Category Historical Tours

Amsterdam · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 15 Best Historical Tours in Amsterdam

55 reviewed

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings - Route basics: start near Vijzelstraat, end at Café Hegeraad

1.Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,442 reviews · from $91Our pick

Taste Tom Pouce, fries, and herring on a small-group Amsterdam walk with stop at Bloemenmarkt, Begijnhof, and the Jordaan.

“Amazing. Amazing. AMAZING. Roman is the best tour guide we’ve had in Amsterdam….and one of the best in the world (we’ve done dozens of Viator tours). He shares great city knowledge and keeps you well fed along the way. We would do this tour again if we had more time in Amsterdam :-)”

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Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

Amsterdam: Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour - Dam Square to the Nieuwe Kerk: Vaults, Crypts, and Royal Echoes

2.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Haunted history walk in Amsterdam: Dam Square, Spinhuis prison, Begijnhof, Blood Street and the Waag. 2 hours, English, $30.

“I got to see a side of Amsterdam I haven’t heard about. Not only ghost stories but tales of the history of the city and how it came to be 10/10”

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour - Up to 8 guests - Markets and butchers: what changes by day (and why it matters)

Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise - The Early Stops That Set the Scene: Canals, Westerkerk, and a Houseboat Museum

4.Historic City Sightseeing Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

An easy one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise near the Anne Frank House, with English narration and classic canal-belt sights at about $19.

“Great guide Robert showed off the beautiful sights of ultra-charming Amsterdam - lovely & very interesting!”

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Amsterdam: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting

Amsterdam: Historical Highlights Walking Tour with Tasting - Royal Palace, New Church, and Amsterdam’s Power Centers

Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour - Jewish museum area: synagogues, names, and the everyday architecture of faith

6.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Private 3-hour Amsterdam Jewish history walk to synagogues, memorials, Hortus Botanicus, and the Anne Frank House, with pie and tickets.

“John was a very good tour guide. His enthusiasm for Amsterdam and the Jewish history there was very evident. We enjoyed his personality and the area that was covered during this tour. It was very nice that our tickets were purchased in advance for the Anne Frank house. We would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms - Where to Meet in Amsterdam Central (Cuyper Hall Stairs and Platform 2B)

Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour - Park Plaza Victoria meeting point, then a finish at Dam Square

8.Highlights & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Small-group 2-hour Amsterdam walk with a local guide, covering Old Town, Dam Square, Anne Frank House, Royal Palace, and canals.

“The tour guide was really friendly, asked us what we were interested in learning more about. He was very knowledgeable and made it a fun and interesting experience.”

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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour - Kattengat and Der silveen spiegel: the hiding story behind a bar (Stop 2)

Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour - Starting by the Amstel River, Learning the Occupation Timeline

10.Jewish Quarter and History Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, linking synagogues and WWII landmarks to the stories behind Anne Frank.

“Understanding the importance of the Jewish community in Amsterdam before and during WW2 is such a vital part to appreciating the essence of Amsterdam itself. Best and most informative Jewish themed tour we have done in a European city. James was so knowledgeable, inspirational and helped us get a excellent insight and overview. We followed up the tour by revisiting several point of interest on our own. Highly recommend this tour as a must do and will not regret.”

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Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour (TOP RATED)


LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam - Canals and 17th Century Houses: How Planning Becomes Personal

12.LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk Amsterdam with Henk on a small-group LGBTQI+ history route, from the Gay Monument to Dam Square, Zeedijk and Bet van Beeren.

“So glad I took this tour! Henk is an encyclopedia of knowledge of the history and present state of the LGBTQIA+ in Amsterdam and the Netherlands and delivers his tour provides a unique experience that individuals of any gender, gender expression or sexual orientation can understand and appreciate. Thank you, Henk, for a wonderful educational experience!”

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Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

Amsterdam: Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History - Dam Square to the Nieuwe Kerk start, where the tour finds its footing

13.Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Amsterdam’s Ghost Walking Tour links eerie alleys, haunted canals, and dark crimes to real sites in a 2-hour guided walk.

“the guide was really nice and has a genuine interest in the supernatural 🖤🤍 that really help us to feel connected with her. The explanations provided where really good and I liked when I asked something about the ghost of the crying tower and she replied that she tried to research it but she never found that information. I always admire people who have integrity. There were a lot of amazing stories in this tour but my favorite was about Waag restaurant.”

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Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences - Meeting Point to Final Walk-Off: The Route in Plain English

14.Zen Amsterdam Tour : Alternative History and High Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

90-minute Amsterdam alternative history walk with landmark stops and coffeeshop culture, led by a small group guide in English.

“Eric was one of the best tour guides I've ever had! He was personable, knowledgeable, funny, and super smart - he speaks so many languages! His non-judgmental approach helped everyone feel at ease and take in all that Amsterdam has to offer!”

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REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center - The Red Light District, what you actually learn (and what you do not)

15.REDKULT: Red Light District & Historical City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · from $32

2.5-hour Amsterdam walk with a German guide through the Red Light District, historic center, and Grachtengordel, $32.

“Unser Guide, die Anne, war super. Mit viel Humor und Fachwissen hat sie uns durch Amsterdam geführt. Die Tour mit ihr war ein Highlight unserer Reise und ihre Tipps für den nächsten Tag waren super.”

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