? We can personalize the tour for you. See and learn more with your private guide about the typical Dutch Polderland with beautiful landscapes, the windmills, canals and lakes. During the spring time several tulip fields can be spotted on route.

-From 24th of March 2022 till 15th of May the flower gardens of " Keukenhof" can be visited, entrance fees are not included.-
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Join this 2-hour private tour and experience Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffee shop culture, where you will learn about the intricacies of Dutch law, how prostitution is legal, and marijuana is tolerated.

When exploring the Red Light District, you will visit several food places and have the opportunity to taste 3 local Dutch specialties. Your guide will tell you about the history of this Dutch food and share fun anecdotes and interesting facts as well.

You can ask your guide all the questions you want about Amsterdam, he will know all the best restaurants, food places and information about the city. He will give you an overview of the the best food places of Amsterdam and spots only known by locals.
Duration: 2 hours.

Start your journey with the best introduction to Amsterdam. A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment. This 2.5-hour* walking tour covers the main sights of the inner city.

On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city. After the tour, you’ll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers.

Whether you visit one of Amsterdam’s famous museums or check out the cafés and bars of the Jordaan District, this tour will help you get your bearings in this often confusing city and allow you to make the most out of your stay here.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Spend the morning discovering Amsterdam's history firsthand on this Exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour. With your guide, get oriented in the city center as you learn about Amsterdam's major historical landmarks. Visit spots like Dam Square, artists squats, Prinsengracht, leaning houses, and the medieval city gate while you stretch your legs and crisscross the city's famous canals and bridges on foot.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Join this 2-hour walking tour and learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city in a small group and learn about the life of Anne Frank from your guide.

Hear stories about Anne Frank's family relationships, her move from Germany, the time she was hiding, and her father's life after the war.

Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries.

Your private guide will tell you stories about Anne Frank's love of writing and the circumstances she experienced in Amsterdam in the 1930s and 1940s. Listen to how her diary gained worldwide fame. Discover some secret hiding places where the writer sought refuge during the Dutch resistance in the Second World War.

See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument and finally the house of Anne Frank, where your tour ends.
Duration: 2 hours.

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour.

Begin your tour by meandering through Amsterdam's picturesque streets as a knowledgeable guide shares insights into the Frank family's life and the escalating dangers they faced.

See lesser-known sites related to the Holocaust and the resistance in Amsterdam, illustrating the broader context of the Jewish experience during the war.

The walking tour culminates at the Anne Frank House, the secret annex where Anne and her family hid for more than two years. The rooms of the annex, preserved and restored, offer a profound sense of the day-to-day reality Anne and her companions faced.

Throughout the tour, listen to themes of tolerance, abuse of human rights, and the importance of historical memory. Hear an impactful exploration of a young girl's courage and a lasting reminder of the need for empathy and understanding in our world.

Don't miss out! Book now!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy this 2-2.5 hours (depends on the break) Segway Tour around the inner city of Amsterdam. You will see the highlights of Amsterdam like the Jordaan, the Museum square, the Dam square, The Waag, The Rijksmuseum, the Amstel River with the Magere Brug, the Rembrandt House, the city-gate near the old Harbour, Chinatown.
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

Amsterdam’s Craft Beer Experience: Sip, Savour, & Explore!

Thirsty for something different? Join us on a delicious adventure through Amsterdam’s craft beer scene! We’re talking about top-notch brews from the best microbreweries in the Netherlands. Drinks so unique & flavourful, they’ll leave you craving more.

Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or just curious to try something new, we’ve got a brew for you. From crisp IPAs to rich stouts, this tour is a delicious dive into Amsterdam’s craft beer culture. We’ll guide you to the best spots in town, where every pour is a masterpiece.

As we wander through Amsterdam’s charming old town, we’ll visit legendary bars that have been serving up good times for generations. We’ll share a few local stories & maybe even a secret or two. Of course, we’ll keep you fuelled with some tasty Dutch snacks that pair perfectly with your drinks, for a real ‘gezelligheid’ vibe (Dutch cosiness).

Proost to an unforgettable time!

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

The perfect combination to know the Venice of the North. Starting with a walking tour through the city center combined with a 1h Luxury Open Boat Canal Cruise.

A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment.

The walking tour covers the main sights of the inner city.
And the canal cruise route takes us through the principal canals, Amstel River and seven bridges, some of Amsterdam’s most notable locations.

You can’t truly experience the city without getting to know its waterways!

On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise.

With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

The 14-Day Taste of Europe Tour will take you to the heart of 8 wonderfully varied countries including France, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy including Vatican City and Monaco, with visits to 21 of their most exciting and unique cities.
Duration: 14 days.

Catch a glimpse of Central Europe's most fascinating and vibrant cities with the 7-Day Taste of Central Europe Tour. Leaving from Amsterdam you will visit the bustling streets and canals of Amsterdam, stroll around the Dutch countryside and windmills village Zaanse Schans. And joining our Red Line tour between 21 March and 19 May you will visit the beautiful garden of Europe, Keukenhof. Then you will drive through Brussels to visit Atomium and Manneken Pis Statue. And arrive finally in the City of Lights, Paris with all it's main attractions. After Paris we'll explore the Champagne region of Reims, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the historic German cities of Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt, Bonn and of course Cologne. After all those vibrant cities, you will be back in Amsterdam with an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 7 days.

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city. Tailored to fit your schedule and preferences, you’ll join one of our local hosts for a personalized experience of Amsterdam. See famous attractions like Dam Square and the Anne Frank Museum or explore the trendy Jordaan district where you can feast on some delicious dutch delicacies.

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.

Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Amsterdam through Anne Frank & Jewish Culture Tour.
Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Resistance museum, Zuiderkerk and Anne Frank House. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Amsterdam. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ 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 products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Duration: 3 hours.

A pedicab tour is a very unique service that allows you to see a lot of highlights in a very short time. In just a couple of hours we can cover an area that would likely take multiple days with a walking guide. It doesn't mean we will rush past the different sights though. We will make plenty of stops and I love to go in depth on topics that have played a significant part in the history of the city as well as those relevant today. My tours are focused on the history of Amsterdam from the very beginning, through the centuries till present day. Not only will i talk about the sights we can still see nowadays, but also about those that disappeared but played a significant role in the history of the city, like for example parts of the jewish neighberhood. Being a native-born local, I can share also the changes I have personally witnessed in the last 4 decades and put everything into a bigger perspective. If you have any specific wishes for the tour or like to extend it, just let me know.
Duration: 2 hours.

Join this 2 hour walking through the historic center of Amsterdam. See all the sights Amsterdam has to offer including places only known by locals. Get to know more about Amsterdam then just the Red Light District and the coffee shops. Learn about how in the 16th, 17th and 18th century the city played a major role in international banking, trade, arts, and architecture.

Amsterdam is also the place where locals and visitors enjoy their beers, wines, and food in the many bars, cafés, and restaurants the city has to offer. Not only will the history be told but you will also learn about present-day Amsterdam. You will see the historic sights together with its culture in the city. In this tour you will learn interesting historic facts about the most famous places, but also about unknown places only known by the locals.
Duration: 2 hours.

You’ll join one of our hosts to get into the festive spirit in Amsterdam, which you’ll BE happy to learn starts in November with the arrival of Sinterklaas (not sure what we mean? Ask your host!). The city is draped in twinkling lights, the canals are lit up with the incredible light sculptures of the Amsterdam Light Festival and there are ice-rinks all over the place. From the colorful lights of the festival to Christmas markets where you can pick up gifts and decorations, there’s plenty to celebrate over Christmas in Amsterdam!

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.

Duration: 2 to 8 hours.

Grab the opportunity and make the most out of your stay in Amsterdam by discovering the best this city has to offer in a fully customizable tour! At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to share the historical facts, the necessary information about the sights and, of course, his personal input in order to immerse you into the Amsterdammer lifestyle.

Admire the marvelous Dam square, the architecture of Royal Palace and the Rijksmuseum. Drive down past the famous Van Gogh museum and take a stroll around the Albert Cuyp Market and the Amsterdam Canals.

Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours.

For the cheese lovers, this is the perfect combination to enjoy Amsterdam.

Start your trip with our walking tour through the streets of downtown Amsterdam. And complete your visit to the city with a cheese tasting in one of the most emblematic cheese factories in the city.

On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city. After the tour, you’ll have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers.

Whether you visit one of Amsterdam’s famous museums or check out the cafés and bars, this tour will help you get your bearings in this city and allow you to make the most out of your stay here.
Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes.

The best way to visit the "bike friendly" city where most of bridges and canals are not accessible by car.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience the charm and history of Amsterdam through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide.

Escape from the tourist crowds and explore must-see iconic spots, picturesque canals, as well as hidden gems, in the company of your expert Dutch local guide.
I offer an original, tailor-made tour that can be adapted to your interests and pace, whether you're a couple, family, or group of friends.
By the end of the tour, you will have gained detailed knowledge of Dutch history and culture while enjoying a friendly and interactive experience.

• Get the most out of your time, far more than with a classic group tour.

• Personalized tips and recommendations for your stay (insider tips, restaurants, outings, lifestyle). 

• Access secret locations, inaccessible to large groups.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Amsterdam—your unforgettable journey awaits.
Duration: 3 hours.

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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top highlights on a 1-hour canal cruise by luxury glass-topped canal boat, sailing past merchant houses and house boats. Enter the world of the Unbelievable and the Bizarre at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Amsterdam. Even better, you'll enjoy a 27% discount when you buy these tickets in this way compared to booking them separately.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Join this 2-hour private walking tour of the Historical Center of Amsterdam and discover a city which was built seven centuries ago and which today counts over 100 canals and over 1000 bridges. Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam during this private experience and see all the sights Amsterdam has to offer including places only known by locals.

Discover the Palace on Dam square which was originally build as our city hall. Visit the Nieuwe Kerk and pass the former main post office. You will learn about the Jews and their history/culture in Amsterdam as well about the catholic churches in Amsterdam.

Learn all about the origins of the canal district, the Dutch Royal family and many things about the locals and their culture. Learn about how in the 16th, 17th and 18th century the city played a major role in international banking, trade, arts, and architecture.

Duration: 2 hours.

You will discover Amsterdam the most amazing way like a local. This tour is the perfect combination to enjoy Amsterdam in one day.

We will start with a walking tour through the main historic places of the city center. At the end of the walking tour, you will have free time to taste a typical Dutch menu in a good restaurant. After the meal, we will continue with a bike tour like a local. And in the end, you could discover why Amsterdam is named The Venice of the North. With a 1h canal cruise included.

Everything in one single day!
Are you ready?

Duration: 8 hours.

During this tour we will visit locations in the city that played an important role in the occupation during World War Two and in the persecution of the Jews. Locations connected to the following topics will be visited, among others:

The entry of the German Forces.
Coping with the occupation; the Jewish quarter.
The persecution of the Jews.
The protest strike of February 1941.
Collaboration and resistance.
The 'Winter of Hunger' of 1944-1945.
The deadly shooting at Dam Square, May 7, 1945.
Liberation by the Canadians.
War deads in The Netherlands.
Duration: 180 to 200 minutes.

With the Anne Frank tour, we give you a sense of the life of Anne Frank.As we walk around in old Amsterdam, we explain how life was here for the Jewish community during the start of WWII.We walk to the Anne Frank house and give a sense of the neighborhood and how life was for her in hiding.This tour is about Anne Frank and her life in Amsterdam; we do not enter the Anne Frank house. If you would like to do that, please be early in buying tickets for the museum.


Duration: 2 hours.