Netherlands · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
75 minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19 language audio guide, snackbox, and kids Fresh Water Pirate story, from $18.
“Lovely boat trip. Seeing Amsterdam from the canal is a must”
Expert guide walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with Anne Frank’s diary story, WWII resistance, and major memorials. 2 hours.
“Great but when booking should allow for entry to house too although Patrick done a great job anti climax when you got outside but didn’t get in”
A 2-hour small-group walk in Amsterdam through the Jewish Quarter, WWII landmarks, and the Anne Frank story outside the House.
“Great tour our guide patrick was brilliant even though for the duration of our excursion it rained and snowed gard”
Johan Cruijff ArenA tour in Amsterdam, optional guide included. Walk pitchside and see Ajax dressing room in 75 minutes, plus 10% discounts.
“The guide brought everything to life and had great passion and knowledge about the club and the stadium”
Royal Palace Amsterdam entry plus multilingual audio guide. Walk through Dutch Golden Age rooms, state halls, and Louis Napoleon interiors, self-paced.
“Had a great couple of hours wandering around the palace, liked the fact that you could stop and start the audio guide. Beautiful building!”
Short bus tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans for windmill views, a live clog workshop, and cheese tasting, with optional canal cruise.
“Our tour guide William was great! Cute town! Whole tour was amazing.”
Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with local guide. See UNESCO Grachtengordel and Amstel sights in 1 hour.
“Hello, Great tour and knowledgeable/understandable guide. Great experience learning about the city. Marc was an amazing guide. He has personality, well-spoken, knows his stuff, but one of his greatest characteristics is his interpersonal skills. He found out where everyone was from and found a way to connect their country, history, geography, etc. to his tour. I do have some improves though. Others are stating the same thing. Fix these issues and you would be getting 5s all around. 1. The Google Maps takes you off about half a city-block away. My family and I (with a toddler) were scrambling to locate the meetup point. 2. Another issue with that after…”
A 3-hour small-group Amsterdam bike tour with canal-ring history, Jordaan streets, Vondelpark, and museum-quarter stops, guided in English.
“Great way to get a good look at the main sights of Amsterdam. We had a great tour guide and had a lot of fun (even though it was very cold!).”
1-hour Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live English guide, electric boat, and onboard bar. See Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and more.
“Jesse was a great tour guide, very funny and personable. Loved the trip and the sites. Tge only problem was it was a bit unorganized at the begining with so many boats coming in. Also my Mom is 82 and had a hard time getting into the boat. Wish there had been a plank to walk on.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter in two hours with an expert guide in your language, hearing Anne Frank diary excerpts and WWII history.
“The tour was fair for what we paid, it is worth doing and shared interesting information about events in history we can never let be repeated.”
A reflective small-group Anne Frank walking tour through central Amsterdam, ending outside the Anne Frank House. 2 hours, max 15.
“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!”
Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide and unlimited Heineken, wine, and soft drinks on a 100% electric boat, about 1 hour.
“We had such a wonderful experience on the Amsterdam canal cruise! Our guide, Julian, was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the city. The whole tour had a very laid-back and relaxing vibe, which made it even more enjoyable. You could really tell he knew the town well and had a passion for it. Drinks were unlimited and offered generously throughout the trip, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was the perfect mix of learning, sightseeing, and relaxing—I’d definitely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
Guided day trip from Amsterdam to The Hague, Rotterdam Markthal, and Delft Royal Delft. Peace Palace walk and factory visit included.
“Excellent use of time for doing do much. Great value for money for the comfort, information, itinerary. Just the right amount of information, good communication from guide. Overall, I highly recommend.”
Tour BonTon with a former sex worker guide in Amsterdam, see VIP rooms and QR stories, try a pole moment, plus a free drink for $24.
“Lucy was an excellent host and it was a very interesting evening learning more about the history/workings of the red light district as well as getting a glimpse at a modern brothel/club.”
90-minute eco electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with a local guide, pink crew, and unlimited drinks plus Dutch snacks for about $18.
“Arne was great, interesting and enthusiastic Arne was brilliant”
Every kind of Dutch day, and where each one leads.
