Amsterdam · GUIDED
60 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 15 guided tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio, iconic bridges and UNESCO canals, plus a snackbox. Great value for first-timers.
“The Captain was super friendly and helpful. Audio guide (multi-language) was very informative. the cruise took us through the canals and different parts of the city, each with different history and character. we had a wonderful time.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and key WWII memorials, ending at the Anne Frank House area. Tickets not included.
“I had an amazing guided tour because our group had an amazing tour guide, Edwin! The entire tour was so thoughtful, educational, and powerful. Edwin was so knowledgeable about the sites and had an answer for any question the group had. I really appreciated that he pointed out why rocks are placed at Jewish graves and memorial sites, it really made the visit more impactful. This was especially true when he gave us time to walk through the Holocaust monument where we were given the opportunity to place a rock near a name out of respect. I would recommend anyone and everyone visiting Amsterdam to partake in this special walking…”
Amsterdam Johan Cruijff ArenA tour with pitch and dugout access, Ajax dressing room stops, and self-guided audio or an optional live guide.
“I had the pleasure of taking a guided tour of the Johan Cruijff Arena, and I highly recommend it. What stood out to me the most was how many different areas of the stadium we got to explore. From the locker rooms to the pitch, there was so much to discover and learn about. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer every question we had. A special shoutout to our guide, Lopke, who was leading her very first official tour and absolutely nailed it! She was friendly, professional, and really passionate about the subject. Her enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable, and she shared some…”
Visit Amsterdam’s Royal Palace with an included audio guide. See Dutch Golden Age art, state rooms, and Citizens’ Hall at your pace.
“Amazing, a lot of history here. Just breathtakingly beautiful.”
A half-day guided trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for **windmills, clog making, and cheese tasting**, plus an optional canal cruise.
“I loved the tour but would have enjoyed a 30 minute extension. Just not quite enough time to explore the area.”
Small-group guided bike tour through central Amsterdam, canals, Jordaan, De Pijp, Vondelpark, and Magere Brug, with snack and water.
“The guide was very cheerful and happy to share her knowledge with us. The tour was interesting and 3 hours passed very fast”
Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live guide and onboard bar. See Jordaan, Western Church, Anne Frank House, and lit bridges from water.
“Not open air boat. Boat with covered top so can’t see anything. Staff tried to be friendly. Couldn’t find the location”
A reflective small-group walk through central Amsterdam tracing Anne Frank, Jewish history, and Nazi occupation, ending outside the Anne Frank House.
“Really enjoyed this tour the weather spoilt it a little bit it was heavily raining apart from that which can’t be helped. We had a great informative tour guide called Iris and she was very pleasant and very knowledgeable not only about Anne Frank.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, linking Anne Frank’s diary to WWII history, memorials, and today’s Jodenbuurt.
“It was superb. My guide studies culture and was so excellent and passionately guiding us with highly structured story-telling technique, the helped us to apprehend the history and we felt like we were sent back to the very moment of Anne Frank timeline. A highly recommended tour, even if you have repeatedly visited Amsterdam.”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, UNESCO ring views, and unlimited Heineken, wine, and soft drinks.
“Great experience with Camilo and Mischel, funny jokes and informative about multiple locations around Amsterdam.”
2-hour guided Amsterdam cultural walking tour from Dam Square to Begijnhof, canals and WWII memorials, in English or German for $29.
“Absolutely amazing! Deborah was so kind and allowed us to ask a million questions! Would definitely recommend going to this tour! Made the whole experience of staying at Amsterdam more fulfilling.”
A guided cannabis walking tour in Amsterdam with coffee shops, Dutch snacks, and history, starting at the Royal Palace.
“Erik was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and made everyone in the tour feel welcomed and part of the group. Although people spoke different languages in the group, it was no issue at all since Erik was able to fluently and easily translate. I will be recommending this tour to everyone I know visiting Amsterdam and hope to do it again someday. Highly highly recommend and Erik is awesome!”
Amsterdam day trip to Zaanse Schans and Volendam: windmills, clog-making, cheese tasting, guided walks, transport, and optional canal cruise.
“This was a fabulous tour. The guide was excellent.”
Guided day tour from Amsterdam to Delft, Rotterdam and The Hague, including a harbor river cruise, Madurodam, and Royal Delft.
“The guide was very friendly and explained well, the timing was good with enough time to enjoy of the highlights of the tour.”
1.5-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live English guide, Dutch snacks and drinks, quiet electric open boat, and 30% Uber discount.
“It was a super pleasant boat ride. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. Unfortunately I forgot his name. But it was very lovely. Highly recommend this tour. I was so happy when I saw the big tourist boats with roof passing by, that I was on such a nice open small boat. Would book it again. Super value.”
