Amsterdam · GUIDED
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages, snackbox, kids Fresh Water Pirate story, and classic bridges.
“Really great, I totally recommand! We had a good snack in a bag: chips, pop corn, almonds, waffle and a bottle of soda. The audio guide was plaisant and good as well. We enjoyed it!”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a local guide, see Portuguese Synagogue and WWII memorials, and end near Anne Frank House for less than two hours.
“Oliver the guide was very informative. Was a good pace to the tour nice and chilled”
Walk Amsterdam’s WWII Jewish Quarter with a small-group guide, stopping at key memorials tied to Anne Frank’s story, outside only.
“We traveled with a family of 10, ranging in age from 18 to 58. Everyone said that this was their most favorite thing that we did during our time in Germany, Belgium and Amsterdam. Patrick was an amazing guide; knowledgeable, with the appropriate gravitas for the subject, kind and accommodating.”
Johan Cruijff ArenA tour in Amsterdam with optional guide, pitchside access, Ajax dressing room, audio in English or Dutch, and shop discounts.
“Really enjoyable, as it was self led there’s no rush you can look around and take your time. They offer you audio guides at the front for no extra cost and there’s an opportunity to purchase photos. You also get 10% off at the fan shop if you show them your tour lanyard. Very enjoyable would recommend.”
Skip the guesswork with entry to Amsterdam Royal Palace and a self-guided multi-language audio tour through ornate state rooms.
“The museum was good-I did self guided as I do not have the bandwidth to wait on others and listen to areas of the museum with less interest to myself, I feel museums have certain points of interest to many. This museum could take 1 1/2 - 2 hrs or as much as entire afternoon. Not really a place for small kids or elderly who have issues with walking in my opinion. This is a very busy museum with little places to sit down and rest-please don’t be the dumb father and son who decided to sit on the stairs and impede people walking up and down the stairs which…”
Half-day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmills, clog making, and unlimited cheese tasting, with optional canal cruise voucher.
“We enjoyed this tour. It gave us a nice taste (literally) of the cheese culture in The Netherlands. The history and visits to windmills and the clog making experience were fun, as well. It's easy enough to get there without a tour, but we appreciated not having to do anymore organizing of activities.”
Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with open-boat views, local stories, ponchos, and a multilingual digital booklet.
“Noud was our happy informative guide. I went on this trip with my 17 year old daughter and 14 year old son. It was an informative and a joyful hour! Lots of very interesting facts”
Small-group guided bike tour of Amsterdam’s canals and neighborhoods, with stops at Jordaan, Vondelpark, Begijnhof, and museum sights.
“Our guide, Brian, was extremely knowledgeable about Amsterdam and engaging with our small group. 10/10 would recommend this tour to others!”
Amsterdam’s evening canal cruise with live guide commentary and an onboard bar. See Jordaan, bridges, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and Amstel.
“Unfortunately, we had to cancel the evening cruise. I received a text from the company stating they had technical difficulties and had to reschedule the time of the cruise. We were unable to make the new time and although the time limit for reimbursement had passed, we did receive a credit for the missed cruise. We had been on the same cruise the day before in the afternoon and it was wonderful so I'm sure the evening cruise would have been the same. Out of all the things we did and saw while in Amsterdam the canal cruise was the best. I would definitely recommend it.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and WWII memorials, with Anne Frank diary excerpts in DE, EN, IT, or ES.
“Lilly’s Anne Frank walking tour was deeply moving. Lilly shared many stories about the war and read excerpts from Anne Frank’s diary as we walked through the city, bringing history to life. It was thoughtful, emotional, and so well-presented — I’m truly glad we did this. Truly unforgettable and the biggest highlight of my trip!”
Small-group Anne Frank walking tour in central Amsterdam, connecting Jewish history and Nazi occupation, ending outside the Anne Frank House.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this tour as a history lover. Our tour guide Tristan was fantastic! Really informative, enthusiastic and passionate about Amsterdams historical past. Would definitely recommend the tour it offers a great insight into the German occupation of Amsterdam and the story of the Frank family. Great value for money and a must on your visit to this amazing city!”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise by 100% electric boat with a live English guide and unlimited Heineken, wine, and soft drinks.
“Amazing, nice way to see Amsterdam. The Guide was great as well. Tells you history, while also making it feel personal.”
Tour BonTon with a former sex worker guide. See VIP rooms in a discreet canal house, learn legal sex work, and get a free drink.
“A really informative enjoyable tour. Was supposed to be on a bike ride but cancelled due to rain and really glad we did as all four of us in party had a great time.”
Pink-shirt guided 90 min electric canal cruise with unlimited drinks and Dutch snacks, on a small eco-friendly boat in Amsterdam.
“Our canal cruise was great fun even though the weather turned terrible a few times. The blankets, ponchos and umbrellas supplied on the boat all came in handy. However very difficult to hold an umbrella in the wind on an open boat while holding a glass of wine! Everyone on board were great sports and we just laughed along with the captain! The captain extremely interesting and informative on Amsterdam’s history.”
3-hour Amsterdam bike tour through Jordaan courtyards, Canal Ring bridges, Vondelpark paths, and Museumplein sights. Bike rental and guide included.
“Great, but a biker, right behind the tour guide crashed in the first 5 min. Due to her putting her arm up for a signal. She was fine but shocked the rest of the group. It was a perfect length of biking then stopping for the info. Would do it again”
Every kind of day out here, and the best of each.
